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

“Your Highness, if Sikong Jin is seriously injured, he will definitely not be able to survive the attack from the Immortal Sound Pavilion. They have mobilized almost all of the pavilion's top experts. Two hundred thousand taels of gold is a huge temptation for anyone!”

Seeing that Tuoba Yu did not react, Heishui added.

In fact, over the past year or so, His Highness has occasionally paid attention to news about Sikong Jin. He always felt that His Highness had changed since returning from the capital of Dayong, especially regarding Sikong Jin. After returning to Tiansheng, His Highness sent him to investigate all information about Sikong Jin.

However, he found very little useful information. It wasn't until His Highness casually mentioned the Battle of Shenglan River that he vaguely felt something was amiss.

If it were because of the Battle of Shenglan River, then it wouldn't have come to this. Even Heishui would have intervened back then. However, Heishui didn't expect that Sikong Jin would be such a highly skilled martial artist with unique techniques.

Tuoba Yu's expression was somewhat strange, with a hint of struggle flashing in his eyes. After a long while, he suddenly turned his head, leaned on the railing beside him, looked at the blooming roses outside the railing, and sighed, "He is not someone who is easily tricked. Even Xi Fenglie almost fell into his hands."

"Your Highness, if the information reported by our spies is true, then Sikong Jin will definitely become our formidable enemy in the future. If we can use the power of the martial arts world to get rid of him this time, it will be a good thing for us."

After thinking it over, Blackwater finally couldn't help but speak.

Upon hearing this, Tuoba Yu's expression suddenly froze. He raised his gaze to Hei Shui, pondered for a moment, and then said, "Not necessarily. The situation within Dayong is very complex right now. Sikong Jin is a very important pawn placed between the Dayong Emperor and the Sikong Mansion. If Sikong Jin dies, the military power in his hands will immediately return to his cousin Sikong Rui. In this way, Dayong will be thrown into chaos. If Liao seizes the opportunity to send troops, as allies through marriage, we, Tiansheng, cannot sit idly by. Even if it's just for show, we need to put on a good show. However, the border between Tiansheng and Dazhou is so tense right now, it's hard to guarantee that Dazhou won't take action."

Tuoba Yu suddenly thought of the Crown Prince of the Northern Empire. That person was unfathomable and always acted as he pleased, completely disregarding rules. Naturally, he had to be more cautious and make more plans.

Then, Sikong Jin's delicate and pretty face flashed through his mind again, and a faint, eerie light flickered in his deep pupils. After a long silence, he finally spoke softly, "Fine, send out your guards to keep an eye on him, and take action if necessary... Don't let him... die like this..."

It would be a pity if that person died like that!

Tuoba Yu actually didn't want Sikong Jin to die like that. He knew that Sikong Jin's death would indeed be a good thing for their Tian Sheng. Anyway, the world was already in chaos, so one more wave wouldn't make a difference.

Perhaps it was because of that feeling of remorse in my heart?

Or is it because it was also in Luoyang, at the Hilton, that he looked at me with such clear and sincere eyes and said those things, like drinking plum wine together, appreciating each other's kindness... I will always remember today?

"Yes! Your Highness."

Seeing that Tuoba Yu's expression was somewhat complicated, Hei Shui dared not say anything more and could only agree.

"Is there any news about the Crown Prince of the Northern Empire?"

Tuoba Yu brushed aside the strange feeling in his heart, suddenly turned his head to look at the orchid painting on the table that had not yet been finished, picked up the brush again, and asked in a low voice as he continued.

"A spy reports that he left after conquering Shu and his whereabouts are still unknown. My guess is that he is definitely not in Great Zhou now. The Emperor of Great Zhou had already prepared a coronation ceremony for him, but..."

Hei Shui didn't continue speaking because he saw that Tuoba Yu had coldly put down the pen in his hand, his handsome brows deeply furrowed, as if he was thinking about something.

Not daring to make a sound to disturb him, Blackwater silently retreated.

……

Tuoba Yu was naturally unaware that the people he had sent out to inquire and investigate were currently within the territory of Luoyang City, just like him.

'Wow--'

Beneath the silent bamboo grove, a cool breeze swept by, and a few lonely bamboo leaves fell one after another, fluttering and dancing like butterflies, quietly landing on the shoulder of the white-clad man who was standing by the railing under the corridor.

The surroundings were very quiet, with only the sound of the cool breeze rustling through the bamboo leaves. The Crown Prince of the Northern Empire's gaze was as calm and unfathomable as ever, as he looked at the clover swaying in the wind under the railing, his pale lips slightly pursed.

A cool breeze kept blowing his snow-white robes, and in the arcs they swayed, a small, shiny black figure could be vaguely seen at his feet. Upon closer inspection, it was none other than Lord Mink.

At this moment, the sable was tightly gripping the hem of the Crown Prince Dibei's robe with its sharp claws, its mysterious and deep purple eyes staring intently at the Crown Prince Dibei, and its flashing eyes even carried a hint of pitiful pleading.

Emperor Beizun didn't even glance at it, but stared absently at the hundred-leaf grass under the railing.

Seeing that Di Beizun ignored him, the sable claws scratched a few more times, making "howling" noises in an attempt to attract Di Beizun's attention.

After a long while, Di Beizun finally withdrew his gaze. Xu Ran lowered his head and looked at Diao Ye indifferently. A slight softening crossed his breathtakingly handsome face. He asked in a low voice, "Do you really want to see her?"

As soon as the words fell, Lord Diao nodded vigorously, as if afraid that Di Beizun would not believe him. He even waved his claws so hard that Di Beizun's robes rustled loudly.

Di Beizun frowned slightly, pondered for a moment, and stared intently at Diao Ye. After what seemed like a long period of careful consideration, he said in a deep voice, "Then go."

Upon hearing Emperor Beizun's words, the sable seemed to have received a pardon. He cheered and howled, leaping high into the air. In a flash, he jumped down from the railing and disappeared through the bamboo forest in the blink of an eye...

Watching the figure of the mink master disappear, listening to the rustling of the wind through the bamboo forest, a hint of indifference and weariness suddenly appeared in Di Beizun's unpredictable eyes, making him look somewhat lost and unfathomable...

As night fell, a bright moon cast its clear light over Luoyang, frost covered the ground, and a gentle night breeze blew.

On the official road outside Luoyang, surrounded by dense forest, a young man in a black cloak galloped towards them and suddenly reined in his horse. The clear sound of the horse's hooves still faintly echoed in his ears.

With a neigh, the horse leaped high into the air, and the cloaked youth on its back lurched forward. However, his hand, hidden beneath his sleeve, gripped the short sword tightly. The silent eyes beneath his cloak narrowed slightly, flashing a sharp and murderous glint.