Fearing being killed for his overwhelming merits, the empress decided to marry him.

"This humble subject thanks Your Highness for your rescue."

Having finally escaped from the beatings, Pan Shijun obediently knelt in front of the carriage.

At this moment, he was bare-chested, with a cloak given to him by a guard from the royal palace wrapped around his waist to cover his shame.

Changsun Ying gave a light snort: "Your name is Pan Shijun, right?"

"Your Highness, I am Pan Shijun, a native of Xiangyang. I am truly sorry that this matter has caused Your Highness to laugh at me."

Upon hearing this, Changsun Ying slowly lifted the carriage curtain to look.

Before the four guards knelt a young man with rosy lips and white teeth, who appeared to be around twenty-seven or twenty-eight years old.

He was indeed handsome, and you could tell at a glance that he was eloquent.

"You, stand up."

"Yes."

Pan Shijun dared not neglect Changsun Ying's words in the slightest.

He gripped the slightly loose cloak around his waist and slowly got up from the ground.

Seeing this, Xiangling blushed and stared at Pan Shijun's waist with tender eyes.

As a woman of the night, she had experienced a lot. Even though there was a barrier between them, she could tell at a glance that Pan Shijun's manhood was extraordinary.

At the same time, he thought to himself, "Could it be that the princess is lonely in bed and has also developed the idea of ​​having an affair?"

Changsun Ying was naturally unaware of Xiangling's thoughts; she simply stared at Pan Shijun's appearance, lost in thought.

After an unknown amount of time, Changsun Ying suddenly chuckled and lowered the curtains.

“Take them all back to the Prince’s Palace.”

……

After returning to the palace, Changsun Ying took Xiangling and Pan Shijun, who had changed his clothes, to see Jiang Lan.

Upon seeing the two strangers suddenly appear, Jiang Lan was also surprised: "Madam, who are these two...?"

"Your Highness, these are two unfortunate people I encountered today when I went to the market to purchase gifts for my audience at the palace."

Seeing their pitiful state, I took them into the Prince's residence to serve me as servants, and I have come specifically to seek Your Highness's permission."

"I see, Madam is so thoughtful."

As Jiang Lan spoke, her eyes remained fixed on Xiang Ling.

Xiangling kept her head down the whole time, never raising it.

This is the effect of innate allure; even without deliberate seduction, it can make a man fall hopelessly in love.

Changsun Ying keenly sensed this and smiled slightly: "Your Highness, after the custom-made tribute gifts are delivered to the Prince's residence in a few days, it will be time to depart for the capital. I wonder if there is anything missing so that I can prepare it in time."

Jiang Lan replied, "You can leave everything to Madam; I won't concern myself with such matters."

Changsun Ying: "Then I will make the arrangements for Your Highness. I will first show these two servants the rules of the Prince's residence, and then I will explain to Your Highness in detail later."

"Madam, please don't overwork yourself and take good care of your health."

"Thank you for your concern, Your Highness. I will take my leave now."

After speaking, Changsun Ying performed a curtsy and left the main hall with Xiangling and Pan Shijun.

Watching Xiangling's graceful figure sway with every step, Jiang Lan was overwhelmed and a strong impulse rose in her heart.

……

That evening, Pan Shijun and Xiangling were taken to the princess's room.

"This servant thanks Madam for rescuing me from this sea of ​​suffering. For the rest of my life, I will be loyal to Madam and never betray her."

"I am deeply grateful to Madam for saving me. From now on, I am willing to relieve your worries and troubles, even at the cost of my life."

The two knelt before Changsun Ying, repeatedly expressing their loyalty.

Changsun Ying's face always carried a faint chill. Seeing that the time was right, she told the two of them to get up.

Do you know why I, the princess, saved you?

Upon hearing this, the two shook their heads.

Changsun Ying picked up her teacup and calmly said, "Because I, the Princess Consort, cannot bear to see others in distress, and thinking that you have also had a hard time, I decided to lend you a hand."

"In a few days, the Prince will be going to the capital to celebrate His Majesty's upcoming pregnancy. You will all go with him. If you are willing to obey, this trip to the capital might grant you wealth and status, completely changing your lives."

The two men, somewhat confused by Changsun Ying's words, exchanged bewildered glances.

"You don't need to overthink it. Just do as I say. But before that, I need to understand your abilities."

Xiangling hurriedly replied, "I have been trained by the maids at Chunfeng Tower since I was a child. I dare not say that I am proficient in all the arts, but I consider myself to have achieved some success."

"Ah."

Changsun Ying responded and then looked at Pan Shijun.

Pan Shijun immediately replied, "Although my family is poor, I have studied in a private school for a few years. If you have any requests, Madam, I will certainly do my duty without hesitation."

Changsun Ying put down her teacup: "Alright, I am somewhat aware of what you have done, but since I have not witnessed it myself, I cannot draw any conclusions."

After saying that, she looked at Xiangling and said, "You may leave now. The number one maid's room has been prepared for you. Rest for the night, and I will discuss this with you again tomorrow."

Upon hearing this, Xiangling was moved to tears: "Thank you so much, Madam, for your high regard."

"Okay, let's go down first."

After Xiangling left, Changsun Ying's lips curled into a barely perceptible smile.

She then looked at Pan Shijun, who seemed quite uncomfortable.

Pan Shijun felt a chill run down his spine and whispered, "I wonder what Madam wants me to do?"

His gaze swept over Changsun Ying's voluptuous body, and he couldn't help but swallow.

He thought to himself: If I could conquer this proud princess in bed, I would enjoy endless wealth for the rest of my life.

But the next moment, Changsun Ying's stern voice rang out: "Enough! How dare you presume to know me, Princess Consort? Pan Shijun, I know your character perfectly well!"

Pan Shijun shuddered in fright and immediately knelt on the ground, pleading, "Your Highness, please calm your anger. Even if I had a hundred lives, I would not dare to disrespect Your Highness."

"I'm sorry you don't dare either."

Changsun Ying waved her hand, gesturing for him to rise, before saying, "I, the Princess Consort, ask you, how did those respectable young women react when you had relations with them?"

Pan Shijun hadn't expected Changsun Ying to ask so directly, but he dared not answer: "Your Highness, please forgive me. From now on, I will definitely repent and correct my past mistakes."

“I didn’t ask you to say these things, just tell me the truth.”

"Yes."

Pan Shijun then slowly recounted his experiences.

"To be honest, I'm afraid it might offend the Princess's ears, but since the Princess has asked me to speak, then I will speak frankly. I'm not just boasting, but..."

In matters of the bedroom, this humble man can indeed make those lonely young ladies linger, and even nuns who practice Zen meditation will ruin their spiritual practice after mating with him.

Even a pregnant woman several months along in the city couldn't resist the urge to have sex with a commoner to relieve her fatigue. I wonder what the princess needs from this commoner in response to her question.”

Changsun Ying's eyes lit up, but she sneered, "You don't even spare pregnant women, you're a real beast."

Pan Shijun said with a mournful face, "Your Highness, please calm down. Since Your Highness has asked me to tell the truth, I naturally dare not conceal anything."

Besides, those pregnant women actively sought out him for sexual favors; they weren't forced upon him by the common people.

"Words are not enough; I, the princess, will verify it myself."

After she finished speaking, she clapped her hands, and two guards immediately appeared.

"Take him to the water dungeon and verify him as instructed before."

He then said to Pan Shijun, "If you can pull through, I will bestow upon you immense wealth and honor. I hope you will not disappoint me."