The Flourishing Era of Female Merchants

Bai Yi's voice was unusually firm, and his arms, which were tightly wrapped around An Mi's waist, were tightening their grip, as if he wanted to embed her into his very bones, making the two of them one.

An Mi blushed slightly. Bai Yi's wife? At this moment, she felt a little expectant. Becoming his wife would be a happy thing.

Inside the room, the two embraced each other. At the door, Yi Zhuxuan, who had just come to find An Mi, happened to see this scene and heard Bai Yi's firm promise.

Looking at the two people in the room, it seemed as if they were the only two people in the world. Yi Zhuxuan felt a pang of envy, followed by a hidden jealousy.

A legitimate wife? Anmi must be the happiest woman in the world!

Yi Zhuxuan's hands suddenly clenched into fists. This is so unfair!

Looking into the room, Yi Zhuxuan was filled with a turbulent mix of emotions. Originally, she had come to get closer to An Mi, but now she silently turned away. As she turned, a hint of ferocity appeared on her previously calm face. If God was so unfair, then she would fight for fairness herself!

Thinking of her plan, Yi Zhuxuan was even more excited. Just as she was about to leave, she bumped into a pebble. The small sound still alerted the people inside the house. Bai Yi's eyes narrowed, and he chuckled softly, "Who's there?"

Hearing the sound, An Mi got out of Bai Yi's arms and looked towards the door. There was no way she wouldn't recognize that figure from behind!

Yi Zhuxuan! Why is she here at this time? An Mi's eyes narrowed slightly. Yi Zhuxuan, who was startled, could only turn around and curtsy to the two of them. She composed herself and said politely, "This servant greets Your Highness and Miss. This servant came to see if there is anything Miss wants from me. I have disturbed Your Highness and Miss. This servant deserves to die."

Damn it, of course she deserves to die! Bai Yi was still annoyed at being disturbed and was about to tell her to leave when he felt An Mi's hand tightening around his wrist. Bai Yi was slightly taken aback and looked at An Mi, but her expression remained unchanged.

As intelligent as Bai Yi was, such tranquility already made him sense something unusual. Thinking carefully about her reverie just now, Bai Yi frowned even more. He was almost certain that An Mi's unusual behavior was related to Yi Zhuxuan.

“I told you, Zhuxuan has always been devoted to me.” An Mi suddenly spoke up, smiling warmly as she stepped forward and took her hand. “Here, don’t treat yourself like a maid. We’ve known each other for so long, and we’re from the same hometown. In this capital, we can treat each other as friends, but in this mansion, just act like a guest…”

Upon hearing An Mi's words, Yi Zhuxuan became even more apprehensive, looking at An Mi with even greater caution, as if trying to discern whether An Mi's words were sincere. When she saw nothing but gentleness in An Mi's eyes, Yi Zhuxuan was secretly delighted, but still politely replied, "Miss, I am still just a servant. If I could continue to serve you as before, that would be my greatest fortune."

Yi Zhuxuan pondered in her heart that as long as she spent more time by An Mi's side, she would always have more opportunities. Thinking of the deadline Feng Yu had given her, she felt inexplicably anxious again. She desperately needed an opportunity. After hesitating for a moment, Yi Zhuxuan still spoke up, "Your Highness, Miss, recently Miss has had no one to serve her. If Your Highness and Miss trust this servant, please let this servant serve Miss."

Bai Yi's eyes narrowed. How could he let someone as ill-intentioned as Yi Zhuxuan serve An Mi?

Just as I was about to reject it, An Mi's voice came first, "That's fine too, Your Highness. Recently, Liu Guang and Yi Fei have been by your side, and Cheng Ying is busy with the Shengshi Lieyan matter. I also don't like having unfamiliar servants serving me. Zhu Xuan's suggestion is exactly what I want. Your Highness, what do you think?"

An Mi looked up and met Bai Yi's gaze. It seemed like she was asking a question, but Bai Yi knew that this was An Mi's decision. Bai Yi's eyes narrowed slightly, and his deep eyes were unfathomable.

“Yixuan is an old friend of mine, what could I possibly worry about?” Anmi said with a chuckle, intentionally or unintentionally urging Bai Yi to agree.

Bai Yi's lips curled up, and his eyes softened. "Since Mi'er has made her decision, then keep her by your side!"

Upon hearing this, Yi Zhuxuan was overjoyed. "Thank you, Your Highness. This servant will certainly serve Miss well!"

In this way, she should have more opportunities, right? Three days... Yi Zhuxuan thought of something, and a surge of excitement rose in her heart. Looking at the happy smile on An Mi's face, and at the handsome couple in front of her, Yi Zhuxuan's destructive desire grew stronger and stronger. She even began to look forward to what would happen in three days.

At this moment, Yi Zhuxuan did not see the shadow that had been faintly cast over An Mi's slightly lowered eyes, but Bai Yi did see it and had some questions in his heart. Because Yi Zhuxuan was present, he could not ask, but just looked at An Mi and pondered something in his mind.

An Mi suddenly entered the inner hall, and when she came out a moment later, she was wearing a jade bracelet. Bai Yi glanced at the jade bracelet, his brow furrowing. This jade bracelet…

“Zhuxuan, I don’t have much to give you, so I’ll give you this today as a token of my appreciation.” Anmi said, naturally taking Zhuxuan’s hand and putting the jade bracelet on her wrist.

"How can this be? How can I accept something so valuable?" Yi Zhuxuan was taken aback and quickly declined. Was An Mi being a little too enthusiastic towards her today? She felt that something was off, but she couldn't quite put her finger on it.

An Mi had made up her mind to give her the jade bracelet, so what use would it be if Yi Zhuxuan refused?

An Mi's face darkened, slightly displeased. "If you don't accept it, I won't be able to keep you by my side to serve me."

Not serving her? How can that be?

Yi Zhuxuan was naturally unwilling, "This servant will accept it, this servant will accept it."

"That's better!" An Mi patted Yi Zhuxuan's hand. "Once you've accepted it, don't take it off."

"Yes, it is my blessing to receive such a gift from Miss. I will keep it with me and dare not take it off casually." Yi Zhuxuan was soothed by An Mi's warmth. She looked at the jade bracelet on her wrist, which was really pleasing to the eye. It was crystal clear and a rare and exquisite piece. She immediately became reluctant to put it down.

She had some concerns before. An Mi gave her a jade bracelet for no reason, which must not be so simple. However, it was just an expensive jade bracelet. What could be the clue?

Immediately, Yi Zhuxuan felt much more relaxed.

"Since you're coming to accompany me, go to the side room and move all your belongings over as soon as possible. It'll be much more convenient to live in this courtyard," Anmi instructed, her warm words catching everyone off guard.