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

"The Crown Prince of the Northern Empire? How did you get involved with him? That man is so dangerous, you should have been far away. Even the lord has to be careful when facing him. Not long ago, he personally led troops to conquer the Shu Kingdom. That man is not human, you know? He killed all 50,000 prisoners of war who refused to submit, and the blood stained the Shu Kingdom's capital. Even the lord thought he was cruel and vicious..."

Ji Wuge felt a mixture of awe and repulsion towards the title "Crown Prince of the Northern Empire".

However, before Ji Wuge could finish speaking, the sable who was drinking with his head down immediately raised his head and roared angrily at Ji Wuge, his cold fangs gleaming.

Even Sikong Jin couldn't stand his protective manner. She reached out and pressed down on the sable's head, coldly saying, "Don't be presumptuous. Eat yours!"

Ji Wuge was taken aback and glanced at Diaoye with some confusion. He felt that the little beast was a bit strange. He looked at it several times, then looked at Sikong Jin, hesitating as if he wanted to ask something, but in the end he didn't ask.

"Tell me, what's going on?"

After thinking for a moment, Ji Wuge ultimately decided not to ask the question aloud, but instead continued with the question from before.

Sikong Jin poured herself another cup of wine and said calmly, "Actually, it's nothing. I've met Di Beizun a few times, and my mother is the Princess Fenghua of their Great Zhou. I guess he helped me out of respect for her, so I escaped unscathed. I wasn't caught red-handed. Then the Emperor ordered me to investigate the purge of the Imperial City. You know, the Emperor did those things himself, and he knew it all. It was obviously a test for me, so I had to go through a lot of trouble to get some information from my second brother to get away with it."

At this point, Sikong Jin paused, took a sip of wine, and continued slowly, "Later, a famine broke out on the northwestern border, and an uprising occurred. Sikong Shu's attitude remained unclear, so the Emperor couldn't wait to use me as a pawn. I guess he wanted to test Sikong Shu while also testing me. This matter is really a headache."

Hearing this, Ji Wuge breathed a sigh of relief and nodded. "It's alright. I was just worried that something might happen to you. I heard about what you did on the northwestern border. The court also sent a secret letter after receiving news of your disappearance, telling us that we must find you. You've now become a focus of attention in the capital. Also, with your show of strength, your abilities and personality, which you've been hiding for so long, can no longer be concealed. The Emperor and the Ministry of Works are probably... Have you made any plans for what to do in the future?"

As he spoke, Ji Wuge suddenly couldn't help but feel a little worried.

"I don't know either. I just hope I won't be trapped in the capital city in the future, otherwise it will be very troublesome."

"The Lord also took this into consideration and tried his best to bring you here. You know that the border around Hangu Pass and Wangzhou is very tense right now. When you led your troops south to avoid Xifenglie's pursuit, the Lord had already applied to the court to let you go directly to Hangu Pass to assist in the battle. You are still going back to guard the several passes near Malan City and extend the defense line to the vicinity of Tashe City of the Liao Dynasty. The imperial edict has long been in the Lord's hands. After you rest for a while, go to Hangu City to pay your respects to the Lord. The Lord and the Ninth Princess are very worried about you."

When Xing Qitian and Xing Fuhua were mentioned, Sikong Jin's expression stiffened, and a slight dimming appeared in her eyes. After thinking for a moment, she replied, "I know, are you and the princess alright?"

"The master is well, but the Ninth Princess... well, you'd better go and see her yourself."

Thinking of Xing Fuhua, even Ji Wuge couldn't help but feel helpless and heartbroken. A year ago, Xing Fuhua was still that innocent and carefree noble princess, but now she has become a resilient soldier guarding the border. She is strong, brave, intelligent and decisive. A year of war and frost has washed away her fragility. Even so, whenever Ji Wuge thinks of Xing Fuhua struggling in the wind and mud, he can't help but admire her.

"Hua'er? Is she not doing well?"

Suddenly, the image of Xing Fuhua's stunningly beautiful face appeared before her eyes, and Sikong Jin felt a slight heaviness in her chest. She thought that perhaps she should clarify things with her. She really couldn't bear to hurt such a kind and good girl.

"For more than a year, the person she has thought about the most is you. Every time she gets hurt, she silently recites your name and becomes stronger. It's really heartbreaking. You must treat her well. She is a girl, a princess with a golden branch and jade leaf. It's really not easy for her."

It's not easy; it's not easy for anyone these days.

Sikong Jin felt a pang of pain in her heart and suddenly didn't know what to say. She only knew that she absolutely could not let down a girl like that, but what could she do?

Thinking about it, he suddenly felt a little irritated. He tilted his head back and gulped down a glass of wine. Looking at Ji Wuge, he thought for a long time before suddenly asking in a low voice, "Brother, do you really appreciate paintings?"

Upon hearing this, Ji Wuge was taken aback. After thinking for a moment, he no longer doubted her and nodded with a smile. "Of course, the Ninth Princess can be considered a heroine among women. There are few like her in the entire Dayong. Look at the city tower we just saw. It has been reinforced recently, and she personally supervised the construction. There are also those arrow towers hidden in the shadows. She is very talented and intelligent!"

Is she really that good?

Sikong Jin murmured.

"Yes, she's a very good woman. You must treat her well, otherwise, not only will the adults not let you off the hook, but I won't let you get away with it either!"

Ji Wuge said earnestly.

Sikong Jin finished his drink, frowned, touched his nose, and after a moment of silence, said, "Didn't I say I would allow you to embezzle? Brother, if you like it, I'm still willing to give it to you."

As she spoke, Sikong Jin felt a helpless, bitter smile in her heart. She had no choice but to say it this way.

As soon as he finished speaking, Ji Wuge immediately cast a cold and sharp look at him, which made Sikong Jin tremble involuntarily. "Ajin, I don't like to hear what you're saying. Everyone can see the Ninth Princess's feelings for you. No matter what, I, Ji Wuge, would never covet my brother's woman. Don't let me hear you say that again."

Sikong Jin was startled, and could only manage a few dry laughs before lowering his head in exasperation to continue drinking...

Suddenly, the atmosphere in the tent became somewhat gloomy and oppressive.

Alas, if I were to continue dragging this on, I would be truly letting her down!

Sure enough, love has always been the most troublesome thing. At this moment, the image of Di Beizun's cold and bewitching face suddenly appeared in Sikong Jin's mind. For some reason, she suddenly felt a little depressed and couldn't help but reach out and touch the head of the mink.

The mandarin duck, who was enjoying his drink, looked up at Sikong Jin. His hazy purple eyes flickered, and he stared at Sikong Jin for a while. Then, as if he suddenly understood something, he stuck out his little pink tongue and gently licked Sikong Jin's fair hand resting on the table.