Forensic Imperial Concubine

As there was no ill will between the Great Jade Kingdom and the Wonder Kingdom, Miguel never expected the latter to launch an attack against the former, specifically him and his army. It came as a shock to him. But what shook him to the core was the identity of their leader: Harper. Aside from assaulting his men in the middle of the night, she also had her men burn all their food and supplies.

"Harper Chu!" Miguel hissed through his gritted teeth. Anger coursed through his vein as he looked at their two warehouses that had been burned to the ground. But while the Wonder Kingdom was never a part of his plans, the reason he brought his troops to where they were was because he wanted to deter them from involving themselves in the war that was brewing between the Great Jade Kingdom and the Bright Dynasty. He had planned everything in advance, but Harper swooped in just like that and ruined it all.

To be fair, Harper and Kile's friendship was not a new discovery for him. But he never thought Kile would hand over his army to Harper and basically allow her to stir up trouble between the Wonder Kingdom and the Great Jade Kingdom. Would the emperor of the Wonder Kingdom approve of what Kile did?

"My Lord, what should we do? Nothing is left of our supplies. Worse, no one would be able to deliver us new ones on such short notice. If we decide to take on the Wonder Kingdom right now, I'm afraid we will be no match for them," one of the soldiers reported.

Miguel had seen this coming from a mile away. Frustration and self-pity fueled his anger as he knew that he could not help his troops. Without any other choice left, he ordered, "Retreat to the place thirty miles away. We need to ask for provisions from the surrounding ten cities before we can continue with our plans."

"Yes, My Lord."

Standing on top of the city's watch tower, Harper looked on as her enemies retreated like waves going back to the sea. An evil smile appeared on her face as she said jokingly, "Kile, I think I'll have to rely on you from now on."

side. I suggest leaving him here and ordering him to guard the Mountain Pass. I will go back with you," Kile said as he cast a look at Howard. He knew that Howard had been a brave general when he was still serving in the army of Bright Dynasty. Unfortunately, he lost his way because of the trivial matters that plagued the

look at him too. 'He is indeed a good commander,' she thought. 'But he isn't a person from the Wonder Kingdom.' With that, she turned to Kile and asked, "Do you trust him to guard the Mountain Pass?

a knowing smile. "Besides, he won't be here all alone. I will ask

May I ask who?" asked Harper,

direction. Harper followed suit, and she saw the person he was referring to, though her facial features had been

very proud. Wanda Murong was his sister and shared the same mother with him. He loved her. Although she had a fragile body, she was very smart and always helped him by providing him with the best and most appropriate ideas. If it weren't for

will let Howard take care of her?" Harper

know your brother will listen to whatever she says as she has the best ideas. So I'm not worried about her one

"That's good to hear. In that case, I don't need

so calm and grounded that it was as if nothing would be able to disturb her and

so much

what I do," Wanda Murong replied. "My home country lies beyond the pass. It is my duty to