Forensic Imperial Concubine

"Oh? Is that so? Tell me," Diana asked with interest. She actually noticed that he didn't feel that well. But still, she chose to ask because she knew that Francis wouldn't like to talk about his state.

After some dry coughs, he took the wine jar, poured a bowl of wine, and quickly drank some again. This way, he suppressed his desire to cough. "I heard that the Worship Ceremony will be held in the South Kingdom very soon."

"Yes, it's a very important ritual for us," Diana slowly said. The Worship Ceremony was a grand event for everyone in the South Kingdom. If anything unpleasant were to happen during the actual ceremony, the people believed that the kingdom would be in trouble since bad luck would descend upon them.

"It's a good opportunity to attract Matthew into coming to the South Kingdom. There are two things on how this will work. One, the kingdom sends invitations to all the other countries to participate in the Worship Ceremony. And two, you include a promise to show something really fascinating in the invitation letter. I'm sure Matthew and his men wouldn't be able to decline," Francis said without haste which would make anyone feel comfortable upon hearing his voice.

Diana carefully thought about his plan before asking, "What kind of thing would be fascinating enough to lure him?"

"How about the Holy Article from your kingdom?" Francis suggested.

For a moment, there was a twinkle in Diana's eyes. The Holy Article of the South Kingdom was actually medicines. But she didn't believe that Matthew would fall into the trap if she lured him through that. After all, Matthew was a prince and already owned various medicines all over the world. It would be unnecessary for him to risk his life by coming to the South Kingdom just for some medicines.

he won't take that kind of bait,"

little while and took a deep breath. At that moment, the exhaustion had started to sink in. So he closed his eyes in an attempt to feel a little bit better. "I'm very certain because if there's anything unusual happening in the South Kingdom, they will suspect that it has something to do with me. Whether it's true or not, they will come there

She added, "In that case, don't worry. I'll ask my men to get ready. Anyway,

had left, he would have fallen asleep long ago. So when he heard

a hint of fascination in her heart. When he spoke, his voice was as gentle as the wind. He was also very good-looking and she had to admit that he had a face that nobody could resist. If she were to only consider his facial features, she would never think that he was capable of doing anything remotely evil. The Bright Dynasty was

stroke his cheek. Francis seemed to have felt what she was doing and unconsciously furrowed his eyebrows. It even looked like he was irritated by it, but he didn't wake up. "It appears like the men of the Bright Dynasty's royal family are all quite handsome," Diana commented to

he murmured. At that, Diana couldn't help but laugh. "You are so strong that you would never shed tears even in a reality as grim as this. But you still treasure her even though she hurt you so much. Why do you

pulled the curtain open. She looked at Owen who had been driving the carriage. When he saw Diana,

was seriously injured but still ran all the way here. So, he is in

for saving him, Princess Diana,"