thus was the wicked woman punished in losing her own child when she had tried to do away with her step - daughter . instead of blaming herself , she began to hate hase - hime more than ever in the bitterness and wretchedness of her own heart . she eagerly watched for an opportunity to do her harm , which was , however , long in coming . when hase - hime was thirteen years of age , she had already become mentioned as a poetess of some merit . this was an accomplishment very much cultivated by the women of old japan and one held in high esteem .
she began to hate hase - hime more than ever .
what happened because princess terute lost her child ?
what happened because princess terute lost her child ?