Chapter ninety-four
Four monks are feted at the royal garden.
One demon vainly longs for sensual joys.
sìsēngyànlèyùhuāyuán四僧宴乐御花园yīguàikōnghuáiqíngyùxǐ一怪空怀情欲喜
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Audience with the King
Hall of Golden ChimesSanzang's three disciples answer the king's questions about their divine backgrounds. Wukong confronts the king for making Sanzang stand, earning the group's immediate respect.
Evening in the Imperial Garden
Imperial Garden of IndiaAfter settling into their lodgings, Bajie indulges in a large meal. Sanzang scolds Wukong for past actions. Sanzang, Wukong, and Bajie debate whether to reveal the princess's true identity during her wedding.
Preparing for the Royal Wedding
Imperial Garden of IndiaThe king prepares to send Sanzang's disciples out of the city and accelerate the rescript process due to the princess's anxious warnings about the monkey and pig appearing at the palace.
Night in the Palace
Imperial Garden of IndiaThe night passes quietly as Sanzang and his disciples rest. Bajie urges them to sleep, but Wukong remains anxious about the plan.
Garden Banquet and Court Orders
Imperial Garden of IndiaThe king issues preparations for a lavish banquet in the imperial garden, entertaining Sanzang and his disciples. Bajie demands special accommodations and is granted them; the group admires the scenery before the court.
Poetry Challenge
Chinese and Barbarian LoftThe king challenges Sanzang to compose replies to four seasonal poems displayed on gilded screens. Sanzang writes poetic responses, impressing the court.
Celebration and Reprimand at Spring-Detaining Arbor
Spring-Detaining ArborAfter enjoying wine and festivities, Bajie's rowdy behavior offends Sanzang. Wukong helps reprimand Bajie, who sulks after being punished. The group spends another night at the arbor.
Rescript Certification and Departure
Hall of Golden ChimesThe king grants gifts and seals Sanzang's rescript, officially sending his disciples out of the city. Wukong and his siblings prepare to leave, but Sanzang panics, fearing abandonment.
Farewell in the Court
Hall of Golden ChimesWukong reassures Sanzang they will return after acquiring scriptures, but the elder clings to him anxiously. Officials prepare for departure while the king requests Wukong and companions leave first.
Disguise in the Posthouse
College of Interpreters PosthouseWukong creates a clone to stay with Bajie and Wujing, then transforms into a bee to secretly return to Sanzang. He instructs his brothers not to reveal his absence.
Reassurance from Wukong
Hall of Golden ChimesAs a bee, Wukong secretly whispers a plan to Sanzang at the palace, telling him to remain vigilant during the wedding ceremony.