"Well, yes, if I wanted I could force the Gala to be completely changed. Or just not show up. But in order to force it to be changed, I would need to spend political capital on it which would allow them to force issues in other areas that I would not be able to counter due to spent capital. And not coming is not much of an option either. On the one hoof, it would be a massive snub against them which might cost me when I need to get something through government without me needing to go full on tyrant. On the other hoof, not showing up to the Gala, which is where all the major politicians and nobles are, would show a lack of respect and trust in the government and cause issues on it's own. Hence, why I try to mix in a little bit of chaos now and then by inviting interesting guests. And if the nobles complain over it? Well, they understand that they would need to spend political capital that just is not worth it..."