Forensic Imperial Concubine

Lucas, who has been sent to coordinate the disaster relief efforts, finally got back to the imperial capital.

He went straight for reporting to the emperor as soon as he entered the Imperial Palace, but was stopped by Francis.

"Francis, it's been a long time. I'm happy to see you in good health. Congratulations!" Even though his performance was laudable during the disaster relief, Lucas was still frivolous. He said with a casual smile, "Francis, I met a beautiful lady in Stream County this time. I was so mesmerized by her beauty that I almost forgot everything and didn't even want to come back."

"Your help in the disaster relief was commendable. Father has always been thinking about you. If he comes to know that you were late because you got mesmerized by a beauty, he'll teach you a hard lesson." Francis spoke in a gentle voice and smiled warmly. Lucas always thought Francis was good-looking. Now when he looked at him carefully, he felt his eyes and brows were as elegant as a charming woman's.

"Francis, you're the most charming one among our brothers. If you were a woman, I would definitely fall in love with you." Lucas couldn't help but praise him. "I think you have already received many intriguing marriage proposals."

Francis glanced at Lucas and said, "Everyone knows that I'm in poor health. I might die at any time. Who would risk her life and desire to remain a widow in my mansion?"

"Pooh, Pooh, Pooh!" Lucas spat symbolically. "Don't say anything unlucky!"

Francis was amused by his words and said, "Let's both go together to see Father. He was badly injured when Felix was rebellious. He hasn't fully recovered from it and now, he even has a bad temper. You'd better maintain silence in front of Father, lest you might annoy him and get scolded."

me. All he does while talking with me is scolding." Lucas cast a glance at Francis from time to time, as if he didn't bother at all. "I completely agree with what

"Aunt Harper? What

exalts you and really admires you very much." Lucas kept looking at Francis up and down and said, "I always used to think

Harper told about me," Francis reminded him as he was

peerless gentleman as beautiful as a jade." Lucas tut-tutted under his breath. "Aunt Harper

even more joyful. "You naughty

a prince. Now, I'm happy that he finally returned. I wonder if Father has scolded him badly. He might be too ashamed to even raise his head as I did." Lucas shook his head. "It's strange. I've

is preparing

marry?" Lucas looked at Francis in shock and said, "Oh my God! Lilian finally came to her senses. I'm happy that she is no

at Lucas and said, "Rolando,

moment. He then asked, "The emperor of Great Jade

has agreed for the

this marriage alliance," Francis answered and pretended he didn't see Lucas' shock. "I too was quite surprised when I heard it. You know, our country is suffering from domestic as well as external trouble and is restless now. Uniting with Great Jade Kingdom is in our interest. I asked for

she married him as part of an alliance, she would end up as the first victim when the two countries were to