The number one spendthrift woman in the capital actually brings glory to her entire family?

Manager Xu's sharp gaze swept over Sikong Jin again, but after looking at her for a long time, he still couldn't figure her out. He then nodded and said, "Alright, I will take care of this matter quickly."

"Then I'll have to trouble you, Manager Xu. I look forward to your good news."

Sikong Jin retrieved the jade token, stood up slowly, and left without lingering any longer...

After leaving Hongding Bank, Sikong Jin found a secluded corner, changed out of her cloak, threw it into a stinking ditch, and then turned and walked towards the Sikong Mansion.

"Third Young Master, the Patriarch wants you to go to the study to see him immediately!"

Just as Sikong Jin was about to step into Crescent Moon Pavilion, a voice came from behind her. Sikong Jin turned around and saw that it was indeed Sikong Shu's messenger guard standing behind her.

After a moment of silence, Sikong Jin didn't say anything, but instead walked towards Sikong Shu's study.

Inside the study, Sikong Shu had just seen off several good friends from the Zhongzhou Society when Sikong Jin strode in.

Sikong Shu seemed to be in a good mood these past few days, and a few smiles occasionally appeared on his dignified old face. When he saw Sikong Jin walk in, he greeted her with a rare smile, "Ajin, come, come and sit down!"

Sikong Jin was terrified and quickly clasped his hands and bowed, saying, "Thank you, Master, but I dare not accept such thanks!"

Upon hearing Sikong Jin's words, Sikong Shu immediately frowned and said unhappily, "Ajin, what are you saying? I am your grandfather, you don't need to be so formal with me!"

Oh?

grandfather?

They sound quite intimate!

"The head of the family holds a high position and wields great power, while Sikong Jin is of humble status and dares not sit with him!"

"Stop talking nonsense! I'm offering you a seat!"

Sikong Shu put on a stern face and said in a stern voice.

Sikong Jin trembled and immediately rushed over to sit down, saying, "Yes! Sikong Jin knows her mistake!"

"Alright, there's no need to be nervous. I've called you here today to discuss some matters. You performed well at the Emperor's birthday banquet, and Lord Yukichi Ten was very impressed with you. He's a righteous and aloof man, and it's rare for any young talent to catch his eye, but he treats you exceptionally well. Haha, you truly are a good son to your father!"

"Thank you for the praise, Master. I am truly unworthy of it!"

"Stop with the formalities. Your performance was excellent. If you gain Lord Xingqi Tian's trust, our Sikong Mansion will have achieved another great leap forward. You should spend more time with your fiancée, the Ninth Princess. You should know that she is Lord Xingqi Tian's only beloved daughter..."

Sikong Shu's eyes gleamed as he looked at Sikong Jin with a half-smile.

Sikong Jin looked at Sikong Shu with fear and trepidation, and said in a trembling voice, "Your Excellency, you think too highly of me. I am just an ordinary official and dare not hope to rise to prominence in the future. I only wish to do my duty. The Ninth Princess is of noble birth and may meet a man of great brilliance in the future. When that happens, I will be willing to help them achieve their goals..."

"Ajin! What nonsense are you spouting? The Emperor has already bestowed a marriage upon you!"

Sikong Shu's face darkened, and he gave Sikong Jin a cold look. "Alright, Sikong Jin, you don't need to joke with me. I don't have time for that. Three days from now is the day of the Seventh Four-Star Plenary Meeting of the Central State Association. According to the usual practice, this session will elect many new consuls to fill certain vacancies."

"I have discussed this with several elders in the family. The Eighth Princess, the former Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, is currently unable to perform her duties due to health reasons and will temporarily relinquish the position. You, on the other hand, must do your best to secure this position!"

Sikong Shu stared intently at Sikong Jin and said coldly.

"Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs?"

Sikong Jin's eyes widened in fear as he said, "My lord, I know I am of mediocre talent. There are countless experts participating in the competition, and I do not believe I have the ability to compete with them."

"Ability? Hmph! Don't worry about it. All you need to do is participate in the election and do what you're supposed to do. You don't need to worry about anything else!"

"Thank you for your help, sir, but I have already decided to run for the Military Intelligence Bureau..."

"Alright, that's enough. Go back and prepare well. The family has already decided that you will run for this position. Those old guys in the Central State Association will not make things too difficult for you because of my reputation. You are also Lord Yukisaki's future son-in-law, so getting into the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will be an easy thing."

"My lord! I apologize, but I am not knowledgeable enough to handle such a profound subject as diplomacy!" Sikong Jin's voice was slightly cold, and his dark eyes were instantly filled with a chilling aura.

Old fox!

If she goes to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, she will have to hand over all her military power. Without real power in her hands, and being stuck in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and unable to leave, how can she break out and take back the military power in Sikong Rui's hands?

The position of Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs is indeed a very high one. However, everyone knows that of the four departments of the Central Association, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has the least real power.

Theoretically speaking, given Sikong Jin's current status, especially after the great victory at Malanpo and her subsequent promotion, she should be able to command 30,000 to 50,000 troops. However, Sikong Shu has always disliked Sikong Jin, and the relationship between the two is worse than that between outsiders. This is one of the reasons why Emperor Dayong recalled Sikong Jin from Malan City.

Using Sikong Jin as a pawn!

Therefore, Sikong Jin believed that the Zhongzhou Society would cause a great uproar. The forces led by Emperor Dayong would strongly support her entry into the Military Intelligence Bureau, while Sikong Shu's faction would try their best to dissuade her from joining the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Liu family's faction naturally hoped that she would not be able to obtain any position.

"Sikong Jin, what exactly do you want? The family went through so much trouble to clear up such a huge obstacle and support you to enter the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. You've already become the Vice Minister at the age of sixteen, a position that many people dream of. Don't forget, you're a member of the Sikong family. You want to go against the decisions that have been passed? What kind of attitude is this? The people you're loyal to are my Sikong family!"

Seeing that Sikong Jin's expression was off and her eyes were cold, Sikong Shu immediately shouted sharply.

"Yes, sir! I have the utmost loyalty to my family, the Sikong clan. However, I believe the Military Intelligence Bureau might be a better fit for me. I'm used to working outside, and I'm a rough fellow. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is traditionally a place for refined and learned individuals, and I've always kept my distance from it..."

"You even dare to protest the family's decision? Use your stupid brain to think, do you really believe the royal family sincerely wants to put you on the throne? Fool! They're going to deal with our Sikong family, are you willing to be used as a weapon against us? Do you want to see the Sikong family, which your father has worked so hard to protect, plunged into dire straits?"