The Flourishing Era of Female Merchants

Sima Yan's eyes lit up instantly, as if she had caught something. She glanced subtly at General Feng Yu, the groom beside Yang Jingyu. At that moment, he was looking in An Mi's direction with a gloomy expression. Suddenly, Sima Yan seemed to understand something even more.

A smile involuntarily crept onto her lips. So, she wasn't the only one who saw An Mi as an enemy!

Soon, Sima Yan felt much better. When she found her companion and saw An Mi's happy appearance again, she had a completely different mindset.

Who says beautiful women aren't a source of trouble?

She has her own ways of getting rid of this troublemaker!

Sima Yan was making these plans in her mind, while Qing Lan beside her was still immersed in his own thoughts. He had to admit that although Sima Yan's words just now had the suspicion of being provocative, they were still in his mind and he couldn't get rid of them!

Are they a perfect match? They're a handsome couple, a truly well-matched pair!

Is it really impossible for anyone to interfere between the two of them? Qinglan narrowed her eyes as she looked at the two of them. An Mi's smile was so bright, and Bai Yi's eyes were so gentle. It really gave people the feeling that no one could interfere between the two of them!

Envy? No, he knew he wasn't envious, but jealous!

He was jealous of An Mi's attitude towards Bai Yi and resented An Mi's unfairness towards the two of them. He was the one who met her first, wasn't he? Yet she accepted Bai Yi so readily, but rejected him so decisively!

Their marriage is settled, but what should they do next?

Qinglan couldn't help but ask herself, "Am I really going to just stand by and watch An Mi marry Bai Yi and become Bai Yi's woman?"

The moment he asked the question, his heart had already given him the answer. His fist, which had been clenched tightly, suddenly tightened, so much so that even his knuckles turned white. No, he wouldn't. He wouldn't let himself watch An Mi become Bai Yi's woman!

Taking a deep breath, Qinglan seemed to have become even more determined about something.

On the other side, Feng Yu was also looking at An Mi and Bai Yi in the crowd. Although his emotions were not as excited as Qing Lan's, the coldness in his sharp eyes made people feel a chill from the bottom of their hearts.

He never expected what happened today!

And what about his plans?

Feng Yu glanced in a certain direction and quickly spotted a figure in the crowd. Just then, that figure moved over from An Mi and Bai Yi. Their eyes met, and Feng Yu's eyes narrowed. The person seemed to understand the meaning in his eyes, and then nodded in response.

A smile appeared on Feng Yu's lips. When he looked at An Mi and Bai Yi again, his eyes held a lot of intriguing meaning. When this look fell into Empress Feng's eyes, she was taken aback. She knew Feng Yu better than even her own son. What did this look mean?

Following his gaze, Empress Feng saw An Mi and Bai Yi. She was startled and her expression changed drastically. Ignoring the presence of so many people, Empress Feng rose from her seat, walked to Feng Yu's side, and with a smile on her lips, instructed Yang Jingyu, who was standing next to Feng Yu, "Jingyu, I have something to say to Feng Yu. Please excuse me for a moment."

Yang Jingyu was taken aback. Although she was curious, Empress Feng had told her to leave, so she couldn't be so bold as to stand there rudely. She curtsied and retreated, following the etiquette the old nanny had taught her.

"What can I do for you, Aunt?" Feng Yu raised an eyebrow, perhaps because of his own calculations and plans, he was in a good mood.

"What are you plotting?" Empress Feng's gentle smile remained unchanged. To others, it seemed as if she was giving Feng Yu some ordinary instructions, but her words carried an air of authority that Feng Yu could sense.

Feng Yu was taken aback, then chuckled and tried to evade the question, "What is Aunt talking about? I don't quite understand."

Empress Feng frowned. "Don't understand? What could you possibly not understand? What are you planning with An Mi and Bai Yi?"

She couldn't have misread that look in his eyes just now. It was precisely because she knew this nephew so well that she became even more nervous.

Knowing that Empress Feng had a sharp eye, Feng Yu lowered his brows and said unhurriedly, "Today is my joyous occasion. I'm planning my wedding night. I don't have the leisure to scheme against others."

Empress Feng's gaze was fixed on Feng Yu, filled with scrutiny and probing, as if trying to discern something from his eyes. After a moment of silence, Empress Feng straightened her expression, her previous smile vanishing, replaced by a warning in her words, "Let me tell you, whatever your plans are against the Prince of Bohai or An Mi, discard them all. Do you think you can defeat Bai Yi? We underestimated Bai Yi. And you should not act rashly, especially against An Mi. An Mi and Bai Yi are now one. Offending either of them will only bring us harm. Do you understand?"

Feng Yu raised an eyebrow. Empress Feng knew he hadn't listened to her, and suddenly raised her voice, "Did you understand?"

“I understand, Aunt. I am not a reckless person. I know what I should and shouldn’t do. Please put your mind at ease. Today is a very special day for me!” Feng Yu said with a smile.

Empress Feng was still somewhat doubtful, and gave Feng Yu another warning look. She thought that Feng Yu was undoubtedly intelligent to become the most outstanding member of the Feng family in this generation, and he should understand the current situation and wouldn't actually do anything wrong. With this in mind, Empress Feng felt a little relieved. She then summoned Yang Jingyu, gave her a few simple instructions, and returned to her seat. To outsiders, it all seemed like Empress Feng, as an aunt, was showing concern for a younger generation.

The grand celebration lasted for quite a while, but Bai Yi's indifference made those who had tried to curry favor feel somewhat frustrated. Gradually, they all quieted down. However, thinking about the grand gesture of the Prince of Bohai just now, they were shocked and knew that they should all try to improve their relationship with the Prince of Bohai and even the future Princess of Bohai. After all, the Emperor's compromise just now had already explained a lot.

The palace hall was originally set up so that two couples could perform their wedding rites at the same time. Now, both couples have already performed their rites at the auspicious time, and according to the procedure, they should each return to their own residences and hold their own banquets. After this extra bestowal of marriage, they have all dispersed.

Two teams, each escorting two newlywed couples, exited the palace. At the palace gate, two carriages from the Bohai Prince's Mansion were quietly parked to the side. The two had arrived separately in their own carriages, but after what had just happened, even Bai Yi wouldn't agree to have them ride in two separate carriages.

At this moment, this business tycoon who controlled the economic lifeline of the Jin Dynasty was like a young boy experiencing first love, wanting only to be with his beloved and unwilling to leave even for a moment.