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

The group subconsciously glanced at Sikong Jin and found her resting her chin on one hand, holding a glass of wine in her other hand, her eyes shining with a deep light as she stared intently at Di Beizun across from her, enjoying her drink with a very pleasant expression.

Depend on!

Ji Wuge and Tang Jingyao wanted to slap themselves on the head—

You really overestimated Sikong Jin!

"What do you know? I heard that the mother of Crown Prince Di Bei, Bei Chenfeng, was the most beautiful woman in their Great Zhou Dynasty. Not only was she outstanding in talent, intelligent and elegant, but she was also highly skilled in martial arts. Emperor Di Ye was also a rare handsome man in the world. His love story with the Empress Bei Chenfeng of the Great Zhou Dynasty has always been a beautiful tale in the Great Zhou Dynasty. Emperor Di Ye was so devoted to Bei Chenfeng that he granted her every wish. Di Beizun was made the Crown Prince of the Great Zhou Dynasty by Emperor Di Ye as soon as he was born, which shows how much this emperor doted on his empress."

Lan Zixi explained leisurely.

"What? You mean, Di Beizun's father dotes on Di Bei's mother? Is that true?"

Sikong Jin turned her head and squinted at Tang Jingyao and Lan Zixi, a hint of surprise in her eyes. "I always thought His Majesty of the Great Zhou had three thousand beauties in his harem!"

No wonder Di Beizun didn't seem too happy when he talked about getting his father a concubine that day.

"What are you afraid of, Mom? His Majesty Di Ye's harem is practically empty. Apart from two Noble Consorts and one Consort Zhao, he has no other concubines. Compared to our Emperor Da Yong, who has at least several hundred beauties in his harem, it's really quite meager."

"That's right, that's why the seed is so excellent, giving birth to such a beauty! Jingyao, you shouldn't even think about taking a concubine, just focus on having a few children with Zixi, it's not about quantity, but quality! Ajin, you too, with a woman as stunning as the Ninth Princess, your future children will definitely be breathtakingly beautiful, even though your looks are just average... Ah!"

Before Ji Wuge could finish speaking, Sikong Jin slapped him on the head. "What do you mean I'm just average-looking? That's because you haven't seen me dressed up in my finest attire. I guarantee I'll dazzle all of you!"

Sikong Jin disagreed, saying—

She never thought she was just average-looking. On the contrary, she believed that if she dressed up, she would definitely be stunning. Beauty is 70% natural and 70% about dressing up. She could easily get full marks for the first 30%, and for the latter, getting 60% was no problem at all.

Ji Wuge and Tang Jingyao exchanged a glance, then both pursed their lips and shrugged...

Just then, the music playing in the hall suddenly stopped, and the entire hall fell silent. Amidst the surprised and puzzled gazes of the crowd, a slender, pale blue figure floated in like a cloud or mist, and the sounds of the xiao and guqin quietly entered the ears like a clear mountain spring.

"Nine princesses?"

Ji Wuge's eyes widened, and he quickly looked at Sikong Jin, who also looked surprised.

"Ajin, what does His Majesty mean by making this arrangement?"

"Does he really intend to choose the Ninth Princess as the person for this marriage alliance?"

Sikong Jin did not answer, but her expression was somewhat complicated. She finally understood what Xing Fuhua had told her about the dance performance yesterday.

As intelligent as she was, how could she not know the Emperor's intentions? But why did she still do it? Wasn't she worried...?

"She is a very important move for the Emperor, and he will not give up on her easily."

Sikong Jin looked at Xing Fuhua, who was dancing gracefully like a fairy descending from heaven, with a complicated expression. She sighed with some regret, "Without this crucial move, this birthday banquet would lose all its meaning."

"Yes, to be precise, this birthday banquet was probably specially prepared for the Ninth Princess."

Tang Jingyao suddenly spoke with a serious expression.

Amidst the gasps of amazement, the song ended, and Xing Fuhua bowed to the Emperor of Dayong, saying, "Hua'er wishes Your Majesty a happy birthday, a long and healthy life!"

Emperor Dayong laughed heartily and nodded with great satisfaction. "Hua'er is very thoughtful, and her dancing skills have improved a lot. Come, let me introduce you. This is the Crown Prince of the Northern Zhou Dynasty, and this is the Third Prince of Tiansheng. They have come here specifically to celebrate Emperor Dayong's birthday."

"Hua'er greets the two distinguished envoys."

Xing Fuhua gave a graceful and dignified bow, but her eyes darted around as if searching for someone.

Di Beizun nodded slightly, seemingly having no intention of responding, and calmly withdrew his gaze.

Tuoba Yu clasped his hands slightly in return.

Emperor Da Yong suddenly stood up with a serious expression. “My beloved ministers, the situation in the world is currently dire. There are constant frictions on the borders, and war is raging. The people are suffering in dire straits. In order to maintain peace on the borders, I have written to the Great Zhou Dynasty and the Tian Sheng Dynasty to reach an alliance. My Great Yong Dynasty is willing to establish an eternal alliance with the Great Zhou Dynasty and the Tian Sheng Dynasty. The two dynasties will shake hands and make peace, and never go to war again.”

"Long live! Long live! Long live!"

The ministers' excited exclamations suddenly rose up, like thunder, resounding throughout the heavens and earth.

A slight smile appeared on Tuoba Yu's face. He exchanged a glance with the Emperor of Dayong, who nodded gently in response to the Emperor's gentle gaze.

The Crown Prince of the Northern Empire, on the other hand, remained calm and composed, showing no emotion whatsoever.

"In order to achieve the goal of forming an alliance, my Great Yong Dynasty has decided to form a marriage alliance with the Great Zhou Dynasty and the Tian Sheng Dynasty. From now on, the two dynasties will be related by marriage, quell the war, and give the people a peaceful and quiet homeland."

"Your Majesty is wise!"

Everyone turned their gazes toward Di Beizun and Tuoba Yu. Among those attending the banquet were many ladies from prominent families. After the Emperor of Dayong finished speaking, the women couldn't help but look at the Ninth Princess Xing Fuhua in front of the hall with some envy and jealousy.

There have long been rumors in the court that the emperor intends to select this princess for the marriage alliance as the Ninth Princess. Now, both the Crown Prince of the Northern Empire and Tuoba Yu are outstanding individuals, handsome and powerful. If she marries into that family, her future will be limitless.

Isn't this the kind of husband every woman dreams of?

"Your Majesty, Hua'er has something to say!"

A strong female voice suddenly rang out, interrupting the cheers of the crowd.

"Your Majesty, fifteen years ago, Hua'er's father and mother made a promise of marriage with the late Grand Commander Sikong. Now that Hua'er has come of age, Hua'er humbly requests that Your Majesty grant Hua'er a marriage with Grand Commander Sikong's son, Sikong Jin. Hua'er is willing to live in harmony with Grand Commander Sikong and stay with him forever!"

The crisp voice carried a firm tone, clearly resounding throughout every corner of the hall, and her beautiful, sparkling eyes were filled with unwavering determination.