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."

delightedly. Her gentle countenance was even more angelic with a smile

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

you should really constrain your playful manner." An impeccable smile was written

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

of the palace only to have fun with Lucas. You're just using me as an excuse to see Lucas!" Harper giggled.

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 and stay at his mansion for a while. I don't

maybe you get to learn a thing or two from

would 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 and Matthew her fingers. Her eyes were oozing helplessness and sadness

Monica did is all for your

me. She was just worried that I might harass Chodak again. If I displeased Chodak once again, I would get into serious trouble." Lilian curled her lips. "I don't get it. Which of my parts isn't good enough to

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

Tell me!" Lilian insisted. "Please tell me, Aunt, and

not a nun, so you are not a match for him." Harper was just teasing her niece, and it was very clear from the look on her face. Lilian showed visible signs of irritation, her expression akin

your wife from teasing me?" Lilian flared up. Her face was red and she was crossing