Forensic Imperial Concubine

"Harp, someone from the Qin Clan has just arrived. He claimed that the Qin Clan wants to make peace with you and that he has a letter for you." Seeing how busy Harper was reading a book, Matthew immediately snatched the volume off her hand, even giving her a look of disagreement. "Harp, you have to stop doing this. You're a pregnant woman! You shouldn't overwork yourself!" he said exasperatedly.

"What? I'm just reading a book!" Harper was a bit speechless in front of the protective husband, who seemed to make a fuss about anything that might cost her time and energy.

"Harp, come on. You know you'll get tired after reading for some time. The balance between work and rest is very important, especially for someone expecting." Aside from strictly monitoring his pregnant wife's daily activities, Matthew made sure that he had prepared every food that was good for pregnant women, as per their physician. He even cooked the chicken soup himself! "You know what? Eating is better than reading. Come and have a taste of this chicken soup I made."

"Okay, didn't you just say that someone from the Qin Clan arrived? Then now isn't the time for chicken soup!" Harper said confused to high heavens. Matthew didn't react whatsoever, and so Harper just gave up, taking the bowl of soup from his hand. As she stirred it to cool it off, she said, "Let him in."

"What's with the rush?" asked Matthew immediately, "Drink the chicken soup first. There is plenty of time." With that, instead of going ahead and calling the visitor in, he just sat by Harper's side, making sure she ate her food.

Harper knew that there was no way she would be able to convince Matthew any further, and so she resigned herself to finishing the chicken soup. Matthew's eyes lit up with happiness when he saw that Harper was drinking more than he had expected. After Harper emptied the bowl, he filled another one at once.

"One more, Harp," Matthew cheerfully urged.

bowl from his hand, scooped a spoonful of soup, and basically forced it to him. Though surprised, Matthew grinned widely, opened his mouth like a spoiled child, and closed his eyes

taste like drug!" he grumbled, tears almost forming

her face. "No, it's not. You worked

such high spirits, Matthew dared not reject her. 'It is just a bowl of chicken soup. Even though it tastes like bitter medicine, it's not a big deal,' he thought.

he concocted, Matthew was in no mood to speak anymore. Harper, now free

looked gentle and amiable. He turned out to be the new steward of the

She had already made a clean break with the Qin Clan. It wasn't that hard for her, as Felton was the

to the Qin Clan. She wanted to discuss something important—the whole clan's inheritance." The steward didn't know how Harper would react to the invitation, and so he tried to take a look of her face. Since he didn't want her to decline the invitation, he was trying to be

granddaughter married into another family, I'm not interested in the inheritance of the clan at all. And besides, their inheritance only gets passed down to the sons of the clan. It isn't my place to take any of it, so I'd better not meddle in things I'm not a part of," refused Harper rather

this, the steward became anxious. "Your Highness, it's not like what you said. You are a member of the Qin Clan and also the direct line of descent.

her top priority was Derrick and how to effectively deal with him. He had proven to be

show it on his face. "I understand. Lady Victoria also asked me to give this to you. She instructed me