The Seed of Truth

The story is about Emperor Ping of China, who wanted to choose an honest successor. He announced a test for all the children in the kingdom. A boy named Ling took part in the test. The story took place in the royal palace and showed how honesty was rewarded.

Notes

• Emperor Ping ruled the country of China.
• He was getting old and needed a successor.
• He decided to choose a child to become the next ruler.
• He invited all the children of China to the palace.
• Each child was given a seed by Emperor Ping.
• The Emperor asked them to plant the seed.
• He told them to return after some time with their plants.
• A boy named Ling also received a seed.
• Ling went home and planted the seed carefully.
• He watered the seed regularly.
• He waited for the plant to grow.
• Days passed, but nothing grew in his pot.
• Ling became worried about his seed.
• He continued to take care of the pot.
• Weeks passed, but there was still no plant.
• Other children began to grow plants.
• Ling felt sad but remained honest.
• The day came to return to the palace.
• Children brought beautiful plants in their pots.
• Ling carried his empty pot to the palace.
• He felt nervous about showing it to the Emperor.
• Emperor Ping examined all the plants.
• He reached Ling and saw his empty pot.
• Ling told the truth about his seed.
• Emperor Ping smiled at Ling.
• He revealed that the seeds were boiled seeds.
• He said that they could not grow into plants.
• He realized that only Ling had been honest.
• Emperor Ping declared Ling as the next Emperor.
• Ling was rewarded for his honesty and truthfulness.