Li Xuemei said softly: "This was arranged by Mu Jiaojiao, the most famous person in the capital. I get along well with her, so let her come to accompany me!" After that, a smile appeared on Li Xuemei's face, and a gentle light flashed in her eyes.

Mu Jiaojiao stepped forward and bowed, saying, "I, Mu Jiaojiao, pay my respects to the Crown Prince! May the Crown Prince live a thousand years! May the Crown Prince have great fortune and may all his wishes come true!" Her voice was melodious, as clear and melodious as a yellow oriole singing out of a valley.

Chu Chengli was surprised to see the middle-aged dancer, but he nodded in approval. He thought the dancer was quite articulate, so he said, "Not bad! You're able to entertain this prince's beloved concubine. Very good! Reward!" He waved his hand, signaling the eunuchs beside him to bestow some gold, silver, and jewelry upon Mu Jiaojiao.

Mu Jiaojiao was secretly delighted when she heard Chu Chengli's words. She knew she had successfully caught the Crown Prince's attention and received a reward. So, she quickly knelt down and thanked him, "Thank you, Your Highness!"

Li Xuemei personally filled the prince's glass with wine, her movements graceful and slow, her eyes never leaving the glass, as if waiting for something. She bent her pinky finger slightly, gently shaking the white powder from her little nail into the glass.

The white powder quickly blended with the alcohol and disappeared without a trace in an instant. It all happened so skillfully that no one noticed anything unusual.

Mu Jiaojiao had a barely perceptible smile on her lips. She narrowed her eyes slightly and stared at Chu Chengli intently.

When she saw Chu Chengli pick up the wine glass and drink it all without hesitation, a hint of pride flashed in her eyes.

The whole process seems ordinary, but it hides endless conspiracies and calculations. At this moment, Li Xuemei and Mu Jiaojiao seem to have successfully taken the first step of their plan...