The Flourishing Era of Female Merchants

“If we don’t seize this opportunity, I’m worried that I’ll have a hard time escaping his notice in the future.” Bai Yi frowned.

Both of them knew who Bai Yi was referring to with just one word, "he". Qing Lan was also a shrewd person, and it wouldn't be easy to do anything under his nose!

Therefore, they must be extremely careful with every step they take, without revealing any flaws!

Bai Yi looked at An Mi. How could he bear to be separated from Mi'er? Moreover, at this time, she was carrying their child. The journey would surely be arduous. He couldn't bear it, but what could he do?

For the sake of their plans, for their future, he had to harden his heart and make this decision at this time.

Gritting his teeth, Bai Yi continued, "Mi'er, I have already made arrangements. As soon as our main force leaves the city and returns to the capital, you can quietly head directly to my territory from the other side. I think Qinglan will not be on guard at that time."

"What about here? Qinglan will eventually find out that I've left." Anmi frowned, Qinglan's image appearing in her mind, still somewhat worried.

"Don't worry, I have everything arranged here. I think the first person he'll see when he gets back will be you. You should see him then," Bai Yi instructed in a deep voice, his profound eyes filled with gloom. At this moment, all they had to do was be patient. Once this period was over, no one would be able to disturb him and Mi'er!

Meeting Bai Yi's eyes, An Mi's lips curled into a smile, "Okay!"

She trusted Bai Yi completely; since he had made this arrangement, he was about 80% confident.

A smile bloomed on An Mi's face. Bai Yi's heart stirred, and he pulled An Mi into his arms, wishing he could meld her into his very bones. "Wait for me. Soon, I will be back at our home. You and the child are waiting for me."

The voice seemed to come from the depths of her soul. Anmi heard it and her nose tingled slightly. She softly promised, "Okay, my child and I will wait for you. You promised me that you would give us a peaceful and stable environment."

"I promised you, and I will never forget." Bai Yi held An Mi even tighter. Inside the room, Liu Guang watched the two of them, her heart stirred, and a faint smile appeared on her face. Looking at the two embracing in front of her, she seemed to see another scene of the two embracing.

She had seen everything that had just happened. She knew that the prince was brewing a grand plan, and all they could do was to go through fire and water for their master!

Just as Bai Yi had said, Qing Lan settled the troops he had brought back and rushed here immediately. When he saw the figure sitting on the stone bench drinking tea in the garden, Qing Lan suddenly stopped in his tracks.

At this moment, he felt exceptionally at ease, as if he could control everything while looking at her.

Time seemed to have turned back to many years ago, when they were still in Rongjin City. He was a doctor, and she was just an illegitimate daughter of the An family. There was no Bai Yi, no power struggles in the palace. In her eyes, he was always so refined and gentle.

However, now he can, and has the ability, reclaim his former life!

“Your Highness…” Liu Guang, who was serving An Mi, was the first to see Qing Lan and called out in surprise.

Her hand holding the teacup paused for a moment. She put the teacup down, turned around, and saw the man in the blue robe walking towards her. His gentle smile was like a spring breeze. In a daze, she seemed to see the refined man from Rongjin City that year.

"Your Highness the Crown Prince..." An Mi was about to curtsy when a hand stopped her.

Completely devoid of his usual coldness, he was now simply a man facing his beloved. However, perhaps because of that address, his thick, dark eyebrows furrowed slightly. "We don't need to be so formal."

An Mi twitched the corners of her mouth but remained silent. A slight awkwardness seemed to fill the air. Qing Lan glanced at Liu Guang and said indifferently, "You may leave."

Liu Guang was slightly taken aback, but looked at An Mi. An Mi smiled and said, "The Crown Prince is here. Go and brew another pot of tea."

"Yes." Liu Guang bowed and accepted the order before retreating.

In the garden, only An Mi and Qing Lan remained. Qing Lan walked over and sat down opposite An Mi. "Empress Feng's faction has collapsed."

An Mi was slightly taken aback, and her excitement was clearly audible in his voice. "Congratulations! With Empress Feng's faction gone, you can have everything you want."

Everything went as I wished, and I became the sole heir to the throne!

Qinglan's eyes narrowed as he looked at Anmi. Everything was going as planned. If he really did what he planned, then everything would be as he wished. But if he really did that, would Mi'er be happy?

"I heard you're pregnant?" Qinglan suddenly changed the subject, a fleeting, unidentifiable glint in her deep eyes.

An Mi paused slightly, then a bright smile bloomed on her face, making her even more radiant. "Yes, it happened not long ago."

Qinglan glanced at Anmi's belly. Was Bai Yi's child growing there?

A surge of jealousy welled up inside him, much to his surprise. He had known about this news for a long time, and he thought he wouldn't be affected by it, after all, Bai Yi had married Mi'er first... But he had overestimated himself!

Seeing the smile on An Mi's face, Qing Lan looked away. The happiness in that smile stung his eyes.

"Cough...cough..." An Mi suddenly coughed repeatedly. Qing Lan noticed this and frowned. "What's wrong?"

"I caught a cold these past few days. It's nothing serious, but I'm pregnant, and I can't take any medicine, so I've been putting it off." An Mi tugged at the corner of her mouth, and then coughed again.

"How can this be?" Qinglan stood up abruptly. Anmi was protecting the child in her womb, but in his eyes, Anmi's health was more important than anything else. His face darkened immediately. "Where is Bai Yi? Doesn't he know?"

Anmi lowered her brows, but did not give a direct answer.

"The imperial physician instructed that you shouldn't be exposed to the wind too often, so I won't keep you any longer." An Mi said, still smiling faintly. Looking at the man in the blue robe in front of her, a bitter feeling welled up in her heart. He used to be a rare friend of hers, but today, she was so wary of him.

Mi'er, have I asked you to leave?

A pang of disappointment rose in her heart, but thinking of Anmi's health, Qinglan suppressed her reluctance and forced a smile. "Alright, go in and rest. Take good care of yourself. I'll come see you again later."

An Mi nodded, turned and walked into the house. Qing Lan watched her back as it got further and further away from him, and his heart suddenly clenched. A bad premonition rose up, as if An Mi had completely disappeared from his life.