My Sexy CEO Wife

"I will decide my own marriage, and even my father the Emperor won't get to interfere," Dugu Xiu declared decisively.

"Don't make rash statements..."

"I'm not making a rash statement! I'm speaking from the heart!"

"Your Imperial Majesty..."

"Don't worry, my father the Emperor will definitely agree," Dugu Xiu continued. "Suppose, I'm just supposing, if my father the Emperor doesn't agree, then I'll make a scene, a big one. My father the Emperor adores me, and he has always said yes to whatever I've wanted since I was little."

Although Dugu Xiu spoke with confidence, Dongfang Jian still hesitated.

"If all else fails, we'll just have to present him with a fait accompli, and it would be best if we could have a child soon. That way, my father the Emperor would have no choice but to accept you," Dugu Xiu laughed.

Dongfang Jian was stunned, such familiar words. It seemed... Bai Mudan had said something similar in the past. Thinking of Bai Mudan, a twinge of guilt flashed through Dongfang Jian's heart, but it was quickly overshadowed. To seek greater power, one needed to be ruthless and unscrupulous, understanding that only by letting go could one gain a significant reward.

Bai Mudan's family background and status were quite good, but they paled in comparison to Dugu Xiu's.

The significance of being the son-in-law of a prince versus that of the Emperor was as different as heaven and earth.

"Just relax," Dugu Xiu smiled. "I'll handle my father the Emperor... I will definitely smooth things over with him."

Dongfang Jian hesitated for a moment, then said, "There's one more thing..."

"Go on."

"I'm already married, I have a wife."

"Oh." Dugu Xiu nodded indifferently.

"You're not surprised at all?" Dongfang Jian asked, quite astonished.

"What's there to be surprised about?" Dugu Xiu laughed. "You're so outstanding; surely many women pursue you. It's normal for you to take a wife, but..." Her expression darkened. "To be the man of Dugu Xiu, you must renounce all other women, and be good to me, and only me, for the rest of your life."

"Ah?" Dongfang Jian was taken aback. He had not expected Dugu Xiu to say such a thing. His original plan was... to make Dugu Xiu the formal wife and Bai Mudan the concubine. That way, he could enjoy the best of both worlds, having the Emperor and Prince Fu as his supporters. His plans had been meticulous, but alas, Dugu Xiu was not giving him the chance to have a foot in two boats.

"What? Is there a problem?" Dugu Xiu asked coolly.

"I... um... that... she..." Dongfang Jian stammered, unable to form a coherent sentence.

"I am a high and mighty princess, of noble blood, and I absolutely cannot tolerate sharing a man with another woman," Dugu Xiu said. "My father the Emperor would never agree either. If you truly want to marry me, you'll have to divorce your wife."

"Divorce her?" Dongfang Jian's heart trembled.

"Yes," Dugu Xiu nodded firmly. "Divorce your wife, and I'll marry you! I won't hold the past against you! But from now on, you can only be good to me and must not flirt with other women."

Dongfang Jian was troubled, unsure of what to choose. He did harbor some feelings for Bai Mudan, and moreover, she was pregnant with his child, about to give birth soon... To divorce Bai Mudan at this time would surely be something she couldn't accept...

In that moment, Dongfang Jian thought of many things, scenes from the past flashing through his mind. Suddenly, one scene appeared in his mind: Inside a room, Bai Daqing told Dongfang Jian unequivocally that the first child Bai Mudan bore must carry the Bai surname, even Bai Mudan herself had agreed... At that time, Dongfang Jian had felt extremely annoyed...

From the beginning to the end, Bai Daqing had never looked favorably on Dongfang Jian, always wearing a disgruntled expression and ignoring Dongfang Jian whenever they met...

As he mused, Dongfang Jian clenched his fists.

Dugu Xiu sat in his chair, quietly watching Dongfang Jian, waiting for Dongfang Jian's final decision.

Time trickled away, and Dongfang Jian's eyes grew increasingly bright.

Dongfang Jian took a deep breath, "Alright! I agree!" Eventually, Dongfang Jian chose Dugu Xiu. He was a man of ambition and needed the support of Dugu Xiu, a tall tree to climb up for his own aspirations. As for Bai Mudan... he could only say sorry.

"I knew you would agree," Dugu Xiu said with a charming smile. "I will prove to you with facts that choosing me is the wisest decision you will make in your life."

"Give me a few days to handle my affairs, and then I'll come to find you in the Imperial City," said Dongfang Jian.

"Okay, I'll be waiting for you in the Imperial City," Dugu Xiu replied with a smile, nodding gently. "I hope you won't disappoint me."

Dongfang Jian nodded firmly: "I won't disappoint you."

...

Divine Doctor Valley.

Dongguo Heixin was counting the days on his fingers: "It's been almost a month, why hasn't Shangguan Yunyue come back yet?" As he said this, Dongguo Heixin turned to glance at Gao Fei lying on the bed, sighing softly, "If you don't return soon, he's going to die." Over these days, Dongguo Heixin tried every means to control Gao Fei's injuries. Even a divine doctor has his limits; the first half of the month was manageable, but the latter half became very difficult. Gao Fei's condition worsened by the day, and even Dongguo Heixin was helpless.

"Could Shangguan Yunyue have met with an accident?"

Dongguo Heixin's eyelids twitched: "If Shangguan Yunyue really got trapped in the Myriad Buddhas Sect, then..." Dongguo Heixin dared not continue the thought: "Let's wait and see. After all, I've done everything I can. Whether this guy lives or dies is now up to fate."

Before he knew it, night had fallen.

Dongguo Heixin stuffed an elixir into Gao Fei's mouth, then stood up and left the room. All he could do now was use the elixir to sustain Gao Fei's last breath. As for how long it could last... that was uncertain.

In Dongguo Heixin's words, Gao Fei should have died long ago; the fact that he was still alive was a miracle.

Human life seems tenacious but is actually quite fragile, and a slight shock can lead to an irreversible predicament.

Therefore, enjoy life while you're healthy. You never know when your health may decline... and then it becomes difficult to enjoy life. To cherish everything you have right now is the most sensible approach.

Outside, dark clouds covered the sky, and the wind howled fiercely, filling the air with dust and sand.

Dongguo Heixin looked up at the pitch-black sky and muttered to himself, "Looks like it's going to rain... Who?" Dongguo Heixin suddenly turned around, peering intently behind him: "Who's there! Come out!" Just then, he had heard a slight noise.

"Swoosh!"

A figure appeared in the courtyard; looking closely, it was actually Shangguan Yunyue.

"You're finally back... Huh? Why are you in such a disheveled state? What happened?" Dongguo Heixin asked with surprise and suspicion.

Shangguan Yunyue was indeed very disheveled, with messy hair, a pale face, and eyes full of bloodshot veins. "How is Gao Fei?"

"Well, he's still alive," Dongguo Heixin said. "Your return is timely. Had you come back a few days later, that kid might have been beyond saving... By the way, did you succeed? Did you get the Shariputra?"