The Duke's Pampered Darling is So Scheming-Chapter 113: Case File

Han Yao’s mind raced as he desperately tried to explain himself. "Y-Yes... My servant has been with me for many years and has always been loyal. This time, he even risked his life to save me. I’ve already had someone take him for medical treatment. I just hope he’ll be all right."

He had been quite far away at the time, so he figured the Eldest Princess and the others hadn’t seen clearly what had happened. Thus, Han Yao brazenly changed his story.

It now sounded as if his servant had willingly shielded him, rather than him pulling the servant in front to take the blow.

The Eldest Princess swept a cool glance over him, her gaze feeling tangible as it rested on him.

Han Yao’s throat went dry, and his entire body tensed.

Just then, a cheer suddenly erupted from the field, causing everyone to look up.

It was Ye Yunfeng who had scored the first goal!

This was his first time participating in a polo match, yet on the field, he was like a fish in water—exceptionally agile.

The Seven Treasure Ball seemed glued to his mallet. Murong Ye and the others had launched several joint attacks, but none had managed to steal it from Ye Yunfeng.

"Ye Yunfeng! You’re amazing!"

The young men on Ye Yunfeng’s team looked thrilled and did not hold back their praise.

Seeing is believing. Although this Ye Yunfeng was young, he was incredibly skilled. No wonder the Lord Dean of the Imperial College favored him so.

Hearing them, Ye Yunfeng turned back, raised his mallet, and broke into a roguishly wild grin.

Truly spirited and triumphant.

...

Xiao Wu was ecstatic. She frantically tugged on Ye Chutang’s sleeve with one hand while pointing at the field with the other, her face alight with excitement.

’Elder Sister! Fourth Brother is so amazing!’

’That’s the very first goal of the entire match! And Fourth Brother looks so relaxed, as if it took no effort at all.’

Ye Chutang looked down at her and couldn’t help but smile. "Are you this happy watching your Fourth Brother win?" 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝙚𝔀𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝒐𝒎

Xiao Wu proudly puffed out her little chest and nodded vigorously.

’Of course! Doesn’t Elder Sister think so too?’

Ye Chutang nodded as well and said sincerely, "It seems all those years of chasing rabbits weren’t for nothing."

Xiao Wu: "..."

She silently sat back down and tucked her hands away.

Ye Jingyan also nodded in agreement. "Since returning to the capital, A Feng has been feeling cooped up. He can finally let loose today, so of course he’s especially happy."

Xiao Wu sighed sorrowfully.

’It would have been fine if they hadn’t brought it up. Now that they’re talking about the past... I’m really starting to miss Elder Sister’s roasted rabbit.’

Sitting to the side, Princess Qingyang overheard their conversation and almost lost her composure.

’To be the first to score in a polo match and steal the show is the dream of countless young nobles. Anyone else would be grinning from ear to ear, but you three siblings are just sitting here discussing chasing rabbits?’

The Eldest Princess sized up Ye Chutang for a few moments, a little surprised.

So many people were discussing her marriage, yet she herself seemed to be the least concerned.

Whether it was Ye Heng proposing that she was interested in an engagement with Han Yao, or Han Yao confidently declaring his sincere wish to marry her, or even Ye Shixian jumping in to interfere... through all of it, from beginning to end, Ye Chutang hadn’t expressed a single opinion.

She just watched the polo match, fed Xiao Wu some snacks, gave her a drink of water, and acted so leisurely and composed that it seemed she was truly just here to have fun.

As for everything else... it seemed to have nothing to do with her. She was more of an outsider than an actual outsider.

The Eldest Princess thought for a moment, then chuckled in spite of herself.

’And to think I’d repeatedly tried to reassure her, both explicitly and implicitly, that she needn’t worry about her marriage. Even if Ye Heng wanted to pull some trick, he’d have to get past me first.’

’It seemed now that I was simply overthinking it. Ye Chutang wasn’t worried about this at all.’

Of course, the Eldest Princess didn’t believe Ye Chutang was reacting this way because she truly intended to obey all of Ye Heng’s arrangements and meekly accept her fate.

’But... I just don’t know what her plan is.’

Having realized this, the Eldest Princess was no longer in a hurry.

She waved her hand. "Forget it. These things can’t be rushed. Let’s watch the match for now, so as not to spoil everyone’s fun."

...

Han Yao hadn’t expected to get away with it so easily and was secretly overjoyed.

Ye Heng also felt relieved.

Just now, he had almost thought the Eldest Princess was going to directly oppose the marriage. If that had been the case, there would have been nothing he could do.

’Thank goodness, thank goodness!’

The polo match continued. Murong Ye was holding a grudge and, determined to regain his pride, launched an even fiercer offense.

However, Ye Yunfeng was even more agile and nimble than he had imagined. Even when surrounded by several players, Ye Yunfeng could always break through with ease and then score an unexpected goal.

In a short time, Ye Yunfeng had already scored three goals!

Gasps of amazement and cheers erupted from the crowd from time to time. Even Emperor Muwu’s gaze toward Ye Yunfeng held a hint more of appreciation.

"He’s good stock. Not much worse than Murong Ye, if at all."

Princess Qingyang was a little dejected, and her delicate brows furrowed.

She used to think Murong Ye was perfect in every way, amazing at everything he did. But now... he had been so easily outshone.

That wasn’t even the most important thing. Her father, the Prince, had told her that victory and defeat are common in battle; one’s mindset is what matters most.

Yet Murong Ye’s behavior made her feel as if she had never truly known him.

...

An hour later, the polo match finally had a winner—naturally, it was Ye Yunfeng’s team that had won with ease.

Murong Ye’s face turned completely black this time. He made an excuse about feeling unwell and left directly, not even staying for the midday palace banquet.

Ye Yunfeng received many rewards and made many new friends. He was truly overjoyed.

When it was finally time to leave the palace, their carriage was piled high with rewards.

"Second Miss Ye, for the rest of these things, how about we help you place them in the front?" a palace attendant asked eagerly.

Everyone knew that the Ye siblings now not only had the Eldest Princess’s backing but were also highly regarded by His Majesty, so their attitude was naturally completely different from before.

Ye Yunfeng immediately refused. "That would be too much trouble for Second Uncle and the others. Let’s not."

Ye Heng, who had just walked up to the carriage, looked faintly livid. He wanted to say something but had many reservations, so in the end, he chose to keep his mouth shut.

The attendant froze, looking troubled. "Then..."

A carriage suddenly stopped beside them, and its curtain was lifted.

Ye Chutang suddenly sensed something and looked back, her eyes meeting a pair of deep, dark ones.

Shen Yanchuan said, "As it happens, I have some things of Xiao Wu’s to deliver to the Ye Mansion. Why don’t we go together?"

Others didn’t understand, but Ye Chutang reacted instantly—he had promised before that if Xiao Wu could solve the interlocking lock, he would give her everything inside.

Xiao Wu had clearly remembered this as well. Her eyes instantly lit up, and she looked back at Ye Chutang expectantly.

Ye Chutang curtsied. "Then I must thank you in advance, Princely Heir."

...

The carriage moved forward slowly.

Shen Yanchuan raised a hand. "The interlocking lock is open. Please."

Xiao Wu eagerly opened the top drawer.

A faint smile touched Ye Chutang’s lips.

’Xiao Wu’s love for treasure is really something else...’

Suddenly, the smile on her lips froze.

A scroll lay there quietly.

It was a case file, from—

The Ministry of Justice.