Forensic Imperial Concubine

"You silly girl. How can you not want to get married? I'm old and I can't always protect you. I need to find someone for you to rely on," Mavis sighed as she leaned against the headboard. She knew that her son favored his other daughters and disliked Harper. What was worse was that Sue was too narrow-minded to accept Harper. Mavis was worried, if she died one day, Sue would humiliate and treat Harper even more terribly.

"Grandma, don't say such words. You will have a very happy and long life," Harper comforted Mavis and held her hands. "Don't worry about me too much, Grandma. I'm a physician and I know well about your health condition. You are just too tired. I'm sorry for making you worry about me all the time."

"I know my body very well. Girl, you should make some plans for yourself and your future. You know your father is biased against you. But no matter what, he is still your father and you can't hate him for this. It's all Sue's fault. I really have no idea why your father likes her so much that he listens to whatever she says!" Mavis said. She would always get angry whenever she talked about her son and his idiotic ways.

Harper patted Mavis' back to soothe her and said, "Grandma, calm down. I know how Father is with Sue. I don't blame him. Really. I just feel sorry that I only brought trouble to you and Father."

"It's good that you understand," Mavis said and patted Harper's hands slightly. "Harper, you are an unmarried woman. And it's not appropriate for you to show up in public. It doesn't matter that your position as an imperial physician has been taken away. After you return home, I will⁠..."

"Grandma," Harper suddenly interrupted. She then knelt down in front of Mavis and made a kowtow respectfully. "Grandma, I want to learn the imperial etiquette. Please do me a favor and help me."

Mavis looked at Harper in surprise. She asked curiously, "Do you know what you're talking about?"

to Mavis again. She then continued, "Now that His Highness has already cancelled our engagement, everyone has already known that he refused me. My reputation has already been ruined. No one would dare to propose to me because

It took her a long time to collect herself. "I need more time to think about it. I have to

Harper said gratefully. Her agreement meant that Mavis was seriously thinking about her proposal. In her mind, she thought that maybe her grandmother was thinking about

home as soon as possible," Mavis

more peaceful here. Plus, I don't want to go home with nothing. I know I've hurt father with so much disappointment. I want to

well aware that Harper was an arrogant girl. On the other hand, Mavis also worried that Sue would find fault with Harper if she learned imperial etiquette at home. So

I'm afraid I can't go to the palace to talk with Lady Katrina," Mavis murmured. She held the Buddha beads in her hand, and thought for a while. "I've already had a candidate. She is not working in the Imperial Palace anymore, but she knows more than those nannies there. But, Harper, let me ask you one more time.

Grandma, I'm sure of it. I have suffered in jail. I don't think learning it would be as terrible as what I have suffered on the execution ground. I really want to do something for the Chu Clan. Being a weak clan is why those people dared to bully me and the Chu Clan like that!" If Harper was doing this for the Chu Clan, then Mavis felt better to acquiesce to

start complaining about the training being too tiring or painful, I will disown you!" Mavis

your help," Harper said as she made a kowtow in gratitude to Mavis.

Matthew heard about it. Sitting in a wheelchair and staring at the dark sky,