Forensic Imperial Concubine

Chapter 182 Collusion (Part One)

Zack's proposal brought Harper nothing but disquiet. Her steps followed the last quickly one after another, and before she realized it, she had been going the wrong way. Harper was about to turn around when someone blocked her way.

"My Lady," the man addressed her.

"Lord Josef," she greeted back despite her confusion.

"Lady Katrina has requested your presence." The eunuch Josef had presented it as an invitation, even as his tone was the exact opposite. "This way, please."

Harper had no choice but to follow him. He led the way to the Glorious Palace where Katrina resided. In the beginning, Katrina had disliked Harper because of her headstrong character and the girl's refusal to aid her in fighting for the emperor's favor. She had conspired with Charles to replace her with Hailey as the imperial physician. 'What does she want with me this time?' Harper wondered.

She had braced herself for the worst the moment she stepped inside the Glorious Palace with Josef. To her surprise, Katrina let her in without making any scene.

in front of the lady respectfully, not leaving any opening for criticism of her manners.

stubborn Harper bowing her head before her. 'Has she finally

Katrina said as her fingers fiddled with the fruit on the table. "You have become the

Her face belied the trace of complacency. Katrina was surprised at her seemingly relaxed demeanor. She had heard that Harper had

to personally congratulate you. After all, you are holding an important title, not to mention the only woman granted such a position. I am a concubine in the Imperial Palace, and I will have to rely on your skills in the future. Chloe has been pregnant for a long time, and His Majesty favors her. I am no longer young and my beauty has faded along with my youth.

carefully, but she did not miss the slight changes in the Glorious Palace. She had been here before, and the difference was almost inconspicuous to unwatchful eyes, but Harper took notice of the curtains of the inner room, swept to one side. It

do you understand what I have just said?" Katrina asked, her voice tinged with displeasure with

you want me to carry out some task similar to the one I refused before," Harper said slowly, choosing her words with utmost caution. "But forgive me. My

words that were to escape. She had called Harper here for a purpose. "Chloe is the apple of His Majesty's eye, and if she

had just uttered the most hurtful words. An imperial concubine who could not bear a child was nothing short of a failure. "No matter if Lady Chloe or Lady Anita bears His

her words, Katrina trembled with anger. "Are

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