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

"Military Intelligence Guard!"

Someone exclaimed in surprise, and the entire room fell silent, as if frozen in fear!

Thousands of archers were aimed at the disgruntled officers in the field. If Xing Yilie gave the order, everyone present would likely turn into a pincushion!

However, all the officers present at the parliament were unarmed, and during the initial inspection, all weapons were prohibited from being brought in.

As the deputy head of the Military Intelligence Bureau, Liu Zhang was in charge of the Military Intelligence Bureau's guards. These guards had the authority to enter the venue. Although their numbers were not large, they were usually only responsible for the security of the Zhongzhou Association. Who would have thought that Liu Zhang would actually have designs on these Military Intelligence Bureau guards?

Moreover, most of these guards have been replaced by Liu Zhang's confidants!

The meeting room fell silent instantly, a suffocating atmosphere of tension filled the air, and the indignant officers of Hangu Wangzhou trembled with rage.

Duan Wang Xing Qitian's face was as gloomy as the sky before a storm. Ji Jiucheng's face was ashen, his eyes sharp, and his clenched fists showed his anger. Tang Jingyao's refined face was full of sarcastic sneers. Liu Changyue's eyes had an undisguised glint. Sikong Shu, that old fox, watched all of this with a smile, and no one could see what he was thinking.

"what do you mean?"

A cold smile appeared on Xing Qitian's gloomy face as he stared intently at Xing Yilie.

"What do you mean? Of course, it means we hope that this parliament can continue normally!"

Xing Yilie sneered repeatedly, looking with satisfaction at the stunned officers present. "Uncle, can the council continue now?"

"But I believe that resolving the crisis at Hangu Pass is the most urgent task!"

Ji Wuge glared coldly at Liu Zhang, then suddenly clenched his fist and spoke in a sharp, resounding voice that echoed throughout the hall.

"Really? General Ji?"

Xing Yilie glanced at Ji Wuge with a gloomy look, a ruthless glint in his eyes. Out of the corner of his eye, he saw Ji Jiucheng's slightly angry face and smiled coldly. He then glanced at Liu Zhang without making a sound.

Liu Zhang nodded knowingly, a disdainful sneer playing on his lips. He was about to get up when—

A sudden chill ran down his lower back, and a terrifying, cold aura spread rapidly from his waist to all parts of his body. He felt as if he were in a frozen wasteland, and his whole body stiffened involuntarily.

Liu Zhang's expression changed drastically. He turned his head and saw that Sikong Jin, who had just been fast asleep, was looking at him with a smile. Her delicate and youthful face was full of innocence and composure. The dagger she held in her right hand was pressed tightly against his waist. He was sure that if he moved, the cold dagger would immediately pierce his vital organs.

A terrifying killing intent surged forth; he had never felt such intense killing intent before.

"Sikong Jin! How dare you take me hostage!"

Liu Zhang glared fiercely at Sikong Jin, his face extremely ugly, but he dared not raise his voice, because Sikong Jin's seemingly gentle and calm eyes had been tinged with a sharp and sinister cold light.

"I also think General Ji is right. The enemy's army is about to besiege the city. Nothing is more important than defending our territory."

Sikong Jin's resounding voice rang out, striking into everyone's ears.

Many officials had already stood up and unconsciously retreated to both sides, while the Military Intelligence Bureau guards also subconsciously moved towards the doorway.

No one knew that Liu Zhang had been taken hostage, because Sikong Jin's move was very clever. Her large cloak covered her hands, so to everyone else, it looked like Sikong Jin was just leaning her body slightly towards Liu Zhang.

"Ji Ji, you and the master leave immediately, as soon as possible! The Royal Guard will be here soon!"

Sikong Jin's calm voice reached Ji Wuge's ears. Ji Wuge turned her head and noticed that Sikong Jin and Liu Zhang's posture was a bit strange. She was suddenly stunned, as if she suddenly understood something. She then stared at Sikong Jin with wide eyes.

"Leave immediately, and remember to take the Ninth Princess with you. Get out of the city right away!"

Sikong Jin raised her foot and kicked Ji Wuge.

Ji Wuge then looked up at Xing Qitian above. The people up there seemed unaware of what had happened, only somewhat surprised by the sudden strangeness of the atmosphere in the venue.

"My lord, we must return to Hangu Pass immediately to prepare for battle!"

Ji Wuge stepped forward and clasped his hands in greeting.

"Return to Hangu Pass and prepare to meet the enemy!"

Following Ji Wuge's lead, the officers from Hangu Wangzhou present also stood up in response.

This sudden change infuriated King Lie. He glared fiercely at Liu Zhang, but Liu Zhang could only lower his head with a wry smile, pretending not to see the veiled look in his eyes.

Liu Changyue above also frowned, seemingly puzzled by Liu Zhang's actions. They had clearly agreed to seize this opportunity to take over the military power in Xing Qitian's hands, but what was going on now?

Xing Qitian paused for a moment, gave Sikong Jin a meaningful look, then cast a glance at Ji Jiucheng before calmly and resolutely saying, "Soldiers of Hangu Wangzhou, follow me!"

At his command, he bypassed Xing Yilie and strode toward the door. The crowd responded, and the officers, led by Ji Wuge, quickly followed.

The guards at the gate dared not step forward, but their spears and arrows were all aimed at Xing Qitian and his group who were walking over. Without Liu Zhang's order, they dared not make any rash moves.

"Get your men out of the way, or else..."

Sikong Jin lowered her voice and spoke to Liu Zhang, but still had a faint smile on her face as she looked at the various pavilion leaders and family heads on the platform above.

"Why aren't you moving aside right now? If you delay the battle, the judicial authorities will hold you accountable!"

Tang Jingyao's gentle voice rang out at the right moment. He exchanged a glance with Ji Jiucheng, and the two stood up at the same time.

The Military Intelligence Bureau guards were at a loss and could only subconsciously look at Liu Zhang, only to see that Liu Zhang's face was deep and his eyes were extremely cold.

"Sikong Jin, do you think you can get away with this by holding me hostage? Once you leave here, you won't be able to escape either!"

Liu Zhang gritted his teeth and said.

"Is that so? We'll only know once we leave here! But before that, whether you can live to see this depends on your sincerity."

Sikong Jin smiled gently, her tone very mild. However, the slender hand that had slipped through Liu Zhang's cloak and was pressed against his waist tightened suddenly. Liu Zhang could even feel the sharp dagger piercing his skin, a clear pain shooting through him. A warm, sticky sensation flowed down his spine, and the sharp pain made him shudder involuntarily. A chilling aura enveloped him completely...

Liu Zhang dared not hesitate any longer. He nodded helplessly at the guards' gazes, and then the guards stepped back slightly to the sides, clearing a path in no time.

"stop!"