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The next day, Zheng He broke the news to Ying Yen. She jumped for joy. “We have also
decided to let all woman join the Ming fleet!” Ying Yen grinned. “Great! Do I still get to go to India?” She
asked. “You bet!” Zheng He said.
After weeks of sea scurvy and other horrible diseases, the watch girl finally yelled “Land ho!!!”
They had arrived in India!
As they walked through the exotic architecture, Ying Yen gazed in wonder. They arrived at
a palace of solid marble. As they walked in, they saw a giant throne carved with strange animals. A regal, tall,
handsome man sat on the throne accompanied by a beautiful woman. As they approached and knelt, the
Maharajah said: “Rise, my friends.”
“We have come for trading.” Ying Yen announced. “We have Chinese silks, jewels, ceramics and
artwork.”
“Intriguing.” The Maharajah said. “This will be interesting.”
As the Ming fleet finally made their way back to the ship, Ying Yen realised what an
adventure actually means: the journey, the experiences, and most of all, proving yourself. And that is what
an adventure means.