Forensic Imperial Concubine

"I always know that you treat me the best, darling," Harper said. A bright smile bloomed on her face, giving out tender light on that cold night.

A few moments after then, it began to snow again. The whole River City was covered in white, casting a magical glow all over the place.

When Harper woke up the next morning, Matthew wasn't by her side. Instead, Forsythia was standing by the bed. Seeing that Harper was finally awake, she asked, "Your Highness, you're awake. It's snowing outside very heavily. Would you like to go out and have a look?"

"Help me freshen up," Harper stated, ignoring Forsythias' question. Harper got up, got dressed, and freshened up. Only after then did she asked, "Where is Matthew?"

"His Highness went out when it began snowing last night and hasn't come back yet. He said that he was going to deal with something. He took Fred with him and left Barry here in the official inn to protect you." Forsythia promptly explained the situation.

"What is Alexander doing right now?" Harper asked.

"He's reading. He said that he had been skipping a lot of courses these days, so he wants to take this opportunity to catch up. He's actually very focused and determined about his studies." Forsythia couldn't help but praise Alexander. She then added, "Earlier, I cooked ginseng soup for him in order to build up his immune system so that his health won't be affected with all the studying that he's doing. Just rest your heart at ease, Your Highness."

"Has Alexander had his breakfast yet?"

"Not yet, I'll have someone send breakfast to his room later."

"No, just let him go downstairs for breakfast. If he stays in his room all day long, he may feel miserable," Harper commanded. Studying hard was a good thing, but he shouldn't let it affect his own health because of it.

"Yes, Your Highness."

after, Harper went downstairs to the dining hall for breakfast. After a few

sit down

manner, looking like an adult. Harper couldn't help but burst into loud laughter and lightly pinched his face with her fingers, saying, "You don't have to be overcautious and formal in front of your

scratched his head and said, "My teacher says that a man cannot become independent if he doesn't behave properly and with dignity. I just want to let you know that I'm trying my best to live up to

just want you to be happy." Harper smiled while she handed him a bowl of porridge.

said while he took the bowl with both of his hands. He couldn't help but be curious when he looked around and didn't see his brother-in-law. So he asked, "Where

for business," Harper answered plainly. In a more lively tone, she asked, "Are

so I'm afraid that I'll be way behind my classmates when I finally go back. If I don't seize this opportunity to make up for the lost time, by then, it will be impossible for me

his bowl. She then reminded, "Don't study too hard. Your health is important

very healthy right now. Forsythia cooks ginseng soup for me every day. I almost have a nosebleed because of it,"

considerate of Forsythia,"

to take good care of his health, or else, you will get worried about him," Forsythia

girl. You're young but sly. I can see through you,"

was walking into the dining hall. In a

turned around and saw Matthew walking in. She quickly asked, "You're back. Have you

Fred who was closely following him. Forsythia quickly fetched one more pair of chopsticks and one more bowl. Matthew sat down next to Harper and ate his breakfast with them.

on the way back, she could still smell a faint scent of blood from him.

a steamed bun in his hand, Matthew nodded and said, "All

It was as if she

are ready to formally accept Alexander as their