Forensic Imperial Concubine

In reaction to the murmurs of the young ladies, Harper slowly smiled. Zack and Francis were both outstanding, and they were all unmarried. Although all the young ladies in the imperial capital were eager to marry Francis, Lucas, or Zack, the truth was that being married into the Bu Clan was the most attractive option.

Zack had already been accustomed to the blazing and passionate eyes around him whenever he showed up in public. He smiled consistently and kept moving onward without looking askance. Francis had seldom appeared outside in the public, but had experienced many kinds of occasions. Therefore, he also maintained a calm face, and could always regain his composure by glancing occasionally at Harper.

"Are you Matthew's wife?" a hostile voice said abruptly.

Harper stopped and looked at the person blocking her way. She wondered who this person might be. Francis and Zack were already bowing to greet that person.

"How delightful to meet you, Aunt Joyce," Francis said respectfully.

The woman who addressed Harper was Joyce Jun, the emperor's sister. Joyce Jun then looked at Francis. Although the latter seldom made public appearances, his mother was Sherry, whose family was a powerful source of support. Even though everyone thought Francis would not live long, Joyce Jun dared not offend him.

"Arise, please. You don't need to be so ceremonious with me," Joyce Jun said.

"Thank you, Aunt Joyce," Francis said as he straightened his body.

Joyce Jun then turned her eyes to look at Harper and teased her, "I heard that Matthew's wife was arrogant and supercilious. Now I can confirm this to be true."

Harper, on the other hand, simply maintained a calm smile and nodded as a salute. Seeing this, Joyce Jun squinted her eyes in disbelief. She was obviously displeased by Harper's response. "Why don't you salute me courteously?"

Joyce, please don't be offended. Aunt Harper is a first rank princess. Therefore there is no requirement for her to make courteous salutes to anyone apart from His Majesty and Her Majesty," Francis

reply. She had never expected him to defend Harper. She looked again at Harper and found that she

in front of Harper to block her way. Joyce Jun was very unhappy about this, but she had no other choice

off his forehead after Joyce Jun turned away. "I thought she would find fault with you.

scared indeed? Then why did you stand up to her?" Harper

by while she bullied you!" Francis said quietly. As they walked along, Zack looked at the prince who was wearing a

After all, I have Matthew's protection. She wouldn't dare to

know Uncle Matthew is very capable,"

all the other people who were walking in a hurry. "Let's move along to the Imperial Palace. If we are late, it will be hard to excuse ourselves,"

kept his

of them, Harper asked softly, "Zack,

didn't reply immediately. He glanced at Francis and then said

smile and said, "That's just what he's like. He is always quiet and never very talkative. You're not so different from him in that respect. How much do you even communicate with

we communicate often. Even though he is quiet, he is talented in poetry and Go.

I can rest assured,"

to pay any mind to the whispers behind him, he heard the conversation between Harper and Zack. It was heart-warming for him to realize that Harper was worried about him getting along with Zack.