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

Sikong Jin shrugged, took a sip of tea, and said indifferently, "I don't care. Anyway, I can eat and drink well in the capital, and I can receive many high-quality gifts almost every day. When I have more money, I can hire a few good-looking assistants and have them wear different uniforms to work every day. Why not?"

Tang Jingyao frowned, glanced at Sikong Jin, and snorted coldly.

"What kind of look is that? Don't tell me you don't think that way. Everyone knows that in the entire Zhongzhou Society, your judicial branch makes the most money and has the prettiest female officials!"

"Ah Jin, I'm being serious with you!"

Tang Jingyao said with dissatisfaction.

Sikong Jin pouted, "I was so fed up with those guys. A few nights ago, I was bored and went to play cards with them. I lost so much and they wouldn't pay me back. I was really angry and was going to teach them a lesson... Ouch! Why did you hit me? My injury hasn't fully healed yet... Ouch... Ah..."

Before Sikong Jin could finish speaking, a bloodcurdling scream, like a pig being slaughtered, suddenly erupted from her mouth...

Chapter Ninety-Nine: Lingering Feelings. Tang Jingyao gave Sikong Jin a good beating without any politeness. Sikong Jin cried out in pain and then calmed down a bit, stepping aside and looking at Tang Jingyao in a panic.

Tang Jingyao snorted coldly and glanced at Sikong Jin, "You worthless wretch, you won't behave until we beat you up."

"You're really ruthless, Tang Jingyao. I've noticed you've become quite fierce since you got married. You weren't like this before!" Sikong Jin protested in dissatisfaction.

"If I weren't worried, I wouldn't bother wasting so much time drinking tea with you here."

With a helpless sigh, she realized that the kid himself didn't seem to be in any hurry, while she and Ji Wuge were worried sick about him.

Seeing the concern and warmth in Tang Jingyao's eyes, Sikong Jin took a light breath, her expression softening. She raised her hand to pour Tang Jingyao a cup of tea. "Their value lies not in this Great Yong Imperial City, but outside. Now that I am trapped in the Imperial City, I cannot let them end up like me, and I cannot just sit here and wait to die."

There was a purpose to transferring them out. It was impossible for everyone to be trapped in the capital, constantly being watched. Under the watchful eyes of those old guys, even if they had great abilities, they couldn't use them. It was better to find an opportunity to send them out. Who knows, the outside world might need them to hold things together in the future.

Just like Berger, her talents should be displayed. Didn't she use her iron fist to live up to Sikong Jin's trust and lead an outstanding cavalry?

Turbulent times produce heroes, and which true hero hasn't struggled through bloodshed and turmoil?

Sikong Jin understood very well that what she needed was not only a huge amount of wealth, but also a powerful army loyal to her. Only by obtaining these two things would she be qualified to challenge the Liu family, the Sikong Mansion, and even the royal family.

"So you're planning to transfer them back to Malan City? By the way, that Zhu Si is Zhu Yuan's son. Zhu Yuan is a very shrewd man. Who knows if he's truly loyal to the Emperor or Lord Xing Qitian? You should always be careful."

Tang Jingyao thought for a moment and couldn't help but remind him.

Sikong Jin pointed to her aching head with her index finger and sighed, "My father used to tell me that if any of his generals or strategists had a skill, they should be kept and put to use. In this world, how can you distinguish between good and bad so clearly? Besides, Zhu Da Pangzi is quite talented. He is different from his father. My father also assured me about General Zhu Yuan's character before. I trust my judgment."

"Sigh, you don't seem to care at all. I don't know what to say either, but it's never a bad thing to be cautious."

Sikong Jin nodded. "By the way, how powerful is the Liu family with the royal family?"

"The Liu family has always commanded a large army. Although Liu Zhang has fallen, the Liu family still has many talented generals. They hold over 200,000 Xuanluo troops, which are not much inferior to the Four Banners Army of your Sikong Mansion. Not to mention the imperial army. Since His Majesty dared to fight against Lord Xingqi Tian, ​​his trump cards are not so simple. Moreover, now the Xianyin Pavilion and Luoyan Tower in Luoyang have become bargaining chips in His Majesty's hands. Haven't you noticed that many ministers in the court have died mysteriously recently? Who can guarantee that it wasn't someone secretly doing it?"

Tang Jingyao took a small sip of tea, his expression somewhat grave.

Sikong Jin stroked his chin, pondered for a while, and said, "Now that we have thwarted someone's plot to assassinate Lord Xingqi Tian, ​​what do you think that person will do next? The situation at Hangu Pass is not good right now. If he really doesn't plan to send reinforcements, it will be no joke if the Liao army breaks through Hangu Pass. At that time, large areas of the west will fall, and his reign as emperor will be over."

"He certainly wouldn't stand idly by and watch Hangu Pass fall, but he also wouldn't let Lord Yukichi Ten off so easily. Grand Secretary Ji has already joined several ministers in submitting a joint petition requesting that troops be sent to aid Hangu Pass, but he is still considering it. Nobody knows how long this consideration will take."

As Tang Jingyao spoke, a hint of melancholy suddenly appeared in his eyes, and he let out a long sigh. "You know, he also planned to get rid of Wu Ge along with him. If things continue to develop like this, Lord Xingqi Tian and Wu Ge will face a very bad situation! In addition, Lord Xingqi Tian also has his spies around him, such as Lin Lin, who is very likely one of his people."

Sikong Jin frowned. "You mean, he plans to first let the soldiers at Hangu Pass engage in a long war of attrition with the Liao army, until both sides are exhausted, and then send troops to strike the Liao army hard, turn around and put pressure on Lord Xingqi Tian's army, and then use his people to disrupt the Second Army of Hangu Wangzhou, and then slowly split it apart?"

Tang Jingyao nodded approvingly, surprised that this guy could see things so clearly.

"Truly a cunning old fox! He can even come up with such a treacherous scheme. Aren't those soldiers at Hangu Pass also part of their royal army? We're all from the same root, why are they so eager to kill each other? Alas!"

Sikong Jin sighed, "It seems that his consideration may take several months, possibly until winter, or even after winter."

"Oh why?"

Surprised by the time Sikong Jin gave, Tang Jingyao asked.