The Flourishing Era of Female Merchants

Liu Zhan gritted his teeth. The knife in his hand had been snatched away by the King of Donglin, who had kicked him earlier. Just now, he had been so utterly helpless in front of the King of Donglin.

“You…” Liu Zhan struggled to get up. The disdain in Miss Yan’s eyes was particularly glaring in his eyes, as if she were telling him nakedly: You, Liu Zhan, want my life? Hmph, that’s just wishful thinking!

This deeply hurt the last vestiges of his self-esteem.

A surge of passion coursed through him, and his original purpose burned even brighter: he wanted her life, he wanted to kill her!

However, as soon as he took a step, the King of Bohai frowned, and a cup that had appeared in his hand without him noticing slammed heavily onto Liu Zhan's knee with a loud crack.

Liu Zhan's knees ached, and he knelt straight on the ground.

An Mi's disdain deepened. At this moment, the prefectural governor suddenly came to his senses and shouted loudly, "Guards! Guards, come quickly!"

An Mi spoke calmly, "Your Excellency, there's no need to go to such trouble. I have another matter to trouble you with!"

The prefectural governor was taken aback. “What are your orders, Miss Yan? This Liu Zhan dared to assassinate you with such audacity. So many people witnessed it. I will certainly deal with him properly.”

"Hehe, let's not discuss how to handle this matter for now." An Mi lowered her brows and glanced at Liu Zhan on the ground.

"Miss Yan wants to..." The governor hesitated for a moment, then asked tentatively.

"Please trouble the Prefect to invite the guest in for me." A smile appeared on Anmi's lips beneath her veil, and her words surprised everyone present.

A guest? Does Miss Yan have a guest? And she has to invite him? Who is this guest? Who has such great power that Miss Yan has to send the prefectural governor to invite him?

The prefectural magistrate said nothing and went out himself. Not long after, he led a person in from outside the door. Everyone looked at the old woman with surprise in their eyes.

Madam Liu? Is that guest Madam Liu?

Madam Liu is nothing but a stray dog; today, this "distinguished guest" will probably not receive a good treatment!

Madam Liu endured everyone's gaze, her heart filled with resentment. Those contemptuous and disdainful looks felt like knives falling on her, and her unease grew stronger. When the prefectural magistrate came out and saw her, she panicked, but it was too late to hide.

"Mother..." Liu Zhan called loudly.

Madam Liu was startled, then looked in the direction from which the voice came, her body trembling, "Zhan'er..."

Judging from Zhan'er's appearance, could it be that she failed?

The thought had barely crossed my mind when I heard a woman's voice, "Madam Liu, it's been a long time!"

The voice was calm and cheerful, as if the speaker were seeing a long-lost guest. However, to Madam Liu, the voice was like a thorn, pricking her ears painfully.

Lady Liu looked at the woman with a white veil standing next to the King of Bohai, and the hatred in her eyes was impossible to hide.

An Mi noticed Madam Liu's unpleasant expression and glanced indifferently at Liu Zhan kneeling on the ground. "Madam Liu, have a good time with your son. Remember, Master Liu is also here. Isn't he here for an occasion like today?"

After saying that, An Mi turned to the governor and frowned. "Governor, Master Liu Xuan was the previous president of the Chamber of Commerce. Isn't it inappropriate for him not to come to such an occasion? I think Master Liu must have really wanted to come. Is it because you didn't invite him?"

Anmi's voice echoed in everyone's ears, and everyone was speculating about what Miss Yan's purpose was in inviting Madam Liu in and clearly having the governor invite Liu Xuan.

Everyone was puzzled, but one thing they were clear about was that Liu Zhan wanted to assassinate Miss Yan, and now that he had fallen into Miss Yan's hands, he probably wouldn't have a good ending.

Who would leave such a threat behind, constantly plotting to take her life?

“Miss Yan is right. I will send someone to invite Master Liu to attend immediately.” The prefectural magistrate said warmly, then turned around and ordered the constables to go and invite him personally. Although it was called an invitation, five or six constables with knives went. They looked more like they were going to arrest a criminal than to invite him.

"Don't push your luck!" Madam Liu said fiercely, her eyes looking at An Mi as if she wanted to tear her to pieces.

Anmi raised a beautiful eyebrow, a smile playing on her lips beneath her veil, but she ignored Madam Liu's clamor. "Too much? Who is really going too far?"

Liu Zhan has come to assassinate her, how could she tolerate it? She has never intended to let this family go. The fact that she hasn't done anything to them these past few days doesn't mean she has forgotten them. She wants to see how they will live a miserable existence without their former glory.

An Mi's sharp gaze swept over Madam Liu. She looked nothing like the noblewoman she once was; she was no different from a country bumpkin!

Thinking of something, the smile on Anmi's lips widened slightly. In fact, she had already noticed the furtive Madam Liu before entering the Chamber of Commerce. Not only Madam Liu, but there was another person lingering outside the Chamber of Commerce that she hadn't missed either.

Her gaze narrowed slightly, and An Mi's lips parted gently, "Mr. An, your daughter is here too. Why not bring her in with you? Leaving her outside makes it seem like our Chamber of Commerce isn't taking good care of her."

An Yuefeng, whose name was called, was taken aback. Daughter? His daughter was clearly her, wasn't she? But... An Yuefeng suddenly seemed to realize something, and a hint of displeasure gathered in his eyes. However, with so many people present, he couldn't show it. He forced a smile and said, "I'll go and call her in right away."

An Mi nodded in satisfaction, gave Bai Yi, who had been standing beside her and protecting her, a reassuring look, and then addressed the crowd, "Everyone, drink up. I've already drunk all three cups of wine from you. Now, it's your turn."

An Mi's sudden words surprised everyone. They thought that Miss Yan must have something interesting to watch when she called in the "guests" from outside. However, at this moment, she acted as if nothing had happened.

But did nothing happen? Everyone looked at Liu Zhan, who was kneeling on the ground, his face full of resentment and unwillingness, glaring fiercely at Miss Yan as if he wanted to devour her whole; Madam Liu, whose face was sharp and who was looking at Miss Yan warily; and An Xinlian, who had just been brought in by An Yuefeng and looked flustered and somewhat confused. The presence of these people proved that something had indeed happened.