Journey to the West: Tang Monk Conquers Everything

Upon hearing that Jiang Liu and his companions had mistakenly drunk the water of Child-Mother River and were now pregnant, the King of Women's Kingdom was momentarily stunned.

However, she considered that it was not unusual for a foreigner unaware of the Special Effect of the Child-Mother River to drink its water when thirsty.

In light of this, it seemed reasonable.

"Hmm, you have handled this matter very properly!"

The King of Women's Kingdom nodded in approval and said, "Holy Monk Xuanzang and his followers have come from the Great Tang in the Eastern Land, a venerated state of the Heavenly Empire renowned for its propriety. Since they are guests from afar and have inadvertently drunk the water of the Child-Mother River, it can be considered our oversight. It is indeed our responsibility to find the Abortion Spring Water for them. You may take charge of this affair!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Upon hearing the Queen's words, the female officer nodded in response.

Seeing that Her Majesty had no more pressing matters to discuss, the female officer retreated on her own accord.

The day passed without event. Owing to staying up almost all night the day before and also having agreed to meet Holy Monk Xuanzang the next day, by midday, the King of Women's Kingdom had already gone to sleep.

She planned to get enough rest to be radiant and energetic enough to face the Holy Monk.

As for the real reason why the King of Women's Kingdom did not meet him, Jiang Liu naturally had no clue, even feeling that the Queen seemed somewhat cold towards him.

After spending a restful night in the Royal Palace, early next morning, the civil and military officials of Women's Kingdom received a surprising piece of news.

Because that morning, Her Majesty had unexpectedly declared a suspension of court.

"A suspension of court!? Since Her Majesty's ascension to the throne three years ago, she has been diligent and never failed to hold court! Why would she suspend court proceedings today!?" The Female Prime Minister's face showed a shocked expression as she spoke, finding the news incomprehensible.

"Great Tang has a saying, 'Even heroes find it hard to overcome the enticement of a beautiful woman.' It seems that in our King's heart, the Holy Monk of Great Tang holds a much more significant position than we imagined!" The Female General spoke with an inexplicable look on her face.

"Could this Holy Monk of Great Tang intend to use his charm to disrupt our Queen's rule in Women's Kingdom!?" The Female Prime Minister widened her eyes in alarm at the Female General's words.

"Alas, I fear it's just wishful thinking on Her Majesty's part…" However, compared to the Female Prime Minister's response, the Female General sighed deeply and said.

Our own King's attention to the Holy Monk of Great Tang was something the Female General was very clear about.

A year ago, she had ordered me to keep track of the Holy Monk's movements, ready to report any news at any time.

Furthermore, a multitude of emissaries had been dispatched to Great Tang to gather all possible intelligence on Holy Monk Xuanzang.

If such behavior were to be observed in modern times, many people would understand it as the worshipful adoration a fan has for their idol.

Yet, in the world of 'Journey to the West,' the actions of the King of Women's Kingdom were utterly baffling, even seen as crazed and incomprehensible.

...

Whatever the civil and military officials thought about the court's suspension, early in the morning, after rising and washing, another Maiden came with a message that the Queen was summoning him in the Imperial Garden.

"The Imperial Garden!? Isn't it supposed to be in the Great Hall? This really isn't very formal, and it even seems a bit casual!"

Representing Great Tang on his visit, Jiang Liu found it slightly odd that the Queen would only summon him to the Imperial Garden, which led him to frown slightly.

"Alright, Master, let's be on our way! I've heard that the King of Women's Kingdom is the most beautiful woman in the country!" Zhu Bajie didn't have such complex thoughts. After staying one night, Zhu Bajie had gathered quite a bit of information and was eager to see the King of Women's Kingdom.

"Gentlemen, please remain in the Eastern Hall, as Her Majesty has only summoned the Holy Monk alone!" However, as Zhu Bajie finished speaking, the Maiden reminded them with a shake of her head.

"Ah!? That makes no sense! We disciples share a single heart in our endeavors…" Zhu Bajie was unwilling to accept this.

After all, if the most beautiful woman of Women's Kingdom was the subject of discussion, Bajie naturally didn't want to be absent.

"True, we have all been protecting our Master's safety as we journey westward; how can we allow him to go alone!?" Similarly, Sun Wukong agreed, offering no objection to Zhu Bajie's words and standing on the same side as him.

As for Sha Wujing? He remained silent, but by stepping forward a couple of steps, he clearly expressed his stance through his actions.

"That's enough, Wukong, you guys just stay here for now!" It was only to meet the King of Women's Kingdom, and Jiang Liu felt no danger in going alone, shaking his head at Sun Wukong and the others.

"But…" Sun Wukong was still worried about Jiang Liu going there by himself.

"Don't worry, your teacher is not without means to defend himself!" Seeing Sun Wukong's concern, Jiang Liu reassured him.

After all, as the saying goes, a mighty dragon cannot suppress a local serpent, and since the King of Women's Kingdom did not wish to see Sun Wukong and the others, they didn't want to cause unnecessary complications.

If they could obtain the Abortion Spring Water and exchange the Travel Permit Plaque, it would be wise to leave as soon as possible.

"Alright then…" Heeding Jiang Liu's words and considering his diverse and reliable skills, Sun Wukong ultimately decided not to object further.

After instructing Sun Wukong and the others to wait in the Eastern Hall, Jiang Liu left with the Maiden.

A little while later, they entered the Imperial Garden of Women's Kingdom.

In the Imperial Garden, the King of Women's Kingdom, garbed in a golden and crimson dress, stood with a Phoenix Crown upon her head.

Jiang Liu glanced over and was taken aback to find that the age of the King of the Women's Kingdom seemed to be comparable to his own.

He had been about 15 years old when he crossed over into "Journey to the West," and two years had passed since then, now he was 17.

The King of the Women's Kingdom looked to be about his own age? So young? And already capable of handling the affairs of a nation?

If this were in his previous life, she would definitely be considered a powerful woman!

Today, because the King of the Women's Kingdom had a good night's sleep and started getting ready two hours early, she looked even better than usual, her appearance at the prime age of sixteen or seventeen.

After meticulous preparation, her delicate features seemed to surpass even Fairy Zixia's beauty by threefold.

Jiang Liu, staring at the King of the Women's Kingdom, couldn't help but inwardly marvel at how a young girl could manage a country's affairs. In his previous life, wasn't that the age when one would just be starting high school?

However, the King of the Women's Kingdom was unaware of Jiang Liu's amazement about her age; seeing his fascinated gaze, her cheeks blushed, but she mostly felt delighted.

"Imperial Brother, welcome to the Women's Kingdom..." After a long silence, the King of the Women's Kingdom took the initiative to speak.

Perhaps because there were only women and no men in the Women's Kingdom, their education system did not strictly impede interactions between the sexes, and there was no notion that daughters had to be reserved.

Despite feeling a bit shy, the King of the Women's Kingdom approached with confidence, walked a few steps toward Jiang Liu, and spoke softly.

"I have seen Your Majesty!" Hearing the King of the Women's Kingdom address him thus, Jiang Liu was taken aback and quickly responded with a greeting.

Imperial Brother? That was indeed a very intimate way to address someone.

But if she were so close, why hadn't she shown any intention to meet him yesterday?

"No need to be formal, Imperial Brother!" the King of the Women's Kingdom stepped closer to Jiang Liu, her breath fragrant, and her bright, large eyes intently fixed on him.

The more she looked, the more he resembled the person she had envisioned.

"Your Majesty, why do you look at me so?" The King of the Women's Kingdom was very close, the kind of proximity only found between good friends, and that steady stare, along with the subtle scent of a woman, caused ripples to form in Jiang Liu's heart.

Without showing it too obviously, he took half a step back, feeling that the King of the Women's Kingdom was somewhat strange.

To say she liked him? Who liked someone they just met? Was it love at first sight?

Furthermore, he had entered the palace yesterday, yet they were only meeting today.

To say she didn't like him? He couldn't sense any distance or coldness from her.

On the contrary, he felt that her gaze held hints of affection?

Feelings like these, even if one keeps silent, still overflow from the eyes.

Jiang Liu felt certain he wasn't mistaken about this.

"I think you're just as I imagined, no, actually even better than I imagined!" The King of the Women's Kingdom said with a smile on her face, boldly meeting Jiang Liu's gaze.

"As you imagined!?" The King's words gave Jiang Liu a jolt of surprise as he looked at her, perplexed: "Your Majesty? Did you know about me before?"

"Although today is the first time we meet, Imperial Brother, to me, it's as if we've known each other for two years!"

Without any sense of reserve that might exist between different genders, the King of the Women's Kingdom bravely said to Jiang Liu.

Hearing this, Jiang Liu looked at her even more bewildered.

If this person weren't the King of the Women's Kingdom, Jiang Liu might have thought he'd encountered a love-struck individual with a few screws loose.

"Imperial Brother, let me show you something!" Seeing Jiang Liu's bewildered expression, the King of the Women's Kingdom seemed to understand his thoughts and smiled lightly before reaching out and grabbing his hand, leading him to the side.

The hand of the sixteen or seventeen-year-old girl was very warm and soft, feeling like toasty jelly.

Yet, Jiang Liu instinctually withdrew his hand.

"Imperial Brother?" Feeling Jiang Liu pull his hand back, the King of the Women's Kingdom looked at him in confoundment.

"Amitabha, Your Majesty, in my Great Tang, men and women should not touch each other lightly..." Jiang Liu explained, seeing the questioning look in the King of the Women's Kingdom's eyes. Your next chapter awaits on My Virtual Library Empire

"Oh, I see!" Hearing this, the King of the Women's Kingdom remembered that indeed such customs existed in Great Tang.

She nodded in understanding and then picked up a nameless book from a stone table next to the Imperial Garden and handed it to Jiang Liu.

Looking at the nameless book before him, Jiang Liu gave the King of the Women's Kingdom another puzzled glance.

Then he took the book into his hands...