My rigid, jealous husband has fallen for me, even though I'm a hopeless romantic.

Chapter 153 Let's Go Eat Something Delicious

Wei Dongning closed her eyes, gritted her teeth, took a deep breath, and forced a smile as she walked over, opened the door, and asked, "Didn't he have official business to attend to today?"

"Young Master may have other plans; I'm not quite sure either." Qian Rong's eyes darted around, and he didn't directly answer her question.

Wei Dongning half-closed her eyes and looked him up and down.

Knowing that he would definitely not tell the truth, their suspicions about them deepened.

Xiao Wu had already investigated the matter thoroughly and volunteered, shouting to Wei Dongning, "I know! I know! I can tell you right now!"

"Wait a minute, don't say anything yet." Wei Dongning raised her hand to stop Xiao Wu from meowing and said to Qian Rong in front of her, "I'll change my clothes and come out."

After she closed the door, Qianrong breathed a sigh of relief, patting her chest.

He turned around and was startled to find Xiao Fu staring straight into his eyes: "Sister Xiao Fu, what are you doing here?"

Xiao Fu held up the tray of washed clothes she was carrying: "I brought the washed clothes back. But what are you doing standing here?"

"Young Master told me to come back and pick up Young Madam."

Xiao Fu stared at Qian Rong with the same questioning look as Wei Dongning, making him break out in a cold sweat, but he didn't dare to tell the truth.

After Wei Dongning closed the door, Xiao Wu followed her in: "Why won't you let me talk?"

"Because I'm going to see for myself what those two are up to." Wei Dongning casually picked out a light purple coat from the wardrobe and put it on.

There aren't many things that would make Gu Peiyan hide from her like this.

If he had prepared a surprise for her, but she found out in advance through Xiao Wu, then the fun was lost.

Life should always have some sense of anticipation.

Xiao Wu clearly didn't think so: "But what if it's not a surprise? Then we can prepare in advance, right?"

"Consider it my trust in Gu Peiyan's character."

After answering Xiao Wu's question, Wei Dongning pushed open the door and walked out.

She believed that Gu Peiyan would not betray her.

Moreover, if Gu Peiyan hadn't prepared a surprise, Xiao Wu wouldn't have reacted this way.

He must have told her the truth a long time ago.

How could it be such a cheerful sound?

Gu Peiyan sat in the restaurant, drinking tea and waiting for Wei Dongning to arrive.

Once Wei Dongning sat down opposite him, he smiled faintly and poured her a cup of hot tea: "This restaurant has a new chef from the north. Fang Zirui says his roasted mutton is exceptional."

"You made Qianrong go through all this trouble to keep it from me, just so you could take me out for mutton?"

Gu Peiyan pushed a jewelry box over: "And this too."

Wei Dongning opened it and found a pair of jade rings that were entirely emerald green.

Even when you hold it up to the light, you can't see a single impurity in it.

Wei Dongning couldn't wait to put the jade ring on her wrist and waved it twice in front of Gu Peiyan.

The jade rings collided with each other, producing a series of crisp sounds.

Although she was still curious as to why Gu Peiyan hadn't gone to work today, she felt she should give him some feedback about the bracelet first: "It's beautiful, I like it very much."

"I'm glad you like it. I've already asked the waiter to inform the kitchen to prepare the mutton, and we should be able to eat it in a little while. His Majesty has ordered the Censorate to start compiling the files of various events from the past few years starting today. I might be too busy to go back to my residence during this time. Also, the trip we made a few days ago is probably not going to happen for a while. So I thought I'd bring you to his place to have a taste first, as a way of making up for not being able to keep my promise."

"Ah, I see." Wei Dongning nodded knowingly after hearing his long explanation, expressing her understanding: "Official business is more important. As for going out for fun, we can leave anytime you have time. Is Yuhuan doing this to make amends?"

"No. I think the jade bracelet that was given as a prize at the last spring banquet would suit you very well, but unfortunately I didn't win it back. I saw it by chance on the street. I thought it would suit you very well and that you would look great wearing it."

Sure enough, his judgment was absolutely correct.

The jade rings jingled on her wrists, completely drawing his attention.

Xiao Wu, however, was dismantling Gu Peiyan's facade in Wei Dongning's mind: "It's not a coincidence at all. He's practically visited every jewelry shop in the capital these past two days before finally choosing a pair he liked."

Moreover, he ran away during his lunch break.

It won't affect my daily work or delay my time getting home.

It would not arouse any suspicion from Wei Dongning.

Wei Dongning shook the jade ring on her wrist again, listening to the crisp sound from her wrist with Gu Peiyan, and boasted without any modesty: "I also think it looks pretty good on me."

A delicious aroma of meat wafted from the doorway of the private room, interrupting the two people's conversation.

Turning my head in the direction of the aroma, I saw the waiter carrying a tray, pushing open the door with a big smile: "The food is served! Sorry to keep you waiting, sir."

In recent days, many diners have come to the restaurant because of the new chef's skills. It is thanks to Gu Peiyan's foresight in making a reservation in advance that they were able to eat so early.

As a whole plate of crispy on the outside and tender on the inside roasted lamb was served, Wei Dongning almost couldn't hold back her tears.

Before all the other side dishes were served, Gu Peiyan picked up a piece of mutton and put it in her bowl: "Try it first."

Wei Dongning didn't stand on ceremony with him, picked up the meat and put it in her mouth.

The more she ate, the wider her eyes opened.

The meat is fatty but not greasy, crispy but not burnt, and fragrant but not gamey.

She couldn't help but give a thumbs up and exclaimed, "The chef truly lives up to his reputation; his skills are superb! It's worth waiting all afternoon for this. You should try a bite too."

Gu Peiyan is actually not picky about food.

For him, food was nothing more than something to fill his stomach.

He can eat anything that is edible and cooked.

Wei Dongning had thought more than once that "he was simply wasting food."

But she probably didn't realize that shortly after their marriage, Gu Peiyan's eating habits became very similar to hers.

Because every time she eats, she whets Gu Peiyan's appetite.

Without realizing it, he gradually changed his views on food.

In the past, it would have been almost impossible for him to notice a new chef at the restaurant.

Now, whenever he hears about a delicious place, his first thought is to bring her there to try it.

Of course, the fact that she didn't observe it doesn't necessarily mean it was all her fault.

This may also be largely due to the fact that his facial expressions did not change significantly.

This is how Xiao Wu comforted Wei Dongning.

Under Wei Dongning's expectant gaze, Gu Peiyan picked up a piece of meat and put it in her mouth, chewing it carefully.

Before her patience ran out, she couldn't help but chuckle softly, "It tastes very good."

"You scared me! Hurry up and eat more, because after this meal, you might not be able to eat something this delicious again for a long time."