Forensic Imperial Concubine

"I also managed to gather a piece of news," Harper said, gritting her teeth. "The real Worship Ceremony will be held in five days. Today's ceremony was just their display of prayers before the real one takes place."

Hearing that, Matthew scowled slightly. "So, there was something amiss with the invitation letter sent to the Bright Dynasty."

"Or, maybe there was nothing wrong with the invitation letter. Maybe someone deliberately made us come here sooner than we should have," Harper muttered. "I guess the Wonder Kingdom's and the Great Jade Kingdom's envoys will arrive in a couple of days. I wonder who the Great Jade Kingdom will send as their envoy leader."

"It can't be Rolando," said Matthew firmly.

Harper agreed with him. "As the emperor of the Great Jade Kingdom, Rolando would not risk his life. I wonder who he will send in his stead."

"Most likely their newly appointed prime minister."

"What kind of person is he?"

"He is a very shameless man." It was the first time for Matthew to insult someone so vehemently. Clearly, he disliked the new prime minister.

of person would prompt Matthew to describe him as shameless. Rolando looked like an other-worldly being. But Harper had

back to the envoy's team. Their entrance to the South Kingdom's capital would need to be public. When they entered the Starry Palace's library,

she found both Matthew and Harper inside. The sight of the

the sign and she knew she was in the right place. It meant that both Matthew and Harper were back in the envoy's fold. There was no way for her to

to bow and greet them despite

was amid playing with a crimson snake that she had caught, so she was not in the mood to deal with Becky. Matthew didn't want to respond to her either. Kneeling on the ground, Becky felt rather embarrassed. She wanted to stand up,

Becky greeted the couple in

to us? If not, you

look at Matthew. But he was watching Harper as she played with the snake on the table. He didn't even bother to take a glance

turned to leave. With one last deep simmering look at Harper full

snake's heart. "You're such a naughty little thing," She scolded. "Even though you've fallen into my hands, you still don't know who has control

poisonous snake circling around us, ready

her head and said, "Forget about her. No need to get our hands dirty by dealing with someone so unworthy. Since she likes to court death, just let her do it. I wonder what a show Francis has prepared for us for he even goes so far as to corrupt

also seduced the Secret Pavilion's leader. I hadn't expected him to fall