Forensic Imperial Concubine

Sue had been eagerly waiting for Harper to make a move. However, Harper didn't make one yet. She merely greeted Mavis and Charles for two days in a row. After this, she would head back to her own house.

Quickly, the wedding day approached, but Harper hadn't taken any actions yet. Sue was pacing back and forth, anxiously wondering what Harper was up to. Just then, one of the maids reported that Harper had come.

"Good timing!" she mumbled. Sue's mind was filled with schemes that were dying to be put into action. One could tell she had vicious plans just by looking into her eyes. No matter what, Sue was determined to make Harper suffer for everything she had done.

Harper was followed by Annie and a young maid whom Sue had never seen before. When she saw the box in the maid's hands, Sue's eyes flashed with greed. "You came!"

"Greetings, Mother." Sue showed a caring look when Harper saluted her. She requested Harper to sit next to her.

"Please don't behave so politely. After all, we are family," Sue said, feigning a very gentle smile. As she spoke, Annie looked at her from the corner of her eyes but didn't utter a single word.

"I see that Nanny Annie has come along. So tell me, is there any message for me from Mother?" Sue asked, curious to know if they were here on Mavis' request. Although she held a strong dislike towards Mavis, she didn't dare to go against her.

Annie bowed, put the box in her hands on the table, and said, "Lady Mavis are very happy that Lady Felicia and Lady Yvonne will get married soon. As their grandmother, she has prepared something for both of them. Please give them to the two ladies."

"On behalf of my two daughters, I thank her. Please convey my gratitude when you return," Sue said in a joyful voice. Whatever Mavis had prepared, she was certain they must be of great value. Even if they had to be divided into two shares, they were bound to be extravagant.

Noticing that this news had filled Sue with elation, Harper immediately asked her maid to bring out her gifts. "Mother, I have prepared these gifts for my two sisters. Please give the gifts to them."

"Oh, you too have something for us," Sue said and eagerly took them out. On opening, she saw it contained two sets of jewels, but the jade used was different on each set. It depicted the difference in their status. "You are so thoughtful, Harper."

"I hope my two sisters will like them," Harper said with a smile. "I am aware they have many rare treasures to relish. Yet I hope my gifts will be of some value to them."

"Of course they are! They are not just gifts; they are your love and affection. How could they not like them? I bet they will be thrilled to see them." Sue was trying her best to pretend kindness. To someone who knew Sue well, it would look weird. Annie was already starting to frown.

"Thank you, Mother. Your words have truly relieved of my worries." Harper breathed a sigh of relief. "It's getting hot these days, and Grandma doesn't seem to have a good appetite. I think I should be leaving and go visiting Grandma."

should be leaving. I will go visit Mother later with Felicia and Yvonne." Sue sent her away, and her eyes suddenly fell on the maid behind Harper.

Sue didn't suspect anything. Today was a

and you are the only one with medical skills. Hence the responsibility of looking after your grandma falls

for your concern. I will take good care of myself." Then Harper left with Annie and the maid. She was so calm

of Sue. However, if she was really that innocent, she wouldn't have managed to stay alive. If her biological mother was still alive, her life would have been

Mavis, Harper went back to the Peony House and made lotus leaf porridge for her.

help laughing. "I know how to eat. But you are treating me like a kid who

Harper and ate the delicious lotus leaf porridge. Once she was done,

only hope she had in the Chu Clan. If anything happened to

do that. You're the lady of the Chu Clan, so you shouldn't be cooking all the time. But yes, every now and then I would love to have something cooked by you. I cannot thank you enough for being so sweet to me. Rest assured that as long as I am still breathing, no one will dare to hurt you." After

you don't have a good appetite. I'll ask Nanny Annie to prepare some sweet-sour plum juice and cool it down

you, Lady Mavis," Annie said,

After all, it is considered extremely good for

Lady Harper." Annie grinned from ear to ear, and the wrinkles on her face seemed to become smooth. Harper insisted on staying there as she had decided to learn embroidery from Annie. When Annie was young,

such an activity. Hence she carried on with her work, preparing tea and dessert. However, Harper broached

it in such a short span of time. Your work is brilliant! After witnessing this, I don't believe you have

to stop showering me with praises! You are spoiling me." Harper looked flattered. "I've been thinking about embroidering a fan for Grandma. And the weather is particularly hot. I think it would be amazing to make use of this new skill and

said, nodding her head. "I am sure Lady Mavis would be thrilled to have a fan made

when they were done making it, they

what happened? Why is it so noisy outside?" The Peony House was the quietest place in the Chu

hands, turned around and went out to see what happened. Even Mavis, who had rested, was awakened by the mayhem. Harper put down the fan and helped her up.

"Grandma, you are awake!"

Why is it so noisy outside?" She frowned with displeasure at the