In the end, the Great Sage broke the rules.

After waiting for two days, there was still no news about the clearance document, and Chen was extremely anxious.

Could it be that the queen is truly in love with him?!

As night fell, a lady-in-waiting came to deliver a message, informing Chen Yi that Her Majesty the Queen had invited him to the Imperial Garden the next day to enjoy the beautiful scenery together.

Chen Yi was stunned, speechless: "!!!"

"Will this humble monk go alone?"

The female official nodded and replied, "Indeed, Elder Tang. His Majesty instructed that we can go after breakfast."

Chen Yi replied with a wry smile, "Alright, this humble monk understands."

After the female official left, Sun Wukong was the first to stand up and object. He gripped Chen Yi's wrist tightly and said solemnly, "No! Little monk, you absolutely cannot go!"

"Inviting only you must mean they have ulterior motives!"

Pigsy disagreed, retorting, "Master, you should go. You can use the opportunity to inquire about the travel permit."

Sha Wujing felt that what his two senior brothers said made sense, and for a moment he was at a loss for what to do.

Sha Wujing asked hesitantly, "Master, do you want to go?"

Chen Yi hurriedly shook his head vigorously: "Men and women are different. This humble monk is a Buddhist monk. This behavior is absolutely inappropriate!"

Sun Wukong nodded in satisfaction: "It's good that you understand."

After saying that, he continued, "I'll go in your place tomorrow."

Chen Yi was utterly astonished: "Great Sage, go in my place?!"

Sun Wukong answered decisively, "That's right, I can transform into your appearance and go in your place."

Chen Yi was overjoyed and nodded repeatedly: "Okay, okay! You go in my place!"

I wonder if he'll have a chance to join in the fun!

Chen's eyes darted around, and he leaned closer to Sun Wukong, lowering his voice to say, "Great Sage, I also want to go with you!"

Sun Wukong's lips curled into a slight smile: "You want to stay with me?"

Chen Yi nodded hurriedly: "Yes, yes, yes! Great Sage, tomorrow you can turn me into a little ant and take me into the palace too. I also want to see what the Imperial Garden looks like."

Sun Wukong readily agreed, "Okay, I'll take you there."

……

The next morning, after having breakfast, Sun Wukong transformed himself into Chen Yi and went to keep the appointment, with a small, exquisite ant perched on his chest.

Tang Sanzang walked steadily toward the Queen sitting in the pavilion, bowed and said, "Greetings, Your Majesty!"

The Queen's voice was as melodious as a nightingale's song: "Brother Sanzang, there's no need for such formalities."

Upon hearing this address, Tang Sanzang trembled slightly and gave a barely audible hum to the little ant.

"Brother Sanzang, please sit down."

Tang Sanzang, his face ashen, sat down coldly opposite the Queen.

The little ant on Tang Sanzang's chest was filled with excitement as he watched the maids around him retreat.

Sure enough, the next moment, the Queen invited Tang Sanzang to visit the garden.

"Brother Sanzang, please~"

Tang Sanzang's voice was as cold as ice: "Please!"

"Brother Sanzang, over here~ Look over there..."

Tang Sanzang glanced at the mandarin ducks frolicking in the lake: "..."

What's so cool about this?

Little ant Chen Yi secretly sang a little tune: "Quietly ask the holy monk, is the daughter beautiful or not..."

"What are you talking about, royal power and wealth..."

Tang Sanzang telepathically told the little ant, "Sing again! I'll throw you into the lake!"

Little ant: "..."

Pshaw! If you don't want to sing, then don't sing!

The Queen suddenly turned her head and gazed at Tang Sanzang with deep affection: "Why is it that in this world, lonely men and women like you and me cannot be together as one?"

Faced with the Queen's heartfelt declaration, Tang Sanzang countered, "Why must we be like birds flying wing to wing and branches intertwined?"

"If you can't find a partner, then be a single dog!"

The little ant was stunned and speechless!

Isn't this what he said to Pigsy?!

What a reckless and audacious monkey! Do you know who you're facing? That's the Queen! Be careful, or she'll chop off your head!

Queen:"……"

After that, the Queen became quiet, and her gaze toward Tang Sanzang became somewhat complicated.

Tang Sanzang accompanied her through the Imperial Garden with little interest, ignoring her and occasionally making surprising remarks.

Upon seeing the koi, he said it was ugly and asked the Queen to replace it with a turtle!

Upon seeing some beautiful flowers, he said he wanted some and asked the Queen to send him a few!

When he saw the birds on the branches, he even made sucking noises to tease them!

……

The monkey startled the Queen into silence multiple times.

The little ant felt heartbroken after watching the two people strolling in the park!

His image has been completely ruined by this monkey!