"Really? One flower standing apart from the rest?" Di Juan asked, as if implying something.
"Of course." Did she eat explosives or something? I thought. If I don't smooth her feathers down soon, there'll probably be more trouble.
"What about Cang Yao? Is she also one flower standing apart from the rest?" Di Juan continued provoking me.
"Each has her own merits." I wore a troubled expression. This was a deadly question. If I answered that she looked better, Di Juan would only think I was lying. I might as well tell the truth.
Sure enough, Di Juan's expression gradually turned cold after hearing that. "Actually, in your heart, she's the prettier one, isn't she? And this time, when you return to the Azure Illuminating Sea, it's mostly for her, isn't it?"
"My dear wife, your husband isn't that free. Never mind whether she wants to marry me or not—if some other moth gets raised this time, I won't marry her either. You'll be the only empress in the Heavenly One Hall. How about that?" I lovingly cupped her face.
Only then did Di Juan's expression relax. She muttered, "Really? But whether you marry her or not isn't my concern. I just hope that today and tomorrow, you won't mention any other women again. Otherwise, don't blame me for acting like this again."
"So that's what you were angry about. Fine, I solemnly promise not to mention any other women again." I wrapped an arm around her waist and pulled her in front of me.
"What are you going to do now?" Di Juan looked completely resistant.
"You've finished eating your vinegar. Shouldn't it be my turn to have something sweet?" However, when she saw my face drawing closer and closer, a blush immediately spread across Di Juan's cheeks. To