The Emperor's Throne Room

Anwar's mother told him he was showing too much recklessness and rudeness. He badgered her until she packed a bag and made her way to the capital of the empire. She loitered near the palace, where she saw the glittering guard ride forth. But how does one actually get into the presence of such a person as an emperor? And she thought, if the emperor won't let me go to him, I must wait until he comes to me.