Forensic Imperial Concubine

Amidst the dreadful silence in the Tranquil Hall, the emperor's body was lying on the bed. At the same time, Felix's body fell to the ground while blood flowed all over him. The eunuchs and maids who were on duty to serve were also killed. Francis' arm was injured and the imperial physician was covering it up with a cloth to prevent further infection and bleeding.

"What happened?" Matthew calmly asked.

"There were a lot of things which needed to be dealt with tonight. After I finished all of them, it was already late at night so I went to the side hall to have a rest. However, in the middle of the night, I heard someone screaming for help. Confused, I rushed over and saw Felix killing our father. He was about to escape. Out of rage, I accidentally killed him." Francis could not help the grief from overwhelming his handsome face, as if he was too affected by the death of his father and brother.

It was only then that Matthew's eyes fell on Francis. He could see that Francis looked very disheartened, as if he had lost everything. There was nothing except sorrow on his face. No one would ever doubt his innocence. Despite this, Matthew was sure that it was Francis who killed the emperor and Felix. That foolish Felix must have been too furious to calm himself down. So he came back to question Francis. Francis must have killed him in a battle that he couldn't have won in the first place.

"How are you going to tell the officials about the death of His Majesty?" Matthew abruptly asked.

Francis looked down on the ground, seemingly in deep thoughts about how to answer that question. "Father had been in a critical condition recently. The imperial physician also said that he didn't have much time. Although Felix killed our father and committed a terrible crime, we are still brothers. Uncle Matthew, I want to tell everyone that Father died because of his illness. When Felix heard about this, he couldn't handle it and took his own life. I will suggest that Felix's funeral ceremony should be as grand as the crown prince's. What do you think?"

Although Matthew sneered in his heart, he didn't object to his proposal. "Francis, it's up to you."

marriage for peace alliance will be delayed. Uncle Matthew, will

Matthew couldn't run away from his duty as well. However, he didn't understand why

that represented joy. Then, they put on cotton and linen clothes to observe the mourning period for the late emperor. Moreover, festive events, music, and

mourning gown while he arranged the funeral of the emperor in an orderly manner. Officials of the Ministry of Rites did not dare to slack in their efforts even by just a little bit. Everyone was busy running around, trying to get everything

to grieve for him as well. But there was someone who was nowhere to

know where Lucas is?" Francis inquired with so much suspicion in his

Prince Lucas hasn't come to the palace so far. He's not at his own mansion as well. I heard, um, I heard that he went to

on Francis' face. To test his doubts, he decided to find Lucas himself. Eventually, he found his younger brother in the room of the brothel's top courtesan. He didn't know what to feel when he saw Lucas drunk as a

looked at Francis' nonchalant face with a smile

asleep was suddenly drenched and awake. He frowned in annoyance,

question, he asked back, "Do you know what time is it?