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Especially Cao the boss, who came from the waterway transportation background.

Before, he did think that he could rely on his gang's status to get away with things, even if he didn't give the prince face. He figured the prince probably wouldn't do anything to him anyway.

After all, the tens of thousands of men under his command in the water transport gangs relied on him for their livelihood. The prince might look down on him, but he should still consider the tens of thousands of people who depended on him to feed their families.

But once he entered the Eastern Palace, Cao Cao realized how laughable his so-called confidence was.

That was a feeling of fear that couldn't be explained.

As if no matter how carefree or unrestrained a person might be, upon arriving here they would involuntarily become serious.

No one dares to joke here, because no one will joke with you.

That's called a breach of etiquette in front of the palace, the most serious punishment can be exile for three thousand miles.

Just when Cao's group was so depressed that they couldn't even catch their breath, they heard the voice of Nangong Shouchong talking to someone.

"A humble subject,南宮守忠, has met Lord Xu."

Gong Nanghouzh Zhong's face was full of humility, he bent down and bowed his head, hands clasped in a fist at his chin, waving back and forth like the tail of a stray dog.

Xu Changqing stood at the entrance of Taishan Pavilion, smiling broadly at Nangong Shouzhong and the group behind him.

Only then did the others realize, and they hurriedly followed南宮守忠 as he shouted: "We, the commoners, have met Lord Xu."

Raising his hand, Xu Changqing said, "Everyone is too kind. Today, it's the Princess Consort who invited us. I'm just here to accompany her. Please, come in quickly and don't keep the Princess Consort waiting."

Nangong Shuzhong's face twitched.

He realized that the party had been out of his control from the very beginning.

What's most outrageous is that the host of this banquet wasn't the prince, but the crown princess!

"Well, Boss Nangong, do you have any questions"

Xu Changqing's voice, neither light nor heavy, came over, instantly smoothing the furrowed brows of Nangong Shouzhong. He smiled and said: "It's just that the commoner is happy to be able to see Your Majesty, it's truly a blessing for three lifetimes."

Xu Changqing smiled and said, "It's great if Mr. Nangong really thinks so. Come in quickly, the banquet is about to start."

Gong Nanghouzhong didn't have time to think too much. After bowing to Xu Changqing, he entered Taishan Pavilion with the other wealthy merchants.

Within the grand hall of Taishan Pavilion, brightly lit as day, the air was filled with the scent of precious sandalwood. Beautiful maids in attendance moved gracefully among the guests, serving dishes and wine to the wealthy merchants who had come to attend the banquet.

Although these wealthy merchants all kept a group of beautiful female singers in their homes, those women could not compare to the palace maids who had been trained for years and raised specifically for this purpose.

Even though maidservants were the most lowly of women, once they left the palace, they would become highly sought after by countless men, including officials.

A group of wealthy businessmen from all over the country were stunned, finding that compared to the maidservant before them, the dancing girls and singers in their own homes seemed like mere hags.

At this moment, a loud and clear call startled everyone.

"The Crown Princess has arrived!"

The voice, Nangong Shouchong was very familiar with, it was the eunuch who had left a deep impression on him.

All stood up, bowing their heads. They only heard the soft footsteps coming from the side hall, but no one dared to look up. They all spoke in unison, "We lowly subjects, greet Her Royal Highness, the Crown Princess."

"No gift necessary."

A voice, so melodious it could enthrall the soul, rang out. Yet even the most lustful of men dared not harbor a single impure thought toward its source.

When the gap in social status becomes too great, it is enough to obliterate all desire and evil thoughts.

The disparity in status between Su Jinping and them was already enough to have this effect.to see Your Highness. Please, officer, let me through."The guard walked closer and saw that it was indeed Xu Changqing. His face softened considerably as he said, "Your Highness has already rested at...