Forensic Imperial Concubine

Pearce was well aware of the fact that he had to let the mayor release Alexander. Otherwise, he had no idea what Matthew might do. But he wouldn't just let it go like this.

"Your Highness, I want to know who killed my son," Pearce said with a sullen expression on his face.

"Don't worry. I will definitely find out who the murderer is. After all, this person must be scheming against both you and me. I certainly understand how you're feeling. Even I don't feel happy about it. No matter who is behind all of this, I will find this person and demand an explanation," Matthew replied with a sharp look in his eyes.

"The reason that my father chose to settle in River City was that it was the right amount of distance from the imperial capital. It wasn't too far or too near. This would allow us to find out what happens in the capital quickly without being affected. But wherever we are, we are unable to escape the conspiracy," Pearce sighed.

"Your father was right. The only thing he forgot is that it's hard to stop others from plotting against your family. Though your family doesn't have the military power, you actually have a lot of money. Even the emperor is jealous because of that," Matthew said. He revealed the reason why Pearce and his family were included as targets of the plot.

People always said that winners took all, while losers got none. If anyone wanted to win, they both needed military power and money. Both of these two factors were indispensable because one should have money for training soldiers. It was a fact that one couldn't do anything without money.

Pearce became even more distressed. "Your Highness, if my family were about to suffer from a great tragedy—"

to even have a chance to do so. I want to see who is so capable and brave enough to dare touch you and your family. They knew that using your family would cause enormous trouble in the city." Matthew's words immediately

myself to tell the officer in person. Even so, I'm afraid this may not work," Pearce said in a worried tone. He was well aware of the fact that the enemy was not easy to deal with. He might not even

in this city. Don't you remember that? You are not a scholar. You used to be a general. You don't need to reason with anymore. Besides, the evidence is irrefutable that Alexander is innocent," Matthew firmly reminded him with so

How could he forget that? When he found out that the mastermind behind the whole thing was from the imperial capital, Pearce was so enraged that he forgot the power that he had. Now that Matthew had reminded him, he knew that no matter how strong his enemy might be, he could hardly compete with his family's force in River City. It finally dawned

Pearce gratefully said. He must admit that Matthew had as much capabilities and influence as him, especially because of the fact that

have something else to do so I'm going

the place where you are

Thank you then," Matthew

news!" the assistant cried out while he rushed into the mayor's office.

frantic screams that he dropped the teapot in his hand. In a second, the tea that had just been made was gone as it quickly spilled from the

and waste the fresh tea I just made. This is a great tea and you ruined it! Oh God! It cost me ten taels of silver to buy that kind of tea!" Hollis scolded while watching the tea as it continued to spill on the table. He felt so

for his tea. "My Lord, please forget about your tea for a moment. Marquis Pearce is here.