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

This restaurant is very different from any other restaurant I've ever seen before; the layout is different, and the waiters are even more different—

The restaurant has two floors. The lower floor is the main dining area, and the upper floor is the private rooms. The decor is very elegant, high-end and sophisticated yet graceful. There is even a small stage in the middle of the main dining area, where there are song and dance performances. Their waiters are all beautiful women dressed in strange costumes, smiling as they move among the guests, serving tea, water, and dishes...

The four of them sat down around a four-person table in the next room.

"Wow, what's this chair made of? It's so soft!"

Meng Benbo curiously began to examine the large chair beneath his buttocks.

The woman standing by the table had a faint smile on her face as she handed the menu to Sikong Jin and said gently, "What would you gentlemen like to eat? Our restaurant has a great reputation for hot pot and barbecue. Would you like to try them?"

Sikong Jin smiled and gracefully accepted the menu. Meng Benbo and the others immediately leaned closer, their eyes filled with confusion and shock upon seeing the dishes and prices.

"Hot pot? Sir, what is hot pot?" Li Ji bit his finger, glanced around in confusion, and asked in a low voice.

"It's the way they eat that you saw when they came in, huddled around a hot pot on the table, scooping food out of it," Sikong Jin replied calmly.

"Huh? So expensive! Half a tael of silver for a plate of vegetables? Why don't they just rob someone?" Meng Benbo's eyes widened, clearly shocked.

"Wild partridge meat? Secret-recipe beef? My lord, each of these dishes tonight could cost me several months' salary..."

Zhang Feng and Li Ji exclaimed in surprise, both looking stunned.

"Redneck!"

Hearing Meng Benbo and his companions' exclamations, and noticing their heavy accents from the Guiliu region of Yingcheng in northern Zhongzhou, the guests at the next table couldn't help but give them a disdainful look.

The northern and northwestern parts of Zhongzhou are close to the Great Wilderness, where the people are mostly poor and live in harsh conditions. As a result, people from there are often looked down upon, not to mention the locals of Luoyang who consider themselves to be born with special privileges.

"What did you say..."

Meng Benbo, furious, raised his fist and was about to stand up when Sikong Jin pulled him back—

"Don't be impulsive! The people who come here to eat are either high-ranking officials or people of high status and position. You mustn't be reckless. Not just anyone can afford to come to the Hilton Hotel. Can you please stop being so tacky? People who can come here are all highly cultured. Don't bring your bad habits here. Be like me, calm and elegant..."

Sikong Jin raised her head gracefully and smiled as she ordered food from the woman.

"Pretending again!"

Meng Benbo glanced at Sikong Jin with a frustrated expression and snorted, "Everyone in the garrison of Wangzhou knows that you're the one with the worst manners..."

"Ouch! Li Ji, why did you step on me?"

……

At that very moment, outside the Hilton Hotel, the moonlight, as white as frost, gently enveloped the bustling city of Luoyang, as if draping the city in a sacred and beautiful veil.

On the official road ten miles outside the east gate of Luoyang, two rows of guards dressed in uniform black stood respectfully on one knee, swords in hand, bowing their heads and waiting devoutly for the arrival of the king.

A series of hoofbeats suddenly broke the silence of the night, and the air around them suddenly became even more still. The black-clad guards kneeling on either side bowed their heads in silence, their faces filled with reverence.

"Meet the Master!"

As the thunderous hoofbeats kicked up dust, and the corner of a dark robe adorned with crimson openwork gold spider lilies swept past, all the men in black bowed in reverence, their voices filled with respect and admiration.

"Flat body."

A deep, calm voice rang out, and in an instant, the sound of hooves ceased. Only then did the crowd reverently raise their heads to look at their master—

He wore a dark brocade robe with a cloak draped over his shoulders. His chiseled face exuded handsome nobility, his complexion was slightly pale and cold, and his deep, calm eyes shone with a cold and indifferent light. Hidden in the depths of his eyes was a wisdom that saw through everything. His thin lips were pale pink, and his body was tall and slender with a slightly thin frame. With every step he took, his whole body exuded an aura of nobility and majesty that was oppressive, yet there was also a hint of aloofness and otherworldly charm. Although his tone was calm, it carried an indescribable imposing presence.

His calm and indifferent gaze swept over everyone, and the subordinates immediately felt a sense of awe and intimidation, and couldn't help but lower their heads in reverence.

……

Half an hour later, inside the Hilton Hotel.

Meng Benbo drank the last drop of soup, his dark, slightly flushed face full of praise. His big eyes narrowed in satisfaction, and he gently patted his stomach with his large hand, sighing slightly drunk, "This is so delicious! I haven't eaten so satisfyingly in a long time. My lord, I suggest we improve our meals when we get back!"

"Sir, we second that proposal!"

Zhang Feng and Li Ji immediately nodded in agreement.

Sikong Jin downed the wine in her cup in one gulp, frowned, and glanced at the group. "I don't manage logistics. If you have any complaints about the food, go find the head of logistics... um, find that guy, find the chief strategist Zhu Si... he's the one who calls the shots!"

"Who doesn't know that fat guy is your henchman... He's so stingy, he's inherited all your skills!"

Sikong Jin smiled with narrowed eyes, didn't reply, turned her head and waved to the waitress not far away. The waitress quickly came over with a smile. Looking at the mess of cups and plates on the table, her beautiful eyes widened slightly before she smiled and said, "Are you gentlemen satisfied with our food?"

"I'm so satisfied! Absolutely satisfied!"

"It's delicious! But it's a bit pricey!"

"Overall it's alright, but the drinks are a bit lacking." Sikong Jin elegantly took out a black jade token from her sleeve and handed it to the woman, lowering her voice, "Please give this to your manager for me."

As he spoke, he handed the woman the money bag he had taken from Meng Benbo and the others.

Upon seeing the black jade pendant, the woman was first taken aback, then scrutinized Sikong Jin for a long time before nodding in understanding. "Alright, young master, please wait a moment!"

After a cup of tea, Sikong Jin and the others followed the woman to the back hall in the backyard.

"Please come in, young master. Our manager is inside."

The woman stood by a side door in the hall, gestured for Sikong Jin to enter, and said respectfully.

Sikong Jin nodded slightly and turned around. "Zhang Feng and Li Ji, you wait in the hall. Meng Benbo, come in with me."

After speaking, he put his hands behind his back and walked inside.

The side hall was an elegant and comfortable rest room, decorated simply and tastefully. As soon as the two entered, a warm and sweet fragrance wafted in. A cool breeze blew in from the window, making the wind chimes on the small silver hooks of the half-hanging gauze curtains tinkle. A slender and graceful figure came into their view.

Hearing footsteps, the figure suddenly turned around, revealing a bright, captivating, and fair-skinned face before them—