Forensic Imperial Concubine

After Felton left, Matthew sat in the front hall, staring into its nothingness. His expression remained impassive, even when Harper approached him after Felton's egress.

"What's wrong, Matthew?" Harper asked in a soft voice. Harper's soothing voice felt like music to his ears.

Matthew shackled his arms around her waist and buried his head in the comfort of her arms. His actions and expressions said a thousand words about his state of mind, but yet he didn't say a word.

Harper had never seen her husband like this before. "What did Felton say?" she asked, her voice riddled with anxiety.

"Nothing special. I'm just being a little sentimental; that's all." Matthew regained his composure and continued, "We…"

But before he could say another word, Noah reported abruptly outside the door, "Your Highness, Prince Lilian is here. She said she is here to present a gift from Prince Francis."

"Send her in," Harper ordered as she sat down next to Matthew. Lilian ran in and looked quite happier than usual.

"Uncle Matthew, Aunt Harper, I came to see both of you. I heard that Aunt is pregnant. Congratulations both of you! I am so happy for you," Lilian said with a wide grin, making her joy apparent in everyone's eyes. "When Francis heard that I am coming to your mansion, he asked me to bring you a gift. He wanted to come in person, but unfortunately, he was not feeling well, so he could only ask me to bring this gift."

Her gentle countenance was even

has issued an order to let Felix come out today. Presumably, he has already forgiven him. Father stayed in Mother's palace last night and he has a deep sense of love and connection for Mother. It seems that Father also loves and cares for Felix," said Lilian. Her playfulness was noticeable from the way

As for you, you should really constrain your playful manner." An impeccable smile was written all over Harper's face. 'The emperor had decided to release Felix

as soon as I was set free and got out of the Imperial Palace, I rushed here to visit you. Yet, you said that to me. I'm so sad. I'm going to look for Lucas and leave you alone," said Lilian.

Lucas. You're just using me as an excuse to see Lucas!" Harper giggled. Lilian didn't feel

Lilian said with a grin. "For the past few days, my mother restrained me at the palace and asked me to embroider the wedding dress. I have been so bored. I'm going to find Lucas

to learn

console me a bit. Look at my fingers. They are covered with wounds. Don't you care about me?" Lilian raised her hand and showed Harper

Monica did is all for your

Chodak again. If I displeased Chodak once again, I would get into serious trouble." Lilian curled her lips. "I don't get it. Which

you do want to understand why, I may have an idea," said Harper. Her eyes

insisted. "Please tell me, Aunt, and I'll just change it

monk. The perfect match for him would be a nun. But unfortunately, you are not a nun, so you are not a match for him." Harper was just teasing her niece, and

teasing me?" Lilian flared up. Her face was