<h4>Chapter 760: Chapter 760: The Vicious Woman (6)</h4><h4></h4>


    Qian Xueying’s expression stiffened slightly; she’d originally nned 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 carefullyid ns?


    "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 de 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 ept!" 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 andplied, "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 Pce’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 ording 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 sses from a box, setting them in front of the two. He then poured wine for both of them.


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


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


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


    Will refilled their sses with wine, and Huangfu Jue raised his ss again.


    "This one, hoping the Duke recovers soon."


    And with that, another ss was downed.


    "The third ss, 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 nced 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 ss, "Miss Ying is injured; you shouldn’t drink."


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


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


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


    He gave a slight nod, and Will immediately ced 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.