The Flourishing Era of Female Merchants

Liu Xuan stood up and walked towards the main gate of the Liu residence with Madam Liu. As soon as they stepped out of the hall, Madam Liu caught sight of Liu Xu standing outside the hall and frowned. "What are you doing? Your elder brother will be welcoming Yingxue soon. You should come with him to greet the guests and take care of the ladies who will be coming to the residence later."

Madam Liu's tone was full of disgust. Upon hearing this, Liu Xu lowered her head, furrowed her brows, and followed behind the Liu family members and Liu Xuan without saying a word, thinking about what she had to do today, her eyes cold.

Outside the gates of the Liu residence, Liu Xuan, Madam Liu, and Liu Xu stood there, glancing around from time to time. However, as time passed, both of their faces grew somber.

"What's going on? It's already this late, the guests should have arrived by now, but why..." Madam Liu felt a sense of unease. The last time Liu Zhan married An Xinhe, guests arrived early in the morning, and their attitude was very warm. But today... Even if they no longer valued the Liu family as much as before, it was already so late, they should have arrived by now. Judging from the time, Zhan'er's wedding procession should be arriving soon.

Liu Xuan's face darkened, but he said, "No rush, let's wait a bit longer."

Madam Liu glanced at Liu Xuan, her anxiety undiminished, but she said nothing and waited silently. However, time passed by, and after another incense stick's time, not a single guest arrived. Even Liu Xuan was starting to lose his composure.

"Could something have happened?" Liu Xuan frowned and exchanged a glance with Madam Liu beside him. Seeing the worry in her eyes, he also felt a little uneasy. He lowered his brows, pondered for a moment, and then ordered loudly, "Someone, go and find out why the guests haven't arrived yet."

The steward of the Liu family, having received the order, put down what he was doing and quickly left...

Outside the gates of the Liu residence, as time passed, Liu Xuan and his wife's worries grew stronger. The originally festive atmosphere was now tinged with a hint of eeriness. Only Liu Xu watched all this quietly, a subtle sarcasm playing on her lips.

This is going to be interesting. Their carefully planned wedding will be ruined if not a single guest shows up... Ha! Not only will the Liu family lose face, but even if the Mei family's wedding party sees this and tells the Mei family, they'll probably be furious!

Enraged? Enraged is good! Perfect, in her rage, she'll also add fuel to the fire!

Liu Xu lowered her gaze slightly, but remained outwardly calm, silently watching the joke unfold between her parents!

The festive atmosphere at the Liu residence turned desolate and forlorn as no guests arrived in the long wait. Meanwhile, elsewhere in Rongjin City, the atmosphere was bustling with activity.

The tranquil silk reeling workshop and weaving workshop were located side by side in a quiet spot in the east of the city. However, this once quiet and somewhat remote place was now packed with people.

Anmi looked at everything before her, a satisfied smile playing on her lips beneath her veil. Every guest who had sent an invitation had arrived. Of course, now that the guests had arrived, they would naturally be absent from the wedding banquet of the eldest son of the Liu family. She could almost imagine the ugly look on Madam Liu's face when the guests never showed up.

Thinking of this, An Mi's schadenfreude intensified, and she wished she could go to the Liu residence to see how Madam Liu and the Liu family would make a fool of themselves.

"Miss Yan, congratulations on the opening of your silk reeling and weaving workshops! Miss Yan is truly a woman who rivals any man. In the future, Rongjin City will probably no longer be a man's world." Someone said, their flattery undisguised.

"That's right, we'll need Miss Yan's help in the future. Let's all make money together!"

The others echoed her sentiments, but Anmi simply smiled slightly and nodded occasionally, remaining silent.

"Look, you've become the most successful woman in Rong Jincheng." Bai Yi raised his handsome eyebrows, his eyes full of mockery. His tall figure subtly moved closer to An Mi. Today, as soon as he arrived, he stayed by her side, never leaving her side. However, he could feel An Mi's estrangement from him.

Alienation? This was unexpected, causing his previously bright mood to plummet to rock bottom.

An Mi's heart skipped a beat when she heard Bai Yi's voice. This man had been following her like a shadow all day, making her extremely uncomfortable. She subconsciously took a step back. An Mi said lightly, seemingly unconcerned, "Are you proud of yourself? These men are probably thinking how I, a woman, am disrespectful for showing my face in public. They're only flattering me because of you, the King of Bohai."

An Mi slightly lifted her veil, took a small sip of tea, and knew exactly what these men were thinking. However, she had never taken their opinions seriously. They might be outwardly friendly, but deep down they were probably resentful. But so what if they were resentful? One day, she would make everyone truly admire her!

Bai Yi frowned, but in an instant, his brows relaxed, and his handsome face was full of smugness as he looked at An Mi with a half-smile, but his expression was extremely focused, "My face is your face, isn't it?"

An Mi's lips twitched. She knew that Bai Yi was going to disturb her peace of mind again, so she quickly said, "An Mi can't accept the prince's face!"

Seeing that Bai Yi was about to say something, An Mi suddenly turned around, interrupting Bai Yi's chance, raised her wine glass, and said loudly to everyone, "Thank you all for gracing me with your presence today. Let's drink until we drop."

After saying that, he instructed Cheng Ying, who was standing beside him, "There is another invitation; it's time to send it out."

Thinking of the invitation, An Mi's smile deepened. Cheng Ying understood, and a sly look crossed her face as well. "Yes, Cheng Ying will personally deliver it!"

Having said that, she turned and left, but just as she got into the carriage, An Mi hurriedly came out. Cheng Ying frowned as she looked at her hurried steps, "Miss, why are you in such a hurry?"

An Mi glanced behind her, making sure no one had followed, and quickly boarded the carriage, letting out a huge sigh of relief. However, she suddenly felt the teasing look in Cheng Ying's eyes, and her face showed a little awkwardness. She coughed lightly, "It's better if I personally deliver the invitation from the Liu family!"

Cheng Ying stared intently at An Mi, her eyes gleaming with increasing mockery, and said pointedly, "Oh? I thought someone was chasing after a girl! The way you looked just now, it seems I was mistaken!"

She could see it all clearly. Today, the King of Bohai had been following the young lady closely, and his attentiveness and warmth were obvious to her. She knew that the King of Bohai only had eyes for the young lady!