The Flourishing Era of Female Merchants

He regretted it! He regretted his lustful thoughts and his succumbing to temptation. Now, he had put himself in this predicament. What awaited him now?

Being watched by these three people, he even felt as if he were being slowly tortured to death.

“This Fu Laoliu is quite a good match. He’s honest, manly, and has a good business to start with…” An Mi spoke slowly, her smile growing wider. After a pause, An Mi looked at Bai Yi, “King Bohai, is it alright to temporarily hand this man over to you?”

"What's the problem?" Bai Yi readily agreed, a smile blooming on his handsome face, as beautiful as a poppy. His gaze fell on Fu Laoliu, and his tall figure slowly squatted down.

Fu Laoliu was covered in cold sweat. Although the man in front of her was smiling, that smile was more frightening than a sharp knife.

"Tell me, which hand did you use to touch her just now?" Bai Yi's voice slowly rang out.

Fu Laoliu was stunned. He hadn't even had a chance to make a move yet, it was just through the clothes... But in front of this man, how could Fu Laoliu not answer? He raised his right hand, then his left hand, and in the next instant, he saw the smile on the man's face turn sinister.

A sharp glint flashed in Bai Yi's eyes. He raised his knife and brought it down. Almost simultaneously, before the other three people present could react, Fu Laoliu suddenly clutched his painful spot, and his left hand, along with his large palm, fell to the ground.

That one swift stroke severed his left hand from his wrist!

"Ah..." The pain was unbearable for Fu Laoliu. He had just let out a cry when Bai Yi spoke again.

"I'll cut off one of your hands as a temporary lesson. If you shout again and attract others, I have many more methods at my disposal to make you wish you were dead." Bai Yi coldly looked at the blood-stained dagger in his hand, stood up again, and looked down at Fu Laoliu's miserable appearance.

After he finished speaking, no matter how much pain Fu Laoliu was in, he dared not cry out.

Seemingly satisfied with Fu Laoliu's obedience, Bai Yi smirked and tossed aside the dagger in his hand. "Find a way to stop the bleeding yourself. If you accidentally die... ha!"

Bai Yi sneered and didn't continue speaking, which made people even more frightened.

Bai Yi didn't glance at anyone, his hands behind his back, and walked towards the door. But when he reached the door, he stopped, turned back to look at An Mi standing there, and his handsome brows furrowed slightly. "Aren't you going out? Do you find this filthy blood pleasant?"

An Mi was slightly taken aback, recovering from the shock of Bai Yi's series of actions. She looked at the figure that had already walked out the door, her lips twitched, but she didn't say anything and followed Bai Yi out the door.

Qinglan stood there for a while, glancing at Fu Laoliu who was enduring the pain. Her eyes darkened slightly. How long had it been since she had seen Bai Yi's anger?

Anmi... why did you make Bai Yi like this...?

"Also?" Qinglan's lips curled into a self-deprecating smile as he shook his head. Anmi, oh Anmi, what was he supposed to do with her?

An Mi followed Bai Yi out of the room, thinking all the way. After what had just happened, it was time for her to leave the mansion and do what she needed to do. Just then, she heard footsteps getting closer and closer behind her. She knew it must be Qing Lan, but she didn't expect Qing Lan to quickly stride past her and stand side by side with Bai Yi.

Bai Yi paused, glanced at Qing Lan thoughtfully, but showed no intention of continuing forward.

Anmi paused, startled, and stopped in her tracks.

Qinglan's face was gloomy. He seemed to be deep in thought for a moment, then looked at Anmi deeply. Under that gaze, Anmi felt a chill run down her spine. Then she heard Qinglan's deep voice ring out with exceptional firmness, "The person in the room is mine!"

These words were spoken to Bai Yi, but An Mi frowned. Why did she suddenly bring up the person in the room? Qing Lan... the eldest prince of the Great Jin Dynasty, was he declaring his ownership of the man in the room? It seemed extremely strange no matter how you looked at it.

An Mi found it strange, but after a moment of surprise, Bai Yi understood Qing Lan's thoughts. This wasn't a declaration of ownership over the stinky man in the house; Qing Lan was clearly telling him that he was determined to have An Mi!

Ha! From childhood to adulthood, this eldest prince has been a master of forbearance. Everyone says that the eldest prince knows how to be modest and doesn't like to compete, but he knows that his eldest prince is never like what he appears to be on the surface.

Is he going to break his usual pretense for the sake of peace?

Bai Yi lowered his gaze slightly, slowly shifting his eyes to An Mi, scrutinizing her thoughtfully. The gazes of the two men who looked over made An Mi feel extremely uncomfortable. These were men An Mi couldn't afford to offend. If she couldn't offend them, couldn't she at least avoid them?

So An Mi curtsied and said, "Young Master Qinglan... King Bohai, An Mi will take her leave now."

Having said that, before the two could react, he turned around, head held high and chest out, his steps surprisingly fast.

This action startled both men. Qinglan had just declared her ownership to Anmi, albeit subtly. Anmi's presence only fueled their rage. But now that she was gone, he felt a void in his heart, a feeling he disliked intensely.

"Haha..." Bai Yi suddenly burst into laughter. This woman is truly clever! Even if she didn't know Qing Lan's true intentions, she knew that the atmosphere just now was not simple, so she simply ran away, leaving the two of them behind... Heh... Bai Yi's smile gradually faded, and a deep look quickly gathered in his eyes. After a moment of contemplation, he looked at Qing Lan with sharp eyes and said slowly, "I'm sorry, eldest brother, what is not meant to be yours will never be yours. That person, I, Bai Yi, will take!"

That person refers to Anmi! The two understood each other without saying a word.

Bai Yi smiled, a confident and triumphant smile. Qing Lan frowned, then gradually relaxed, and a smile appeared on her lips. "It's up to each of us!"

His meaning was crystal clear: it was a matter of skill, and whoever could win the beauty's heart would have the best chance! He wouldn't yield to An Mi.

Bai Yi raised his handsome eyebrows slightly, "There's plenty of time in the future!"

There's plenty of time ahead, and he enjoys competition!

However… Bai Yi thought of something, and the evil in his eyes gradually spread. He frowned slightly. “However, there are some things that are a pity. Eldest brother, I did not reveal your affairs in Rongjin City. However, the fourth prince has also come to Rongjin City. Do you think he would keep it a secret if he knew you were in his territory? Hiding the eldest prince whom the Empress is secretly looking for, the fourth prince may not be able to bear the crime.”

Qinglan's face visibly stiffened. Bai Yi chuckled, gave Qinglan a satisfied look, then turned and left...

Qinglan, who remained behind, twitched the corner of her mouth. Was Bai Yi telling her that if he was forced to leave Rongjin City, he wouldn't be able to help An Mi from afar? No, he was determined not to let distance become an obstacle for him!