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Jiang Xiao glanced at Shi Shi suspiciously, then immediately made a throat-slitting gesture.
"How else can I kill him? I'll just raise my blade and bring blood down five steps!"
Shi Shi: "?"
It seems like Dad meant to kill him outright?
Kill them in front of the Earl's family?
And they've already put it into action?!
While Shi Shi was still in a daze, Jiang Xiao had already squeezed forward with a smile.
Under the Count's shocked gaze, Jiang Xiao grabbed the maid by the neck.
Everyone:? ? ?
Wang Defa?
Seriously, buddy? Do you have to be so abstract?
A ‘whoosh’ sound.
A reflective object shot straight at Jiang Xiao, forcing him to take a few steps back and temporarily abandon the maid.
It was the Countess who made the move; what she threw was a Western-style dinner knife.
With a 'thud'.
The long sword that Jiang Xiao dodged was embedded in the wall, the blade sinking to its hilt.
"My friend, you've come to our castle as a guest, and we've been treating you to good food and drink. What do you mean by wanting to kill our servants?"
"Uh, I, I actually..."
"Heh, friend, if I'm not mistaken, you're the one who knocked these two out, right?"
The countess, who had just made the move, spoke calmly.
Jiang Xiao was shocked. He hadn't expected the other party to be so intelligent. The maid was clearly not awake yet, but she had already guessed that he was the one who did it.
Seeing Jiang Xiao's puzzled expression, the Countess slowly stood up, no longer bothering to pretend.
"That's it? My husband thought you were quite capable at first, but you're not sophisticated at all."
Well.
Jiang Xiao also realized that his facial expression management was somewhat inadequate.
Unlike other noble earls.
So even though there's not a drop of red wine left, my darling can still maintain a calm and composed expression, as if Mount Tai were collapsing before her.
Look at that, that's what a big picture is!
"Where's the wine?"
The count tried to calm his voice, but he couldn't control the trembling in his tone.
Jiang Xiao remained silent. He didn't want to provoke the other party, and besides, he hadn't initially expected the wine to be so precious.
"You finished it all?"
"That's not true."
This time, Jiang Xiao answered very quickly.
"Okay, that's good."
The count breathed a sigh of relief. Indeed, he no longer had the energy to be angry or furious; he was now only worried about his wine.
Hearing that they hadn't finished their drink was the best news.
"Yeah, haha, I'm so stupid. How long have you been here? How much can you drink even if you drink to your heart's content? Where's the rest of the wine? Hand it over, and we can still be friends. I won't make things difficult for you."
Having experienced loss and regain, and the ups and downs of life, the Earl surprisingly did not get angry at Jiang Xiao.
Jiang Xiao fell silent again.
How could he possibly say that?
Shi Shi's mouth opened and closed; she didn't know what to do.
"Say something, brother! I swear, as long as you hand over the rest to me, I absolutely won't make things difficult for you, really!"
In the Earl's heart, ten thousand Jiang Xiao's lives were not worth a barrel of his wine.
So as long as we can get the wine, letting this guy go isn't a bad idea.
Jiang Xiao sensed the longing and anxiety in the Earl's eyes, and he knew that hiding it any longer would only make things worse.
He took a deep breath, his eyes darting around, and finally spoke, his voice hesitant and his face flushed slightly with embarrassment.
“Count, I… I must tell you a fact, cough, actually I am not a thief, I had no intention of stealing your wine, let me put it this way, I didn’t drink a drop, and I have no interest in it.”
The count was overjoyed: "Great! Just give it to me, quick, quick, I won't blame you, my good brother!"
Seeing the Earl's extremely excited appearance, Jiang Xiao's gaze became increasingly evasive.
“Count, well, actually, I’ve already poured out that wine, that bar.”
"What?"
"It's been dumped, in that storage room. Uh, if you go now, you might be able to slurp up the last two mouthfuls on the floor."
A generous gift of crab?!
It fell over?!
The count's face turned pale instantly, his body seemed to lose its support, and he stood there dumbfounded, staring blankly at Jiang Xiao.
For a moment, the entire hall fell into a deathly silence; even the sound of breathing seemed too clear.
"It's been poured out?"
The count's voice was weak, as if he were talking to himself, or perhaps seeking confirmation.
"You mean... my centuries-old vintage wine was poured out?"
Jiang Xiao nodded. He knew he had no way out and could only grit his teeth and admit it.
“Yes, Earl, I thought it was just ordinary wine. I... I really didn’t know its value.”
The count's face grew even uglier, his fingers trembled involuntarily, and his lips were pressed tightly together, as if he were suppressing the anger in his heart.
A flicker of pain and disbelief crossed his eyes. This barrel of wine was not just a precious liquid, but also the honor and memory of his family!
Often, when faced with difficult problems, a banquet can resolve them, thanks to this unparalleled fine wine.
Everyone around held their breath, unable to believe that Jiang Xiao would dare to do such a thing.
Shi Shi stood there, stunned, unsure of what to do. Her gaze darted back and forth between her father and the count, and she silently prayed that the situation would not get out of control.
Just then, the count suddenly let out a low laugh, a laugh filled with endless bitterness and irony.
"Hahaha, what a ridiculous joke! You actually poured out my treasured wine?! This is the most absurd thing I've ever heard!"
His laughter grew louder and louder, but there was no joy in it; instead, it sent a chill down the spines of everyone present.
Jue's laughter stopped abruptly, and his eyes suddenly turned sharp as knives.
"Friend, do you know what you've done? Do you know what price you'll have to pay for it?"
Jiang Xiao felt a sense of foreboding. He swallowed hard and tried to explain.
“Count, I really didn’t mean it. If there’s anything I can do to make amends, I’m willing to do my best.”
The count's gaze was icy. He slowly stood up and walked heavily toward Jiang Xiao, each step feeling like a heavy stomp on someone's heart.
He stopped in front of Jiang Xiao and said in a low voice.
"Compensation? Do you think this can be compensated with money? This is the honor of my family, a treasure that cannot be measured in money!"
Jiang Xiao was speechless. He didn't want to clash with the Earl, but it seemed he had no choice in the matter.
"Shi Shi, stand behind me."
Chapter 513 The Enraged Earl
The air in the entire restaurant was thick with anger, so heavy it was hard to breathe.
Done
It looks like things are definitely going to turn sour.
However, the Earl has not yet made a move because he does not know the extent of Jiang Xiao's strength.
"Strike first to gain the upper hand; capture the king to capture the thief!"
Shi Shi silently told herself that only by controlling the young count could they have a chance to turn the tide.
With a soft shout, Shi Shi leaped up like a cheetah, clearing the dining table and appearing instantly in front of the young count.
With lightning speed, she grabbed the Western-style knife from the table, its tip gleaming coldly, and placed it directly against the young count's neck.
"Let's see who dares to make a move!"