Kabanata 173: Scram Back

"Jinxuan, this spicy cabbage, and garlic eggplant take a lot of effort to make," Xia Zhuofeng said.

Ye Jiayao merely told him, "I made it earlier and was preparing to bring it home. If Father likes it, I can make more."

"Sure, sure. These dishes are best eaten with rice." Xia Zhuofeng couldn't wait to dig in.

Ye Jiayao poured some wine for him.

"Jinxuan, I know that you're busy. There is no need to wait on me." Xia Zhuofeng still has to lecture his bastard of a son later, and it wouldn't be good for Jinxuan to witness that.

She caught the look that Manager Qian was giving her so she said, "Enjoy your meal, then, Father. If you wish to eat more, just let us know."

She curtsied and walked out of the room with Manager Qian following behind her. 

In a low voice, he said to her, "The Old Marquis knows that the First Young Master is treating some of his friends here."

"You told him?"