[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-duke-s-pampered-darling-is-so-scheming":3,"chapter-the-duke-s-pampered-darling-is-so-scheming-the-duke-s-pampered-darling-is-so-scheming-chapter-95":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","The Duke's Pampered Darling is So Scheming",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1563367,2027,"Chapter 95: Owing a Favor","the-duke-s-pampered-darling-is-so-scheming-chapter-95",95,"\u003Cp>Murong Ye’s heart leaped. He almost subconsciously yanked the reins and backed away, his voice fierce but his courage failing. \"Ye Yunfeng! You dare—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>WHOOSH—!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without the slightest hesitation, Ye Yunfeng relaxed his fingers. The black arrow shot out, grazing the top of Murong Ye’s head!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CRACK!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His hair crown split in two and fell to the ground, his black hair tumbling down around him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Combined with the look of terror on his face, he was a pathetic sight. Where was the arrogance and pride from before?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Murong Ye froze, his heart skipping a beat. He slowly raised his head, only to hear a dull THUD from behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned around almost instinctively and was instantly stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Ye Yunfeng’s arrow had knocked the target clean over!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A chill shot up from the soles of his feet, nearly freezing the blood in his veins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’It wasn’t hard to imagine the terrifying power behind that arrow. If it had been off by even a fraction of an inch, the one lying on the ground right now wouldn’t be the target—it would be me!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Yunfeng flexed his wrist, a cold smirk playing on his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My apologies, I wasn’t aiming either. But it was just a hair crown. You won’t mind, will you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment of dead silence, the surroundings erupted in an uproar!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My heavens... Is Ye Yunfeng really that skilled?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If that arrow had hit someone, they’d be crippled, if not dead!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Murong Ye completely lost face this time! He was the one who challenged him, only to get effortlessly crushed. Who could stand that kind of humiliation?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I remember hearing Ye Yunfeng is only thirteen this year, right? To have such skill at his age... his future is limitless!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Murong Ye’s face was ashen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He swung himself off his horse and stalked away without a backward glance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey! Murong Ye! Your score isn’t—\" the Assistant Teacher shouted, about to give chase, but Feng Zhang stopped him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Anyone who leaves the field on their own is considered to have forfeited. Record his score as last place.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since he had spoken, the Assistant Teacher could only nod.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Zimo watched with relish. \"For Murong Ye, anything other than first place is all the same.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, it still meant he had lost! And it was a crushing defeat!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the second round of the exam ended, Ye Yunfeng dismounted with ease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beating Murong Ye was expected. What he cared about more right now was the bow in his hands!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Princely Heir truly lives up to his title; even his gifts are extraordinary. I used all my strength just now and still couldn’t draw this bow to its fullest!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Yunfeng’s eyes shone with obvious excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked toward the pavilion, wanting to thank him again in person, but the figure was already gone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Zimo followed his gaze and explained, \"Don’t bother looking. The Princely Heir already left with the Lord Dean!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Oh, right. It seems he came to the Imperial College today specifically to see the Lord Dean.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Oh well. I’ll thank him in person next time I get the chance!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Jingyan could see how much he adored the bow. After a moment of deliberation, he swallowed the words he was about to say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Zimo asked with a curious expression, \"Hey, by the way, how do you two know the Princely Heir?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Yunfeng gave him a strange look. \"Don’t you know everything? You haven’t heard that my older sister treated the Princely Heir before?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course I’ve heard that! But... but...\" Qiao Zimo scratched his head, feeling that something wasn’t quite right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Shen Yanchuan is the noble Heir of Duke Dingbei. He associates only with the rich and powerful. It’s common for people to die protecting him.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Just for a single consultation, he would show them this much favor, even coming to the Imperial College himself to give these two bows to the Ye Jingyan and Ye Yunfeng brothers?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even an Imperial Physician might not receive this kind of treatment...\" Qiao Zimo muttered under his breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Jingyan smiled. \"Didn’t Lord Lian Zhou just say this was mainly to thank my older sister for treating the Eldest Princess?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Realization dawned on Qiao Zimo. \"Oh, right! I almost forgot!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Eldest Princess was Shen Yanchuan’s maternal grandmother. It was only natural that Shen Yanchuan would thank Ye Chutang with a lavish gift for saving her life!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Zimo couldn’t help but click his tongue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My friends, you’ve got a powerful backer now! From now on, if that Murong Ye wants to cause trouble for you, he’ll have to think twice!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why does the Princely Heir suddenly ask about this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside Sincerity Hall, Feng Zhang frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn’t expected Shen Yanchuan to seek him out this time to ask about the incident from three years ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yanchuan said, \"Two days ago, I visited General Feng at his residence. He is very worried about you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feng Zhang was silent for a long moment. \"Am I not fine now? There’s nothing to worry about. Besides, those things are all in the past. There’s no need to bring them up again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yanchuan gave a faint smile. \"You are his only remaining worry. It’s only natural that he is so concerned.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He poured a cup of tea, glanced at the silent Feng Zhang, and asked casually, \"Do you really plan to spend the rest of your life at the Imperial College?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feng Zhang looked out the window, his gaze distant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There’s nothing wrong with this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yanchuan asked, \"Are you truly content with this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feng Zhang’s fingers curled slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yanchuan took a sip of tea and said unhurriedly, \"My father has guarded the Northern Border for years and has slain countless enemies on the battlefield. He once said you are a rare military talent and that General Feng could rest easy knowing he had a worthy successor. But ever since the battle at Tongtian Pass three years ago, you voluntarily laid down your armor and have not requested a command since. Hiding away at the Imperial College... is this truly what you want?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feng Zhang was silent for a long time before letting out a bitter laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What if it is, and what if it isn’t?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He closed his eyes, as if unwilling to remember.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is the punishment I deserve.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yanchuan’s eyelids lifted slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Punishment?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「A few days after the monthly exam, the holiday arrived.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, Ye Jingyan and Ye Yunfeng were finally able to go home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naturally, Ye Chutang found out about Shen Yanchuan sending the bows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Older Sister, those two bows must be priceless—definitely not something money can buy! Do you think we should go and thank him formally?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Yunfeng couldn’t guess the price, but having used one, he knew its worth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’It was true that Older Sister had saved both the Princely Heir and the Eldest Princess, but the consultation fees and thank-you gifts had already been sent. Now, with these two bows added on, they truly owed him a favor.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chutang looked at him and asked, \"Well, do you like it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh?\" Ye Yunfeng paused, a little embarrassed. \"Of course I like it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chutang nodded. \"Then that’s settled. We’ll keep them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Surprise lit up Ye Yunfeng’s face, and he leaned forward eagerly. \"Really, Older Sister?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The corners of Ye Chutang’s lips curved. \"Of course, it’s real.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’She also wanted to get the best for A Feng, but various circumstances had prevented her from doing so.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Even the most expensive bow she could afford would have been nothing in the eyes of someone like Murong Ye.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’But Shen Yanchuan was different.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’He had offered them a ladder, and there was no reason not to climb it.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Worst case, she would find an opportunity to repay the favor later.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Older Sister.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Jingyan walked in from outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I think I just saw Han Yao arrive?\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1330,"2026-06-06T07:54:32.965Z",1,"novelbin.me","6342a29429dd3471a48ca0caaf3009b6ef4402d3b4596733c88260b1aa01ad72","the-duke-s-pampered-darling-is-so-scheming-chapter-96","the-duke-s-pampered-darling-is-so-scheming-chapter-94",302,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-duke-s-pampered-darling-is-so-scheming-cover.jpg"]