Chapter 40: Honored Guest, The Imperial Private Room!

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"Of course I walked in," Qin Jiang said coldly.

Liu Ya also showed displeasure, scolding, "Qin Jiang, get out of here immediately!"

She had arranged for Xu Muge to dine here today precisely to let Xu Muge and Qin Xiao grow closer! How could their affection increase with Qin Jiang, this troublemaker, here?

Xu Muge responded indifferently, "Mr. Qin, it was I who asked Qin Jiang to come. Qin Jiang is my fiancé; I wanted him to join me. That's not too much to ask, is it?"

Qin Xiao's face darkened for a moment but, in an effort to maintain his gentlemanly demeanor, he could only say, "It's fine."

"Qin Jiang is also my cousin, and it's perfectly fine for him to visit!"

"Besides, he's been living in poverty for years, unable to afford a decent piece of clothing. I invited him over for a good meal today, what of it?"

His words were filled with scorn.

"Muge, you'd better choose wisely. He's been in jail and is penniless, struggling even to feed himself. How is he worthy of you?"