The Flourishing Era of Female Merchants

Jin Qiaoyu knew her daughter well enough to look at Feng Xianglan thoughtfully, a smile playing on her lips. "Judging from your expression, you must have a solution?"

“Of course there is a way. Tomorrow is not only the day the Liu family comes to Anfu to propose marriage, but also my opportunity. I want everyone to know that the champion is just a name without substance.” Feng Xianglan’s sharp eyes narrowed, and a fierce look flashed in them. Then, she told Jin Qiaoyu that she would compete with An Xinhe again tomorrow.

Upon hearing this, Jin Qiaoyu frowned deeply. "Are you so sure you can beat An Xinhe tomorrow?"

After all, she won the championship of the Embroidery Appreciation Competition today, so she might really have some extraordinary abilities. If she wins, that's fine, but if she loses, Yu Fangfei will definitely not miss the opportunity to ridicule her.

Feng Xianglan smiled slyly, "Of course I'm confident, Mother. Tell me, can't I beat a cripple?"

Regardless of whether An Xinhe had any real skills, in order to ensure that nothing went wrong, she had already planned it out in her mind. She wanted to see how an embroiderer could still hold a needle and embroider after ruining her hands.

Jin Qiaoyu understood Feng Xianglan's meaning, and the smile on her lips turned cold. A cripple? If An Xinhe became a cripple, let's see how tomorrow's marriage proposal will turn out. The more she thought about it, the more excited she became. However, she suddenly thought of something and frowned slightly. "Xianglan, this is the An family. After all, we are newcomers. You should be careful about what you do."

"Mother, don't worry. Some things are better left unsaid. We can use our brains. Why do we have to do it ourselves?" Feng Xianglan smiled knowingly, her calculating eyes making no attempt to hide their true intentions.

“Hehe, you and Jinlan are both intelligent women. Jinlan is a bit impulsive, but she also knows how to scheme. You, on the other hand, used to be so naive. I thought you should have Jinlan’s personality so you wouldn’t be easily bullied. But… but who knew Jinlan wouldn’t live long. Fortunately, you have your own ideas now, and I worry about you much less.” Jin Qiaoyu murmured, her face still showing sorrow as she mentioned her other deceased daughter.

Feng Xianglan twitched the corners of her mouth, her thoughts unreadable, but her eyes held a complex expression.

"Alright, tell me, if we don't do it ourselves, who can do it?" Jin Qiaoyu glanced at Feng Xianglan, saw the darkness in Feng Xianglan's eyes, and sighed. Whenever Jinlan was mentioned, it wasn't just her who was sad. Jinlan and Xianglan were sisters who had always been very close. Thinking of the deceased Jinlan, how could Xianglan not feel pain?

Feng Xianglan lowered her brows, then smiled knowingly, "Mother, you don't need to worry. Xianglan already has a suitable candidate in mind!"

Anmi's image floated into his mind, and Feng Xianglan's smile became even more sinister.

Indeed, she already had a suitable candidate in mind, and that candidate was undoubtedly An Mi.

Is her relationship with the Prince of Bohai complicated? Hmph, just based on that, Feng Xianglan has every reason to make trouble for An Mi. Thinking of her schemes, Feng Xianglan narrowed her sharp eyes. Tomorrow, she will definitely make An Mi's residence a scene of chaos!

Upon entering the mansion, Madam An welcomed Master An to her Apricot Garden, ostensibly to discuss the Liu family's marriage proposal the next day. However, everyone with discerning eyes knew that Yu Fangfei was using this opportunity to bind Master An to her position.

With Master An present, Madam An and her two daughters naturally wouldn't order An Mi around in front of him. They sent An Mi back to her room early and ordered her to behave herself while Master An was in the mansion.

An Mi couldn't help but chuckle when she thought of the caution in Madam An's eyes as she whispered "instructions" to her. Over the years, Yu Fangfei had never been so cautious about this matter. An Mi naturally knew the reason: although her father was rarely at the An residence, he was always home for some time each year. But even when he was home, he had never noticed that his daughter lived in such a simple place as the servants' quarters.

It's clear how little her father cares about her.

Yu Fangfei's caution at this moment shows how much she values ​​the Liu family's marriage proposal and dealing with Jin Qiaoyu and her daughter. Is she so focused on it that she has no time to pay attention to her?

“Miss, your embroidery is so good, how could the Fifth Miss win first place? If you had won first place, the Liu family would have proposed marriage to you tomorrow.”

Shuangyue's voice rang in her ears, interrupting Anmi's thoughts. Anmi saw Shuangyue's slightly pouting lips, full of regret, and chuckled, "You really want me to get married?"

"Of course, once Miss gets married, she will rightfully leave the An family and will no longer have to suffer the torment and harassment from that mother and her two daughters." Shuangyue said, a hint of pity in her eyes. As long as she stayed in the An family, Madam An and her two legitimate daughters would not let Miss have an easy time. Miss has really had a hard time all these years.

An Mi was slightly taken aback, a soft spot in her heart was touched, and she almost subconsciously said, "Shuang Yue, if I leave the An family, I will definitely take you with me."

As soon as she finished speaking, Anmi realized something and frowned sharply. Those words seemed familiar…

"Shuangyue, I'll take you with me when I marry into the Liu family. We can bring a dowry, anyway. Are you willing?"

“I’m willing, so Shuangyue can take care of Miss for the rest of her life, but… but… can we only take one? What about Zhuxuan?”

The conversation from her past life echoed in Anmi's mind, and Anmi's brows furrowed more and more tightly.

"Hey, Zhuxuan, what brings you here?" Just then, Shuangyue exclaimed in surprise, smiling happily as she went to greet her and pulled Zhuxuan by the hand into the house. "You've come at the right time. Miss just said that if she leaves the An family, she wants to take us with her."

Yi Zhuxuan's attitude was icy. She had naturally heard An Mi's words, but she said "you" instead of "you all"!

Although Yi Zhuxuan felt a little uncomfortable, she scoffed inwardly, "Leave the An family? What ability does An Mi have to leave the An family?"

However, upon suddenly thinking of the King of Bohai, Yi Zhuxuan paused, wondering what would happen if An Mi truly gained the King of Bohai's favor...

Thinking of this, Yi Zhuxuan immediately forced a smile, "That would be great, that way we can take care of Miss together, just like before."

“Yes, just like before.” Shuangyue nodded happily, as if she was looking forward to a bright future.

Anmi frowned. How could Shuangyue be so naive?

She had seen Yi Zhuxuan's previous disdain; she probably didn't believe she could leave the An family!

Thinking back to her past life, after she was confirmed to be the fiancée of the young master of the Liu family, Yi Zhuxuan was very eager to please her.

A sarcastic smile played on her lips. An Mi lowered her brows, her voice devoid of emotion, "Zhu Xuan, what brings you here?"

After An Mi mentioned it, Yi Zhuxuan remembered the purpose of her visit tonight. She let go of Shuang Yue's hand and suddenly knelt on the ground.