The Bodyguard King's CEO Wife

Chapter 1705: Chapter 1705: Divorce Letter

"Leave it to me." Although he didn’t know exactly what Mi Wen was doing, Ye Shikai could only place his hopes on Dao Hun now. To fully comprehend the drug’s effects would take some time, which Ye Shikai had to strive for.

"The tea is nice; I’m a bit hungry. Do you have any pastries in your residence? There’s still some time before the banquet; I’d like to have something to fill my stomach first." Ye Shikai changed the subject, wanting to buy Dao Hun some time.

"Are you really that hungry?"

"Yes, I didn’t eat anything in my own home earlier, and besides, there’s still a long wait for the banquet."

"There’s no rush for food. Let’s talk about... what happened last time." Mi Wen seemed to want to get straight to the point without beating around the bush.

"Mi Wen, I beg you, don’t say anymore. I really love Ling’er. Apart from her, I won’t accept anyone else." Ye Shikai said directly, leaving no room for negotiation.

"But I love you too." Suddenly Mi Wen stood up and leaned in aggressively. Ye Shikai wanted to step back but was pulled in by her. With his inner strength unable to flow, he had no power to resist, and they were immediately locked in an embrace.

"Marry me, and the kingdom I’ve built will be yours. I can assist you in becoming the master of this world," Mi Wen whispered softly in his ear. From ancient times, heroes often couldn’t resist beautiful women. Kingdom or beauty—this was an old dilemma. Now that both kingdom and beauty were being offered, probably no man could refuse.

"Though I am a woman, the world I acquire would eventually be given to someone. But I hope that person is you." Mi Wen wasn’t lying. As they held each other tightly, Ye Shikai could feel her heart racing.

"Cough, cough, let go of me first, you’re about to squeeze me to death," Ye Shikai whispered.

"Sorry, are you alright?"

"Don’t worry, I’m fine. Wait, why is my inner strength gone?" Ye Shikai couldn’t let Mi Wen realize he was clearing the drug’s effects from his body, so he feigned surprise.

"You... you drugged the tea you gave to me," Ye Shikai shouted, "acting" furious.

"You don’t need to worry. This will only prevent you from using your inner strength for two hours."

"Why did you do this?"

"It’s not because I’m worried you’ll run away," Mi Wen said softly. "As long as you agree to marry me, I’ll give you the antidote."

"I will never agree. I’d like to see exactly what you plan to do," Ye Shikai said coldly. He was sure Mi Wen wouldn’t harm him; using ’mystical drugs’ in the tea to seal his inner strength was merely to prevent him from escaping.

"Of course, I wouldn’t harm you; you are my future husband, after all. But I’m afraid Miss He might suffer," Mi Wen said just as Ye Shikai shuddered all over. Yes, what if Mi Wen used He Linghan’s safety as leverage? This was Linxiang City, Mi Wen’s stronghold.

"You... you despicable person." Ye Shikai wanted to act but, without any inner strength, couldn’t threaten her in the slightest.

"Marriage should be mutual; there’s no forcing another—besides, you’re a distinguished lord. If the world knew you had to resort to these tricks, aren’t you afraid of being ridiculed?" Ye Shikai retorted.

"But I believe the world won’t know," Mi Wen replied with a sneer, "To be honest with you, I have spies all over the city, making it easy to find Miss He. If you don’t agree now, don’t blame me."

"Wait," Ye Shikai called out suddenly. He could feel the killing intent emanating from Mi Wen; she wasn’t merely talking. No wonder... Mi Wen first wanted him to come to the government office to separate him from He Linghan.

"Don’t touch her."

"So, you agree," Mi Wen said lightly. Ye Shikai turned his head, pretending to consider while actually communicating with Dao Hun.

"Dao Hun, have you handled it?"

"This drug is not ordinary; its effects can’t be cleared in a short time."

"So, have you made up your mind?" Mi Wen looked at him proudly, with an assertive smile at the corners of her mouth. She was sure Ye Shikai would agree.

"Fine, I agree. I agree with you, alright?" Ye Shikai continued, "But I have one condition: you absolutely must not harm her."

"Of course, that’s not an issue. Since you have agreed, I naturally won’t harm Miss He," Mi Wen nodded.

"What if you go back on your word?" Ye Shikai pressed.

"Then I will let you handle it as you see fit, but rest assured, since I’ve promised you, I won’t break my word," Mi Wen clapped her hands, and a servant brought out a ’document’ from the study.

"But I have a request. Your marriage to Miss He is known throughout the city. Since we’re getting married, you must first divorce her and let the citizens know," Mi Wen placed the ’document’ in front of him. He glanced up and saw it was a letter of divorce.

"If I have to divorce her, marriage is a significant matter. I should go back to the residence and explain it to her properly, shouldn’t I?" Ye Shikai planned to comply for now and then think of a way to leave. Unexpectedly, Mi Wen had been so thorough as to even prepare the divorce letter.

"You wish; if you return to the residence, you probably won’t come back," Mi Wen sneered. "In a few days, we’ll be married; until then, you can stay here."

"Cough, cough, then... shouldn’t I be the one to write this divorce letter?" Ye Shikai suddenly said. "It was I who married her, so if I’m to divorce her now, the divorce letter should be written by me."

"Fine, but I must see it," Mi Wen was somewhat surprised, not expecting Ye Shikai to make this request, but eventually agreed.

After a stick of incense.

"Alright, I’m done," Ye Shikai stamped the ’divorce letter’ with his handprint and handed it to Mi Wen.

"Very good." Mi Wen examined it carefully and handed it to the attendant beside her.

"Mi Wen, do you really have to do this?" Even now, Ye Shikai still wanted to persuade her.

"Is she really so attractive to you? Am I worse than her?" Mi Wen seemed to have a ’moment of conscience,’ her eyes glistening slightly with tears, her tone much more gentle. She also deeply loved Ye Shikai and would not resort to such desperate measures if brighter means were available.

"You are not worse than Ling’er; in many ways, you surpass her. But the one I love is her," Ye Shikai murmured, and upon hearing this, Mi Wen trembled all over, turning away. He clearly saw that, in that turning moment, tears welled up in Mi Wen’s eyes; her heart ached.

"Regardless, you have already written the divorce letter. From this day forth, you and she are no longer husband and wife. You’d best not think further," she declared.