Forensic Imperial Concubine

Jason's return to the Imperial Palace brought much joy—a refreshing change to its previously glum atmosphere. As Andy guarded outside the gates of the Tranquil Hall, he could hear the emperor's hearty laugh. Andy couldn't help but smile. 'Jason makes His Majesty so happy even if he's not here all year round, ' he thought inwardly.

"Lord Andy, His Majesty seems very happy," Josef, who was standing beside him, said warily.

"Well, His Majesty is spending time with Prince Jason. You should go and see the former empress off. His Majesty wants to give her some dignity. Prepare everything for her and let her choose one way." Andy gnashed his teeth when he recalled how much humiliation the empress had brought to him while the emperor was in a coma. Now the empress had no way to fight back, so Andy retaliated against her for everything that she had done.

In the Cold Palace, the empress sat on the small bed in silence. The Cold Palace was deserted and tattered and its windows had leaks, but at the very least, it was still a place to live. Upon entrance to the Cold Palace, the empress quickly realized that this was a horrible place as even the lowest servants did not respect her at all.

When Josef arrived with his fellows, the empress curled up in bed. Her eyes were closed and she was just pretending to sleep. Her once glowing face was now haggard and gaunt. "Gloria Huang, His Majesty was generous enough to spare you your dignity. He instructed me to prepare these things for you. You may choose one."

The former empress narrowed her eyes as her body trembled. She said coldly, "His Majesty is going to kill me!"

"Gloria, you are unpardonably guilty. His Majesty does not want to kill you and is even generous enough to give you some dignity. Don't complain anymore. For your own sake, just choose one. It's only going to be too humiliating if we do it for you." Josef snorted. Back in the Imperial Palace, the empress had been so lofty and arrogant. She would make a fuss even though the servants made the slightest mistake. Now the empress was no better than the lowest servant.

She came down from her bed and stood up. "After being his wife for more than 20 years, I can't believe he would be so cruel as to kill me!"

"Humph!" Josef sneered. "Gloria, don't say that. You know it was you who wanted to murder His Majesty first. His Majesty offered to protect your dignity. You should be grateful!"

"Lady Sherry, greetings." All the servants spoke with one voice.

"Arise. I'm here to see the former empress."

Sherry came in, looking elegant in her dress. With a kind smile on her face, she said, "Josef."

"Lady Sherry, good day. May I ask what you're doing here? This is no place for you to be as it may bring bad luck. What if something bad happens? If you have anything to do, feel free to tell me and I will do it for you," Josef offered.

come along with Sherry, handed a piece of silver to Josef and said, "Lord Josef,

wait." Josef immediately led all the servants out.

her heart. "What? Did you just

still as she eyed Gloria. In a cold voice, she said, "Once upon a time, you were the empress. As the head of the imperial harem, you looked down on everyone and treated us harshly. You acted noble and generous even when you were the exact opposite of that. Now that you have been stripped of your position, how

am today is where you're going to be soon." Gloria raised her voice. "His Majesty is cold-blooded. He won't let Francis take the throne. If you intend to fight for the throne on

be so emotional.

favor?" Gloria was puzzled.

love to you?" The smile on Sherry's face

she realized that sherry was the one who made the spell doll. The reason that the emperor loved anyone who carried the doll was

'it's you'?" Sherry's lips curled

the

ask you to murder His Majesty and cooperate with Felix to

us want to be disloyal to His Majesty and try to harm him. The other day, you purposely went to the Tranquil Hall, right? You didn't just come to plead for your son, did you?" Gloria now finally understood.

"Wow, Sherry, I'm impressed."

have been friends for many years. Have a good journey and take it easy. Your son will follow you soon. Just make sure you walk slowly on your way to the netherworld so that your son will be able to catch up with

pounced on Sherry in an attempt to grab her. Luckily, Sherry dodged in time. Gloria was awkwardly thrown off to the floor. As she struggled to

lots of people's blood. My first child was killed by you and even then, you still didn't stop. When I gave birth to Francis, you tried to kill him but you just couldn't find the chance. Then you bribed the monk and told His Majesty secretly that my child was born to rebel. You instructed him to hurt my son in secret. Do you really think that I'm just going to let you go that easily?" Sherry's dignified face was filled with ferocity and hatred. "My son spent 15 years in the wheelchair, bed-ridden. All those years, I suffered day in and day out. This suffering you're experiencing now is nothing. How is that in any way equal to the 15

sneered and said, "Ha-ha! I and my son are leaving now. Soon enough, your son's going to catch up

doing

drop dead any day now. Long life ahead of him? That's ridiculous. No matter how smart and vicious you are,

body and you have His Majesty to thank for that. Francis can't possibly hold on any