Forensic Imperial Concubine

"My darling is so considerate and sweet! How did you know that I am so hungry?" With a wide smile, Harper went to the table, sat down, and took the chopsticks from Matthew. She then asked, "Will Francis get rid of us? After all, we are a loose end to his elaborate plan."

Matthew placed some food in front of Harper and said, "At this moment, I don't think he would. As you said, he's still recovering. Also, the emperor will not suspect him at all for two reasons. One, because he's weak and two, because he had once saved his life. The emperor will believe that I had planned everything."

"Then, I guess it's time to admit that I'm really quite impressed with Francis. Darling, do you have any wine here?" Harper asked abruptly.

"No, you shouldn't drink since you have a very low tolerance for alcohol." Matthew was worried that Harper would lose herself once she had wine. Although he liked to see drunk Harper, her health was more important to him.

Harper put down her chopsticks and said, "Then forget it. I admire Francis for his hard work and intelligence in coming up with such a plan. But if he had the ability to think of such a complex scheme, he should be able to notice that he was being poisoned for so many years."

"It was the emperor who poisoned him," Matthew supplied.

With those few words, Harper's eyes widened in shock. She couldn't believe what she just heard. But soon enough, she felt a sense of ease. "It's not surprising that there's an emperor who would poison his own son since there's a father like Charles. No wonder, Francis could still be tricked by poison, even though he is very intelligent. Anyways, since it's becoming clear that the emperor does like to use poison, I'm afraid that it was him who poisoned our mother—Lady Cecilia as well."

In a second, the intent to kill was seen across Matthew's eyes. Cecilia's death had left a wound in his heart that would never heal. Since a long time ago, it was clear to him that the emperor had something to do with his mother's death. Now, he was certain that the emperor poisoned her. Matthew thought that if it was indeed the emperor who wanted to kill her, there must be someone helping him in the palace.

Matthew also put down his chopsticks. He then poured a cup of tea and let Harper rinsed her mouth with it. "All the poisons come from the imperial palace. The royal family is full of the most wicked people that plot the most vicious acts."

inside the family. It is literally like heaven on earth. Don't you like it, darling?" Harper asked with faux interest while she placed her chin on top of

else." Then, Matthew asked a servant to come in and put away the dishes on the table. "What did you learn today?" Matthew

is to ruin me. But I did something awful in return." Harper

he asked, Matthew thought of Fiona who didn't appear at the birthday banquet. At that,

on her face, Harper narrated, "I had Fiona dressed up like me and then, I sent her

be seen in Matthew's eyes.

drug?" Harper idly asked. She

again. I want to give this kind of drug to the emperor as his birthday gift. He already has so many sons

giggled with her hand covering her mouth. "Then, the emperor would only be able to watch his beautiful concubines

that

but if I work hard, I think I

hands on both sides of the chair and leaned closer to Harper. "Since that had been settled, let me teach you something you don't

she placed her hands on his chest. "There's one

knew

what I am