When Ganaka Vaideha was sitting (to give audience), Yagnavalkya approached, and Ganaka Vaideha said: 'Yagnavalkya, for what object did you come, wishing for cattle, or for subtle questions?' Yagnavalkya replied: 'For both, Your Majesty;

In plain words: King Janaka of Videha is holding court when Yagnavalkya arrives. The king asks if he came for cows as a reward or for deep questions. Yagnavalkya says he came for both.