Runaway Wife: Please, Have Another Baby!
Chapter 760: The Vicious Woman (6)

Chapter 760: Chapter 760: The Vicious Woman (6)

Qian Xueying’s expression stiffened slightly; she’d originally planned to tamper with the food to encourage a romantic development between them, but who would have guessed he would bring his own chef and ingredients? Wouldn’t this ruin all her carefully laid plans?

"What’s wrong?" Huangfu Jue raised an eyebrow gently, "Miss Ying, you don’t like it?"

"Of course not!" Qian Xueying immediately showed a smile, lowering her gaze to convey a shy demureness, "I’m just overwhelmed by the attention. What virtues or abilities do I possess to warrant such a grand gesture from the Duke?

"Compared to Miss Ying’s willingness to take a blade for me, what’s serving a meal in return?"

That one sentence made Qian Xueying so happy she almost lost her bearings.

"Then... then I shall graciously accept!" She turned her face towards Xiuyi, "Xiuyi, bring that bottle of wine I’ve been saving. Let’s have the Duke give it a taste, shall we?"

Locking eyes with her, Xiuyi caught her intent immediately and complied, "Sure, please go ahead to the dining room; I’ll be right there."

"No need, no need!" Will spoke up with a smile, "The Duke certainly hasn’t stinted to the extent of bringing food but no wine. Look here..." He reached out to take a wine bottle from a staff member, "This is a fine Lafite from the Imperial Palace’s private reserve, specially brought by the Duke to share with Miss Ying."

"The Duke is so thoughtful."

With no way out, Qian Xueying could only smile and express her thanks, leading Huangfu Jue into the dining room.

They each took their seats according to their status, with Will standing behind Huangfu Jue, personally opening the bottle of red wine.

In the meantime, Huangfu Jue’s head chef and several assistants took over the kitchen in the Duke Residence, sending all the cooks and maids out.

Soon, the appetizers were served.

Will personally opened the bottle of red wine, then took out special crystal glasses from a box, setting them in front of the two. He then poured wine for both of them.

"This glass is to thank Miss Ying for... saving my life." Huangfu Jue raised his glass, "I will drink first as a sign of my respect!"

Having said that, he tilted back his head and drained his glass in one gulp.

Qian Xueying, naturally feeling obliged to drink as well, exchanged pleasantries, took a sip, and didn’t forget to compliment the wine.

Will refilled their glasses with wine, and Huangfu Jue raised his glass again.

"This one, hoping the Duke recovers soon."

And with that, another glass was downed.

"The third glass, to wish Miss Ying a speedy recovery."

"Miss!" Seeing Qian Xueying about to drink again, Xiuyi couldn’t help but express his concern, "You still have injuries..."

Across from them, Huangfu Jue immediately frowned, taking Xiuyi’s expression in and Qian Xueying quickly glanced sideways at him with a sharp look.

"Please don’t be angry, Duke. I’ve been too lenient with them usually. Xiuyi is a little unacquainted with courtesies," she told the Duke.

Huangfu Jue set down his wine glass, "Miss Ying is injured; you shouldn’t drink."

"It’s alright." Qian Xueying cradled her glass, looking across the table into his eyes, filled with affection, "For the Duke, I fear not even a blade; what’s a glass of wine in comparison?"

Lifting her hand, she once again drained the wine in one go, then held her glass towards him with a smile.

Huangfu Jue smiled faintly, "I like your spirit."

He gave a slight nod, and Will immediately placed the wine bottle on the table before leaving the dining room.

Qian Xueying made a gesture towards Xiuyi, "You may all leave now!"

"Don’t drink too much." Xiuyi pushed the box of tissues gently towards her, reminding her quietly before stepping out.

Seeing him leave, Will promptly came up smiling and patted his shoulder, "Buddy, don’t mind it. You know how my master is," he said.

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