The Flourishing Era of Female Merchants

Empress Feng glanced at the two of them, as if she had seen something, and chuckled, "Yu'er and An Mi are quite destined for each other. However, I have summoned you to the palace today for a reason. You are usually out leading troops and rarely have contact with the ladies of the capital. I have finally managed to invite so many beauties here today, so you must take good care of them for me."

Upon hearing Empress Feng's words, the jealousy that the young ladies present had harbored towards An Mi vanished completely. Every face was adorned with a flawless smile as they tried their best to present their most beautiful side, hoping that Feng Yu would take a liking to them at first glance.

However, Feng Yu, who had long understood Empress Feng's intentions, was full of disdain for these women. His aunt, the Empress, was trying to influence his marriage, but he was increasingly unwilling to marry any of them. Even the feigned virtuous smiles of these ladies from noble families disgusted him.

On the contrary, Anmi... that faint smile, as if nothing could penetrate her heart, seemed to possess an increasingly powerful magic, making people unable to resist being drawn to her.

But... why does such a captivating woman have her heart set on Bai Yi?

Thinking of this, Feng Yu couldn't help but frown. He then walked up to the young ladies and raised his handsome eyebrows, asking, "Are you ladies familiar with the palace?"

The young ladies were taken aback for a moment, then immediately nodded, vying to say, "Familiar, of course we are familiar."

How could they say they weren't familiar with it? The fact that they frequently had the opportunity to enter the palace meant that their fathers held a higher status, which was an immense honor for them. How could they say they weren't familiar with it?

“Aunt, since you ladies are already familiar with each other, there’s no need for your nephew to entertain you. Your nephew… takes his leave.” Feng Yu’s lips curled slightly. He noticed that Empress Feng’s face had clearly darkened, but he still ignored her. As he spoke, he bowed and gave An Mi a deep look before leaving without looking back.

"Yu'er..."

"General Feng..."

Empress Feng was furious. The young ladies were also stunned when they realized what was happening. They watched his figure disappear from sight and felt a mix of emotions. How could General Feng just leave like that?

These young ladies all felt a pang of regret, but when they saw An Mi, their jealousy became even more evident on their faces. They had just seen General Feng glance at An Mi before leaving. What did that glance mean? They could guess in their hearts. They were even more convinced that An Mi must have used some seductive tricks to bewitch General Feng Yu.

Empress Feng observed the young ladies' reactions, a half-smile playing on her lips. "Anmi, Anmi," she thought, "so many people see you as a thorn in their side. Let's see how you'll manage in the capital from now on."

At this point, how could Anmi not see what the current situation is like?

Did Empress Feng really want her to become everyone's enemy?

An Mi twitched the corners of her mouth, feeling the gazes fixed on her. An Mi knew that with Yang Jingyu's accusations just now, Empress Feng's scheme had succeeded, but so what?

"Your Majesty, Anmi has something to say, but I'm not sure if I should." In the midst of an eerie silence, Anmi suddenly spoke, drawing everyone's attention to her.

Does she have something to say? What could she possibly have to say?

Immediately, the young ladies were all wondering what An Mi was going to say.

Empress Feng frowned. She knew that An Mi never spoke up without something good in mind, but she couldn't stop An Mi from speaking in front of so many people.

Empress Feng raised her chin and glanced at An Mi. "Speak freely."

Having received permission, Anmi said loudly, "Your Majesty, if I may be so bold, Miss Yang just mentioned something, saying that she is the general's wife chosen by Your Majesty..."

Upon hearing An Mi's words, Empress Feng's face instantly darkened. The young ladies who had been watching An Mi intently, wondering what she would say, also frowned and turned to look at Empress Feng. Empress Feng had chosen Yang Jingyu? What about them? What was going on?

Empress Feng's lips twitched, and she thought to herself: This An Mi is really not someone to be trifled with!

"Hehe, when did I choose her?" Empress Feng chuckled in denial. She did intend for Yang Jingyu to become the general's wife, but now, she had been unintentionally led by the nose by An Mi. If she did not deny it now, all her previous efforts would have been in vain.

Upon hearing Empress Feng's denial, everyone's expressions softened. An Mi, seeing this, smiled even more broadly. Although these young ladies did not have the same status as the Empress, Empress Feng still had some concerns. Perhaps she was still weighing which family would be most beneficial to her Feng family.

“It’s all An Mi’s fault for being so confused. I thought Miss Yang was telling the truth, but it turns out she was just making up lies. I was just saying that General Feng is a genius of our time, and Yu Ling’er didn’t have the good fortune to marry him before. However, here are so many young ladies, all from prominent families, and in terms of both talent and beauty, many of them surpass Miss Yang. The General’s wife should be chosen from among these young ladies.” An Mi said pointedly. At this moment, whoever can make these young ladies feel comfortable can control their emotions, and An Mi, how could she not seize this opportunity to retaliate?

An Mi's words undoubtedly pleased the young ladies present. The ladies were stunned for a moment, wondering why An Mi, who was supposed to be seducing General Feng, would now want the general's wife to come from among them. Then they thought again, there were rumors that An Mi and the Prince of Bohai had a deep relationship, so how could she be seducing General Feng? Could there be some misunderstanding?

Now, many young ladies have realized that there must be something that has caused a misunderstanding.

Empress Feng inwardly cried out in alarm. This An Mi was indeed quite shrewd. But now, she couldn't refute An Mi's words. She forced a smile and chuckled, "An Mi is right. Isn't my intention to choose a general's wife from among these beauties?"

"That's wonderful! Our Great Jin Dynasty has another joyous occasion!" Anmi said happily.

Everyone looked at An Mi, whose joy was completely genuine. No matter how they looked at her, she didn't seem to be coveting the position of the general's wife.

In an instant, their jealousy and displeasure towards An Mi dissipated considerably, and they subconsciously shifted their attention to Empress Feng. They now had to perform well in front of the Empress.

Seeing her work, An Mi frowned in satisfaction. She had successfully navigated the trap Empress Feng had set for her. Of course, there was no need to stay any longer and watch these young ladies feign politeness. Just then, Han Yu returned with the fabric and thread. An Mi's eyes lit up, and she found an excuse to leave. "Your Majesty," she said, "I have already taken the embroidery pattern, as well as these fabrics and threads. I humbly request Your Majesty's permission to take these back to the Bohai Prince's residence to embroider. Once it is finished, I will send it to Your Majesty in the palace."