The Flourishing Era of Female Merchants

Liu'er nervously grabbed Bai Yi's sleeve, "Uncle, you promised Liu'er that you would allow Liu'er to call me Mother, you can't go back on your word, you can't go back on your word."

An Mi shook her head. Liu'er's dependence on her seemed to be deeper than she had imagined. However, this capital city was not like Rongjin City.

If Liu'er were an ordinary family's daughter, she wouldn't be afraid if someone called her "Mother." However, she was Princess Yun's daughter! Who was Princess Yun? She was a princess, and the royal family was extremely complicated. There was no guarantee that there wouldn't be a spy from an enemy somewhere. If someone with ulterior motives overheard this, it would definitely cause trouble.

An Mi held Liu'er's hand and soothed her gently, "Liu'er, you have to listen to me. If you call me that and someone overhears it, and it gets used by someone with ulterior motives, I'll be dead. Do you want to see me die?"

Liu'er listened attentively, then shook her head, her face full of grievance, "But..." But, you are Liu'er's mother!

But she didn't want her mother to die!

Although she was young, she vaguely knew that one of her mothers had already died, and she didn't want her other mother to die too. After a sob, Liu'er finally said, "Liu'er will listen to her mother."

Looking at the little face that clearly showed reluctance, Anmi felt a surge of pity and sat Liu'er on her lap, holding her affectionately in her arms.

She longed to hear Liu'er call her "Mother," but the capital was no ordinary place, and she had to be extremely vigilant.

Suddenly, the wind blew up the side curtain, and right in front of a restaurant, this long-unseen profile fell into the eyes of a pair of dark eyes on the second floor, and a hint of a smile instantly appeared in those originally cold eyes.

She's here! She's finally come to the capital!

These past few days, he's been waiting anxiously, and now, he's finally here.

Thinking of the agreement made in Rongjin City, the man in the dark blue brocade robe darkened his eyes. After a moment of contemplation, he instructed the guards behind him, "Go and gather some fine wine, not too strong, but fragrant and suitable for women!"

When we meet again, we drink and chat happily.

Mi'er, this day has finally come!

The guards behind him were taken aback. Fine wine? Their master rarely drank alcohol.

Fine wine? Fine wine suitable for women? Has the master taken a fancy to some rich young lady?

The moon hung like a hook in the night sky. Anmi was on her first night in the capital. She thought she would be staying at an inn. Although she had come to the capital on the emperor's orders, she was only a seamstress. According to the rules, she was not qualified to stay in the royal villa where the emperor entertained his distinguished guests.

However, where she was staying at the moment... Anmi stood in the courtyard, looking around. There were many servants around her, standing dutifully within her reach, ready to meet her needs at any time.

"You may all leave." The man's deep voice sounded behind An Mi. An Mi turned around and saw Bai Yi walking towards her, his handsome smile even more charming in the moonlight.

The servants in the courtyard didn't dare to raise their heads, silently bowed and retreated. Soon, only Bai Yi and An Mi, who were standing opposite each other, remained in the courtyard, as well as... An Mi looked at the people behind Bai Yi. The two women had beautiful faces. The one on the left was as quiet as an orchid, and the one on the right was as radiant as a rose. If it weren't for their low-key attire, they would definitely be beauties with their own unique charm.

Who are they? Judging from their meek and obedient manner, standing obediently behind Bai Yi and ready to obey his orders at any time, they must be Bai Yi's maids!

"Greetings to your new master." Bai Yi observed An Mi's scrutiny and gave the order in a deep voice.

The two women immediately stepped forward and curtsied before An Mi, saying, "Yi Fei and Liu Guang greet you, Miss."

"Wait, what does this mean?" An Mi met Bai Yi's dark eyes. "Your Highness, this courtyard is already full of servants. I am just a lowly embroiderer who came to the capital this time. How dare I have such a grand display? Your Highness should take it back."

“They are not ordinary maids.” Bai Yi gave the two a wink. In the blink of an eye, there was a sound of a bird flapping its wings. Then, a bird landed on the ground. An Mi looked over and saw that blood was flowing from both of the bird’s eyes.

An Mi was startled and noticed a change in her expression as she looked at the two maids. However, the maids remained calm, as if they were not the ones who had shot down the bird.

Even in the darkness of night, they could be so precise. Just how superb must their skills be, which they haven't yet revealed?

Even the level of understanding between these two women is astonishing.

A master, truly a master!

“Your Highness, Anmi said that she came to the capital as an embroiderer. If people find out that she has such an unfathomable maid by her side, it will easily cause trouble. Please withdraw your maid.” Anmi said. This is the capital, unlike Rongjin City. One wrong step could lead to death. Moreover, the current situation in the capital is divided between the Empress and the Second Prince’s faction and the First Prince’s faction. With the Prince of Bohai back in the capital, it will definitely be very lively. She does not want to get involved in the affairs of the royal family. If she has Bai Yi’s people by her side, she will only get herself into trouble.

"They're not some unfathomable maidservants. It's not surprising that a skilled embroiderer like you has two nimble assistants. Even if you were to go to the palace to embroider, you'd need someone to help you with all the arrangements. These two are strangers in the capital; no one will recognize them. You can rest assured." Bai Yi had already made the arrangements. The capital is different from other places, and he couldn't be by An Mi's side as often as he was in Rongjin City. How could he trust An Mi to be alone?

Bai Yi didn't allow An Mi to say anything more. He glanced at the two maids and said, "Listen to me carefully. From now on, she is your mistress. Even if you lose your lives, you must protect her. Do you understand?"

"We understand," Yifei and Liuguang said in unison, their voices full of energy.

An Mi's eyes narrowed as she noticed the two women referring to themselves as "subordinates," not "slave." It seemed that these two women were indeed, as Bai Yi had said, not people sent out by the Bohai Prince's Mansion, but rather secret agents who had been hiding all along.

The Dark Ones are like shadows, existing in the shadows.

An Mi didn't say anything more. Based on her understanding of Bai Yi, once he made a decision, no one could sway him.

Seeing that An Mi accepted, Bai Yi smiled with satisfaction. He waved for Liu Guang and Yi Fei to leave, then sat down on the stone bench, looking as if he wanted to have a long talk with An Mi. He then produced a jar of wine from somewhere and placed it on the table. "Your arrival in the capital is truly something to celebrate. Come, sit down and have a drink. This is a fine wine!"

Isn't that something to celebrate?

An Mi's lips twitched slightly, and she glared at Bai Yi resentfully. "Yes, if it weren't for Your Highness's painstaking arrangements, An Mi would probably never have seen such a grand scene in the capital in her entire life! Not to mention having to go to the palace by imperial decree!"