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

Sikong Jin shrugged, touched his nose, turned to look at the high sky and flowing clouds, and said calmly, "When I was in Malan City, I learned about the climate there, and I've also heard about it recently. In another month, it will be the transition from summer to autumn, and that awful place will enter a very long rainy season. It might be difficult to wage war then; we can only wait. You probably know the cost of waiting, not to mention that the weather in Hangu Pass and most of the Liao Dynasty will already be turning cool..."

"And then?" Tang Jingyao raised an eyebrow, looking at Sikong Jin with a sly smile. "Did you do something good again?"

Sikong Jin smiled mysteriously, coughed a few times, leaned close to Tang Jingyao's ear, and whispered, "He didn't do anything good. He just told my bandit brothers that the Liao Dynasty's escort convoy passed through a certain place at a certain time. After they bring the goods back with their men, they'll give me half, and we'll maintain a long-term, good cooperative relationship. Also, he had another good ally of mine secretly buy furs and horses from the Liao Dynasty. After that, hehe..."

Upon hearing this, Tang Jingyao's eyes widened in surprise as he stared at Sikong Jin. "Bandits, good brothers? Good allies? What's going on? Didn't the Liao Dynasty and our Yong Dynasty cut off trade routes? The passes should be tightly closed. How did you manage to do this?"

Sikong Jin smiled mysteriously, "You don't need to worry about that. You don't need to open the gate to do these things."

These things are all thanks to Berger and certain others, as well as Xingyun Pavilion. I didn't expect that woman Ziyuan would agree to this request. Could it be that she did it because of Changfeng?

When Sikong Jin first speculated about the news from Tashe City, she had a vague feeling that things weren't simple. For safety's sake, after instructing Berger to conduct those probing actions and returning to the capital, she began to ponder the matter. So, after Sikong Mo and Changfeng left, she secretly sent a letter to Ziyuan of Xingyun Pavilion, instructing them to secretly purchase large quantities of furs and horses in Da Liao. Since they were from Luoyang City, their movement in and out of Da Liao would be unrestricted; after all, Fengyun Tower held a considerable position throughout the Fengyun Continent. Furthermore, as a leading force in the martial arts world, they wouldn't get involved in the power struggles of the imperial court, and others wouldn't be on guard against them.

However, they did not expect that Nan Chen, who was cooperating with them, was actually Sikong Jin!

Tang Jingyao stared intently at Sikong Jin for a long time, increasingly feeling that he couldn't see the person in front of him at all. Looking at his innocent and naive eyes, you couldn't fathom a single thought in his heart.

However, he knew that Sikong Jin was no longer the simple companion they once were; he had become profound, unfathomable, cunning, and treacherous.

That's true. After going through so many ups and downs, who can maintain their original simplicity?

As long as he himself believes that Sikong Jin will always be the little brother he and Ji Wuge worry about, that's enough.

Thinking about it, a gentle and concerned smile suddenly appeared on his face. He patted Sikong Jin's shoulder gently from behind and said softly, "Okay, I believe in you. As long as you get through this period, the road ahead will be easier. If we work together, we will definitely be able to overcome this difficulty."

Sikong Jin nodded, reached out and tightly grasped Tang Jingyao's outstretched hand. From Tang Jingyao's concerned eyes, he saw the mutual respect and fervent passion between brothers—a tacit understanding and care between good men, the deepest brotherhood, and the most sincere friendship.

"Brothers!"

The two drank a cup of tea instead of wine—their friendship was higher than the sky and broader than the earth; we will always remember those years…

"I suddenly miss Ji Wuge a little..."

"Me too, I wonder what that guy is doing now..."

"I miss Zixi a bit too, Tangtang. How about I come over for dinner tonight?"

"get out!"

……

A few days later, Mei Ruhua, Meng Benbo, and the others received transfer orders from the Military Intelligence Bureau of the Central State Society.

That afternoon, in a tavern deep in the dense forest beside the official road outside the capital of Dayong, Sikong Jin held a farewell banquet for several of his subordinates.

"Shopkeeper, bring us all the best chickens and wines, the most expensive and the best, and hurry up!"

Meng Benbo said generously, "It's rare for such stingy adults to be treating us today, so of course we can't let such a good opportunity pass us by."

"Oh, I'm sorry, sir. Our shop is a small business with limited resources. The food on the table is the best we can offer to accompany your drinks!"

The shopkeeper answered apologetically.

Meng Benbo couldn't help but grumble and mutter, while leaning close to Mei Ruhua's ear and glancing at Sikong Jin who was pouring wine across from them, he whispered, "I don't think the master is sincere about inviting us to dinner at all. Look at the way he's acting, how could he possibly have any intention of inviting us to dinner?"

"Exactly, look at this wine... ugh! It's so dry, it's not smooth to drink at all. I bet it's only worth a few coins a jar. And this food, peanuts? Fried soybeans? And this beef, it's overcooked..."

"Have you heard? It seems that this transfer was requested by the magistrate from Grand Secretary Ji. He traded a vase for Grand Secretary Ji and kicked the three of us back to Malan City!"

"This is outrageous! Do you think the three of us are comparable to a mere vase? They managed to get rid of us with just a vase! This is utterly insulting! I protest!"

"That's outrageous! Why can he stay in the capital, living a life of luxury and enjoying beautiful women, while we're stuck back in that godforsaken place!"

"Sir, you are so disorganized and undisciplined! Have you forgotten the promise you made to your brothers and sisters in Maran City that you would share both good times and bad? Have some compassion and don't send us back to Maran City!"

The three unlucky fellows looked at Sikong Jin with pitiful expressions, almost kneeling down and begging her legs.

Sikong Jin frowned, drank a cup of wine, and said in a hoarse voice, "Oh dear, I've said it so many times, this is really not my fault. All the positions in the capital are already filled. Besides, isn't that great? It's a good thing that many people envy! Malan City is our territory, what's wrong with letting the three of you be the kings of Taisui Mountain there? Why are you complaining!"

"You'll just say, 'It's not you who's being transferred out!'"

Meng Benbo rolled his eyes. "It must be because you resent us for playing cards with you and are looking for a chance to get revenge! Leader Tang already said..."

Sikong Jin frowned, leisurely poured them wine, and said, "You are convinced that I did this, and no matter how I explain, it will be useless. Based on your understanding of me, do you really think that I would do something that would dishonor my personal integrity?"