Forensic Imperial Concubine

After Felton left, Matthew sat in the front hall, staring into its nothingness. His expression remained impassive, even when Harper approached him after Felton's egress.

"What's wrong, Matthew?" Harper asked in a soft voice. Harper's soothing voice felt like music to his ears.

Matthew shackled his arms around her waist and buried his head in the comfort of her arms. His actions and expressions said a thousand words about his state of mind, but yet he didn't say a word.

Harper had never seen her husband like this before. "What did Felton say?" she asked, her voice riddled with anxiety.

"Nothing special. I'm just being a little sentimental; that's all." Matthew regained his composure and continued, "We…"

But before he could say another word, Noah reported abruptly outside the door, "Your Highness, Prince Lilian is here. She said she is here to present a gift from Prince Francis."

"Send her in," Harper ordered as she sat down next to Matthew. Lilian ran in and looked quite happier than usual.

"Uncle Matthew, Aunt Harper, I came to see both of you. I heard that Aunt is pregnant. Congratulations both of you! I am so happy for you," Lilian said with a wide grin, making her joy apparent in everyone's eyes. "When Francis heard that I am coming to your mansion, he asked me to bring you a gift. He wanted to come in person, but unfortunately, he was not feeling well, so he could only ask me to bring this gift."

so kind of you!" Harper said delightedly. Her gentle countenance was even more angelic with a smile

today. Presumably, he has already forgiven him. Father stayed in Mother's palace last night and he has a deep sense of love and connection for Mother. It seems that Father also loves and cares for

time. As soon as his anger diminished, His Majesty would let him go. As for you, you should really constrain your playful manner." An impeccable smile was written all over Harper's face. 'The emperor had decided to release Felix so soon. It seems that the empress is

free and got out of the Imperial Palace, I rushed here to visit you. Yet, you said that to me. I'm so sad. I'm going to look for Lucas and leave

to have fun with Lucas. You're just using me

Lilian said with a grin. "For the past few days, my mother restrained me at the palace and asked me to embroider the wedding dress. I have been so bored. I'm going to find Lucas and stay at his mansion for a while. I don't want to go back

maybe you get to learn

at my fingers. They are covered with wounds. Don't you care about me?" Lilian raised her hand and showed Harper and Matthew her fingers. Her eyes were oozing helplessness and sadness

Monica did is all

again. If I displeased Chodak once again, I would get into serious trouble." Lilian curled her lips. "I don't get it. Which

to understand why, I may have an idea," said Harper. Her eyes shone

Tell me!" Lilian insisted. "Please tell me, Aunt, and I'll just change

for him would be a nun. But unfortunately, you are not a nun, so you are not a match for him." Harper was just teasing her niece, and it was very clear from the look on her

your wife from teasing me?" Lilian flared up. Her face was red and she was crossing her