The Duke's Pampered Darling is So Scheming

Chapter 692 - 693: Waiting · Oct 24, 2026

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651 Chapter 651: Water Ghost 2026-10-24
652 Chapter 652: Old Acquaintance 2026-10-24
653 Chapter 653: Bait 2026-10-24
654 Chapter 654: Bygone Days 2026-10-24
655 Chapter 655: Before the Tombstone 2026-10-24
656 Chapter 656: Is It Feasible? 2026-10-24
657 Chapter 657: Kite 2026-10-24
658 Chapter 658: Whose Reinforcements? 2026-10-24
659 Chapter 659: Found 2026-10-24
660 Chapter 660: Top Credit 2026-10-24
661 Chapter 661: February 2nd 2026-10-24
662 Chapter 662: Victory Report 2026-10-24
663 Chapter 663: To Teach Without Discrimination 2026-10-24
664 Chapter 664: Good News 2026-10-24
665 Chapter 665: The Gift 2026-10-24
666 Chapter 666: Reunion 2026-10-24
667 Chapter 667: Such a Good Daughter-in-Law 2026-10-24
668 Chapter 668: I Know a Thing or Two 2026-10-24
669 Chapter 669: Uncle Di 2026-10-24
670 Chapter 670: Argument 2026-10-24
671 Chapter 671: Triumphant Return 2026-10-24
672 Chapter 672: Reunion 2026-10-24
673 Chapter 673: He Won This Battle! 2026-10-24
674 Chapter 674: Overly Concerned 2026-10-24
675 Chapter 675: Tuoba Shan 2026-10-24
676 Chapter 676: Threat 2026-10-24
677 Chapter 677: Returning Home 2026-10-24
678 Chapter 678: Deduction 2026-10-24
679 Chapter 679: Dream 2026-10-24
680 Chapter 680: Inquiry 2026-10-24
681 Chapter 681: Investigate Who? 2026-10-24
682 Chapter 682: No Coincidence, No Story 2026-10-24
683 Chapter 683: Coming Out of Nowhere 2026-10-24
684 Chapter 684: Poisoned? 2026-10-24
685 Chapter 685: Are You Telling Me What to Do? 2026-10-24
686 Chapter 686: Awareness 2026-10-24
687 Chapter 687: Bluff 2026-10-24
688 Chapter 688 - 689: The Invisible Hand 2026-10-24
689 Chapter 689 - 690: Seeking Aid 2026-10-24
690 Chapter 690 - 691: Passing the Buck 2026-10-24
691 Chapter 691 - 692: The Last Chance 2026-10-24
692 Chapter 692 - 693: Waiting 2026-10-24
693 Chapter 693 - 694: Poisoning 2026-10-24
694 Chapter 694 - 695: Dead End 2026-10-24
695 Chapter 695 - 696: Xie Anbai 2026-10-24
696 Chapter 696 - 697: She Finally Made Her Move 2026-10-24
697 Chapter 697 - 698: Breaking the Cage 2026-10-24
698 Chapter 698 - 699: Unfailing Retribution 2026-10-24
699 Chapter 699 - 700: Please 2026-10-24
700 Chapter 700 - 701: Obtuse 2026-10-24

Chapter 692: Chapter 693: Waiting

「That night.」

The sky was starless and moonless, shrouded by heavy clouds.

Ye Chutang was enjoying a rare moment of peace, sitting idly by the window with a book.

Xiao Wu sat across from the small table, a brush in hand, her expression serious as she wrote.

Third Brother had said that now that she was over five, it was time for her to practice her calligraphy seriously.

Otherwise, if she kept putting it off, her handwriting might end up like Fourth Brother’s—nothing but chicken scratch.

And it would be much harder to correct by then.

On every ten-day break, Third Brother would personally inspect her work.

The thought of Fourth Brother’s penmanship made Xiao Wu shudder. She was terrified hers would turn out the same, so she practiced her calligraphy every day with utmost diligence and concentration.

The candle burned quietly, its warm, orange glow casting the silhouettes of the woman and the little girl onto the windowpane, creating a scene of unique tranquility.

Finally, Xiao Wu finished her last character. She paused, looked over her work several times with satisfaction, then proudly held it up for Ye Chutang to see.

’Big Sis! Look! How did I do today?’

Ye Chutang looked up and smiled. ”It’s better than yesterday’s. You’ve made great progress. When your Third Brother comes back in a few days and sees this, he’ll be sure to praise you.”

Xiao Wu giggled, covering her mouth with her hands.

’Of course! I mean, look who’s been helping me practice every day!’

Pleased with her big sis’s praise, Xiao Wu contentedly put away her paper and brush, unable to stifle a yawn.

”Sleepy?” Ye Chutang asked.

Xiao Wu nodded, then sized up Ye Chutang with a curious look.

’Aren’t you sleepy, Big Sis? You’re usually going to bed with me at this time.’

’But today, Big Sis has just been reading, as if... she’s waiting for something.’

Ye Chutang smiled and pinched her cheek. ”You go wash up and get to bed. I’ll be there in a little while.”

Xiao Wu blinked.

’Looks like Big Sis really does have something on her mind today.’

She didn’t ask any more questions, simply nodding obediently.

She had only taken two steps when Ye Chutang called out to her. ”Oh, right. Xiao Wu, do you remember where you put the gift you prepared for Second Young Master Xie?”

Xiao Wu paused, then nodded vigorously.

Ye Chutang smiled. ”You should be seeing him very soon. How about you give it to him yourself then?”

Xiao Wu’s eyes lit up.

’Okay!’

...

Xiao Wu got herself ready and snuggled into her quilt, her little round head the only thing visible. Her eyes were wide open, watching Ye Chutang.

It wasn’t long, however, before sleepiness washed over her, and her eyelids started to feel heavy.

Slowly, she drifted off to sleep.

Ye Chutang glanced over at her, then set down her book. She picked up a small, delicate pair of scissors and gently trimmed the candlewick.

Silence descended all around. She lifted her gaze to the window, her eyes as calm as still water.

In the span of half a day, news of Zheng Baosu’s return to the Capital City under escort had spread throughout the city.

’Some people won’t be able to sit still tonight, I imagine.’

A thought seemed to cross her mind, and she arched an eyebrow, a curious smile playing on her lips.

’The Capital City is about to get very lively...’

...

「A remote residence in the Imperial Palace.」

The normally desolate and quiet location was now heavily guarded.

All because a most important prisoner was being held here: Zheng Baosu!

As it happened, the timing was rather inconvenient.

When Zheng Baosu was escorted back to the capital, he wasn’t thrown in jail. Instead, he was immediately brought to the Imperial Palace to await a personal interrogation by Emperor Muwu.

Unexpectedly, a dispatch had arrived from the Nanhu. All the ministers of the Cabinet had gone to Qiyuan Hall to discuss the matter with Emperor Muwu.

And that discussion lasted the entire day.

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