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."

to the dining hall for breakfast. After a few

sit

but burst into loud laughter and lightly pinched his face with her fingers, saying, "You

a man cannot become independent if he doesn't behave properly and with dignity.

happy." Harper smiled

Alexander 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

answered plainly. In a more lively tone, she asked,

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

steamed stuffed bun and put it in his bowl.

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

Forsythia," Harper commented.

health, or else, you will get worried about him,"

I can see through you," Harper

she caught sight of Matthew, who was walking into the dining hall. In a hurry, she walked

in. She quickly

off his cloak and handed it to Fred who was closely following him. Forsythia quickly fetched one more pair of chopsticks and one

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

steamed bun in his hand, Matthew nodded

you all right?" Harper asked while she carefully looked at every part of Matthew's body. It was as if she wanted to see if he was injured anywhere,

fine. Don't worry. Pearce asked me to tell you that they are ready to formally accept Alexander as their sworn