The Flourishing Era of Female Merchants

The mention of shares made An Mi feel a lump in her throat. She glared coldly at the composed man. “Your Highness, rest assured, An Mi will buy the shares in Your Highness’s possession as soon as possible. When Your Highness comes here, An Mi will still treat Your Highness, this distinguished guest, well.”

Anmi was telling him that Bai Yi would ultimately only be a guest.

Bai Yi then looked up at An Mi, remained silent for a moment, and then said, "We'll talk about it later. However, I am now half the master."

We'll have to wait and see. Who knows what will happen in the future?

Guest... Ah, he really doesn't like those two words!

An Mi glared at the smug-looking Prince Bohai again, and was about to say something when she heard Cheng Ying's message from outside the door, "Miss, Doctor Qinglan from the Holy Physician Hall is here to visit."

An Mi was slightly taken aback. Qing Lan? She lowered her brows and said, "Please invite him in."

Not long after, Qinglan was led outside the room by Cheng Ying. Upon entering, Qinglan saw that there was another person in the room besides An Mi. His expression flickered. Thinking of his purpose in coming to find An Mi, a resolute look flashed in Qinglan's eyes. He strode forward to greet An Mi, "Second Miss... Qinglan has something to say to Second Miss. I wonder if Second Miss can speak to me in private?"

Second Miss? An Mi sighed inwardly. Qing Lan probably guessed her identity at the Liu family's birthday banquet yesterday!

An Mi glanced at Bai Yi, assuming he wouldn't leave. That meant she and Qing Lan would have to find somewhere else to talk. However, before she could make a move, the man who was leisurely drinking tea spoke up, "What do you mean, 'let's talk in private'? Say what you have to say here! Just pretend I don't exist."

An Mi's lips twitched slightly. He pretended that An Mi didn't exist. As the King of Bohai, he had a strong presence wherever he went. Who could pretend that An Mi didn't exist?

But Qinglan didn't hesitate. She glanced at Bai Yi, not wanting to avoid him? He didn't want to avoid her, and he had nothing to hide. He turned to An Mi and said firmly, "Second Miss, are you willing to leave with Qinglan?"

Qinglan's words were like a thunderbolt in the room. Anmi looked at Qinglan's serious expression, seemingly unable to believe what she had just heard. What had Qinglan said?

Would you like to leave with him? Where would you go?

Even someone as intelligent as An Mi was somewhat baffled at this moment. It was as if some things were swirling in her mind, making her feel extremely strange. She seemed to have figured it out, but she couldn't help but tell herself, "Impossible!"

Yes, how is that possible?

An Mi frowned slightly, avoiding Qing Lan's bright eyes that were fixed on her.

Upon hearing Qinglan's words, Bai Yi, who was holding a teacup, froze, and some of the tea spilled out.

As an outsider, he had a clearer perspective, so how could he not know what Qinglan meant? He knew that his eldest brother would definitely not stay in Rongjin City for long, but he did not expect that he would ask Anmi such a question before leaving.

What kind of answer does he want? And what kind of answer will he get?

Bai Yi's smile remained, but beneath that smile, his eyes had become much deeper as he stared intently at An Mi, his expression complex.

The atmosphere in the room became extremely tense, like a confined space filled with dangerous gas, where even the slightest spark could ignite it completely.

“Anmi…” Qinglan changed his form of address. Anmi’s reaction made him feel uneasy. Thinking of the news Gu Ming had just received, his handsome brows furrowed, and his eyes showed a mixture of expectation and tension, with a hint of urgency. “Anmi, come with me to the capital. I will give you everything you want.”

The Empress's faction has already sent people to Rongjin City. He must leave Rongjin City and return to the capital as soon as possible before they arrive. This is the safest way for him. Otherwise... he cannot allow himself to make the slightest mistake, nor can he give the Empress's faction any opportunity.

Upon hearing the news, his first thought was of An Mi. He knew that if he left Rongjin City, he would be unable to help An Mi, just as Bai Yi had thought. He knew that his words were somewhat abrupt, but he had no other choice. This time, even knowing that the chances of success were slim, he could only take a gamble.

At this moment, his heart was also extremely tense. What kind of answer would Anmi give him?

An Mi frowned even more deeply. What she had thought of earlier but was unwilling to admit, she could no longer deny now.

Did he have other intentions towards her? She never thought that Qinglan would be interested in her. After all, she had been in such a sorry state since their first meeting. She took Qinglan's concern for her as just friendly concern. Besides, Qinglan in Rongjin City was undoubtedly kind.

But I never expected... when did Qinglan start talking to me...?

How could a prince like him fall for her? And she never gave him any impressions that could be easily misunderstood.

Taking a deep breath, An Mi met Qing Lan's expectant eyes. "Young Master Qing Lan... as you can see, An Mi cannot escape."

Qinglan was slightly taken aback. She took a step forward and excitedly grabbed Anmi's shoulders. "You like doing business, you like running an embroidery shop. I will open a larger Shengshi Lieyan for you in the capital. I can even entrust the Crown Prince's estate to you to manage. As long as you are willing to come with me, I will give everything and bring you all the best things."

Qinglan spoke excitedly, then suddenly realized something, her gaze darkening. "I'm sorry, I kept it from you, from everyone. I'm not just a doctor. In the capital, I'm the eldest prince, the current emperor's eldest son!"

Upon hearing the words "eldest son," a hint of irony and helplessness flickered in Qinglan's eyes. She then continued to focus intently on Anmi, "I didn't mean to hide it from you, I..."

“Your Highness, you don’t need to apologize to An Mi. An Mi… doesn’t deserve such treatment from you.” An Mi couldn’t help but sigh inwardly. She knew from her past life that Qing Lan was far from the gentle and refined person he appeared to be. However, this was the first time she had seen him so agitated and distraught. Whether in her past life or this one, he seemed like a child who had broken something and was desperately seeking forgiveness from an adult, which stirred a pang of pity in her heart. However, Qing Lan had clearly misunderstood her. She couldn’t leave, not only because of the current prosperity and raging flames, but also because she hadn’t yet witnessed the Liu family’s gradual demise. How could she bear to leave Rongjin City?

No, even if she didn't have all this hatred and responsibility, she still wouldn't follow Qinglan.

As he said, he is the eldest son of the current emperor of the Great Jin Dynasty. However, he is not the legitimate son. According to the rules of the Great Jin Dynasty, the eldest son and the legitimate son have priority in inheriting the throne. Therefore, almost all the princes have been enfeoffed as kings and have their own territories. However, the eldest prince Qinglan and the legitimate second prince are still princes.