Bai Yi was silently sipping his wine in a corner of the dining room. He felt disappointed that his daughter decided to go against his determination to marry a proper suitor from his choice. The rest of the Bai family members where glad for Feng Jiu happiness except for him. While they were having dinner and chatting with her having a good time, he was pondering in the past, when Feng Jiu was just a kittling carefree running around Qing Qui without any restraints and getting herself into trouble all the time. He will miss her of course and he couldn't do anything else but wish her all the happiness she deserves.

The Fox Empress and Bai Zhi were observing Bai Yi attitude from the table, "I always pondered about where we failed raising our son. He always been so uptight and moody unlike the rest of our children that are more relax and carefree. Even our Ye Hua is enjoying his time with us."

"We tried our best to educate and love him just like we did with the rest. It was his choice to be this edgy all the time. Remember when he was younger, he got into all kind of troubles with his temperament and promiscuousness. He was different back then. He always stood up from the rest. I just hope that he comes to his senses before is too late for him. Let's not waste our time chatting about this. Let's keep having a good time, shall we?" Bai Zhi told his wife.

Bai Yi recognizes by Feng Jiu's attitude towards him that they are still not in good terms yet; he knew her to be stubborn, a trait she inherits from him. He chuckled at his realization. Indeed, she is a Bai but now, she will have to adapt her life around people that didn't see her grow up, people that don't understand her playful nature, people who will scrutinize every decision she'll make on behalf on Qing Qui. And specially people who will envy her for being Dong Hua's Dihou. The celestial race are unscrupulous. Their ways of viewing things are indeed different from the carefree lifestyle.

In his way he deeply cares for her, he was just too proud to show her how he feels. He was absent during the intimate banquet that his mother, the Fox Empress has planned as a way to welcome their new son in law into the Bai family. Carefully examining each joyful face at the table while everyone else was heavily involved in different types of conversation. Laughter, happiness, cheerfulness, loud jokes being told was the environment that surrounded the fox den. A joyful occasion, done fox style, where everyone can be as relaxed as they want. But he felt unemotional and not able to join in the rest.

A pair of black stone eyes were staring at him uncomfortably. He knew he was being watched like a hawk watches its prey. His now son-in-law and his brother-in-law Ye Hua were the only quiet ones peacefully drinking their tea with expressionless faces admiring their wives behaving disorderly. "Why the fox women from my family had to choose such somber men? These women don't hold any ounce of propriety in front of their husbands. They are now women of imperial caliber, and yet they didn't care tonight about their statuses. Perhaps these men will balance their ill-discipline personalities" he thought. "How did they manage to fall in love with them?" He was besides himself questioning his sister and his daughter choices and conduct. He wasn't even enjoying his wine; it was tasteless to him.

Feng Jiu was having a good time with the family, she only regretted that her father was in one of his somber moods. She realizes that she has spent too much time away from Dijun, she knew he wasn't the festive type. Feng Jiu decided to turn into her fox form and ran to Dijun's lap. Her family was surprised to see how his expression changed when she came to him. Feng Jiu learned to communicate with him telepathically in her fox form. They were carrying a secret conversation.

"Is my mischievous little fox having a good time tonight?" He was petting her fur.

"Yes, I am, thank you husband for letting me spend time with our family."

"Our family?"

"Yes, they are your family too Dong Hua, just look at them, they are happy for us." She was purring in his arms. She loves being petted by his soft touches.

"Except one party pooper in the corner of the table." He smirked at her without looking around.

She put her front legs into his chest "Give him time, he'll come around." Feng Jiu playfully licked his face.

"Little fox you will pay for that later." Dong Hua naughtily smiled at her.

"Dijun is just how we foxes kiss others. Don't be so petty", she giggled at him and continue with her fox kisses.

"I know how my beautiful seductress wife likes to be kiss" Dong Hua seductively stared at her.

She rubbed her fox forehead to his while purring and moving all of her tails. Gently liking his lips. Dong Hua was lost at her fox kisses, they didn't mind that they were in public.

It was such a sight to see. The family was in awe on how their little Xiao Jiu was able to warm the cold emperor's heart. If they didn't see them with their own eyes, they wouldn't believe it. Dijun was being so pleased with his fox licking him all over. His face only showed contentment.

"Looks like the honeymooners want to go to bed early tonight. You can see how much they love each other." Zhe Yan whispered to everyone while silently watching their interacting.

Even Ye Hua smirked at them, he knew Dijun loves his fox just like he loves his beloved Bai Qian. The fox women were indeed beautiful and sensual creatures. Capable of the impossible: melt icebergs and bring back the dead. Ye Hua chuckled at his wife. She knew was he was thinking. "Can you blame them?" Ye Hua telepathically asked his cherished Bai Qian. "I love you Ye Hua" she smiled at his beloved. Ye Hua replied to her: "I would love it if you try that on me", he suggestively said. "Ye Hua!" her face mirrored her current embarrassment at Ye Hua suggestion. "Bai Qian why is your face red? What am I missing here!" Bai Zhen jokingly asked her sister.

It was rare to witness such a lovable display from the former ruler of all realms. Who would've thought that a fairy fox will change him completely? But there you have it; a man passionately in love with his fairy wife who didn't care less of what others think about their relationship. The one ill-fated almighty immortal with no love in his life, tasting for the first time in his long existence the most powerful force in the universe, flowing from a little furry fox.

"Get a room you two!!!" Zhe Yan yelled at them.

Dong Hua gave Zhe Yan one of his famous deadly stares. He got up and picked up Feng Jiu in his arms. And with his well-known straight-faced tone said: "My wife and I will retire for the night. Thank you all for the banquet and welcoming me to the family." And with a wave of his hand they disappeared from the fox den.

"I guess somethings will never change." Zhe Yan chuckled.

"Give him some credit he was trying to be warm." Bai Zhi jokingly said. Everyone laughed.

Feng Jiu's mother was looking at Bai Yi sulking. He didn't even offer his congratulations to Feng Jiu, she long sighed disappointed at him.

She sat next to him: "Bai Yi, when would you come to your senses and accept that Xiao Jiu has finally found her happiness? Not only she is happy but she is also blessed and well protected. Don't push her away more than you already have. In the end you will regret it." She gave Bai Yi a small smile, padded his shoulder and left his side to join the others.

Bai Yi was pondering at his wife's words. He was regretting the fact that his relationship with Feng Jiu is still fractured. He was waging an inner battle with his emotions.

Zhe Yan was looking at him apprehensive, he knew he was up to something. Bai Yi left the fox den and disappeared on a white mist. Zhe Yan had an idea of where he was going but decided not to pursue him.

It was late at night and the fox den quieted down. Migu cleaned up everything from the banquet and the dining room. Everyone has gone to sleep.

The next morning, Qing Qui's representatives made public the official declaration of the queen's marriage to the former emperor his Lordship Dong Hua Dijun. The news spread quickly; everybody in Qing Qui were in disbelief. Never in their immortal lives will imagine that the former heavenly emperor will take a wife. People flood the streets in celebration that their beloved queen has been blessed with such honor. The Bai Clan proudly decorated the palace with purple banners as a symbol of the queen new status. Gifts were abundantly coming from all parts of Qing Qui regions. However, Bai Zhi had to handle the marriage proposals that were previously sent. Their respective families felt disappointed at the news, nevertheless peaceful relations were kept for the wellbeing of the kingdom.

Bai Zhi sent a missive to Dong Hua that the official declaration was publicized at Qing Qui. Dong Hua decided to wait until the end of court session to make the announcement.

While drinking his tea Dong Hua with his unemotional tone announced: "Oh, I forgot to let you all know that I got married."

Everyone in court was shocked at the news. The room was filled with gasps and whispers. Tianjun was stunned when he heard Dong Hua marriage announcement. Dijun never disclosed his wife identity. Nobody dared to question his decision but Tianjun wanted to make an event about it to which Dijun firmly declined. Now Tai Chen Palace has a mistress, and everyone wanted to meet his Dihou. Security was tight at the palace gates.

Si Ming worries about his master fate. He was shocked to discovered that Dijun went against the heaven's decision. He identified that the only one he will marry will be Bai Feng Jiu. Since he knew that they harbored feelings from their past relationship in their mortal trial. Both of their fates remained the same in his books, which troubled him even further. Si Ming wanted to find out what changed his mind so he went to the one who could answer his questions.

"Your highness Third Prince, thank you for coming and see me."

"What can I do for you Star Lord Si Ming?"

"You have been Dijun's confidant for thousands of years, not to mention that you are the number one source of news on things that happen here at the Nine Heavens."

"Si Ming, stop beating around the bush, what do you want to know?"

"Why in the name of Heavenly Father, Dijun decided to marry Bai Feng Jiu after all of these years of chasing her away? He knows he's ill-fated. They're not meant to be together. This will end in tragedy for both!!!"

"Si Ming, you have known Dijun as long as I have known him, as to when you know him to abide with limitations. If he wanted to marry her why he should not? Everyone has the right to love and be happy with their beloved. Why Dijun should be the exception?"

"But the Rock..."

"The Rock can crack into a million pieces and go to abyss as far as I'm concerned. They deserve to be happy. I'm glad that Dijun decided to go against all of this nonsense."

"You knew about this?"

"My lips are sealed."

Si Ming gasped "you knew it all along and didn't say anything to me? I thought we are friends!!"

"Indeed, we are friends. You might be the Star Lord, preserver of fates, but I will always hold the number one position on new sources here, I am Mr. Chinwag." Lian Song laughed at him, stood up and left Si Ming's office. Leaving Si Ming distressed. He was truly worried about his master fate.

Feng Jiu was making lunch for Dijun. She was unaware of the commotion outside the palace gates. She heard some of the palace maids gossiping about it that she decides to find out. Feng Jiu became curious, so she turned into her fox form and starts running around the palace grounds. When she was about to go near the gates, when a pair of strong hands grabbed her.

"Mischievous little fox, are you running away already from your husband?" Dong Hua picked her up.

Feng Jiu yelped in protest.

"Little fox, it will be best if you remain inside Tai Chen Palace for a bit until the tumult outside surface. Let us wait a while before we make our official appearance outside our home. This place is different from Qing Qui and it can be dangerous for you now, until you adapt here."

Feng Jiu long sighed and snuggled at his arms.

"Don't worry Jiu'er I will help you to be as thick face as I am in no time." Dong Hua smirked at her. "No one will dare to mess around my Dihou." He gave Feng Jiu a quick peck on her forehead and petted her fur carrying her away from the palace gates.

Feng Jiu enjoys roaming around in her fox form at Tai Chen Palace. For the maids to see their master chasing and kissing a fox was a normal routine. Feng Jiu's playful nature was the highlight at the palace. The palace personnel were dumbfounded to witness from their masters so many sweet and endearing moments. Feng Jiu even recruits them sometimes to be her partners in crime for her mischievousness. Dong Hua and Feng Jiu didn't care to hold any proprietary inside their palace walls. They boldly displayed their affection carefree and unsurprisingly. The pureness of their love, affected the nature surrounding Tai Chen Palace, everything blossomed. Everyone loves their mistress. To see their master transformation from the cold-hearted high immortal deity to this lovable and caring husband was considered a miracle. Due to his loyalty to Dijun, Zhong Li strictly prohibited the help to gossip about their master's PDA to anyone. The Celestials race is a stern kingdom about these types of displays, that it will ruin Dijun's reputation within the high courts. He was glad that his master was enjoying his married life with his beloved and will go to great lengths to protect their privacy. Only family members and the ones close to Dijun were allowed to enter Tai Chen Palace. The security was enforced for their protection.

Feng Jiu brought life to the once cold and colorless palace. Dijun's taste was neutral color palettes and minimalist décor. Free of clutter and unnecessary furniture, simple and symmetrically balanced, Zen-influenced. Fen Jiu considering his preference and taste, made renovations to the place and encompassed some of the schemes from Bihai Cangling and Qing Qui. Transforming Tai Chen Palace to an exquisite Zen retreat. Dong Hua was pleased with the revamp of their home; it greatly complemented both of their perceptions. Feng Jiu felt more at ease at Tai Chen Palace as time went by; it was the envy of the rest of the celestial palace courts in the Nine Heavens.

News about their marriage already reached the rest of the kingdoms in all the realms. Cang Yi felt disappointed that his hopes were crushed to dust. No wander Dijun always interfered every chance he got to get closer to her. In his heart she will always be hidden.

Weng Chan only regret was that he didn't met her earlier to have the opportunity to claim her heart, she left a great impression on him during the brief meeting in the mortal realm. The rest of the potential suitors felt unhappy that the most beautiful fairy was already claimed by the almighty former emperor Dong Hua Dijun.

Ji Heng was moping around the demon palace most of the time. Her marriage to Yan Chiwu was only a farse. She didn't love him or could get closed to him, she truly detested him. Yan Chiwu kept trying to win her affections with no avail. He resigned to have an amicable relationship with her in order to keep her at check. He knew that at the first chance she will get, Ji Heng will run away again. Yan Chiwu was already ascended to the throne as the new Demon Lord, he was busy implementing changes in their kingdom, uniting the clans, so the majority of the time, he was away from Ji Heng which she was glad for that.

Meanwhile, Miao Lou never gave up on planning her revenge on Dong Hua. Knowing now that he married Qing Qui's Queen, she spends time using her influence on Nie Chuyin to recruit more mercenaries to cause more uprisings within the realms. Nie Chuyin will deliver more abductees for her to feed from their essence. But Dong Hua's seal was strong, each time she will devour more energy, the seal will deplete it, leaving her weaker again. She needed to use Ji Heng's influence to culminate her malevolent plan.

"Nie Chuyin, go and use your spies and find out more information about this Qing Qui's Queen and her family. I need to find out any weaknesses in this union that we can use to Dong Hua's demise. He will greatly pay for this!!!"

"Right away" Nie Chuyin bowed and left the cave.

"If I can't kill him, he will see his beloved suffer!" Miao Lou's evil laughter fills the cave.