Whether a man be a mighty monarch upon his throne or a humble servant, or a pure-hearted devotee of the Divine, none can escape the innate human need for a soulmate, a sheltered refuge, and daily sustenance. And among all blessings, if the wife who shares a man's life be chaste, wise, and prudent, she is like a boundless treasure within his house—all the more so if she possesses a tall, cypress-like stature, musky tresses cascading to her feet, and speech that is gentle, soft, and bathed in modesty.
The great King of Kings, Khosrow Anushirvan, possessed such an exalted lady within his royal court. This moon-faced queen followed the faith of the Messiah, and the fame of her breathtaking beauty resounded throughout the capital. In time, she bore the King a son whose radiant countenance shone like the sun, outshining even the bright star Venus in the heavens.
The renowned monarch named his beloved child Nush-Zad, guarding him with such delicate affection that he would not let even a harsh wind blow past the prince. Under this royal care, Nush-Zad grew tall and straight like an upright cypress, endowed with noble accomplishments, wondrous grace, and every virtue worthy of the imperial crown.