The Flourishing Era of Female Merchants

"Master Yu, it's not a matter of forgiveness. A country has its laws, and a family has its rules. These rules were established by you, Master Yu. Look at how badly you've beaten Miss Yu. She's in such a state. I'm a little worried about how she can withstand anything beyond the family rules. Alas..."

Bai Yi's handsome brows furrowed slightly, his expression one of helplessness. Master Yu's heart skipped a beat, all his hopes plummeting. "Your Highness, please have mercy..."

Does the King of Bohai mean that he can't escape the charge of "assassinating a prince" no matter what?

"Master Yu, you need not worry. Father Emperor knows of the Yu family's loyalty to the royal family. Besides, you just bravely shielded me from Yu Ling'er's assassination attempt, which is a great service that I will not forget. As for Miss Yu Ling'er... Master Yu, let's keep that separate from what we have, don't you think?" Bai Yi spoke loudly, paused, and continued, "Let's stop this family discipline. It's good to save some strength!"

Save your energy for his punishment!

Master Yu swayed, his head spun, and he felt as if he had been struck by lightning. He suddenly felt like he couldn't hold on any longer. Despite all his calculations, he still couldn't save Ling'er!

I really don't know what's going on in my daughter's head. What am I going to do?

"Guards, take Miss Yu away! How dare she attempt an assassination on me! I will interrogate her thoroughly!" Bai Yi ordered loudly. Upon hearing this, Master Yu, before he could even formulate a response, felt a wave of dizziness and fainted...

"Father..." Yu Ling'er cried out weakly. People from the Bohai Prince's Mansion had already entered and lifted Yu Ling'er up, dragging her out of the mourning hall. "Father, save me... save me..."

Master Yu could no longer hear Yu Ling'er's cries for help. In her hazy state, Yu Ling'er met a pair of eyes that seemed to be smiling but not smiling. Her hatred intensified. An Mi was mocking her failure!

Yu Ling'er gritted her teeth, but in the end, she was helpless. Only after she was dragged out of the mourning hall did it quiet down. The butler busied himself taking care of the unconscious Master Yu. Feng Yu watched the show, glanced at the chaotic mourning hall, and said with schadenfreude, "Tomorrow's burial of Madam Yu will probably be a bit desolate!"

Having said that, he ignored the gazes of the Yu family servants present, laughed loudly, and walked out of the mourning hall. Watching Feng Yu's retreating figure, Bai Yi smiled slightly, stepped forward, and took An Mi's hand, "Let's go!"

Who cares what will happen when Madam Yu is buried tomorrow?

Bai Yi and An Mi had just left the Yu residence and hadn't even gotten into their carriage when a carriage stopped outside the gate. The person who got out of the carriage startled Bai Yi and An Mi. While they were still in a daze, the person was already coming towards them.

"Long time no see, Third Brother, Miss Anmi!" The King of Donglin was dressed in a white brocade robe. Even with a smile, his cold face exuded an icy aura.

Those eyes paused slightly as they swept over An Mi, but only for a moment before returning to their usual coldness.

According to the rules, princes who have been granted titles and fiefs are not allowed to return to the capital without the emperor's summons. At this moment, the Prince of Donglin suddenly appeared in the capital. The two men frowned slightly, but soon, the two astute men understood why the Prince of Donglin had appeared. Even though the eldest daughter of the Yu family had been dead for many years, the Prince of Donglin was still the Yu family's son-in-law. With his mother-in-law's passing, he, as the son-in-law, naturally had to return to the capital.

This was perfectly reasonable, but Bai Yi's eyes narrowed as he looked at the Prince of Donglin. His fourth brother was very cunning, and his return to the capital this time was probably not so simple!

"Anmi greets the King of Donglin." Anmi curtsied, her expression showing little emotion.

Knowing An Mi's temperament, the Prince of Donglin noticed the close proximity between An Mi and Bai Yi, and his eyes flickered, something flashing in them. "Third Brother, Miss An Mi, are you leaving already? Won't you come in and sit for a while?"

"Want to come in and have a seat?" An Mi thought of what had just happened, and the corner of her mouth twitched involuntarily. She was afraid that the Yu family was in a mess right now and wouldn't welcome them anymore!

Bai Yi raised the corners of his mouth and said loudly, "Fourth brother, we won't keep you from going in to see Madam Yu."

King Donglin frowned. Just then, he heard a familiar voice coming from ahead. However, the voice sounded much more mournful than usual. King Donglin looked in the direction of the voice and saw that the curtain of a carriage not far away had been lifted by the struggle inside. King Donglin could clearly see Yu Ling'er in the carriage, with bloodstains on her forehead that were extremely glaring.

"Brother-in-law... Brother-in-law, save me..." Yu Ling'er saw the King of Donglin at this moment, and her heart was filled with hope. Her brother-in-law had come to the capital. He wouldn't leave her alone!

The Prince of Donglin was slightly taken aback, and immediately realized that the people escorting Yu Ling'er in the carriage were guards from the Bohai Prince's mansion. "Third brother, what is going on?"

Bai Yi raised an eyebrow. "Miss Yu attempted to assassinate me. What do you think I was doing?"

Assassinate Bai Yi? Where would Yu Ling'er get the guts? Besides, why would Yu Ling'er want to assassinate Bai Yi?

The King of Donglin was a shrewd man, and he quickly saw through the clues. He was afraid that Yu Ling'er wanted to harm An Mi!

That Yu Ling'er is really too presumptuous!

"Brother-in-law, save me!" Yu Ling'er shouted loudly. She knew that she was bound to have a bad end if she was taken away by the King of Bohai like this. Now her brother-in-law was her only hope.

The Prince of Donglin glanced at Yu Ling'er in the carriage, his brows furrowing even more. "Third brother, Ling'er has always been spoiled. If she has offended you in any way, please don't hold it against her."

"Hehe, even she dared to assassinate me. Such pampering is a bit too much. In my opinion, her audacity is probably closely related to the Yu family's upbringing. Miss Yu and you, Fourth Prince, have gone too far. I wonder if her assassination attempt was..." Bai Yi's lips curled up, his words carrying a hidden meaning. He clearly saw the Eastern Prince's expression falter. Ha, Fourth Prince wants to plead for Yu Ling'er? No way!

King Donglin cursed Bai Yi inwardly, calling him a cunning old fox who never held back his words. But Yu Ling'er… King Donglin's brows furrowed even more. Yu Ling'er couldn't be harmed. Her existence was crucial to the Yu family and to him. King Donglin knew that getting Bai Yi to release her was probably just wishful thinking. For now, the best course of action…

King Donglin turned his gaze to Anmi. At this point, he could only place his hopes on Anmi.

“Miss Anmi, we were friends in Rongjin City, after all.” The King of Donglin spoke subtly, but everyone here was intelligent, and Bai Yi and Anmi understood what he meant without even thinking.

Back in Rongjin City, the King of Donglin had helped An Mi, and the two had some connection. Bai Yi frowned; the fourth prince was using this favor to ask An Mi to intercede on his behalf!