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

Sikong Jin shrugged, unimpressed. "What coward? Your Highness, do I look like that kind of person? I'm very busy, as you know. The Great Yong Dynasty sent me to this godforsaken place not for eating, drinking, and having fun, but to deal with a ton of things. Today I have to deal with some petty thieves provoking on the border, and tomorrow I have to distribute food to those refugees to help them rebuild their homes. Do you think I'm like Your Highness, where you can just give a word and have a whole bunch of subordinates at your beck and call? I finally managed to breathe a sigh of relief, and that's why I came to you."

Upon hearing this, Xi Fenglie's gaze turned even colder, and he sneered, "You're looking for me? Perfect timing, the tens of thousands of my men in Tata City also want to see you!"

This tone made Sikong Jin tremble slightly. She leaned back slightly, looking at Xifeng Lie with an innocent and naive expression, and asked in surprise, "What's wrong? When did I become so popular in your Liao army? This isn't good. Although I quite like your Liao soldiers, they are energetic and brave. When they charge, they are like bulls on steroids, incredibly fierce. But no matter what, we are still our opponents. This isn't good; it shows a lack of firmness in our stance! Yesterday, I even gave a wonderful speech to my soldiers. What was it called again... um, it was called 'Down with the Liao Dynasty, Long Live the Great Yong Dynasty'..."

"Sikong Jin! Weren't you the spy in that restaurant back then?"

With keen eyes, Xifeng Liehuo swept his sharp gaze over Sikong Jin a few times and immediately drew a conclusion.

A look of surprise flashed across Sikong Jin's eyes, but she didn't deny it, looking at Xifeng Lie with astonishment, "You actually figured it out? How did you find out?"

Upon receiving the answer, a black storm instantly surged in Xi Fenglie's eyes. His large hand, hanging at his side, clenched into a fist, and his sharp, murderous gaze almost pierced through Sikong Jin. However, in an instant, he managed to calm himself down, a sinister smile creeping across his cold face. He nodded, "Very good, very good, Sikong Jin! You certainly have the ability to make me take you seriously! To escape unharmed after being injured by my chilling palm strike, you are quite impressive!"

"Look at what you're saying, as if you're some unparalleled hero talking to a nobody like me. I'm just a delicate person, and I can't possibly fight as well as Your Highness. When you struck me with that palm, I was almost killed by the shock. You're so powerful that it makes me very apprehensive."

As Sikong Jin spoke, her body trembled slightly, looking as if she hadn't quite recovered from the shock. She glanced cautiously at Xifeng Lie, then pointed to the seat opposite her. "Sit down. This tea is a tribute tea that I went to great lengths to obtain from the Dayong Imperial Palace. Why don't you try it? Don't worry, this tea is very safe. There are no additives in it. Your Highness can drink it without worry."

Xi Fenglie loosened his fist at his side, gave Sikong Jin a deep look, then walked over and sat down.

"I must admire your audacity. You have so wantonly plundered the people of my Great Liao, oppressed the government of my Great Liao, burned down the cities of my Great Liao, and even crippled and killed five thousand of my Great Liao's elite troops. And now you still dare to meet with me, Sikong Jin. Don't you understand that we are now locked in a blood feud? Don't you know the main purpose of my sending troops to the northwestern border of your Great Yong?"

Looking at Sikong Jin across from him, whose calm expression showed no sign of panic, but rather a serene composure like a deep, still sea, Xi Fenglie couldn't help but feel a sense of admiration and appreciation.

Sikong Jin smiled faintly, lowered his head and took a sip of tea, "You Liao people wish you could eat my flesh and sleep on my skin. Didn't you send you here to attack my Four Banners Army and kill me, Sikong Jin?"

"You have a good sense of self-awareness."

Xi Fenglie smiled indifferently, looking at the calm and aloof demeanor emanating from Sikong Jin at this moment. He actually felt a powerful aura that was overwhelming and in control of the universe, an aura that was in no way inferior to his own.

This sensation startled him slightly, but his expression remained calm. "I do intend to kill you, and I will spare no effort to take your life."

"You're not the only one who wants my life, Sikong Jin. I wouldn't mind having one more."

In the cool breeze, Sikong Jin smiled calmly, took a sip of tea with a serene expression, then raised her gaze and stared intently at Xifeng Lie, continuing, "However, after all this time, no one has been able to kill me. Crown Prince Xifeng, would you like to try?"

Xi Fenglie rolled up his gorgeous sleeves, elegantly picked up his tea, took a leisurely sip, and his eyes met Sikong Jin's eyes. A fierce streak of light suddenly collided in the air.

Sikong Jin smiled and set down his teacup. With his slender fingers, he picked up a white chess piece from the chess bowl beside him and said casually, "Would Your Highness be willing to play a game of chess with me?"

"It is said that life is like a game of chess. Although I personally do not believe it, I would like to see if I can make a good prediction. Your Highness, you are a refined person with superb chess skills. Today you have given me, Sikong Jin, some pointers. I will be very grateful to you in the future."

Having said that, he placed the chess piece on the board, decisively and swiftly.

A cold glint flashed in Xi Fenglie's eyes. A smile appeared on his lips as he picked up a black piece and placed it on the chessboard. He said in a deep voice, "Your father, the great military genius Sikong Qi, was proficient in military strategy and had superb chess skills. I would like to see how much of his skill you, Sikong Jin, can learn from him!"

As soon as she finished speaking, a cold glint flashed in Sikong Jin's eyes. Then she smiled, raised her head, straightened her disheveled sleeves, and quietly replied, "I heard that two years ago, His Highness the Crown Prince and my father had a wonderful contest outside Hangu Pass, just like you and me today. In the end, my father lost by half a move, allowing His Highness the Crown Prince to win. Today, I wonder if a miracle will occur where the student surpasses the teacher."

As Sikong Jin spoke, the white piece in her hand fell to the ground again.

Whether there will be a miracle or not, we will soon find out.

Xi Fenglie suddenly sneered and followed.

……

Looking at the two people in the pavilion, Atai and the others, who were hiding behind a hillside, couldn't help but feel a little worried.

"Lord Atai, look over there. Xifeng Lie has brought a guard of several thousand men. If they harm you, our situation will be dire!"

A soldier beside Atai looked worriedly at Xifenglie's troops on the opposite hillside and couldn't help but speak in a heavy voice.

Atai's expression was also solemn, his eyes warily fixed on the people opposite him. Then he looked at the two people in the pavilion who seemed quite calm, thought for a moment, and then said, "Don't be impulsive. Observe the situation, so as not to disrupt the master's plan. Keep a close eye on them. If the situation is not right, rush up to protect the master immediately!"

"Yes, Lord Atai!"