Forensic Imperial Concubine

Not many people in the Birch Pass were aware of Harper's return. Yet there was a remarkable change in the atmosphere there. It was as if, all of a sudden, the gloomy air around the city was lifted. Both Jack and Joshua were still hiding in the military camp. They didn't dare to show up in the general's residence out of the fear that Matthew would settle accounts with them sooner or later.

It was morning. The first ray of the sun made its way through the window to touch Harper's closed eyelids. She opened her eyes to the peace and coziness of her bedroom after a long time. Matthew was sleeping peacefully right beside her. A complacent smile appeared on Harper's face. Even Matthew had such a restful night after a long time. Harper stretched out her hand and slowly moved her index finger along his jawline. Just then, Matthew grabbed her hand and planted a kiss at the back of her hand. "Good girl, don't be naughty," he said with a mischievous smile.

Harper smiled back at him. "I'm planning to go to the imperial capital of the South Kingdom," Harper said after waiting for a few moments.

"No way," Matthew snapped back immediately. How could he agree to what Harper said? She had just been back from the jaws of death in the Labyrinth Swamp! The last time when Harper went to the South Kingdom, there were a series of unfortunate events that pushed him to the limit. He believed that Harper would not risk her life on her own, otherwise, he would have accompanied her. First, the news of the library collapsing on her made him rush to the South Kingdom. Initially, he was told that she got buried. Then on his way, he learned that she was fine. Hardly had he heaved a sigh of relief that he got to know that she had entered the Labyrinth Swamp. If things went on like this, he was afraid that he would be scared to death.

However, Harper looked resolute with her plan. "I have to take care of the business in the South Kingdom. After all, with so many enemies all around, it's not a good time to enjoy a comfortable and easy life in the Birch Pass," Harper explained.

"Leave everything to me," Matthew said in a reassuring way, stroking Harper's hair. There was no way that he would allow his wife to take any risk again. It was a matter of luck that she could get out of the Labyrinth Swamp safely. But even luck did not favor all the time. He could not bear to lose her.

Harper's eyes grew darker, and she became quiet. Matthew got up from the bed and put on his clothes quickly. "I'll take down the South Kingdom as fast as I can," he said. They indeed needed to have a strong hold over the South Kingdom, or else the matter could go out their hands. But Matthew did not have the heart to allow Harper to go there alone. Hence, he decided to take the matter in his own hands.

"And then?" asked Harper. Harper rolled over on her belly and rested her chin on her hands, staring at him calmly. "What about the Great Jade Kingdom or the Wonder Kingdom? Do you think they will sit quietly and watch you take down the South Kingdom?"

not afraid of them," Matthew replied

exist, how will we protect the people we care about, Matthew?" Harper asked slowly. "Now the South Kingdom is not our enemy.

he remained silent. He simply didn't want her to put herself in danger again. After all, the South Kingdom was infamous for being dangerous and unpredictable. There were

what you say, I won't agree," Matthew said in a

canary?" Harper asked in a low voice. "So what are

do that! How can you even think like that?" Matthew turned to Harper and

trapped in a cage." Even while convincing Matthew, Harper had a very firm voice. She looked at her husband with her calm and decisive

that she exuded was rare to be seen in any other royal woman. Matthew was silent for a moment. Harper had always been obedient because he had never touched her bottom line. He had seen how obedient she was as a wife, and also how bold and ruthless she was when facing her enemies. But he had forgotten that she would not allow

would you do?" Matthew asked,

didn't get mad. Instead, her face broke into a charming smile. Then she said firmly, "You won't! I

I won't do that to you?" Matthew asked, sounding a little annoyed. Somehow, the very thought of Harper going to the South Kingdom

you better than me," Harper said in a proud tone. "And as much as I know, you don't need a canary in the cage. Instead, you