The Flourishing Era of Female Merchants

Emperor Mingde's gaze fell on Yunxiu, his smile still unfathomable, and he suddenly said in a loud voice, "Baiyi, you are not young anymore."

Everyone was stunned. Why did the Emperor suddenly bring this up?

Everyone looked at the Emperor with a hint of inquiry, while Bai Yi, sitting in his seat, frowned slightly. Despite his calm demeanor, a bad premonition was faintly rising in his heart.

Bai Yi did not answer, but his hand holding the wine glass tightened tightly.

Emperor Mingde had already made up his mind. Even if Bai Yi didn't answer, he would still act according to his plan. His gaze swept over An Mi and finally landed on Bai Yi. "Bai Yi, your mother passed away a long time ago, and Yun'er is also unfortunate. You have been alone all these years and should have married a concubine long ago, but you have been putting it off. This time, I can no longer indulge you."

Bai Yi's brows gradually relaxed, and he suddenly stood up. "Father, I also have the same idea. I have long had someone I admire for a long time. I beg you to grant my wish."

Anmi was slightly taken aback, and her heart suddenly started beating faster.

Emperor Mingde glanced at An Mi indifferently, a faint glint in his eyes, but his face still held that restrained smile. Ignoring Bai Yi's words, he spoke directly, "I have always kept your marriage in mind. My daughter-in-law is not someone just anyone can be. I think this Miss Yunxiu is a rare beauty with outstanding talent, and she is truly the perfect match for you."

With a bang, the people present were in an uproar when they heard Emperor Mingde's decision. The emperor was actually bestowing this cloud sleeve to the Prince of Bohai?

Consort Rong glanced at Empress Feng, whose face had turned extremely ugly, and a faint smug smile appeared on her lips. Heh, wasn't she going to give it to the Emperor? Now that the Emperor has bestowed it upon the Prince of Bohai, Empress Feng's hopes of using this Yunxiu as a pretext for future schemes have been completely dashed.

Empress Feng was filled with mixed feelings. What kind of decision was the Emperor making?

How could this cloud-like sleeve be bestowed upon Bai Yi?

"Your Majesty..." Empress Feng was the first to speak. Since her father had sent Yunxiu over, he naturally wanted her to play the most important role. Everything that happened today was far beyond her expectations.

"It's settled then. I will bestow Yunxiu upon Baiyi as his principal wife," Emperor Mingde announced loudly again, abruptly interrupting Empress Feng.

Even if Yunxiu is Empress Feng's person, based solely on Yun'er's death back then, Yunxiu alone cannot bribe Bai Yi.

Bai Yi clenched his fists tightly, suddenly raised his eyes to look at Emperor Mingde sitting in the main seat, and said without the slightest hesitation, word by word, "Father, your son will not marry her as a concubine!"

Emperor Mingde's smile froze. Although he had expected that Bai Yi would not compromise so easily, Bai Yi's sharp refusal still displeased him. "I am telling you my decision, not discussing it with you."

Unconsciously, Emperor Mingde's words became increasingly oppressive, and the atmosphere in the entire hall became somewhat suffocating.

Bai Yi met Emperor Mingde's gaze again. "Father, I am only informing you of my decision, not discussing it with you."

In the main hall, everyone else watched the confrontation between the father and son, not daring to utter a sound. Many people couldn't help but feel a little worried for the King of Bohai. This King of Bohai was far too bold, openly defying the emperor's decision in front of so many people. Was he courting death?

Emperor Mingde's brows furrowed even more, and a hint of malice emanated from them.

Anmi was sensing the atmosphere, unaware that her hand had dug deep into her flesh. Suddenly, a large hand covered hers. Anmi was startled, and when she looked up, she saw a pair of dark eyes staring at her with unusual determination.

Before An Mi could even begin to decipher the deeper meaning in his eyes, Bai Yi's voice rang out again in the hall, "Father, this is the woman I want to marry. Whether you agree or not, I will only marry her."

boom……

The once eerily quiet hall was now filled with whispers and murmurs.

That tranquility... It seems that the Prince of Bohai defied the Emperor's decree to marry her just for the sake of this tranquility.

He will only marry her? What does the King of Bohai mean by this? Regardless of the King of Bohai's intentions, they all understand one thing: this woman named Anmi holds an extraordinary position in the King of Bohai's heart.

They had already taken a few extra glances at An Mi when they saw the Prince of Bohai pulling her to a seat. Now, they couldn't help but wonder what charm An Mi possessed that could make the Prince of Bohai disregard the Emperor's wishes in front of so many people.

"Bai Yi..." An Mi called out softly, already feeling the Emperor Mingde's gaze fixed on her, as if it wanted to burn her through.

But for some reason, she felt no fear at all. Feeling the warmth from his large hand, she felt inexplicably at ease, as if a voice in her heart was telling her that he was there for her.

Emperor Mingde's face darkened; he was already seething with anger.

What is he saying? Whether he agrees or not, does he only want to marry An Mi?

Anmi? Where did she get such great power to bewitch his son so much?

Emperor Mingde took a deep breath, his pupils contracting slightly. He knew Bai Yi's temperament; if the confrontation continued, he might do something even more undesirable. But should he just let him marry An Mi like that?

No, absolutely impossible!

"Haha, my son, you are indeed a man who dares to fight for love. How about this, today is a good day, and with one happy event after another, why not have one more? Let these two women enter your Bohai Prince's Mansion at the same time, with Yunxiu as the principal wife and Anmi as the concubine!"

Emperor Mingde smiled, his dark eyes gazing intently at An Mi. Hadn't this woman made it clear to him that she only wanted him?

Therefore, she would absolutely not accept this arrangement.

As expected, An Mi curtsied to Emperor Mingde and said, "Your Majesty, please forgive An Mi for not being able to follow Your Majesty's arrangements."

"How dare you! You dare to disobey my bestowed marriage?" Emperor Mingde roared angrily. He was afraid that being too harsh on Bai Yi would backfire, but he had no scruples about An Mi. In his eyes, the fact that this woman had made Bai Yi infatuated with her was already a capital offense of treason.

However, he did not expect that Bai Yi's love for An Mi had exceeded what he thought was a lot of care.

"Father, it is not Mi'er who is disobeying the imperial decree, but your son who is disobeying the imperial decree." Bai Yi tightened his grip on An Mi's large hand, subtly pulling An Mi closer to him.