The Flourishing Era of Female Merchants

Bai Yi dared to say this because he had naturally anticipated Emperor Mingde's reaction. Everything was within his expectations and under his control. After a pause, he continued, his gaze turning to Yunxiu, "I beg Consort Yun to speak on Bai Yi and An Mi's behalf, considering that Bai Yi and An Mi are lovers like Father Emperor and Your Majesty!"

How shrewd and cunning Bai Yi is!

He spoke so succinctly that he drew several people in and blocked several of their paths!

He brought up Liu'er and the deceased Princess Yun in order to get Emperor Mingde to agree to the matter for the sake of Liu'er and the deceased Princess Yun. To a certain extent, he was even forcing Emperor Mingde to agree.

Yes, if things come to this point, and after hearing these words, Emperor Mingde still insists on delaying Baiyi and Anmi's marriage, how can he face Liu'er? How can he face Princess Yun?

Since the last time Emperor Mingde dealt with Feng Yu and the Feng family, he knew that he felt guilty about what happened to Princess Yun back then. At that time, he was mindful of the Feng family's power in the Jin Dynasty. Even when his own daughter died like that, he not only couldn't stand up for his daughter, but he also had to protect the Feng family. How frustrated he must have felt? How guilty he must have felt towards Princess Yun!

At this moment, Bai Yi took advantage of this!

Bai Yi's other trick is this newly promoted Consort Yun!

Everyone present knew that Yunxiu was able to become Consort Yun thanks to Bai Yi's help, and that's how she received his favor. Now that he had a favor to ask of her, could she refuse?

Furthermore, Bai Yi had firmly linked the four of them together with the concept of "lovers," making it even more difficult for her not to plead with the Emperor!

But Yunxiu harbored other thoughts in her heart!

When Bai Yi made this request, Yun Xiu quickly agreed in her heart. She had just become Consort Yun, and now she had taken the first step on her path. This Prince Bohai was someone she had always admired. In this palace, her enemies were powerful, while her allies were unassuming. Now, she had the opportunity to get closer to the Prince Bohai, and even though she knew there were risks, she was willing to take the plunge and try.

Yunxiu turned to Emperor Mingde, grasping his hand in return. Her beautiful face possessed a unique and captivating charm in every expression. "Your Majesty," she said, "the Prince of Bohai is no longer young and it is time for him to get married. Today, His Highness the Prince of Qin has returned to the capital, and Your Majesty has bestowed a title upon Yun'er. Why not add to this joyous occasion?"

Yunxiu was undoubtedly intelligent. She sensed Emperor Mingde's dissatisfaction with Anmi to some extent. Every word she uttered avoided mentioning Anmi and focused on the perspective of the Prince of Bohai. This was undoubtedly much easier for Emperor Mingde to accept.

Yunxiu spoke, and everyone began to speculate: would Emperor Mingde agree?

If Consort Yun had just been made a consort and then the emperor rejected her, it would undoubtedly be a slap in the face for her!

Empress Feng couldn't help but feel a sense of anticipation, but Emperor Mingde had other thoughts about Yunxiu's words.

He bestowed a title upon Yunxiu, hoping that she could gain more prestige in the palace. If he refused at this time, then many things would lose their meaning, such as the title of imperial concubine!

Inside the main hall, everyone was silent, their expressions varied. An Mi sat to the side the whole time, not saying a word, as if the matter being discussed had nothing to do with her. However, her heart was filled with a different story.

She never expected that Bai Yi's long preparations were actually to force Emperor Mingde to agree to their marriage!

At that moment, a warm current surged through Anmi's heart, causing her face to flush and her heartbeat to become erratic.

At the same time, she was also rational. Emperor Mingde disliked her. If she spoke at this time, even a single word could become a handle for Emperor Mingde to refuse her, and then everything Bai Yi had done would be in vain.

Since Bai Yi has already decided to do this, he must be confident. She just needs to watch quietly from the sidelines and wait for the result!

Anmi sat there, feeling Emperor Mingde's gaze fixed on her, lingering for a long time. Everyone was waiting, anticipating Emperor Mingde's decision.

Emperor Mingde stared at An Mi for a long time, then sighed deeply in his heart. Was Bai Yi really that concerned about An Mi? He had even dug a trap for her to fall into in order to marry her as soon as possible!

Ah! He truly is his good son!

Well, since we can't stop it, then so be it!

If he wants to marry her, then let him marry her!

I took a deep breath and realized that my state of mind was completely different when I made this decision!

"Since Yun'er has said so, let's set a date for the wedding. However..." Emperor Mingde's eyes narrowed slightly, as if he was thinking about something. After a moment, he continued, "Let's hold your wedding after the fifth prince's wedding!"

Having said that, Emperor Mingde flicked his sleeves, seemingly losing interest in today's family banquet. Seeing the smile on Bai Yi's face, his eyes flickered slightly. Not wanting to stay any longer, he instructed Yunxiu, "I'm tired. Yun'er, come back to my palace with me!"

After saying this, Emperor Mingde left first, leaving behind a group of people with different expressions. Yunxiu was stunned for a moment, then immediately followed him. But Emperor Mingde stopped in his tracks as soon as he reached the entrance of the main hall. This action surprised everyone present. Did the emperor have any other instructions?

No sooner had this question crossed her mind than Emperor Mingde's voice rang out, "Anmi, you must come with me!"

Everyone was stunned and looked at An Mi in unison. An Mi also stiffened because of Emperor Mingde's order. By the time she realized what was happening, Emperor Mingde had already walked out of the hall.

Come with him? An Mi's eyes narrowed slightly. Why did Emperor Mingde want to summon her?

An Mi was somewhat unable to figure out Emperor De. Not only An Mi was unable to figure him out, but Empress Feng, Qing Lan, Prince Donglin, Prince Qin, and even Bai Yi, who were present, were also somewhat unable to figure him out!

Even if An Mi couldn't figure it out, since Emperor Mingde had given this order, she had to go. An Mi put down her cup and stood up in front of everyone. Following her action, Qing Lan also stood up abruptly, seemingly wanting to walk towards An Mi. But before she could make a move, she saw Bai Yi quickly walk to An Mi's side, hold An Mi's hand, and say nothing, but the worry in his eyes was clearly read by An Mi.

"Don't worry, His Majesty sent me there, so he must be teaching me something." An Mi met Bai Yi's eyes, a smile playing on her lips, and reassured him.

Bai Yi frowned. He knew that An Mi had to go on this trip. If she didn't go, it would be disobeying the imperial decree, and all their previous efforts would be in vain.