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

After settling Meng Benbo and his party into the inn, Lord Sikong took Meng Benbo and his two lieutenants, Mei Ruhua, shopping. The fat Zhu Si went straight back to the Protector General's Mansion. Before leaving, he insisted that Lord Sikong wait for him when they ate, and the meeting place was set at the Hilton Hotel.

With the Emperor of Dayong's birthday banquet approaching, followed by the Seventh Four-Star Conference, the capital city is busier than usual. Pedestrians are speaking in various accents, and roadside vendors are ripping off these outsiders with an air of superiority and feigned enthusiasm. The Minister of Works is also taking his two favorite generals on a shopping spree.

Before long, Mei Ruhua and Meng Benbo's hands were full of bags and packages.

At this moment, this fierce and valiant female deputy general was looking at the Minister of Works walking ahead with an almost worshipful gaze—

What a bargaining master!

For example now——

"This bracelet is pretty nice. Let's buy one for my mom. Hey buddy, how much is it?"

"Ninety silver coins!"

The small vendor glanced at Meng Benbo with disdain upon hearing his accent, but a smile played on his lips.

"Let me take a look. Hmm, the color is dull, and the pearl color is somewhat cloudy. It's a substandard product! There are tiny cracks where the petals are outlined. The finishing was done too hastily, and the color distribution is uneven. It's the worst of the worst! It's not worth much. Deputy General Meng, don't buy it!"

Upon hearing Lord Sikong's words, the small vendor's expression changed slightly. Judging from Sikong Jin's attire and accent, he was clearly from the capital. He quickly smiled and said, "If this brother is sincere in wanting to buy, we can reduce the price a bit to seventy silver coins. Normally, it sells for eighty silver coins."

"Alright, Old Zhang's bracelets over in the south of the city are of much better quality than yours, and he only sells them for twenty silver coins. How come you're charging several times that price? How can you be so dishonest in business? You can't just take advantage of people from out of town and rip them off like this. You should have some sense. Ripping them off for three or five silver coins is no big deal, but ripping them off like this is just outrageous!"

Lord Sikong's expression turned serious, and he spoke earnestly. Then, he lowered his voice and whispered in the small vendor's ear, "Buddy, you'd better be careful. Recently, Luoyang City has secretly sent people here to conduct market research. Isn't our Imperial City trying to join the Luoyang Chamber of Commerce? If they find out you're cheating them like this, then our Imperial City can forget about playing along. If they investigate further... understand?"

Upon hearing this, the small vendor vaguely recalled that he had indeed heard that the capital wanted to join the Luoyang Chamber of Commerce, and that the imperial court attached great importance to it. His face immediately stiffened.

Seeing this, Lord Sikong smiled slightly and said, "Alright, we can't let you do business at a loss. Deputy General Meng, give him fifteen silver coins, take the goods, and get going!"

"Oh well!"

When Deputy General Meng noticed that the shopkeeper's expression was off, he quickly grinned and pulled out fifteen silver coins, threw them on the stall, picked up the bracelet, and left immediately.

Fifteen silver coins!

The purchase price alone is thirty silver coins!

The small vendor watched the group's departing figures with a mixture of despair and a sense of unease, a cold sweat breaking out in his chest.

That man just now claimed to be "this official"?

Could it be that plainclothes officials from the imperial court have come down to inspect?

Luckily just now...

Fifteen minutes later, at the entrance of the Hilton Hotel.

Lord Sikong walked in leisurely with his hands behind his back, followed by two deputy generals carrying large and small bags. The group found a table by the window on the second floor and sat down.

Lord Sikong picked up the menu and happily ordered. The waiter quickly brought out a pot of top-quality Pu'er tea. The soft and beautiful music coming from the stage in front of him gently filled the air. Meng Benbo took a sip of tea and started clapping along with great enjoyment.

The food was served quickly. Sikong Jin picked up her chopsticks, about to start eating, when suddenly she heard a commotion nearby. She looked up and saw—

Several guards dressed in the uniforms of the Sikong Mansion and a handsome young man with effeminate features were striding towards him.

What a familiar face!

Sikong Jin quickly searched her mind for information about the person who had come, and the memories in her mind indeed surged forth.

Sikong Ming, the youngest son of her second uncle, is the leader of the third guard of the Sikong family. He is exceptionally talented and skilled in martial arts. Although he is not old, he is the fourth son in the family, only a few days younger than Sikong Jin. He is highly valued in the family and is one of the key talents that the Sikong family is cultivating.

They had given Sikong Jin a hard time before, and their underhanded tricks were countless.

At this moment, Sikong Ming had a gloomy face and was full of murderous aura. His blue and red official robes made him look very smart and majestic. The sword at his waist shone with a beautiful brilliance in the warm sunlight streaming in through the window, making Meng Benbo and the others almost unable to open their eyes.

Show off!

Show off!

Meng Benbo and Mei Ruhua exchanged a glance, both cursing inwardly. Before they could finish, Sikong Ming, leading several men, strode up to Sikong Jin. His face was extremely gloomy and cold, his eyes sharp as icy swords. He said sternly to Sikong Jin, "Sikong Jin, how dare you! The patriarch invited you over, yet you made excuses. You have no respect for the law and are extremely ambitious!"

Sikong Jin rose tremblingly, replying somewhat fearfully, "Yes! I know I was wrong. I shouldn't have settled my subordinates first and brought them here for a meal, causing a delay. I should have returned to the Sikong Mansion immediately to report to the head of the family. Even if we were hungry and dusty from a day's journey, we should have reported to the family first. I know I was wrong, and I will deeply reflect on my actions and never repeat them! I will return to report to the head of the family immediately!"

As she spoke, Sikong Jin stepped out, reaching into her sleeve but finding nothing after a while. She then looked up at Sikong Ming with some embarrassment, "I'm so sorry, I forgot my money in my haste to leave. I had promised to be a good host..."

As he spoke, he turned to Mei Ruhua and Meng Benbo and introduced them, "Why don't you hurry up and pay your respects to Lord Sikong Ming, the supervisor of the Third Guard of the Sikong Mansion and the Inspector of the Judicial Bureau of the Central Plains?"

"This humble general, Meng Benbo (Mei Ruhua), greets Your Excellency the Inspector!"

Mei Ruhua and Meng Benbo quickly stood up. "We have long admired your esteemed reputation, Your Excellency. It is a great honor for us."

"It is your honor to meet the Inspector General. The Inspector General is known for his generosity. Inspector General, these are two of my deputy generals. They are brave in battle and have outstanding wisdom. They are my right and left arms."

Sikong Jin smiled gently, her tone very calm.

"I see, I am very honored! I have long heard that the Inspector is a generous and warm-hearted person. A few days ago, I heard Prince Tang praise you in his letter to you!"

Meng Benbo received a glance from Lord Sikong and immediately smiled and echoed.

Upon hearing this, Sikong Ming's gloomy expression softened slightly, a faint glint of light flashed in his eyes, and his tone became much gentler, "It is Tang Dage who has already received the award. Since you are newcomers, it is indeed my duty as the Inspector to show you some hospitality. This meal tonight is on me."

"Thank you, Inspector!"

Meng Benbo's face lit up with joy, and he quickly thanked him, his eyes filled with gratitude.

"On behalf of my subordinates, I thank the Inspector General. Oh, by the way, Vice General Meng and Vice General Mei, remember to take some back for the brothers after you finish eating!"

Lord Sikong stepped past the two men, lowered his voice, and whispered in Meng Benbo's ear, "Order the most expensive items, and remember to leave some for me!"

After saying that, she walked out, her lowered eyelids concealing the cunning sneer in her eyes.