Forensic Imperial Concubine

Chapter 31 The Undercurrent (Part One)

After coming out of the Splendor House, Hailey saw Harper standing outside with her maids. When Harper spotted her, she smiled softly, looking as charming as ever.

"Hailey, you're back."

"Long time no see, Harper. You're looking more beautiful than ever."

Harper smiled, waving her hand. "You're the one who's gotten even more beautiful. You've taken to the Imperial Academy of Medicine like a duck to water, I assume."

"The imperial physicians are very kind to me." There was a touch of sarcasm in Hailey's voice. After all, when Harper was in the Imperial Academy of Medicine, people didn't like her. Now that Hailey had mingled well with the people who had once disliked Harper, she guessed that this would upset Harper more than ever.

"Congratulations then." There was no trace of jealousy on Harper's face as she smiled sincerely at Hailey, but Hailey didn't believe it one bit. She knew deep inside that Harper must be fuming after she took over her position.

Hailey took a box from her maid and handed it to Harper. "I was told you were beaten. A woman's appearance is most integral, so it's best not to have any scars on your body. This Skin-smoothing Cream is specially made by the Imperial Academy of Medicine. It's only offered to the ladies in the Imperial Palace. It's my gift for you."

slightest bit of bitterness, Harper took it from her hands. "Thank you. You just came from Felicia's house, didn't you? How is she? Mother

Hailey's voice was soft, similar to a lullaby or the light wind. It was impossible to be angry at her. Any

man, I'd propose to you right

the compliments. Instead, she couldn't help but stare at Harper curiously. Harper had always been impulsive. Whenever she was being provoked, she was like a bull with no thoughts on collateral damage. This

that Felicia and His Highness's wedding has finally been agreed upon. When Felicia comes of age, they'll be holding the wedding ceremony," Hailey sighed, shaking her head. "You were the one who were supposed to marry His Highness. Don't be too sad about it, Harper.

are right." Harper nodded in agreement. "They truly do make a great couple. I wish them

and flirt with him, Harper would scold her or even slap her in the face. Yet now, even with him calling off the engagement and proposing to Felicia instead, it seemed as if Harper had finally moved on from the man.

"You're not angry?"

"We're sisters. It seems pointless to fight over a

was ecstatic when she heard your return, and Mother asked the cook to prepare

go to her." Hailey leaned in close to her sister. Seeing the two holding each other, people would think they were the poster children for sibling love, not two cobras waiting for each other

had returned, Mavis was over the moon, eating more to her family's delight. Harper

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