The Magical Monkey King: Mischief in Heaven: Mischief in Heaven by Ji Li Jiang

Author:Ji Li Jiang
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Lee & Low Books
Published: 2022-04-06T14:04:19+00:00

Monkey Visits Heaven

It was early in the morning, and Jade Emperor, ruler of Heaven and Earth, had just put a cup of jasmine tea to his lips when Dragon King, crimson with anger, rushed into the throne room.

Dragon King bowed hurriedly, then burst out, “Your Majesty, I, your humble subject, beg you to bring the abominable monkey to justice. Otherwise, peace is impossible.”

Then he told Jade Emperor how Monkey had stolen the magic pillar. “Now the Sacred Island is bobbing around the sea like a lost rowboat. It is a calamity!

“This monkey is too much for me,” Dragon King continued. “Our only hope is that you, Ruler of Heaven and Earth, will send soldiers to capture this pest and restore the peace.”

“Outrageous!” exclaimed Jade Emperor, sneezing three times. Jade Emperor always sneezed when he was upset. “Who is this dreadful monkey?” he asked his ministers.

Thousand-League Eye stepped forward. “Your Majesty, do you remember that strange light you once saw a long time ago? I told you then it was a little monkey. He is the one of whom Dragon King speaks.”

“He didn’t have much power then,” added Thousand-League Ear. “But over the years it seems he has learned many things.”

“I see,” said Jade Emperor, and he stroked his long white beard. “Dragon King, return to the bottom of the Eastern Sea. Be assured, I shall take care of this matter.”

Dragon King bowed and went back home.

“It would be easy enough to defeat this monkey,” Jade Emperor mused out loud. “But since he was born of Heaven and Earth, I will invite him to Heaven so we can keep an eye on him. If he behaves well, we can promote him. If he misbehaves, we can arrest him at any time.” Jade Emperor nodded at his own wisdom.

“Splendid idea.” “Brilliant strategy,” Jade Emperor’s ministers exclaimed.

“Go fetch him!” Jade Emperor said to Thousand-League Eye. “But wait! Whatever you do, don’t tell him my plan. Just say I am inviting him to . . . visit Heaven.”

Thousand-League Eye sped off and came before Monkey in his palace on the mountain. Monkey was delighted by the invitation. “A visit to Heaven! Well, it’s about time someone realized how important I am.”

With that he somersaulted upon a cloud and soared off toward the North Star. In his rush to get to Heaven, Monkey completely forgot that not everyone, even Immortals, could leap as far as a hundred and eight thousand leagues. In an instant, he was already at the southern gate of Heaven. Thousand-League Eye was left far behind.

Monkey walked toward the southern gate proudly. But two guards blocked his way.

“Where do you think you’re going?” they asked him.

“I was invited by Jade Emperor,” Monkey said in a loud voice, expecting to see a big reaction.

The guards didn’t answer. Instead, they lifted their swords and spears.

“Didn’t you hear me? I am the guest of Jade Emperor,” Monkey sputtered, pushing the guards to the side. But they pushed him back, firmly.

“How dare you! Do you know

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