The Flourishing Era of Female Merchants

Empress Feng felt inexplicably choked up. All along, she seemed to have underestimated the person sleeping next to her!

At this moment, no matter how complicated Empress Feng's heart was, she had to hide it. She forced a smile and persuaded Emperor Mingde, "Your Majesty, I will talk to Father about this matter. Father is a reasonable man. Yu'er committed suicide in the imperial prison out of fear of punishment. This has nothing to do with Your Majesty. Even if Yu'er hadn't died, he was still guilty. He did such a rebellious thing, and in the end, he could only die!"

"This..." Emperor Mingde uttered a long word, his brows furrowed slightly, as if he was considering whether this method was feasible. But it was all just a facade. Everyone could see through each other's hypocrisy, and everyone understood what the other was really thinking.

Finally, Emperor Mingde seemed to have figured something out and sighed, "That's the only way. Well then, Old Master Feng will be arriving in the capital the day after tomorrow. I will give the order to prepare a grand welcome banquet and invite all the officials to celebrate with Old Master Feng. What does the Empress think?"

A grand welcome for all the officials? That's quite a treat!

Is the Emperor giving the Feng family a sweet treat after he's already dealt them a heavy blow?

In the end, it seems that Emperor Mingde did not hold Feng Yu's mistakes against him, did not punish the Feng family, and bestowed great favors upon them. In return, the Feng family had to be grateful to him!

Empress Feng finally understood Emperor Mingde's thoughts, and Bai Yi also saw through Emperor Mingde's thoughts clearly. The former felt a turmoil in her heart, unable to describe the complex emotions, while the latter felt inexplicably happy.

The welcome-back banquet the day after tomorrow! Ah! He was getting more and more excited!

This welcome-home banquet was something Bai Yi was looking forward to, but for Empress Feng, it was something she was extremely uneasy about. Who could have predicted what would happen at the banquet?

But even if she didn't want a welcoming banquet, could she control the Emperor's decision? Although the Emperor's tone was questioning, he didn't allow anyone else to give a negative answer!

"Your Majesty's kindness to the Feng family is truly overwhelming for my father. He will always remember it and be grateful for Your Majesty's benevolence." Empress Feng lowered her brows, her face full of smiles, and gently echoed Emperor Mingde's decision.

Emperor Mingde, seeing Empress Feng's submissiveness, chuckled and said, "Since that's the case, then it's settled. Empress, you may be tired, go back to the palace to rest! As for you..."

Emperor Mingde's gaze fell on the jailer. Having been there for so long, the jailer had not heard a thing about the exchange between the emperor and empress. Now that the emperor had mentioned him, the jailer became trembling with fear.

Emperor Mingde paused for a moment, then continued, "Go back and prepare Feng Yu's body properly. Although he was a criminal, he had done a lot for our Great Jin Dynasty. Just for the sake of Old Master Feng and the Empress, he should be given a proper burial. So, first take Feng Yu's body to his temporary residence and set up a mourning hall for people to pay their respects!"

A memorial service? With Feng Yu accused of treason, who would dare to offer a memorial service?

Everyone understands this principle, but since the emperor has given such an order, who can disobey it?

The jailer hurriedly accepted the order and then withdrew. Although Empress Feng felt extremely aggrieved, she had no choice but to endure it. Even after leaving the main hall, she remained calm. However, Han Yu, who was following behind her, knew that the more the Empress endured, the more terrifying she would be when she finally exploded!

Inside the main hall, Emperor Mingde and Bai Yi continued their game of chess. Even Eunuch Qin, waiting nearby, could sense the joy on his face. Bai Yi, of course, also noticed. Looking at the chessboard, Bai Yi's eyes flashed, and he placed his black piece. The moment it touched the board, Emperor Mingde placed his white piece, laughing heartily, "I won! Bai Yi, you're not in good form today!"

Bai Yi lowered his brows, concealing the glint of shrewdness in his eyes, "Regardless of his condition, I have lost, and I have lost after all!"

Emperor Mingde was slightly taken aback, then laughed even more heartily. "Yes, some things are judged by their results. As for the process, a true man doesn't concern himself with trifles, does he?"

The father and son exchanged a glance, remained silent for a moment, and then Emperor Mingde's eyes gradually deepened. "Baiyi, the day after tomorrow, Old Master Feng will arrive. The matter from back then..."

"Father, please rest assured, your son is no longer the hot-blooded and ignorant son he once was." Bai Yi interrupted Emperor Mingde with a slight smile. Over the years, he had calmed down. He would not forget the grudge from back then, nor could he forget it. However, as for when to take revenge, he was not in a hurry. Sometimes, not being in a hurry is the best way to proceed steadily. What he wanted was the final result, wasn't it?

Emperor Mingde's eyes narrowed slightly. "That's good. You're a smart man. I think you know what you should do and when to do it. I won't worry, nor will I interfere!"

Bai Yi was slightly taken aback. He looked up and met Emperor Mingde's eyes. He saw hatred in his eyes, but it was hidden very deeply. He suddenly realized that his father's hatred was directed at the Feng family. Although he didn't know how much of this hatred was because of his sister, there was no point in investigating it, was there? He understood that it was enough that his father hated the Feng family!

He had been waiting for the right time, and the closer it got, the more he felt that the time was almost here. During this period, his hatred for the Feng family also intensified.

Bai Yi played another game of chess with Emperor Mingde before taking his leave and returning to the Bohai Prince's Mansion. The first thing he did was to find An Mi.

In the garden, An Mi was focused on her embroidery, a smile playing on her lips, serene and gentle. When Bai Yi saw An Mi, all the impurities of hatred in his heart vanished instantly, replaced by intense love and doting affection.

Seeing her was like seeing a bright future for him.

Bai Yi first looked at An Mi from afar. The beautiful woman in the garden was like a beautiful painting, making people reluctant to disturb the beautiful scene. However, how could just looking at her from afar satisfy his heart?

Finally, she couldn't help but walk over. Anmi sensed someone approaching, but didn't move. Just by listening to the voice, she already knew who it was.

Bai Yi, recalling the news he had just learned in the palace, was eager to tell An Mi, and finally broke the silence, "I have good news for you..."

"Feng Yu is dead!" An Mi looked up and met Bai Yi's eyes, delivering the good news on Bai Yi's behalf.

Bai Yi was taken aback. "How did you know?"

He thought he should be the one to deliver this news! A sense of disappointment crossed his heart, but it was quickly dispelled by Anmi's next words.