Hong Kong Young Writers Anthologies Fiction Group 2 - 2 | Page 105

Weeks after the journey, a messenger came and told Leung and Old Chan they were summoned by the
Emperor. They were both terrified. Had they done something wrong? Would they get executed? They
couldn’t help but shiver from the thoughts of the many punishments they had heard about. They hurriedly
went to the Palace with the messenger and bowed before the Emperor, expecting him to shout,” Guards!
Take these men to be executed!” Instead, the Emperor said with a smile, ”Well done for taking good care of
the Qilin during the voyage! Guards! Give these men their reward!” Bags of gold dropped to the floor.
Leung was startled. Old Chan bowed and thanked Emperor Yongle for his kindness. Happily, they went
home, sharing their adventures of their recent journey with their family and neighbours