Shi’s Special Seed

Based on a Chinese Folk Tale

by Christie Chu

“SHI, STOP SINGING to the flowers! You have a visitor,” Mui-Mui called. Shi’s little sister loved to tease him about his garden. Shi broke off mid-song and whispered an apology to the flowers. Mud squelched between his toes as he hurried toward the house. Sweetsmelling blossoms and green leaves swayed as he passed. Shi’s mother stepped out into the garden, followed by a finely dressed stranger. Shi bowed politely. “Greetings, Shi,” said the man. “The emperor has heard of your gardening skills. He has sent seeds to one hundred of the best gardeners in China, including some others from your village. Here is yours. Tend it and bring it to the palace in one year. Then the emperor will choose one of you to be the caretaker of his imperial…

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