To say High Goddess Bai Qian was seething is an understatement. She was very close to ripping  the ancient god to shreds. If not for his friendship with her Shifu, The former emperor  would have faced her wrath. Just not today.

Instead she watched the gentle albeit sad way Donghua Dijun was taking care of her niece. After the terrible battle with Milaou, her Xiaojiu was still asleep, drained of her cultivation, barely alive. If she, YeHua and Shifu didnt come when they did... 

No.. I will not think about it...

She glanced at Ye Hua, who was silently pleading with his eyes  for her to not do this, but she has had enough. Xiaojiu has had enough

Purposefully she marched forward and took a closer look at her niece. She was pale, but her countenance was strong. 

"If you are going to raise your voice, I suggest you take it outside, High Goddess Bai Qian". said Dijun, not stopping his care. She tilted her head sideways, took a deep breath to calm herself. 

The nerve of this old goat. "I wouldnt bring anymore harm to Xaiojiu, she has had enough, dont you think?"

Her tone brought the old deity out of his focus and he turned to her eyes narrowed. "I suggest you choose your next words carefully." he threatened.

" Hah, easy for you to say. where was all this bravado when you left her at the altar of your wedding. No dont interrupt" she waved her hands furiously " I know the full story. Zhe Yan told me. But what baffles me is why would you not tell Feng Jiu. Is she not your wife? Why all the secrecy?

"I was only trying to protect XaioBai"

"Fat lot of good it did.  It only hurt her more" she raged, eyes blazing with anger.  Ye Hua panicked and grabbed her shoulders trying to calm her but she pushed him off. 

"Why do all celestial tribe men think that the only way to protect your loved ones is by hiding important things? Did staying that high in the heavens muddle your heads? See the result of your protection, not only did she leave you for 200 years but you both could have died today. And dont stop me" she snapped at Ye Hua " Just because I have forgiven you doesnt mean I have forgotten everything that happened to me when I was SuSu" 

YeHua stilled at that comment, paled " Qian Qian", 

She ignored him and turned to Dijun, who much to her surprise actually looked shocked, nevertheless " Dijun I dont not know your reasoning and I dont care for them  for all I know is Xaiojiu was heartbroken when you did what you did. Your reasons and duty to protect the universe is unparalleled, but if the cost of being secretive in the name of protection is to lose her then you dont deserve her at all. Bai Feng Jiu deserves not just your love but your complete trust, loyalty and faithfulness. If you cannot do that then I shall fight to keep you away" 

She huffed and walked away, pausing at the door. Taking deep breathes to calm herself she turned " She may have come running to save you, but don't take that as forgiveness for what you did." and walked away.  

"Dijun I would also take my leave" croaked Ye Hua, his face still pale and hurried after his wife.

Silence filled the hall and the only sound came from the rustling of the winds. It was a good while before Donghua Dijun finally broke from his reverie. He looked towards his sleeping wife, her pale face and the contrasting red lips. He touched the phoenix flower birthmark on her forehead, brushing away loose strands of hair. 

"I am sorry XaoiBai" tears pooling in his eyes, silently willing her to wake up.

For the first time in the thousands of years of his existence, DongHua Dijun was thoroughly and deservingly scolded.

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Author's note:

Thank you for reading this. I am fairly new to fanfiction and admit that I was inspired to write this by the many wonderful stories I read here. 

This is a limited series and I will update as and when I can. Stay tuned. And please do vote for encouragement. :)