The Duke's Pampered Darling is So Scheming

Chapter 694 - 695: Dead End · 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 694: Chapter 695: Dead End

The door to the room was locked again.

Zheng Baosu didn’t even look up, continuing to eat the spoiled leftovers.

Suddenly, he froze. A sharp pain shot through his chest.

He frowned and pressed his hand hard against his chest, trying to ease the pain, but it didn’t lessen. Instead, it grew even more intense.

Finally, with a lurch in his throat, he violently spat out a mouthful of blood!

CRASH—!

The bowl in his hands fell heavily to the floor, shattering with a sharp, ear-piercing sound!

The commotion immediately drew the attention of the Imperial Army stationed outside. They kicked the door open and swarmed in.

”What’s going on!?”

The shouted question went unanswered. The scene before them, however, made everyone’s heart leap into their throats.

Blood trickled from the corner of Zheng Baosu’s mouth, his eyes bulging and his features twisted in agony. In the faint moonlight from the doorway, he looked like a vengeful ghost come to claim a life.

A guard’s gaze fell on the shattered bowl on the floor. He started in alarm. ”Damn it! The food was poisoned!”

The others instantly understood. ”That palace attendant who just delivered the food is suspicious! Quick! Seize him!”

One squad of men stayed behind while the other turned and bolted outside!

Watching the chaotic scene unfold, Zheng Baosu opened his mouth as if to say something, but not a single word came out. His eyes rolled back, and he collapsed.

Now everyone began to panic.

”Quick! Go report this! Someone has poisoned Zheng Baosu in an attempt to murder him! And—and! Get someone to check on him, now! Zheng Baosu cannot die!”

’He’s the prisoner His Majesty is to interrogate personally tomorrow!’

’If he dies here tonight, all of us will be charged with incompetence and dereliction of duty!’

”That man from before—we can’t let him get away!”

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The palace attendant, who had left a short while ago, was now hurrying toward the palace gates.

Fortunately, it was night, and there weren’t many guards on patrol. Even if he walked a bit fast, he wouldn’t attract any attention.

His movements were nimble and his steps quick; he was clearly very familiar with the palace layout.

Soon, he reached a remote corner of the palace walls.

This area was clearly unfrequented. Weeds grew wild, and piles of discarded junk were stacked up.

He made his way through it and finally moved aside several wooden planks leaning against the wall.

A dog hole was revealed.

His heart began to pound.

’If this works out tonight, I’ll have endless riches and honor!’

’That’s a fortune I could never save even if I worked in this palace until I died of old age!’

At that thought, he grew even more excited. He got on his hands and knees, ready to crawl through.

Suddenly!

Something flashed past his eyes!

He jumped in fright, springing back to his feet and looking around in alarm.

”Who’s there!?”

A mocking laugh suddenly came from above.

”You dared to kill Zheng Baosu, yet you’re this much of a coward?”

It was the voice of a young man, laced with a hint of teasing amusement.

But it sent a shiver down the palace attendant’s spine.

He instinctively looked up to see a man in black night clothes sitting lazily atop the palace wall. One hand was propped beside him, while the other held a bone fan, which he closed with a crisp SNAP.

He cut a dashing, debonair figure.

It was too dark for the palace attendant to see his face, but he had no time to worry about that now!

’The man’s words proved it—he was here for him!’

Without a second thought, the palace attendant turned to run!

But the moment he turned, he froze in place.

Not far away, the Imperial Army stood in grim formation, holding torches aloft. They had already blocked his escape.

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