The Flourishing Era of Female Merchants

An Mi glanced at Yu Ling'er indifferently. This woman loved her brother-in-law so much, but unfortunately, fate would not have any mercy on her. Empress Feng had decided on this marriage, so how could she change it?

However, Yu Ling'er didn't understand this point and insisted that she already had someone she loved. Wasn't this a blatant slap in the face to Empress Feng and the Feng family?

How could a man like Feng Yu allow his wife to have someone else in her heart? Even if he didn't like her, he would never allow someone else to exist in her heart!

If the two of them really get married, Yu Ling'er's life will probably be difficult.

A hint of schadenfreude surfaced in Anmi's heart. This woman had insisted on causing her trouble, and now she deserved this fate!

But... in his past life, Feng Yu's wife seemed to be someone else entirely... Thinking of this, An Mi's brow furrowed slightly, while Yu Ling'er...

"My lady, it seems Empress Feng is quite concerned about this matter. Feng Yu is a minister I value highly, so it's not bad that this marriage is settled," Emperor Mingde said loudly, a smile on his face, but his eyes were so deep that they were unfathomable.

Master Yu hurriedly knelt on the ground. Now that even the Emperor had spoken, how could he possibly refuse?

"Yes, it is Ling'er's good fortune to have won General Feng Yu's favor, and it is also a good fortune for my Yu family. This marriage is the best possible outcome." Master Yu cupped his hands and said loudly, but in his heart, he felt as if he had swallowed a fly, and he was extremely uncomfortable.

"Father, Father, you can't agree, Father..." Yu Ling'er was struck by lightning. Her father actually agreed? How could he agree to that? She liked her brother-in-law, and her father had hinted that if she could be with her brother-in-law, he would fully support her, hadn't he?

but……

Seeing Empress Feng frown, Master Yu hurriedly shouted at Yu Ling'er, "Shut up! General Feng Yu is a promising young man, a rare talent in our Great Jin Dynasty. This marriage is settled. Why don't you thank the Empress? Do you want to die?"

Yu Ling'er trembled, and even the color of her lips turned pale. Was this matter settled?

No, what about her wishes? They completely disregarded her wishes!

A strong sense of resentment welled up in her heart, and Yu Ling'er's eyes narrowed. Did she want to die? She would rather die than be unable to be with her brother-in-law!

Yes, she could take the gamble. She didn't believe that Empress Feng would actually cause a death over this matter. The Yu family was, after all, a prominent family in the Great Jin Dynasty. Her father and brothers were all officials in the court. The royal family should have some reservations about them.

Having made this decision, Yu Ling'er didn't say much. She lowered her head, glanced at the artificial hill not far away, bit her lip, and suddenly roared, "Even if I die, I will not marry Feng Yu!"

As she said this, Yu Ling'er nimbly rushed towards the artificial hill. Her movements were so swift that even when Master Yu and the young masters of the Yu family reacted and tried to stop her, they didn't have time. By the time they touched Yu Ling'er, her head had already hit the artificial hill with a thud.

A sharp, piercing pain shot through her forehead, and all Yu Ling'er could hear was chaos around her.

"You wretched girl, how could you do such a thing..." Master Yu's face was extremely ugly. This Yu Ling'er really doesn't know what's good for her. Does she think she can change Empress Feng's mind like this?

This will only intensify Empress Feng's dissatisfaction with the Yu family and her dislike for Yu Ling'er!

Seeing the tranquil scene, a slight smile appeared on his lips. He secretly laughed at Yu Ling'er's utter foolishness. He glanced at Empress Feng and saw that her smile was indeed cracking. But only for a moment, a trace of worry appeared on Empress Feng's face. The speed of the change was astonishing.

"Ling'er... this... sigh, what's wrong? This girl is really stubborn." Empress Feng, disregarding the injury on her forehead, quickly walked into the crowd with Han Yu's help.

Those who had been surrounding Yu Ling'er immediately made way for Empress Feng as she approached. Empress Feng walked up to Yu Ling'er and looked at her, her eyes blinking as if she were in great pain, yet she hadn't fainted. At that moment, Yu Ling'er's forehead was also bleeding from the fall. Empress Feng couldn't help but sneer inwardly. This damned girl, she had just injured her, and now the retribution had come so quickly. Was this her turn?

It would be best if you were disfigured!

However, as long as she didn't die in the accident, there was no way to change her mind or her fate of marrying Feng Yu.

"Ling'er, little girl..." Empress Feng squatted down, took Yu Ling'er from Master Yu's hands, and let Yu Ling'er lean against her.

"I...I'd rather...I'd rather die than marry Feng Yu!" Yu Ling'er gritted her teeth and met Empress Feng's eyes. She knew that Empress Feng would not want anyone to die on this grand day.

However, Yu Ling'er was still too inexperienced in front of Empress Feng, so how could Empress Feng withstand her threats?

A cold glint appeared in Empress Feng's eyes, but her face remained filled with concern and worry. "Why are you doing this to yourself?"

After saying this, she lowered her voice very low, so that only Yu Ling'er in her arms and Master Yu beside her could hear her clearly, "Ling'er, the marriage has been decided. It doesn't matter if you die, the entire Yu family will be buried with you."

Master Yu trembled, realizing that this was Empress Feng's final warning. How could she allow Yu Ling'er to challenge her authority time and time again?

The entire Yu family to be buried alive? He was absolutely certain that if Empress Feng really wanted to, it wouldn't be impossible for her to bring down the entire Yu family, given the Feng family behind her.

Empress Feng was forcing her to make a choice: either ally with the Feng family or become their enemy.

Even though Master Yu understood perfectly well that allying with the Feng family would mean the Yu family would never truly rise to prominence, at this point, did he have any other choice but to agree?

No, he didn't!

Yu Ling'er bit her lip tightly. She hadn't expected that her gamble wouldn't have moved Empress Feng in the slightest. Feeling the pain on her forehead, Yu Ling'er felt resentful. "Your Majesty... our Yu family has done our duty..."

"Shut up!" Before Yu Ling'er could finish speaking, Master Yu shouted sternly. This unfilial daughter, she was the one who started all this trouble. Did she want to make the situation worse?

Yu Ling'er was startled. She wanted to say something, but under Master Yu's sharp glare, she dared not utter another word.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, my daughter is injured. Please allow her to miss today's banquet and have someone send her back to the Yu residence to treat her injuries," Master Yu said respectfully in a loud voice, his face pale and sickly.