Forensic Imperial Concubine

Harper looked at the peak and saw a figure standing on top of a tree, seeming to look for something. Soon, the figure flew towards her and Matthew.

Matthew slowed down, still holding on to Harper's waist. In a moment, the Holy Maiden of South Kingdom was standing in front of them. She glanced at Matthew and then at Harper. "Is this your husband?"

Harper nodded. "Yes, Your Grace. He is not good at making conversation. Please forgive him."

"It doesn't matter." The Holy Maiden looked at Matthew and turned around to lead the way. She confessed, "When I didn't see you coming up after waiting for a while, I was worried something had happened to you, especially when I realized there was something wrong with the spiritual creatures in the mountain. That's why I came out to look for you. Luckily, there's nothing wrong, or I'd have felt very guilty."

"Your Grace, please don't worry. This is the Holy Mountain. How could something happen here? Besides, with you here, no monster or demon would dare approach us." The Holy Maiden's consideration quite moved Harper. As the lofty Holy Maiden, it was unnecessary for her to pick them up in person, but she still came.

"You saved my life. I can't let my savior get in trouble in my place. Besides, I'm not so mighty as to have that effect on the monsters. There are many poisonous insects and snakes in this mountain. They would be very dangerous to you but are considered treasures to our people in South Kingdom. People here are good with poison, and those kinds of poisonous stuff are the best material for making poison," the Holy Maiden said with a smile.

"I understand that people in South Kingdom need them in their poisoning skill. Even deadly poisonous bugs have their own uses. I'm sure you have the amazing power to make the best use of those things," Harper responded thoughtfully.

The sincere smile on Harper's face somehow dazzled the Holy Maiden. She looked away and said, "Your smile makes you look adorable. I like it."

Hearing this, Harper smiled brighter. "Your Grace, I'm sure your smile will be even more charming. You should smile more."

The Holy Maiden gave them a shy smile. She did a lot of that recently. With her identity, she couldn't show any emotion. But for some reason, she felt happy whenever she saw Harper and couldn't help but smile at the sight of her.

"I recall seeing my youngest sister laugh so much as a child, just like you. It's a pity I haven't seen her since I became the Holy Maiden," she said.

"Why don't you go back to visit your family? You're quite powerful, Your Grace. It will thrill them to see you," Harper said sincerely.

"Will they be happy?" The Holy Maiden sighed weakly. Although she was whispering, Harper could hear her clearly. After becoming the Holy Maiden, she had to forget her previous life and turn a blind eye to any feelings, including love. Assuming she wanted to go back, the rules would not allow it. And even if she went back, she could not return to her previous life, the way things once were. Her parents would have to treat her with reverence and respect instead.

let go of

the

mention, your honorable status makes him worry he'd say the wrong thing and offend you," Harper responded at once. It was impossible for Matthew to

I don't care." The Holy Maiden's voice was both tender and sweet.

she'd slowed down, he frowned. Then

cheeks. "I... I'm not tired. Put

very weak. It will take a lot of energy to climb the

worry. I'm fine." Harper looked at Matthew, urging him to put her down. Even though she didn't get embarrassed easily, it was uncomfortable to be stared at

said, "Don't move. You must be tired after walking for such a long time. It won't bother me to carry you

was stunned. Although people in South Kingdom were open-minded, the men weren't that considerate to women. Climbing from here

her up there myself. That would help ease this on both of you," the

I can carry her," Matthew said calmly, with

didn't show any reaction to his words. "You two love each other so much

would be much easier." While it felt good to be held by Matthew, Harper worried about the strain on his arms to carry her all the way up.

her weight and said, "You have gained some weight, but it doesn't matter. I still

laugh or cry. Even after claiming she'd put on some weight, he still claimed not to mind it at all. His

Maiden's footsteps quickened. Matthew followed in her wake, but at a more moderate speed.

forehead. Suddenly, something came in their path. Since Matthew couldn't move his hands, Harper lifted her wrist, and three silver needles shot out. The needles pinned a snake on the verge of attack to a tree trunk.

move. With a mysterious light flashing across her eyes, the Holy Maiden sprinkled something in the air while murmuring some words. Whatever

will be approaching us anymore. Let's

hour later, they finally reached the top of the mountain. Looking at the palace made of white jade in front of them, Harper couldn't help but admire the

heard that the Starry Palace is as beautiful as the fairy palace in the sky. Today I finally get to see

palace?" Matthew asked in a low voice. "I'll build one for