The Flourishing Era of Female Merchants

Having said that, he gestured for them to leave, and the guests who had been in the hall followed him out of the An residence…

The brightly lit and decorated gates of the An family mansion were even more festive and splendid today. On his tall horse, the groom, Liu Zhan, dressed in a wedding robe, was handsome and dashing. Even though he still harbored some dislike for An Xinhe because of his bride, his handsome face was full of high spirits and smiles. Today was not only his wedding day, but also the day that marked Liu Zhan's rise to glory!

He didn't like An Xinhe's character, but she possessed the embroidery skills that the Liu family had been searching for for many years. Thinking of his father's joy upon hearing the news after his return, Liu Zhan's lips curled up even more. His father was overjoyed and even hinted that he would entrust more of the Liu family's businesses to him to manage.

It seems Mother was right. He has done a great service this time, and the day when Father hands over the reins of the family to him is not far off.

Thinking of this, and seeing the bride being escorted out of the An family mansion, I no longer felt so resistant.

"The auspicious time has arrived. The groom should escort the bride to the bridal sedan chair." The matchmaker's voice was unusually loud amidst the lively clamor.

Everyone was watching the bride and groom, but a few gazes were fixed precisely on the woman next to the bride.

Bai Yi smiled as he looked at An Mi, showing great interest in the grand wedding of the Liu and An families today. Judging from An Mi's expression, she seemed quite confident. Today, he feared there would be some unexpected excitement.

Qinglan was also in the crowd, his brows furrowed as he thought of what he had heard that day, unable to relax for a long time.

On the distant pavilion, the King of Donglin stood with his hands behind his back. It was her, the woman at the city gate that day. What was her name again? An Mi? Yes, it was An Mi. Even he himself was surprised to remember this name. When had he ever paid attention to a woman's name? And that woman, he had only met her once, yet he remembered her. Unconsciously, An Mi's expression grew increasingly profound.

An Mi helped An Xinhe walk slowly towards the bridal sedan chair. The voices of the guests came from all around, congratulating, praising, flattering, and fawning. Thinking back to her past life, she was in An Xinhe's position at this moment, feeling excited, nervous, and shy, and also full of longing for this man and their future marriage. But what awaited her?

Scenes from her past life flashed rapidly through her mind. At this moment, An Mi felt nothing but irony and indifference.

Finally, when she arrived in front of Liu Zhan, An Mi looked up and saw him proudly extending his hand to the bride, his smile dazzling.

Smug? In her past life, she was in An Xinhe's position, veiled by her wedding dress, unable to see his expression. But now, seeing him, she thought, it must be the same. Whether it's An Xinhe in this life or herself in the past, they were both just pawns of the Liu family. The only difference… Thinking of something, the strangeness in An Mi's eyes gradually dissipated. She took An Xinhe's hand and placed it in Liu Zhan's outstretched palm, her clear voice saying each word, "Wishing the bride and groom a long and happy life together, and many… precious children!"

The last four words seemed to ignite the atmosphere even more, with those around them echoing them.

"May we grow old together, and may we have many children..."

"Young Master Liu is young and healthy, and his wife is a blessed and noble woman. They will surely give the Liu family a big, healthy son soon."

"The bride and groom are a perfect match, and their son will surely be an outstanding individual."

Everyone knew that the Liu family had always been a single-lineage family with few male heirs. This attempt to curry favor would surely please the richest young master. Sure enough, Liu Zhan was overjoyed upon hearing this. How could he forget that An Xinhe was also there to bear his child? If she could give birth to a son soon, his father would be so happy that he might hand over the reins of the Liu family to him even faster.

Thinking this, Liu Zhan glanced at An Mi, who was supporting the bride. He was surprised to find that the woman's eyes were exceptionally clear, so clear and charming that he was momentarily distracted in this situation.

"Young Master, the auspicious time has arrived." Yu Fangfei's eyes were incredibly sharp. Noticing Liu Zhan's glance, a hint of displeasure rose in her heart. She loudly reminded him, subtly glaring at An Mi. She thought to herself, "This An Mi does have some looks, yet she made Liu Zhan lose focus in this situation. Where does that leave my dignity?" Hmph, fortunately, she wouldn't have to worry about An Mi for too long. Thinking about her arrangements for An Mi today, Yu Fangfei's upturned lips turned colder. It seemed that this decision was not wrong. She had to get rid of this scourge, An Mi, as soon as possible before she could be completely at ease.

Liu Zhan paused for a moment, then quickly regained his composure and smiled, saying, "Thank you for your kind words, Miss." He then looked around the room and continued in a loud voice that everyone could hear, "Once Xinhe gives the Liu family their first grandson, I, Liu Zhan, will definitely host a banquet with a hundred tables for a month to thank everyone for their concern for Liu Zhan and the Liu family."

As soon as Liu Zhan said this, the people present became excited again, all immersed in the joyful and celebratory atmosphere, praising the Liu family for truly living up to their reputation as the richest family. A hundred tables of banquets, and another month of that, the food they ate must have cost a fortune.

That's certainly a big investment.

As An Mi listened to Liu Zhan's confident promise, the sarcasm in her eyes intensified. A month-long feast? Ha! Liu Zhan would have to have the opportunity to do that!

Have a baby early!

It sounds ridiculous. In her previous life, Madam Liu and Liu Zhan longed for a grandson, but they were never destined to have one. In this life, An Mi wants to see for herself whether Madam Liu and Liu Zhan will get what they want!

Today... An Mi glanced at Liu Zhan without leaving a trace. She wondered what kind of interesting expression he would have after learning some of the truth.

Thinking of this, An Mi's heart grew even more expectant. It was in this anticipation, and under the gaze of all the guests, that Rong Jincheng's richest young master grasped the bride's hand, holding it firmly in his large palm. Suddenly, he swept the bride up in his arms, causing a gasp from the surrounding guests, followed by even more enthusiastic cheers.

"Bride and groom, a match made in heaven... Bride and groom, a perfect couple..."

The chorus of praise even surpassed the sounds of firecrackers and suonas. Liu Zhan looked at the effect he had created with satisfaction, a smile playing on his lips. He was arrogant and domineering. In Rongjin City, Liu Zhan was a figure of considerable influence. But what he wanted was far more than that. He wanted to gain the admiration and fawning of even more people!

Marrying An Xinhe was the first step in his glorious journey. At this time, he was filled with great ambition for the future. But how could he know that what awaited him was an endless abyss? And at this moment, holding An Xinhe and walking step by step towards the bridal sedan chair, was the beginning of his descent into the abyss...