The Flourishing Era of Female Merchants

Liu Guang and Yi Fei immediately accepted the order, "Yes, Your Highness. Rest assured, Your Highness, with us watching over things, we will definitely not let that woman have any wicked thoughts about Miss."

Bai Yi nodded, still staring in the direction where Yi Zhuxuan's figure had disappeared, his eyes filled with a deep, unfathomable look...

As Anmi expected, Yi Zhuxuan appeared in the quiet courtyard. Cheng Ying was also in the courtyard. This morning, Anmi had instructed Cheng Ying to go to Shengshi Lieyan. Now, apart from a few maids from the mansion who served tea and water, only Anmi and Yi Zhuxuan remained in the courtyard.

On this day, Yi Zhuxuan served An Mi at her side, her attentiveness making An Mi feel as if she were a completely different person.

An Mi saw this and always treated Yi Zhuxuan with a distant attitude, which made Yi Zhuxuan a little confused, but she still held hope in her heart.

The next day, Yi Zhuxuan arrived at An Mi's place early as usual, and served An Mi very well. The two chatted occasionally about Rong Jincheng's affairs. Over the next few days, Yi Zhuxuan could feel that An Mi's attitude towards her was gradually becoming warmer.

On this day, Yi Zhuxuan came to Anmi's courtyard as usual. Just then, Anmi and Cheng Ying came out of the house.

"Miss, where are you going?" Yi Zhuxuan noticed and ran over. These days, An Mi had been staying in the courtyard, at most leaving the courtyard, but had not left the Bohai Prince's Mansion. Today's commotion clearly indicated that she was about to go out.

“Yes, if I don’t go out soon, I’m afraid I’ll get moldy. Bai Yi is really something, he won’t let me leave the manor, he keeps saying that someone is watching him and will harm me, but it’s not that serious. Today, I have to go out for some fresh air.” An Mi said loudly, her words full of resentment towards Bai Yi.

Cheng Ying helped An Mi out and said with a chuckle, "The prince is worried about you. Better safe than sorry."

"Where are there so many 'what ifs'?" Anmi said dismissively.

“Then, if Miss wants to go out for a walk, I’ll accompany you so I can look after you.” Cheng Ying couldn’t refuse An Mi, so she had no choice but to agree.

However, An Mi did not take her suggestion. "Forget it, Shengshi Lieyan, you have a lot to do too. In a few days, the silk reeling factory in the east of the city will also open. How can you not be in charge of the arrangements? You go and do your work. As for me, don't worry."

“But…” Cheng Ying looked troubled, her brows furrowed.

“Miss, Steward Cheng, why don’t you let me serve you by your side?” Yi Zhuxuan volunteered.

Cheng Ying turned her gaze to Yi Zhuxuan, somewhat questioning her suggestion. Seeing this, Yi Zhuxuan quickly said, "Manager Cheng, don't worry, this servant will definitely take good care of Miss."

Before Cheng Ying could say anything, An Mi spoke up, "That's fine then. It's best if Zhu Xuan is by your side. Let's settle this then. Zhu Xuan, let's go."

Cheng Ying seemed to want to say something to stop her, but An Mi didn't give her any chance and walked out of the courtyard first. Cheng Ying chased after her and called out several times, but An Mi didn't turn around. Yi Zhuxuan saw this and quickly pulled Cheng Ying back, comforting her, "Manager Cheng, Miss has servants to serve her, so there can't be any mistakes. Manager Cheng, just do what Miss asked you to do."

Having said that, she excitedly chased after An Mi, thinking to herself that today's opportunity was truly perfect and she must seize it.

Yi Zhuxuan accompanied An Mi into the carriage. Inside, An Mi seemed very excited about the trip. She couldn't help but lift the side curtain to look at the lively scene outside. Yi Zhuxuan sat quietly to the side, pondering something.

"Miss, there are some things I'm not sure if I should say." Finally, Yi Zhuxuan spoke.

An Mi still lifted the curtain, glanced at Yi Zhuxuan, then looked away and focused her gaze back on the outside of the carriage. She seemed completely uninterested in what Yi Zhuxuan was about to say.

Yi Zhuxuan saw this and thought that since she had finally gone out, she should test the waters first. After making up her mind, Yi Zhuxuan spoke again, "This time, after escaping from Feng Yu's side, I also learned some of Feng Yu's secrets. I thought that if I told Miss about this, it might provide an extra layer of protection for the Prince's safety."

As Yi Zhuxuan spoke, she secretly and cautiously observed An Mi's reaction. But An Mi was an extremely shrewd person.

Still gazing at the tranquility outside the carriage, a faint smile appeared on her lips where Yi Zhuxuan couldn't see, but it vanished in an instant, as if the smile had been merely an illusion.

Yi Zhuxuan waited for An Mi's reaction, but instead, she heard An Mi suddenly shout, "Stop the car! Stop the car now!"

Hearing the master's urgent instructions from inside the carriage, the coachman outside quickly stopped the carriage. As soon as the carriage came to a stop, An Mi hurriedly got off, leaving Yi Zhuxuan, who was still inside, stunned on the spot, her brows furrowed tightly, thinking: Did An Mi hear what she just said?

Without bothering to find the answer, Yi Zhuxuan hurriedly got off the carriage and searched everywhere for An Mi's figure, but in just a short while, An Mi had already disappeared.

"Have you seen Miss?" Yi Zhuxuan hurriedly asked the coachman beside her.

The coachman had been preoccupied with the carriage and hadn't paid much attention, but now that he saw his young lady was missing, he panicked, "I...I don't know!"

Yi Zhuxuan frowned and said to the coachman with displeasure, "Then what are you all standing there for? Let's split up and go look!"

The coachman composed himself and could only follow Yi Zhuxuan's instructions. He disregarded the carriage and searched into the crowd. Yi Zhuxuan did the same, wanting to search as well. Just then, she saw a familiar figure emerge from the door. Yi Zhuxuan looked over and happened to meet the person looking over as well. Their eyes met, and both of them were stunned for a moment.

The man was none other than Feng Yu, who had just gotten married a few days ago and whose wife had died. Today, Feng Yu was probably in a bad mood and was also annoyed by the rumors that he was a jinx to his wives. His face was extremely pale.

Upon seeing Feng Yu, Yi Zhuxuan realized where they had arrived. Wasn't this the vicinity of General Feng Yu's temporary residence?

How did we end up here? And where is Anmi? How did she suddenly disappear?

Yi Zhuxuan had countless questions in her mind. Before she could figure them out, she saw Feng Yu's attendants walking towards her...

"The master wants you to come over!" The person who came was cautious. He did not stop in front of Yi Zhuxuan, but walked past her as if he were a passerby.

Upon hearing this, Yi Zhuxuan glanced in Feng Yu's direction and saw that he had a deep expression. However, An Mi had disappeared again. Was it appropriate for her to go there now?

After a moment of hesitation, Yi Zhuxuan finally made up her mind and carefully walked towards Feng Yu. Feng Yu seemed to see Yi Zhuxuan coming and knew that this was not the place to talk, nor could he enter the mansion, so he could only walk towards the alley next door.