Forensic Imperial Concubine by Erika Black

The carriage headed straight out of the imperial city. After moving out of the palace, they changed their

conspicuous eunuch

uniform and followed the carriage from a safe distance. Fred was a little bit worried, so he said, "Your

Highness, we are so far

away from them. Are you sure we would be able to follow them?"

"Of course we can," Harper said, looking leisurely at the flock of birds flying above them. She seemed

quite pleased, as if she

was going for a spring outing.

Fred followed Harper. She changed into men's suit and looked very handsome. Although she had worn

a disguise, people on the

way glued their eyes upon her due to the imposing feeling she released.

Harper was riding her horse at a slow pace. Suddenly, another carriage passed by them from the

opposite direction. The wind

blew up the curtain of the carriage, and the people inside saw Harper riding a horse past them. One of

the people seated inside

the carriage held the curtain with his hand and looked at Harper curiously. Then he said, "It's him."

"Master, who is it?" asked Samuel.

"The person who saved me last time," Felton said slowly, as he watched the horse leave.

"But, I didn't see him," said Samuel.

Felton put down the curtain and kept smiling. "You can't just recognize a person by his appearance.

Sometimes, the appearance

would deceive you."

Samuel didn't understand what he meant, but scratched his head in confusion, and drove the carriage

into the city. At the same

time, Harper, leading Fred, left the imperial city and was heading towards her destination.

In the Imperial Palace, the birthday banquet of the emperor had already begun. The courtiers

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presented their gifts one by one to

the emperor. Then, the other invited dignitaries would follow suit. Finally, it would be the turn of people

with the highest social

status to present their gifts.

"Matthew, what gift have you brought for me?" the emperor asked, looking at his brother. Matthew

stood up, and then said slowly, "It's a firm armor that can protect you. It's invulnerable to spears and

swords, and water and fire are simply insusceptible to it."

"Wow, that's impressive. It's your style." The emperor was in a good mood. He smiled while listening to

the palace attendant announcing the birthday gifts. Matthew went back to his seat, but he did not look

at Harper who was seated just beside him. He just kept fiddling with the wine glass in his hand, while

Harper was quietly enjoying the delicacies being served. As always, she didn't pay much attention to

the things happening around. At that time, Francis stepped forward to present his gift to the emperor

and said, "Father, I wish you sound health and happiness in life." "Francis, what have you brought for

me?" the emperor asked softly. His attitude was quite different from the way he treated Felix. "Just a

humble gift. It's a painting." Francis ordered the servant to unfold the scroll painting. The painting

depicted a scene of a large group of people worshipping the emperor, implying that the people admired

and were in complete submission to their emperor, and that he had won their hearts.

The emperor felt so happy and clapped his hands. "Good! Very good!"

He really liked Francis' gift and that was the reason for the relentless praise. Felix's face flashed with

disdain. 'All this praise, just

for a doodle? I wonder what his reaction will be when he sees the Longevity Pill. After all, no one

doesn't want to live a longer

life!' he sighed.

It was Lucas' turn next. He gifted the emperor with a fur coat that was made from the fur of a beast. He

had caught the beast by

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himself earlier while hunting and also prepared the coat by himself. His gift wasn't that eye-catchy, but

the emperor praised him

for his effort.

Felix was the last to present the gift. He stood up and walked slowly towards the center of the hall.

"Father, I wish the prosperity

of our empire and hope that it will last for endless generations." "Good. Felix, what is it that you've

brought for me?" "Well, Father..." Felix paused for a while, tantalizing everyone present around. Then

he said slowly, "The gift I have brought for you is the Longevity Pill. It can extend the life of anyone who

consumes it." "The Longevity Pill?" The emperor couldn't believe his ears. Sounds of whispering were

filled in the hall, as everyone around was so surprised hearing about the magical pill. The emperor was

so elated to receive the wonderful gift that had the ability to extend

his life. It was quite fitting for him.

"Yes, Father." Felix indicated his men, and they immediately came forward to present the emperor an

exquisite box. As soon as

the emperor opened it, the rich aroma of the medicine permeated in the air. It was obvious that the gift

was indeed of utmost

value.

"Felix, I have no words for your filial piety. Truly, you have touched my heart." The emperor was so

overjoyed that he grinned

from ear to ear. The Longevity Pill was the happiest gift for him. Being the emperor, he had the chance

to enjoy all the worldly

pleasures, so it was natural for him to wish a longer life. He even wanted to be immortal. But he knew

very well that being

immortal was simply impossible, and the next best thing he could have was the Longevity Pill.

Suddenly, an imperial physician rose up and asked in a trembling voice, "Your Highness, is that really

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the Longevity Pill?"

Felix was surprised as he looked at the imperial physician, who was just in his thirties. He was quite

familiar with this man, who

had a reputation of being one of the best from the Imperial Academy of Medicine. The physician's

name was Hodge Su.

"Of course it is the Longevity Pill!" Felix replied without hesitation. "Well, if you don't believe me, you

may check it up by

yourself."

Hodge Su stumbled two steps and then went to the center of the hall. "Your Majesty, with your

permission, can I have a look at

this Longevity Pill?"

"Yes, you may." The emperor didn't hesitate. Hodge Su was an extremely talented physician, and if he

could develop the

Longevity Pill by himself, then it would be the emperor himself who would be the final beneficiary.

Andy handed the box containing the Longevity Pills to Hodge Su. Hodge Su took over the box slowly,

using both his hands. He

then took one of the pills, put it under his nose, and sniffed it with closed eyes. He repeated it many

times and after a while, he

turned pale. "It's really the Longevity Pill!"

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