Forensic Imperial Concubine

"My darling is so considerate and sweet! How did you know that I am so hungry?" With a wide smile, Harper went to the table, sat down, and took the chopsticks from Matthew. She then asked, "Will Francis get rid of us? After all, we are a loose end to his elaborate plan."

Matthew placed some food in front of Harper and said, "At this moment, I don't think he would. As you said, he's still recovering. Also, the emperor will not suspect him at all for two reasons. One, because he's weak and two, because he had once saved his life. The emperor will believe that I had planned everything."

"Then, I guess it's time to admit that I'm really quite impressed with Francis. Darling, do you have any wine here?" Harper asked abruptly.

"No, you shouldn't drink since you have a very low tolerance for alcohol." Matthew was worried that Harper would lose herself once she had wine. Although he liked to see drunk Harper, her health was more important to him.

Harper put down her chopsticks and said, "Then forget it. I admire Francis for his hard work and intelligence in coming up with such a plan. But if he had the ability to think of such a complex scheme, he should be able to notice that he was being poisoned for so many years."

"It was the emperor who poisoned him," Matthew supplied.

With those few words, Harper's eyes widened in shock. She couldn't believe what she just heard. But soon enough, she felt a sense of ease. "It's not surprising that there's an emperor who would poison his own son since there's a father like Charles. No wonder, Francis could still be tricked by poison, even though he is very intelligent. Anyways, since it's becoming clear that the emperor does like to use poison, I'm afraid that it was him who poisoned our mother—Lady Cecilia as well."

In a second, the intent to kill was seen across Matthew's eyes. Cecilia's death had left a wound in his heart that would never heal. Since a long time ago, it was clear to him that the emperor had something to do with his mother's death. Now, he was certain that the emperor poisoned her. Matthew thought that if it was indeed the emperor who wanted to kill her, there must be someone helping him in the palace.

Matthew also put down his chopsticks. He then poured a cup of tea and let Harper rinsed her mouth with it. "All the poisons come from the imperial palace. The royal family is full of the most wicked people that plot the most vicious acts."

the royal family, including seventy-two concubines in different palaces. Every kind of beauty can be found inside the family. It is literally like heaven on earth. Don't you like it, darling?" Harper asked with faux

to come in and put away the dishes on the table. "What did you learn today?" Matthew asked Harper when

the empress is the emperor. His purpose is to ruin me. But I did

soon as he asked, Matthew thought of Fiona who didn't

sent her to the emperor's place. Who would have known that the emperor was so shameless

could be seen in Matthew's eyes. "Do you have some sort

She wasn't sure if Matthew was upset or

the emperor as his birthday gift. He

her mouth. "Then, the emperor would only be able to watch his beautiful concubines instead of touching them.

have that

hard,

give it to me and I will give it to the emperor." Matthew put his hands on both sides of the chair and leaned closer to

on his chest. "There's one more thing. I can't believe I almost

carefully looked at the expression on her face and he knew that

I continue with what I am about to teach you,"