Runaway Wife: Please, Have Another Baby!
Chapter 614 - 615: The Scent on Her (4)

Chapter 614: Chapter 615: The Scent on Her (4)

For Huangfu Jue, Qian Xueying was nothing more than a familiar stranger; it was impossible for him to reveal his worries in front of her.

Having said that, Huangfu Jue turned and walked toward the door.

"Will, see the guest out!"

"Yes, sir!" Will, standing by the sofa, watched him leave, then turned to Qian Xueying with an apologetic smile, "Miss Ying, I’m very sorry, the Duke, he... he has been in a rather bad mood recently."

"No worries," Qian Xueying stood up, "I... I can understand. Actually, I... I really meant no harm, I’ve always admired the Duke greatly, and I’m somewhat friends with Gan Yuan, too. I just thought that there might still be a chance for reconciliation between the Duke and Gan Yuan, which is why I wanted to help them communicate."

"I understand how you feel!" Will spread his hands helplessly, "But... I’m afraid you won’t be able to help this time, would you like some more tea?"

"No need, I should be going then." Qian Xueying picked up her small bag, and Will took the initiative to walk her downstairs.

As they ascended the stairs, Qian Xueying casually inquired, "The Duke and Miss Gan, is there really... no possibility at all?"

"As you know, Miss Gan’s status does not allow her to marry into the Royal Family, and the way she left was so ruthless that I fear..." Will sighed deeply, "Watch the steps."

A flicker of delight passed through Qian Xueying’s eyes as she sighed along with him, "That’s such a pity. I have always envied their love, never imagining it would end this way. It seems true that love simply cannot withstand reality!"

The two of them chatted as they walked, and before they knew it, they were downstairs, where the butler, Xiuyi, had been waiting for her. Seeing the pair come out, he quickly opened the car door.

Qian Xueying said goodbye to Will, got into the back seat, and moments later, the car left the Royal Palace.

Will stood on the steps, watching the car drive off, then turned and went back up to Huangfu Jue’s office.

"How did it go?"

Huangfu Jue lifted his face from the documents.

He had deliberately sent Will to accompany the guest in order to test Qian Xueying’s true intentions.

He couldn’t say he was friends with Qian Xueying, and her relationship with Gan Yuan was also just average. For her to take the initiative to report news of Gan Yuan to him and offer to help relay messages had already crossed the line of a mere acquaintance.

At this time, with any action from anyone, Huangfu Jue naturally had to be cautious.

Moses had a close relationship with Duke Locke, and during the last Royal Palace banquet, Qian Xueying even attended with Moses.

Now that Qian Xueying suddenly came to visit, Huangfu Jue, of course, was wary of her.

Will furrowed his brows in thought, "I chatted with her a bit, and it’s clear she seems very concerned about your and Miss Gan’s current situation. I suspect that Moses sent her to probe; I remember last time at the Royal Palace banquet, she attended with him."

Huangfu Jue frowned in contemplation for a moment, "In that case... she could very well be involved."

"You suspect..." Will looked up, "The person who wanted to assassinate the young lady... is Qian Xueying?"

Huangfu Jue spoke gravely, "I suspect everyone who could be involved."

Previously, they had been investigating Duke Locke, but their inquiry into the discreet Qian Xueying was clearly insufficient.

This girl always handled things quietly, appearing gentle and frail, which made her presence easy to overlook.

"I understand," Will nodded, "I will arrange for someone to keep an eye on her movements."

"How are things with Duke Locke?"