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.

prompt Matthew to describe him as shameless. Rolando looked like an other-worldly being. But Harper had a hard time imagining what the prime minister was

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

to the envoy's temporary residence. Once there, she found both Matthew and Harper inside. The sight of the couple shocked her. It even made her question if she

knew she was in the right place. It meant that both Matthew and

no choice but to bow and greet them

with 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

Becky greeted the couple in

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face turned red in embarrassment when she heard that. She turned to look at Matthew. But he was watching Harper as she played with the snake on the table. He didn't even bother to

to leave. With one last deep simmering look at Harper

area above the 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 over your life. Do you still think you're king of the snakes, running freely in

out in a flat tone. "She's a poisonous snake circling around us, ready to jump out and bite at any moment.

with someone so unworthy. Since she likes to court death, just let her do it.

not only married the South Kingdom's princess, but he also seduced the Secret Pavilion's leader. I hadn't expected him to fall to such