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

Upon opening the scroll, it indeed contained a message ordering Sikong Jin to return to the capital immediately.

"Intending to promote him?"

Sikong Jin put away the scroll, murmured to herself, and looked at the eunuch who had summoned her with a somewhat bewildered expression.

"Yes, Lord Sikong, this was a decision personally made by the Emperor. Upon learning of the great victory at Malanpo, General Ji and Prince Tang immediately informed the Emperor. The Emperor was overjoyed and immediately ordered the Lord to return to the capital. That's why I'm here to deliver the good news!"

Sikong Jin hesitated for a moment before nodding. "Thank you for your trouble, Eunuch Zhang. I understand. I will make some arrangements and return to the capital soon."

……

After seeing off Eunuch Zhang, who had delivered the message, the chief strategist Zhu Si, along with his two deputy generals Mei Ruhua and Meng Benbo, rushed over from the military camp upon hearing the news. Their faces were filled with joy and elation.

When the group saw the scroll in Sikong Jin's hand, they all let out a series of relieved shouts, as if their souls, which had been suppressed and tormented for so long, were instantly liberated!

"This is great news, my lord! It's wonderful! We're finally free from this wretched place. The Imperial City, the Imperial City! I, Zhu Si, am finally going to be back soon!"

"Haha, sir, this humble general will go back and pack his bags right away. We'll head straight for the capital tomorrow!"

Meng Benbo burst into laughter, "My lord, I think you'll definitely be able to stay in the capital to serve this time. Eunuch Zhang said that the Emperor intends to promote you. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. My lord, weren't I very brave and invincible on the battlefield the other day?"

"My lord, my plan is also quite good..."

Seeing the group of people looking at her with eager eyes, Sikong Jin glanced at them indifferently, a mysterious and eerie smile on her lips, which made the group of people feel uneasy.

He slightly extended his index finger, tapped his chin, and smiled cunningly and despicably. "Is that so? A few days ago, I received a complaint from General Ji, who seemed to be idly grumbling to me. He apparently heard that there's a vacancy in the Ministry of War or somewhere in the court, where promotions can be made directly without going through the Central Plains Association. He asked me to consider whether I have anyone suitable to recommend... As you know, given my relationship with your General Ji, the person I recommend... cough cough..."

"Your Excellency is wise and mighty, with boundless power. What is your relationship with General Ji? As long as you speak, General Ji will absolutely agree without hesitation, approving it with a wave of his hand. Even if the Central Plains Society disagrees, isn't there still Prince Tang? With General Ji and Prince Tang protecting you, Your Excellency can absolutely roam freely in the capital..."

Meng Benbo forced a smile, his dark face beaming like a blooming chrysanthemum, his eyes gleaming with a ghostly green light as he stared intently at Sikong Jin, making Sikong Jin break out in a cold sweat.

"Don't look at me like that, as if I'm a piece of braised pork in front of you, and you want to eat me up in one bite."

Sikong Jin shrank back, narrowed his eyes, turned to the side, his eyes gleaming with a hint of displeasure, and spoke in a serious tone with a touch of reproach, "Also, don't talk nonsense, watch your words. People who don't understand might think I'm having an affair with those two idiots! I've told you to be discreet, so don't associate me with them again. My relationship with them is purely platonic, just that of friends, superiors and subordinates, and fellow officials in the same court, nothing more. Don't think I'll abuse my power for you. If the judicial authorities investigate, I'll be finished!"

……

Upon hearing Sikong Jin's words, Meng Benbo and the others were displeased. They glared resentfully at Sikong Jin, and while he was drinking his tea, they secretly muttered complaints under their breath.

"Of course you two are in cahoots! The three tyrants of the Great Yong Imperial City, who doesn't know them now? They're also said to be the three scoundrels of the Imperial City! Humph!"

"That's right, it's unbearable. Someone who loves to show off so much pretends to be low-key. I wonder who was the person who got into a fight with someone while drinking at Wanchunlou a few months ago, and when he couldn't win, he just jumped up and shouted, 'My eldest brother is General Ji Wuge, and my second brother is Tang Jingyao, the Consul of the Ministry of Justice. If anyone dares to touch me, I'll have them all arrested!'"

"Exactly! I've never seen such a shameless person in my life! Shh! Keep your voices down, he was all ears, he probably heard..."

Sikong Jin was leisurely sipping her tea when she suddenly looked up, her strange and cunning eyes sweeping over the group. She asked casually, "What are you all talking about? You're not secretly cursing me, are you?"

"No! How could that be? Our sir is of noble character, wise and brave, and is our idol. How could we bear to scold him? We wouldn't dare even if we had the guts of a bear and the gall of a leopard!"

"Yes, sir, we are all deeply reflecting on our actions. Your admonition is correct; we must abandon the bad habits of bureaucratic offspring and strive to live a life of understated luxury... uh..."

"Understated luxury with substance!"

"Oh, right, a person who is understated yet luxurious and has substance!"

That's what they said, but what the three of them really thought was this—

fart!

If it weren't for the promotion, I would have fallen out with you long ago!

Sikong Jin glanced at the group sideways, knowing what they were thinking. She coughed lightly before asking with a blank expression, "Then, what about this Wanchun Pavilion you were talking about..."

"Oh, sir, we're talking about the great strategist, Lord Zhu. Last time at Wanchun Tower, Lord Zhu got drunk and went on a drunken rampage, singing something like 'I want to fly higher, fly higher...' Oh, those are the lines you shouted and sang when you were drunk with General Ji and the others last time..."

"I've sung this song before? I don't remember it."

Sikong Jin raised an eyebrow in surprise, pondered for a moment, and then nodded thoughtfully, "However, only I could come up with such an inspiring melody!"

I'd die if I didn't brag!

Mei Ruhua glared at him coldly.

"Next time I'll teach you to sing it; this song is spirited. Sigh, you three are all excellent, so who should I recommend? Hmm, I'll think about it for now, I'm a little hungry... I heard the jade roast suckling pig at Hongyunlou is quite good..."

"Whatever you would like to eat, my lord, this meal will be on the table!"

"My lord, please let me be the one to come!"

……

"Isn't this a bit inappropriate? Didn't you say you were short of money lately, strategist?"

"That's not true, I was just teasing you!"

"No need, I'll just have some plain porridge and pickled vegetables."

"No, if you don't go, sir, you're disrespecting me!"

"You're not giving me face... Fine, let's go then. After we eat, let's go to Wanchunlou. Oh, I heard their foot massage is very comfortable."