The Flourishing Era of Female Merchants

Everyone was surprised to see the two of them walking out hand in hand. The cry of pain from the King of Bohai earlier was quite loud, and most of them guessed that Miss Yan was probably in a terrible state. However, at this moment, Miss Yan was standing unharmed beside the King of Bohai, and the King of Bohai... had a big smile on his face, clearly in a very good mood.

Is that really good? There's probably something fishy going on here!

The gazes of the crowd grew increasingly ambiguous. The prefectural magistrate, having long known of the Bohai King's feelings for Miss Yan, was naturally unsurprised. However, remembering the purpose of his visit, the magistrate didn't delay and quickly stepped forward, saying, "Your Highnesses, I have a matter to ask you, this..."

"Speak your mind," Bai Yi said, his voice revealing his undisguised pleasure.

The governor frowned slightly and chuckled, "The position of president of the Rongjin City Chamber of Commerce is currently vacant. Liu Xuan used to be the president, but now that the Liu family is in ruins, it is imperative to elect a new president as soon as possible. Previously, I discussed this with the members of the Chamber of Commerce, and many people suggested that Miss Yan be appointed as the new president. I wonder what the two princes think?"

The governor was a wise man. Upon hearing the imperial edict, he made his decision and appointed Miss Yan as the president of the Chamber of Commerce. Even if Miss Yan went to the capital, it would be of great benefit to Rongjin City.

Bai Yi, the Prince of Donglin, and even An Mi were all surprised by the suggestion from the prefect. Bai Yi glanced at An Mi, then turned his gaze to the Prince of Donglin and chuckled, "That depends on what the Prince of Donglin thinks."

He was naturally happy to see An Mi become the president of the Rongjin City Chamber of Commerce, but he still needed his fourth brother to help out, since Rongjin City was the territory of his Eastern Lin King.

Donglin Wang's gaze narrowed slightly as he appointed An Mi as the president of the Chamber of Commerce.

It would be disadvantageous for him. If An Mi really became one of Lao San's "own people", then it would undoubtedly be handing over Rong Jincheng's economy to Lao San's hands. With Rong Jincheng as a base, who knows what tricks Lao San, that cunning fox, would play.

But... can he say no?

King Donglin raised his eyes and met Bai Yi's ambiguous smile. Recalling the conversation between the two at the governor's villa that day, his eyes flickered, and he said loudly, "I naturally have no objection. Everyone has seen Miss Yan's abilities. Letting Miss Yan be the president of the Chamber of Commerce can be considered to set a precedent for a woman to hold a high position!"

Upon hearing this, Donglin Wang caused another uproar. "Miss Yan, the president of the Chamber of Commerce?"

An Xinlian clenched her fists even tighter. All she could hope for now was that Miss Yan couldn't be An Mi!

However, for some reason, the unease in her heart grew stronger and stronger...

The crowd began to whisper among themselves, while the King of Donglin gazed at An Mi with a deep, enigmatic smile in his eyes. Who knows whose "one of their own" An Mi will ultimately become?

Anmi... He had a premonition that this woman's future role would exceed his imagination!

Bai Yi nodded in satisfaction, "In that case, congratulations, Miss Yan."

The two men's words instantly decided everything. Anmi's lips twitched beneath her veil, but she said nothing. The Chamber of Commerce President?

How could she not understand what the governors were planning?

This imperial edict made everyone see how popular she was, and they were willing to place all their bets on her.

She glanced at the King of Donglin without leaving a trace, and couldn't help but sigh in her heart. As clever as An Mi was, how could she not understand the King of Donglin's thoughts? Was the King of Donglin willing to give up Rongjin City, such a lucrative prize, so easily? Or was he going to give it to Bai Yi?

Obviously not. It seems she's about to be pushed into the eye of the storm again!

The election of the Chamber of Commerce president was scheduled for three days later, and during those three days, the news that Miss Yan would soon become the Chamber of Commerce president spread like wildfire.

Outside Rongjin City, in a dilapidated thatched hut, an old woman in plain clothes hurriedly entered the house. The anger she had been deliberately suppressing outside the house earlier finally erupted. She smashed a bowl on the ground with a loud bang that echoed in the narrow space.

"Mother, what's wrong?" Liu Zhan, still somewhat drunk, opened his eyes groggily and asked when he saw Madam Liu's anger. His mother's complexion had been bad lately, but she had never been this angry before. Even with one eye destroyed, she had been trying her best to endure it.

Outside, Liu Xuan frowned and said angrily, "What are you doing now?"

Since their release from prison, they had no home and lived in a dilapidated temple for many days before finally finding an abandoned, run-down thatched hut to settle in. They dared not go into the city for fear of the strange looks from the world.

In the past, anyone who mentioned the Liu family or Liu Xuan would fawn over them. But now, the Liu family has fallen on hard times, and even a beggar could disregard them.

In the open-air kitchen outside, Mei Yingxue, who was tending the fire, curled up a sarcastic smile. It was quite a sight to see the Liu family in such a state of decline. But... touching her gradually protruding belly, Mei Yingxue's eyes instantly turned cold.

Who would have thought that she would become pregnant with Liu Zhan's child again!

The child is still a secret; no one knows about it except her. But as time goes by, how can she keep it a secret?

She didn't want to have a child from the Liu family, and she was determined not to keep this child!

Biting her lip, Mei Yingxue stared at the flames burning in the stove, lost in thought.

Just then, another bang came from inside the room, followed by Madam Liu's voice, "Crazy? I really hope you are crazy. One of you is addicted to alcohol, and the other is holed up in this room all day. Do you even know what's going on outside?"

Both Liu Zhan and Liu Xuan were stunned. What had happened outside? What could have made Madam Liu so agitated and frantic?

“Miss Yan…” Liu Zhan suddenly spoke, these three words were actually spat out from between his teeth. Who was the person his mother hated the most? There was no one else but Miss Yan.

Upon hearing these three words, Liu Xuan's eyes darkened. This Miss Yan had brought a devastating disaster to their Liu family!

"Hmph, I thought you were so engrossed in drinking that you forgot about Miss Yan." Madam Liu sneered, her ferocious face and ruined eyes making her look even more fierce and terrifying.

Liu Xuan and Liu Zhan's expressions turned even more grim. Liu Zhan finally couldn't help but ask, "What exactly happened?"

As soon as she finished speaking, Madam Liu's face grew even uglier. Thinking of the news she had heard, she gritted her teeth in hatred. She glanced at the two men and said, "I just heard a rumor that the Emperor has summoned Miss Yan to the capital, saying that he likes her embroidery. Even the Rongjin City Chamber of Commerce has recommended her to be its president. Now look at her, Miss Yan is having a smooth journey, while what about our Liu family? If we had obtained Miss Yan's skills back then, it would be our Liu family that has been summoned by the Emperor today!"