Forensic Imperial Concubine

Harper and her companions were only in Phoenix City for a brief amount of time. Similar to the way they entered the city in secret, they silently left, as if they were just mere passers-by who had a cursory glance at the city.

Meanwhile, Diana felt that it was so unreal that she had actually entered the city and came out of it in one piece. It was so surreal that she felt like she was stepping on cotton while they were on their way out.

"Master, we did come out of the Labyrinth Swamp alive! Not only that, we also managed to pass through Phoenix City! I can't believe it!" Diana exclaimed while pinching her face. She was beyond ecstatic that it seemed like she couldn't feel the pain from her pinch.

Upon hearing her words, Harper pinched one of Diana's legs really hard. This time, the pain was so harsh that tears almost came out from Diana's eyes. "Do you believe it now?" Harper asked.

Harper loosened her grip on Diana's leg after seeing that Diana was slowly nodding her head. Harper's pinch hurt so bad that Diana started to gently rub her leg to ease the pain. In fact, tears were finally welled up in her eyes.

Then, Harper climbed on top of her horse and got ready for their journey to the Birch Pass. But before she rode away, she turned around and looked at the gate tower. Almost instantly, she saw a familiar figure. Even if she couldn't see the person clearly because she was too far away, she immediately recognized him.

Standing beside Daphne was a handsome man. She trembled a little and muttered, "Darren, why are you here?"

something to her. But even though Daphne was standing

since she did something

gently asked. His voice was so soft and charming that it was so easy to

her mouth but she didn't respond to his question right away. She was considering whether she should betray Harper and tell her brother the truth or completely hide it from him. After weighing her decision for a few seconds, she ultimately decided to tell Darren the truth. "Yes, she was forced by Lance and the Holy Maiden to enter the Labyrinth Swamp. She had no other choice but to get out of the swamp through our Phoenix

eyes when he said, "Did

except for a few bruises on her hands. She traveled across

not pleased that Daphne called Harper monster. "She is not a monster!"

her. How could she choose Matthew over you? You're such a great man. What's so good about her husband anyway?

beginning, it might have been because she was forced to marry him. But Darren thought it wasn't necessary for Harper to stay with Matthew any longer. As

had some people tied him up and delivered him to our mansion. I was too busy back then so I didn't ask you about this. Why didn't you tell me about your relationship with him? Why did you bother to kidnap him in our city?" Darren's voice was still very gentle while his eyes were full

We... we're just friends!" Daphne stammered. "Yes,

him to come over. But why did you kidnap