My Sexy CEO Wife

Chapter 585 - 582 Extremely Dissatisfied with You

Karmic retribution indeed.

Not long ago, Gao Fei framed and set up several noble sons, leaving them no way to express their suffering. Following that, Gao Fei himself was framed and set up by Dongfang Jian, which left Gao Fei extremely frustrated.

"Gao Fei likes Mudan and used despicable methods to pursue her. He was seen through by Mudan at a glance and rejected on the spot. Gao Fei, relentless, continued to pester Mudan." Dongfang Jianqi said indignantly, "Later, Mudan fell in love with me. We were a perfect match and deeply in love. Not long after, we got married... Gao Fei, this guy, harbored resentment, envied me, hated me, and thus he ambushed me..."

Bai Mudan frowned slightly but said nothing.

Bai Daqing, sitting opposite, also furrowed his brow. He glanced at Dongfang Jian and his mouth twitched as if he wanted to say something... but in the end, he didn't utter a word.

Gao Fei, with a face turning green with rage, raised his hand and pointed at Dongfang Jian's nose and cursed, "Nonsense! How can there be such a shameless person in the world!"

Emperor Dugu Jingtian stared at Dongfang Jian for a while before turning his gaze to Bai Mudan. "You're Bai Daqing's daughter, aren't you?"

"Yes." Bai Mudan nodded.

"The man standing by your side, he is your husband?"

"Yes..."

"What he just said, is it true? Did Gao Fei really pursue you and then get rejected by you?"

"..." Bai Mudan hesitated for a moment, then nodded, "Yes."

"You!" Gao Fei's eyes widened as he glared at Bai Mudan, "How can you lie like that! Is this how you honor your conscience?"

Bai Mudan turned her head away, ignoring Gao Fei.

"Your Majesty, you mustn't believe her, she's lying..." Gao Fei turned around, facing Emperor Dugu Jingtian, and said with a face full of anger.

"Bai Daqing! Is what your daughter says the truth?" Dugu Jingtian asked indifferently.

"She..." Bai Daqing opened his mouth but didn't know how to answer. After a moment's contemplation, Bai Daqing replied, "I am not sure."

"Not sure?" Dugu Jingtian frowned.

"I am usually busy with official duties and seldom inquire about my daughter's affairs. As for what exactly is going on between her and Gao Fei... I genuinely don't know."

"I see." Dugu Jingtian nodded, "While official duties are important, you must also look after your daughter. You mustn't neglect her because you're busy with official duties; that's not right."

"Your Highness is correct in his reprimand. I will pay attention in the future." Bai Daqing nodded.

After hearing Bai Daqing's response, Gao Fei felt a bitter taste in his heart. He had saved Bai Daqing's life, and this was how Bai Daqing repaid him? It was disheartening indeed!

"Bai Daqing, how do you think this matter should be dealt with?" Dugu Jingtian asked, "On one side is your daughter and son-in-law, on the other is your subordinate... both publicly and privately, you have the authority to deal with this."

"It's just a minor issue, let's just drop it," Bai Daqing said, "Let's not pursue it any further."

"I was thinking the same thing," Dugu Jingtian nodded, "It's not worth compromising our harmony over such a trivial matter."

With the suppression from Dugu Jingtian and Bai Daqing, the matter was left unsettled.

In Dongfang Jian's heart, there was anger brewing. I went through the disgrace of framing Gao Fei, and just when success was within reach... it ended up being quashed by Bai Daqing. After all, I am your son-in-law; is this how you treat me?

...

After the banquet was over.

Emperor Dugu Jingtian stood up and left, and the various guests returned to their accommodations, stayed overnight, and would leave the imperial city early the next morning.

After returning to their residence, Bai Mudan pushed Dongfang Jian away, then glared at him. "Why did you have to lie!"

"Are you talking about just now?" Dongfang Jian blinked.

"Nonsense!" Bai Mudan said angrily. "You've got some nerve, lying in front of so many people. Aren't you afraid of your lie being exposed, and not being able to save face?"

"The only people who know the details are you, me, my father-in-law, and Gao Fei." Dongfang Jian said. "Would you expose me? Certainly not! My father-in-law... won't expose me either because I am his son-in-law. If I lose face, so does he. As for Gao Fei... Who would believe the word of one man?" Dongfang Jian had pondered deeply before lying.

"You... why would you do such a thing?"

"Because I wanted to make Gao Fei uncomfortable! Sadly, it ended up being all for naught in the end."

"Do you hate Gao Fei that much?"

"It's not a matter of hate... Gao Fei and I have long been strangers at odds with each other, as incompatible as fire and water. Even if I didn't take action, Gao Fei would not have let me off. Rather than waiting to be doomed, it's better to strike first." Dongfang Jian said. "Mudan, I'm sorry. I lied in front of you today and made you angry. I apologize to you and I promise this will be the only time, it will never happen again."

Bai Mudan's anger slowly dissipated after being coaxed by Dongfang Jian. "If it happens again, I will definitely not forgive you."

"It won't happen again, absolutely not." Dongfang Jian swore to the heavens. Seeing Bai Mudan's anger subside, he approached with a mischievous smile and wrapped his arms around her. "My dear wife, let's rest."

"It's still early..."

"Not early at all, it's already dark."

"Hey, you're pushing me."

"A single night in spring is worth a thousand pieces of gold! Wasting time is like wasting life!"

"Clang!"

The tightly closed door was suddenly pushed open and Bai Daqing walked in with a grim expression on his face.

"Dad!" Bai Mudan was startled. "Why are you here? Is something wrong?"

"Father-in-law!" Dongfang Jian greeted with a bow, his attitude extremely respectful.

From the moment he entered, Bai Daqing stared straight at Dongfang Jian, his eyes sharp and filled with coldness.

Dongfang Jian felt uncomfortable all over under Bai Daqing's gaze. "Father-in-law, did you need to see me for something?"

Bai Daqing said nothing and just kept staring at Dongfang Jian.

"Father-in-law..." Dongfang Jian's forehead began to sweat profusely. The pressure from Bai Daqing was immense, like a mountain bearing down on him, almost suffocating him. Just when Dongfang Jian felt like he couldn't take it anymore, Bai Daqing left.

He didn't say a word when he arrived, and he didn't say a word when he left.

Dongfang Jian was perplexed. "What was that all about?"

"Sigh..." Bai Mudan sighed softly. "My father... he's not satisfied with you..."

"Unsatisfied?" Dongfang Jian turned to look at Bai Mudan.

"You should never have lied in front of my father. He... despises liars the most," Bai Mudan said with a bitter smile. "He didn't have a great impression of you to start with, and now... he's certainly going to be even more annoyed with you."

Dongfang Jian was filled with regret. His behavior today had been too rash; he not only failed to trap Gao Fei but also angered Bai Daqing. It was a bad bargain in every way.

But what's done is done, and regret was useless now. All he could do was slowly find ways to ingratiate himself with Bai Daqing. As Dongfang Jian was just starting out, he needed Bai Daqing's support and patronage, so no matter how aggrieved he felt inside, he had to endure and absolutely could not fall out with Bai Daqing.