The Flourishing Era of Female Merchants

So much silver! You know, her monthly allowance is only two taels!

"Look how happy you are. Is this what it means to be rich? You'll be ecstatic when you earn even more money in the future!" An Mi said with pity. She knew that Shuang Yue had never seen so much money before, but Shuang Yue was different. Moreover, she wanted more than just this.

Shuangyue chuckled foolishly. Then, as if remembering something, she quickly said, "Miss, I'll go to Liu's Embroidery Shop right now to get the silver back. I'll feel more at ease if I keep so much silver in my pocket."

Having said that, she was about to turn and leave when An Mi grabbed her wrist. "Miss, what are you doing..."

“We can’t go now.” An Mi frowned, something flashing in her eyes. Although she had been in the manor these days, she had heard a little about what was happening outside. In addition to getting news from Shuang Yue, Qing Lan would also talk to her about things outside whenever she delivered medicine and food. She remembered that a few days ago Qing Lan said that the richest young master, Liu Zhan, was making great efforts to find the owner of those dozen or so embroidered handkerchiefs.

Looking for her? She sent the embroidered handkerchief to Liu's embroidery shop to lure Liu Zhan into a trap. Since he was already looking for her, she naturally wouldn't let him find her so easily.

Liu Zhan, oh Liu Zhan, she's more than happy to play this game with him!

"Why?" Shuangyue asked, puzzled, just as she had been puzzled as to why her mistress had asked her to wear a black veil and hat to deliver the embroidered handkerchief and why the price of the handkerchief was set so high. But upon closer reflection, she realized that her mistress must have her reasons for doing so, and all she had to do was support her mistress's decision. Before Anmi could answer, Shuangyue spoke up again, "If the mistress says we can't go, then Shuangyue won't go."

Her thoughtfulness warmed An Mi's heart. Shuangyue was such a girl, it was impossible not to like her.

Suddenly, Anmi remembered something and instructed, "Tomorrow I'm going to sneak out of the manor. Try to find some rough work to do, and stay away from the main house, so that the young lady and the others won't be able to find me and will take their anger out on you..."

The embroidery appreciation event is just a few days away, and in the next few days, she has another extremely important matter to attend to personally. Tomorrow...

Her shrewd eyes flashed. If she remembered correctly, at this time in her past life, that person... had already arrived in Rongjin City!

The next day, Anmi quietly left the An residence and, following her memories from her previous life, arrived at the most prosperous area in the east of the city.

Coincidentally, the place she was visiting today was not far from Liu's Embroidery Shop. An Mi deliberately circled around to the front of Liu's Embroidery Shop. Looking at the familiar plaque, An Mi's face was unusually calm. But only she knew that beneath this calm exterior, the blood of hatred in her body was surging rapidly. In her previous life, the Liu family had their eyes on her embroidery skills. In order to make that embroidery skill exclusive to the Liu family, they did not hesitate to let the son of the richest man in the country marry her. After the marriage, she naturally granted Liu Zhan's every request and took charge of the Liu family's embroidery shop business. She had been here countless times, but each time, she did not feel the same way as she did now.

The scenes of her dying moments flashed through her mind. An Mi suppressed the trembling in her body. She would never forget the hatred for the Liu family!

She took a deep breath, and suddenly, a familiar musk scent wafted over her face. Anmi's fists clenched unconsciously as she watched the back of the man in brocade robes pass by her. Even if he were reduced to ashes, she would still recognize him. Who else could it be but Liu Zhan?

"Young master, you've arrived." The shopkeeper personally came out to greet you.

"Hmm." Liu Zhan responded casually, then, as if remembering something, asked hopefully, "Has that person come to collect the silver?"

These past few days, he had devoted all his energy to searching for her. He went to the embroidery shop every day, hoping to get news of the woman's appearance, but each time he returned disappointed. This time, he hoped for a different result, but...

"Young master, that person hasn't shown up yet," the shopkeeper said cautiously, his face full of worry.

In an instant, all hope vanished, replaced by utter despair, and her temper flared even more. "Could she have just disappeared into thin air? I refuse to believe she'll never show up again!"

So many days have passed, and he's growing anxious. The embroidery gathering is fast approaching, and his father will be returning to Rongjin City soon. If he still can't find that woman...

The more Liu Zhan thought about it, the more agitated he became. He turned around impatiently and suddenly met a pair of eyes with complicated expressions. Liu Zhan frowned and looked at the petite woman in front of him with a slightly pale face. His gaze swept over her slender hands, and as if he thought of something, he strode forward and asked, "Are you here to collect the money?"

An Mi watched Liu Zhan's actions from beginning to end. She knew that he was so anxious to find her that he was asking everyone he met. This was unlike the calm Liu Zhan from her previous life!

"What are you saying, young master?" An Mi frowned, feigning ignorance, but the next moment she saw the disappointment and sadness on Liu Zhan's face.

Liu Zhan looked away without saying anything and turned to walk into Liu's Embroidery Shop.

Anmi watched his retreating figure, a sense of satisfaction rising within her. Disappointment? If one day he knew that the person he was looking for had once stood before him, what would his feelings be then?!

She would definitely not miss that moment, and she was looking forward to it arriving sooner.

"Ah... Liu'er is scared..."

Just as she was thinking this, a crisp voice, tinged with tears, reached An Mi's ears. The words "Liu'er" made An Mi freeze instantly. Liu'er... her daughter!

"Liu'er is afraid..."

"The horse is startled! Get out of the way!"

The girl's helpless voice was followed by the neighing of a wild horse, which startled An Mi. She snapped back to reality and looked in the direction from which the sound came. A horse galloped towards her from the front, and the crowd on the street scattered. Only a little girl seemed to have fallen to the ground...

Everyone watched this scene, but no one stepped forward to pick up the little girl.

In her past life, Liu'er's helpless cries pounded on Anmi's heart. She was Liu'er's mother, and Liu'er depended on her so much. However, she could only watch helplessly as Liu'er was bullied, unable to get close to her. A strong sense of powerlessness enveloped Anmi.

Anmi felt a sharp pain in her heart and clutched her chest tightly. What would become of her Liu'er after her death?

Her mind was filled with images of Liu'er's every smile and frown, until finally, her heart-wrenching cries completely overwhelmed her.

"Liu'er..." Anmi murmured softly, shaking her head in anguish, her gaze fixed on the girl crying in the middle of the road, her Liu'er... her daughter...

In a flash, disregarding the danger of being trampled by horses' hooves, Anmi resolutely charged forward...

She couldn't bear to see her daughter suffer any more harm!

Anmi held the little girl tightly in her arms, rolling several times until she finally brought her to safety on the side of the street just before the horse's hooves trampled over them. Everyone watched this scene, speechless. Was this woman courting death? They had almost...