The Flourishing Era of Female Merchants

"Land deed? Heh, it's actually a land deed? The land deed of Flame Manor, it seems that Young Master Liu's luck has returned. Young Master Liu, do you want this? I'm a little reluctant to part with it!" An Mi frowned and said, pretending to be distressed.

Not only Liu Zhan, but also Madam Liu had a smile on her face. If there was anything they were most unwilling to give up, it was the Liu family's ancestral home. The fact that the Liu family's ancestral home had been ruined in Liu Zhan's hands was the greatest humiliation for him.

Is his ancestral home right in front of him now?

He would consider himself victorious if he could win back his ancestral home.

Taking a deep breath, Liu Zhan boldly unfolded the paper in his hand. The words on it caused his previously excited expression to change drastically.

“Madam Liu’s life…” An Mi read the words aloud, her voice clear enough for everyone present to hear, even Liu Xuan, who was struggling weakly on the verge of life and death, to hear them.

"Haha... Fate... No one can escape fate..." Liu Xuan laughed maniacally, as if mocking Madam Liu's act of pushing him out. What did it matter if she pushed him out? Did she ultimately escape?

Madam Liu was struck dumb, her mind went blank for a moment. However, she came to her senses amidst Liu Xuan's loud laughter. Looking at those words, she clenched her fists, glanced at Liu Xuan but ignored him, and looked at Liu Zhan instead, "Zhan'er, let's not take the land deed anymore, let's not take it anymore."

Anmi is willing to trade the land deed for her life!

She was determined not to let Anmi have her way. Madam Liu stepped forward anxiously, took Liu Zhan's hand, and continued, "Zhan'er, even without the land deed, we, mother and son, can still live well. Mother loves you the most, and mother believes in you. In the future, you will definitely make a comeback, and when that time comes..."

"Hehe..." Before Madam Liu could finish speaking, a laugh interrupted her. The person was none other than Bohai King Bai Yi.

Everyone looked at Bai Yi, and Madam Liu and Liu Zhan's gazes also fell on Bai Yi, a sense of unease rising in their hearts.

Bai Yi shrugged and said loudly, "Madam Liu, do you really believe that Young Master Liu can make a comeback? If you lose this opportunity, Young Master Liu, I'm afraid you will never be able to touch this mansion again."

Bai Yi's words were calm, but everyone present understood that if even the King of Bohai had said that Young Master Liu could not make a comeback, who would want to cooperate with the Liu family? How could the Liu family ever have a chance to rise again?

Liu Zhan understood this as well. Bai Yi was right; if he missed this opportunity, he would have a hard time getting his hands on this house again.

And this only chance... must be exchanged for her mother's life?

“Zhan’er…don’t listen to his nonsense. We’re not afraid. Even if we can’t make a comeback, it’s already good enough that we, mother and son, can live together.” Madam Liu held Liu Zhan’s hand tighter.

"Hmph, Young Master Liu, are you content? Are you content to live like this forever, always inferior to others?" An Mi said unhurriedly, watching the show and directing it.

Liu Zhan frowned. Yes, was he willing to accept this? He had only asked himself this question once, and he already knew the answer: he was not willing. How could he be willing?

Liu Zhan had had enough of this kind of life for some time now. Even thinking about it made him feel endless shame. He didn't want to continue like this. Now, his Liu family ancestral home was only a step away from him. If he could get the Liu family ancestral home, he would be able to vent his anger and declare to the world that he, Liu Zhan, was not a coward.

“Zhan’er…” Madam Liu spoke again, but this time, she only uttered the name before Liu Zhan turned to look at her. The apology in his eyes made her heart tremble, and her unease intensified.

"Mother... I'm sorry, I can't fail like this." Liu Zhan finally made his decision. Between the land deed and his mother's life, he resolutely chose the land deed. Although there was apology in his eyes, there was no hesitation.

This was an even heavier blow to Madam Liu.

Madam Liu staggered, staring at Liu Zhan in disbelief. Although she had a premonition, hearing him announce his choice in person felt like a knife was tearing at her heart, making it difficult for her to even breathe.

“I am your mother.” Madam Liu looked at Liu Zhan, her eyes flickering, as if she wanted to do everything she could to change his choice. “Zhan’er, everything I do is for you. Your life is even more important than my own. How can you treat your mother like this?”

Liu Zhan's eyes, however, were only blank and cold. "Mother, since my life is more important than yours, why don't you grant your son's wish?"

Madam Liu was taken aback. Grant his wish? Would he ultimately stick to his choice? And then, would she exchange her life for the land deed?

Madam Liu kept shaking her head, unwilling to believe what she was seeing.

"Haha... Madam, do you see clearly now? This is the son you gave birth to... Haha... This is your retribution, your retribution..." Liu Xuan's laughter was unusually loud, as if he was using the last of his strength to mock Madam Liu's pitifulness and tragedy.

Suddenly, the laughter stopped abruptly, and her whole body went limp, but the mocking voice still echoed in Madam Liu's ears.

Retribution? Is all of this retribution?

Madam Liu took a deep breath, looked at An Mi, and met her eyes. "Why?"

Why? An Mi lowered her gaze slightly, but did not avoid Madam Liu's question. A smile appeared on her lips. "Madam Liu, you asked me that, didn't you? And I gave you the answer."

"But I still don't understand. You say your feud with the Liu family is one that will last until death, but what exactly did the Liu family do? I've thought about it, but I just can't think of any connection between you and the Liu family, let alone any offense or conflict." Madam Liu stared intently into An Mi's eyes. At this moment, she felt even more how terrifying this woman was. She felt that An Mi knew their Liu family very well, even to a frightening degree. Not only that, An Mi had led them into this game. Perhaps everything before her eyes was what she had foreseen. She was watching a good show.

An Mi raised her eyebrows and chuckled, "Just because Madam Liu can't remember doesn't mean she doesn't remember, right? Although you asked, I don't want to tell you. As for the reason..."

An Mi's smile widened slightly as she moved closer to Madam Liu, leaning down to whisper in her ear, "Because, rather than letting you know the truth, I'd rather see you die with your eyes wide open in disbelief!"

Having said that, An Mi flashed away, creating distance between herself and Madam Liu. She caught a glimpse of Madam Liu's extremely ugly face and a sense of triumph rose in her heart. She closed her eyes, and Madam Liu's hatred from that day was still before her eyes. That hatred would probably not end until death.