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

Sikong Jin cursed inwardly, but she had no choice but to back down for now and wait for Tang Jingyao to teach her a lesson another day!

"Yes, sir, I know I was wrong. I will definitely remember this in the future..."

"Lord Sikong, you don't need to apologize to me. However, I hope you can manage your subordinates. Lord Zhu Si got completely drunk last night and sang 'I want to fly higher' all night. He's still sleeping soundly under the stone lion in front of my gate. Also, please don't greet me with that smile in the future. I really can't stand your fake smile."

"Yes, sir! This humble official knows his mistake..."

Sikong Jin frowned deeply, cursing Zhu Da Pangzi and Fang Huixue a thousand times in her heart.

Finally, Ji Jiucheng smoothed things over, "Alright, you two, we'll all be colleagues from now on, working together for our Great Yong. Let's not let these little things cause unpleasantness. Ajin, you need to be mindful of your image from now on. You're now a deputy cabinet leader. When you go out, you represent not only your Sikong family, but also the Military Intelligence Bureau of the Central State Society, and our Great Yong. Do you understand?"

"Yes, I understand..."

"Oh, by the way, Lord Fang, I will consider your proposal. Please pass it on to Grand Secretary Tang."

"Okay, then I'll go back first."

Fang Huixue stood up, gave Sikong Jin a cold look, and then left.

"Ignore her. Lord Fang is an upright and incorruptible man. Just ignore what he says. Come and sit down."

Ji Jiucheng walked over, patted Sikong Jin's thin shoulder kindly, and took out a letter from his sleeve, handing it to Sikong Jin, "This is a secret letter that Wu Ge had someone bring back. Take a look."

Sikong Jin opened the letter and glanced at it. A moment later, her delicate brows furrowed. "Why is the situation so dire?"

Ji Jiucheng sighed helplessly, "Yes, the Liao's elite troops have been mobilized. You know, once the height of summer is over, autumn will come soon, followed by the cold winter. The grassland climate has been volatile in recent years, and famine has been rampant for many years. They can only have some breathing room if they expand to the southeast."

What are the chances that Lord Yukisaki's army can withstand the Liao army?

"The Liao cavalry numbered nearly 200,000, while the total number of troops stationed in the Hangu Pass area of ​​my Great Yong was no more than 150,000. Such a disparity is hard to say, otherwise His Majesty would not have allowed Prince Duan to escape the capital so easily."

"Does Your Majesty mean that His Majesty intends for the Liao Dynasty and Lord Xingqi Tian to mutually weaken each other?" Sikong Jin clenched his fist. "The army under Lord Xingqi Tian's command is also the army of the Great Yong Dynasty, existing to protect the peace and tranquility of the Great Yong Dynasty. Does His Majesty intend to send them to their deaths like this?"

Ji Jiucheng gave a bitter laugh, a hint of melancholy suddenly appearing in his eyes. He sighed, "Ajin, you are still too young. One day, you will understand that before imperial power, all conscience and kinship are worthless. You probably don't know yet... Many, many years ago, your father, me, Prince Duan, and the current emperor were four sworn brothers, as close as brothers... Alas, now, your father is gone, and who knows who will be next? It might be me, or it might be Prince Duan..."

"grown ups……"

A bitter feeling suddenly welled up in Sikong Jin's heart, and she uttered a low voice.

“Since it’s just the two of us, there’s no need to be so polite. Just call me Uncle Ji. By all accounts, your father is a bit older than me.” Ji Jiucheng suddenly turned to look at the warm sun outside the window. The blazing sun cast a scorching beam of light, and a gentle breeze blew in through the window.

“Ajin, after this incident, I understand your abilities very well. Of the three brothers, Tang Jingyao may seem gentle and refined, but he is actually shrewd, cautious, and resourceful. Wuge is also brave and intelligent, with lofty ambitions. As for you, you are unfathomable. However, it is often these kinds of people who are more dangerous. Of the three brothers, you are the one I admire the most. You are mysterious and unpredictable, weak when facing the strong and strong when facing the weak. You are skilled in many ways and possess powerful weapons…”

"grown ups……"

Sikong Jin looked up at Ji Jiucheng in surprise.

Ji Jiucheng responded with an appreciative smile, "Ajin, don't try to fool me. You're the man in black with a bamboo hat who crippled Liu Zhang by the Shenglan River, aren't you?"

"Sir, I..."

"I knew it! How could that bastard Sikong Qi have such a worthless son? Don't worry, I'll keep this secret for you." Ji Jiucheng laughed. "Ajin, I hope you can take good care of Wuge in the future. The Ji family will depend on him from now on. We are so grateful to you for this. Without you, we don't know what would have happened to Prince Duan and Wuge..."

Sikong Jin gave a wry smile, his voice low but resolute, "My lord, Wuge and Jingyao are my brothers for life. We will never abandon or give up on each other..."

……

Upon being promoted to the position of Deputy Cabinet Leader, Sikong Jin's office was moved from the former Ministry of War to the Zhongzhou Association's office. Her office was on the second floor, facing the Shenglan River, and was spacious and comfortable.

This office was originally Liu Zhang's office. It was decorated in a very magnificent and luxurious style. On the left, a row of wine cabinets was filled with all kinds of fine wines and spirits, and on the right, shelves were filled with all kinds of antiques.

Some of these items were secretly kept by Sikong Jin when Liu's people came to take them back, while others were just delivered by someone. Sikong Jin happily accepted them all.

Sipping fine wine while enjoying the gentle river breeze by the window, facing the mighty river, one can see verdant mountains, soaring birds, the surging river, and the magnificent landscape...

What a wonderful life!

The only downside was that Fang Huixue was always finding fault with her, and her desk was piled high with documents, each one requiring her personal review and approval. Sikong Jin was at her wits' end, so when Tang Jingyao walked in, she couldn't help but complain—

"How could a deputy cabinet commander have so much work? Is there some mistake? I was on sick leave just a few days ago, and it shouldn't have piled up this much official business. Look at this, what is this? A funding application for a martial arts competition by the Third Regiment of the Third Army Corps? Are you kidding me? Shouldn't they go to the General Affairs Department for money? And this summer heat allowance application? I don't even get a heat allowance, how dare they apply for it? It's cool and comfortable in the north right now..."

Sikong Jin glared and muttered curses, then picked up her pen and, with a flourish, wrote her powerful, domineering reply and signature—

Application rejected, Sikong Jin!

Tang Jingyao ignored her completely, and sat on the soft couch by the window, enjoying the cool river breeze while brewing the best and most expensive tea in Sikong Jin's cabinet.

Only when Sikong Jin felt her throat was dry from all the cursing did he casually pour her a cup of tea.