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.

more about this new prime minister. She wanted to know what kind of person would prompt Matthew to describe him as shameless. Rolando looked like an other-worldly being. But Harper had

to the envoy's team. Their entrance to the South Kingdom's capital

she found both Matthew and Harper inside. The sight of

that both Matthew and Harper were back in the envoy's fold. There was no way for her

had no choice but to bow and

Becky. Matthew didn't want to respond to her either. Kneeling on the ground, Becky felt rather embarrassed. She wanted to stand up, but Matthew hadn't given her permission to do so, so she remained in position. However, if she kept kneeling

Highnesses," Becky greeted the couple in a much higher

important to say to us? If not, you can just leave. I'm training my new pet. Don't bother

to look at Matthew. But he was watching Harper as

one last deep simmering look

fallen into my hands, you still don't

Becky, kill her," Matthew pointed out in a flat tone. "She's a poisonous snake circling around us, ready to jump out and bite at any moment. While we might not fear her, it's still uncomfortable knowing

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 the

South Kingdom's princess, but he also seduced the Secret Pavilion's leader. I