Forensic Imperial Concubine

That night with the emperor felt more affectionate than what the empress had experienced even in the first few months of their marriage. Now in her middle age, it was a rare chance for her to have such a romantic night. Thus, she was both delighted and satisfied.

After the emperor left, the empress took out the spell doll from under the bed and stared at it. She felt quite amazed. Was it really powerful enough to help her win the emperor's undivided love?

She put down the spell doll and asked, "Where is Cheryl?"

"She is still locked inside, Your Majesty." Nancy pressed her lips together and gestured in that direction.

"Bring her here." The empress picked up the tea and took a sip. "After all, she was my maidservant for such a long time. She must have something to say to me."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Cheryl had spent the whole night locked up in the Sleek Palace. At first, she was scared that the empress would not let her go. She waited but nothing happened. As the hours passed, it seemed to her that the empress had no intention of punishing her. When dawn broke, she was no longer scared. Indeed, she felt rather safe and confident. After all, she was the emperor's favorite now. If she suddenly disappeared or died, the emperor would demand to know what happened to her. With that consolation, she was felt immensely relieved and the clouds seemed to vanish.

was at the empress's mercy, so even now that Cheryl had

hint of dishonesty in you, you will pay for it. I believe you must already know that you will die if I hand this thing over to His Majesty." The empress's voice was gentle

not look up, nor did she dare to answer the question. After all, she had used the voodoo doll to seduce the emperor. If she told the empress about it, the empress would hate her guts for stealing the emperor's love. In her jealousy and hatred, the empress would definitely have her killed as

have you and your family put to death without delay, and no one would blame me for that." The empress snorted in disgust. "So

could she persuade the empress to spare her life? Then she remembered that Felix was still confined to his mansion and her eyes lit

while thinking about the one she desires,

you sneak into the Sleek Palace to find it?" The empress was obviously skeptical about what Cheryl said. She thought that the spell doll must have some

be kept near the

have to pray?" the empress

to the Sleek Palace to take it." The truth was that the emperor didn't seem to have much interest in her after the first night. Cheryl had guessed it was because the spell doll