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 moments, Alexander joined her. He greeted her

and sit down

sat down in a well-behaved manner, looking like an adult. Harper couldn't help but burst into loud laughter

doesn't behave properly and with dignity. I just want to

be happy." Harper smiled while

while he took the bowl with both of his hands. He couldn't help but be curious when

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

missed a lot of courses recently and I can't even go to school in the near future, 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,

picked up a steamed stuffed bun and put it in his bowl. She then reminded,

worry about, 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 in embarrassment.

considerate of Forsythia," Harper commented.

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

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

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

around and saw Matthew walking in. She quickly

Matthew briefly responded. He then took off his cloak and handed it to Fred who was closely following him. Forsythia quickly fetched one more

asked. Although Matthew had meticulously cleaned himself on the way back, she could still smell a faint

hand, Matthew nodded and said,

of Matthew's body. It was as if she wanted to see if he was injured anywhere,

asked me to tell you that they are ready to formally accept Alexander as their sworn son," Matthew softly said, changing