The Flourishing Era of Female Merchants

This is not what she wanted to see!

She was always shrewd, and once she understood this, she gradually regained her usual composure and poise. She forced a smile, "My lord, I...I lost my composure just now. This news was too sudden; I wasn't prepared at all. I was so shocked, that's why..."

After saying that, she glanced at Liu Jing standing next to Liu Xuan. Although she tried to suppress it, the coldness in her eyes was still noticeable to anyone with discerning eyes. After a pause, Madam Liu continued, "Since she is the master's offspring, she should naturally be recognized as a member of the family. How about this, I will take care of bringing my sister back to the manor. I will arrange for the servants to tidy up the courtyard for her later."

Liu Xuan could see the resentment that Madam Liu was suppressing. Her public apology saved him face. However, after giving Madam Liu a deep look, Liu Xuan said in a deep voice, "It is good that you think this way. As for bringing Yunniang back to the mansion... I think it is better for Jing'er to make the trip himself."

Madam Liu's face darkened, and Liu Jing immediately agreed, "Yes, Father. Mother will be very happy if she knows that she will be able to see you today."

Liu Xuan nodded in satisfaction, a slight smile playing on his lips. Then, as if remembering something, he said loudly to Liu Jing, "Quickly greet your stepmother and elder brother, and offer your stepmother a cup of tea."

Madam Liu and Liu Zhan both paused for a moment. Liu Jing noticed this and stepped forward without making a sound. He took the teacup from the servant who brought the tea and knelt down in front of Madam Liu in front of everyone. "Jing'er greets Madam. Please have some tea."

Madam Liu swayed, the forced smile on her face cracking instantly, and her expression turning even more unpleasant. Her fists clenched tightly beneath her sleeves. Tea? She was to drink tea served by this illegitimate son?!

An Mi took in every single one of her reactions, and felt extremely pleased!

In her past life, Madam Liu secretly eliminated Liu Jing and his mother, and the world didn't even know that Master Liu had such a son. In this life... she is determined to make the mother and son appear in front of the world before that happens. Even if Madam Liu wants to put the mother and son to death in the future, it will not be so easy.

All eyes were on Madam Liu, seemingly waiting for her response to Liu Jing's tea ceremony. An Mi watched Madam Liu's unsightly smile, a glint of cunning flashing in her eyes. Ha! If Madam Liu really drank the tea in front of so many people, it would mean that she, as the legal wife of the Liu family, had officially accepted Liu Jing back to the mansion. With her strong possessiveness, how could she really be willing to accept a woman outside and that woman's son!

She will only see them as stains on her life!

But how can she have control over some things?

An Mi's eyes flickered, and her smile deepened. Seeing Madam Liu's struggle, her expression of unwillingness yet having no choice, she truly felt quite pleased.

After an unknown amount of time, Liu Jing still held the teacup in his hand. Seeing that Madam Liu did not move, Liu Xuan frowned slightly and coughed lightly in displeasure. Madam Liu's expression relaxed slightly. Although she was unwilling, she still had to force a smile again, take the teacup from Liu Jing's hand, take a small sip, but did not say anything.

Liu Jing raised the corners of his mouth, stood up, and then turned to Liu Zhan, saying loudly, "Today is my elder brother's wedding, and I have not prepared a gift. Please forgive me, elder brother. I will make it up to you later."

Liu Zhan's lips twitched. A congratulatory gift? He didn't care for any of his gifts, but at this moment he could only smile and say, "We're brothers, it's too formal to say such things, isn't it?"

"I'm glad you don't mind, brother." Liu Jing smiled slightly, deliberately ignoring the resentment in Madam Liu and Liu Zhan's eyes because of him. A congratulatory gift? His appearance today was also a gift for Liu Zhan.

"This gift of yours is wonderful."

An Mi was enjoying the wonderful expressions on Liu Zhan and Madam Liu's faces, which looked like they had swallowed a dead fly, when she heard a deep, magnetic male voice beside her. An Mi turned her head and met Bai Yi's bright eyes.

An Mi lowered her brows, smiled without saying a word, and thought to herself, "This Bai Yi really does have some discernment."

Seeing An Mi's expression, Bai Yi couldn't help but smile to himself. He thought that the smile in her eyes was her response to him, but unexpectedly, as soon as he turned his eyes, he heard An Mi's soft voice.

"The best is yet to come."

Bai Yi was slightly taken aback. He looked at An Mi, his handsome eyebrows slightly raised, and said softly, "There's more? You've prepared quite a lot. What exactly did the Liu family do to offend you?"

An Mi was slightly taken aback. What had she done to offend her? The scene that was already etched into her heart resurfaced in her mind. An Mi's eyes darkened, and her reaction naturally did not escape Bai Yi's sharp eyes.

What kind of hatred was that? Even with the utmost restraint, he could still feel its intensity just now.

Bai Yi frowned slightly. He knew that he had reminded her of her sad memories again. For some reason, he was very interested in why she was targeting the Liu family and had always wanted to know. He had subtly probed An Mi before, but this time, he felt heartache because of the hatred in her eyes. He immediately regretted asking that question. He himself did not know why he felt this way.

He was planning to say something lighthearted to help An Mi break free from her struggle with hatred, but before he could even open his mouth, An Mi's voice reached his ears first.

"Today, the Liu family is celebrating three joyous occasions. A single gift is rather meager. How are we supposed to distribute them?" An Mi's eyes narrowed slightly. Her gifts would be delivered to Liu Zhan and Madam Liu one by one.

Bai Yi was taken aback. Looking into An Mi's eyes, he saw a ruthless intent that showed no mercy. Yet, within that ruthlessness, there was a hint of nonchalance, as if everything was under her control. It was a familiar feeling. In the past, it had made him feel dangerous, but now it made him feel exhilarated. He burst into laughter.

Bai Yi's smile undoubtedly attracted everyone's attention. Everyone looked at Bai Yi, wondering why the King of Bohai was laughing.

Bai Yi realized he had lost control. Feeling the gazes of everyone, he remained calm and said slowly, "Congratulations, Master Liu, on your triple celebration!"

The arrival of three happy events means that Anping's celebratory gifts will not be meager!

At this moment, he felt that he was the one who was unwrapping the gift, looking forward to the surprise it would bring, and becoming more and more excited about what was to come.

Master Liu paused for a moment, exchanged a few pleasantries, and the guests present continued to congratulate Liu Xuan.

Donglin King and Qinglan remained silent. They had both witnessed the entire spectacle, but upon seeing Bai Yi whispering with the woman beside him, both of them frowned, their expressions differing.