My Sexy CEO Wife

No matter how much Bai Mudan screamed her voice hoarse, Dongfang Jian did not show up.

This divorce letter was also secretly placed on the table, and from beginning to end, Dongfang Jian did not dare to show his face. He was guilty, afraid to face Bai Mudan, and also afraid of Bai Daqing dealing with him.

In fact, Dongfang Jian's concerns were justified. If he dared to present the divorce letter in person, Bai Mudan would definitely fight him desperately. Bai Daqing would also slap Dongfang Jian to death.

"Shameless wretch! To actually deceive me!" Bai Daqing was practically furious: "Guards! Guards!!!"

"Whoosh..."

A group of guards ran in from the outside.

"Go and capture Dongfang Jian! When you see him, chop him to pieces with your swords!" Bai Daqing ordered sternly.

"No!" Bai Mudan shook her head forcefully: "Don't kill him..."

"At a time like this, you're still protecting her," Bai Daqing was furious: "Are you trying to anger me to death?"

"I have to ask Dongfang Jian in person, ask him why he wants to divorce me," Bai Mudan said, choking back sobs: "Without a clear understanding, I cannot rest easy."

"You..."

"Father, rest assured, once I have the clear answer, I will kill him with my own hands."

"That's more like it." Bai Daqing's expression softened somewhat, and he waved his hand to the guards standing at the door: "Try to capture him alive."

"Yes." The guards turned and left.

Bai Daqing glanced at his daughter, who was still crying: "Enough with the tears! What's done is done. You crying to death won't change anything." With that, Bai Daqing softened his tone: "Continuous crying is not good for the fetus, you need to be strong for the child in your stomach."

"Child?" Bai Mudan gave a bitter laugh: "Dongfang Jian has divorced me. What do I want this child for? I might as well abort it!"

"Nonsense!" Bai Daqing's repressed anger flared up again: "The child is innocent! How can you abort it! Can you not live without Dongfang Jian? Give birth to the child and let him take the surname Bai. I will raise him well, and he will become a hero renowned across the world." Bai Daqing had only one daughter, Bai Mudan, and the task of carrying on the family line fell on her shoulders.

"I..." Bai Mudan was about to speak when Bai Daqing interrupted her.

"If you still have any regard for me as your father, then give birth to the child," Bai Daqing spoke with a serious expression: "If you're worried about the trouble, I can find someone else to help you raise the child." This was the advantage of wealthy families; having children was not a concern for them. No matter how many they had, they could afford to raise them and even hire a bunch of nannies to take care of them.

Under Bai Daqing's persuasion, Bai Mudan finally agreed to keep the child in her womb.

Just as Bai Daqing had said, the child was innocent. Since she was pregnant, she should give birth. After all, it's a life; how could she just abort it? That would be too unfair to the child!

"There are plenty of good men in the world! You don't need to be heartbroken for a shameless villain like Dongfang Jian," Bai Daqing exhaled a sigh of relief: "Later, I will find you a few young talents, and you can be with them..."

"I will never find another man in my life," Bai Mudan shook her head: "My heart is utterly broken, and it won't heal in this lifetime."

"Don't speak such discouraging words," Bai Daqing frowned: "Time is the best healing elixir. You may be heartbroken now, but after a while, it will get better. You need to let go. Don't cling to a dead issue!"

Bai Mudan did not speak, only kept shedding tears relentlessly. She had deeply loved Dongfang Jian, willing to give him her all, only to have him cruelly divorce her with a letter without even a word to her face... How could there be such a shameless person in this world? How did she ever fall for him? Tears of regret clouded Bai Mudan's eyes. At this moment, she felt utterly desolate and truly wished for death.

"You've been crying all morning, haven't you had enough?" Bai Daqing sighed: "Can't you be a bit stronger? When your mother died, I was also deeply saddened, but I eventually got over it... Listen to me, stop crying, go back and sleep, and when you wake up, all troubles will be gone." Bai Daqing called for two maidservants, who came to help Bai Mudan away.

Bai Daqing stood at the doorway, watching Bai Mudan's retreating figure, a flash of ruthlessness in his eyes: Dongfang Jian! How dare you! If I don't tear you to pieces, I've lived for nothing!

...

When writing the divorce letter, Dongfang Jian had anticipated that Bai Daqing and his daughter would be enraged. For safety reasons, after clandestinely placing the letter on the table, he immediately set off for the Imperial City without a moment's delay.

All the way there, I was anxious and fearful, worried that Bai Daqing would chase after me and kill me.

It wasn't until I saw the majestic and solemn Imperial City that my heart began to slowly settle down.

"I'm finally safe!" Dongfang Jian took a deep breath. "As long as I enter the Imperial City, Bai Daqing can't touch me. I just hope that there are no mishaps with Dugu Xiu." The things Dongfang Jian was doing were like walking on a tightrope, any accident could lead to a disastrous fall.

There must be no accidents!

At this moment, Dongfang Jian felt some regret. He regretted sending the letter of divorce too soon; he should have waited, waited until there was definite news from Dugu Xiu's side before sending it... Now it was too late; the way back was cut off, and he still didn't know if the path forward was clear...

Dongfang Jian entered the Imperial City with trepidation. The moment he saw Dugu Xiu, his taut nerves instantly relaxed...

"You're here." Dugu Xiu looked at Dongfang Jian with a smile.

"How did it go?" Dongfang Jian asked eagerly. "Did your father... agree...?"

"What do you think?"

"Come on, don't beat around the bush. Just tell me already, I'm dying of anxiety here..."

"First tell me, did you send the letter of divorce?"

"I did!"

"Did you really?"

"Absolutely! How dare I deceive you?!"

"I guess you wouldn't dare." Dugu Xiu slightly smiled. "At first, my father didn't agree, but..."

"But what?" Dongfang Jian asked, overflowing with tension.

"With my persistence, my father finally agreed." Dugu Xiu stopped keeping him in suspense and straightforwardly revealed the news.

"Ah!" Dongfang Jian slapped his thigh forcefully. "That's great! That's great!" Overwhelmed with excitement, Dongfang Jian rushed up to Dugu Xiu and kissed her passionately twice.

"What are you doing?" Dugu Xiu's face turned red. "This is a public area with lots of people watching, let go quickly."

Dongfang Jian also realized the inappropriateness of the situation. He let go and said with an embarrassed face, "I got too excited just now, too excited... you know, don't be mad."

"You can't do this again in the future. After all, I am a princess and must maintain a public image when outside," Dugu Xiu gave Dongfang Jian a look. "Come with me."

"Where to?" Dongfang Jian asked foolishly.

"To see my father, of course."

"Ah?"

"What's with that exclamation? Don't you want to see my father? To hear what he thinks of you in person?"

"I... I'm not ready yet..."

"An ugly daughter-in-law must eventually face her in-laws. It's better to meet him sooner and be at ease. You don't need to be nervous; my father is easy to talk to... Of course, you mustn't provoke him, otherwise he will become very angry," Dugu Xiu said as they walked on.

Dongfang Jian gave a bitter smile. How could I not be nervous? That's the Emperor! One of the most powerful people in the world. If I were to upset him, he could crush me with a mere flick of his finger.