Forensic Imperial Concubine

"Will it damage your body?"
"No, it won't. But it is inevitable that my body has been impacted when it was removed from my body. Therefore I have to nurse
my health with great care for a while. Of course, I can't get pregnant during this period of time," Harper said, shifting her eyes to
Matthew. "That's why I have to take the contraceptive."
"All right," Matthew agreed calmly. He didn't object to Harper's taking a contraceptive, even though it went against his
preferences. Harper wasn't worried because she believed Matthew placed great importance on her health.
"I guess the Qin Clan must have attracted a lot of attention when Felton entered the imperial capital. What do you think?"
"Of course. Felton is a member of the Qin Clan. It's fortunate that His Majesty is in a coma now, otherwise he would have made
trouble for you," Matthew said, with a cold glitter in his eyes. "Now Felix has begun to take charge of national affairs, and Her
Majesty is in charge of the imperial harem. None of the other ladies are allowed to see His Majesty. Nobody is allowed to
approach His Majesty except those appointed to watch over him."
"Well, what a great opportunity for them to get rid of anyone who is in their way! I'm afraid Her Majesty and Felix will take this
opportunity to attack others," Harper said. Resting her chin on one of her hands, she thought for a while and continued, "The
timing of Francis' poisoning again seems to be suspicious. Maybe it was Her Majesty who poisoned him this time. She poisoned
Francis exactly when she predicted that something would happen to His Majesty. Now that Francis is weak and bed-ridden, Felix
and Her Majesty can take the opportunity to dominate the affairs of state."
"Maybe."
"I don't care what they do to each other. Let's just close our gate and live our lives peacefully in this mansion. We won't go out
until they are done," Harper said, intending to stand aside and be merely an onlooker. She didn't care whether the emperor was
alive or dead. Her only worldly concern was to establish a successful, thriving business in her shops.
"I'm afraid Her Majesty won't allow you to be merely an onlooker."
"You think she wants to attack us?" Harper asked though she found it impossible to believe, for it would be incredibly foolish if
the empress antagonized Matthew and Harper. After all, Matthew had three hundred thousand soldiers under his thumb, who
could besiege and attack the Imperial Palace whenever Matthew gave the order. Attacking Matthew and Harper would be a
signal for Matthew to launch a rebellion that could overwhelm the empress.

Shaking his head slightly, Matthew explained, "Today His Majesty is in a coma, and Felix has begun to take charge of state
affairs. The imperial physicians diagnosed him, but the courtiers don't believe them, and think that the imperial physicians were
bribed by Her Majesty and Felix. It's all the more suspicious that Her Majesty doesn't allow anyone to visit His Majesty. As a
result, some have suggested..."
Seeing Matthew looking at her with a wry smile, Harper frowned slightly. "They want me to go to the Imperial Palace to diagnose
HIs Majesty?"
"Yes, you guessed it right," Matthew said, stroking her head gently. "You weren't there, so you missed an amusing performance
today. Those who used to denounce you passionately in front of His Majesty praised you to the skies today. They said that your
medical skills are second to none in the world and that you are also trustworthy. They said they would believe nobody's diagnosis
but yours. They forced Felix to allow you into the Imperial Palace to diagnose His Majesty."
"And you agreed?"
"Of course not. My wife isn't an imperial physician, so you can't be summoned at the drop of a hat. But I have no doubt that Her
Majesty will have someone to invite you to the Imperial Palace in order to satisfy the courtiers who called for you," Matthew said
with an amused smile. "If you go, you don't need to diagnose or treat His Majesty carefully. Then we can find an excuse to leave
the capital and go on a sightseeing tour."
Hearing this, Harper couldn't help laughing. "You only want to take the opportunity to relax and enjoy yourself; is that right?"
"I don't think we need to be involved in this damned fight between Felix and Francis. Let's just get away and travel around. After
all, it's only when we are absent that people in the dark will show up," Matthew sneered. "It's been a long time since Jason was
in the imperial capital. I think it's almost time for him to return."
"Jason is indeed mysterious, isn't he? I've never seen him in person. I wonder what he looks like," Harper said curiously. "Could
it possibly be that he's just too ugly? Is that why he doesn't have the nerve to show up in public?"
"You'll see him soon. I've learned that Jason is already on his way back to the imperial capital," Matthew said, with his eyes
darkening at that thought. Jason was a prince he detested, though he didn't look down upon him either. Technically speaking, he
had never looked down upon any son of the emperor, even Lucas, who had never been involved in the struggle for power, or the
fight for the throne.

"Oh, that's interesting. I wonder why he's coming back now," Harper said, feeling curious. "What a fine drama it will be! It's a pity
that we won't have the chance to see it since we're leaving the imperial capital."
"You want to stay in the imperial capital to watch the drama?"
"No, I don't. I've heard that the peach trees in the Holy Chant Temple are in full bloom. Darling, how about going there to see the
peach blossoms with me?" Harper said, shaking her head decisively. "There is a lake in Chodak's bamboo grove. I saw many
fish in the lake last time. Since Chodak is in the imperial monk's mansion now, how about stealing a few of his fish for fun?"
"I'm afraid a few fish are not enough," Matthew said after thinking for a while. "I've heard that the fish in Chodak's lake are quite
fresh and tasty. How many do you think you can eat, at the most?"
"One big or two small," Harper answered after a moment's pause. Then she asked, "How many can you eat, Matthew?"
"Four."
"Okay, have as many as you want. Four fish aren't so many, so he won't have any reason to complain. Just catch as many fish
as you can eat!"