Forensic Imperial Concubine by Erika Black

"Will she show it to the world?" Lucas asked. He was curious about what Harper would do with the imperial edict as she was
someone who never acted according to common principles.
Ignoring his question, Matthew gave him a cold look and asked, "Do you want to go back to the imperial capital? Or are you
planning to hide in the procession and go to the Great Jade Kingdom with us?"
"I'd like to hear your opinion first," Lucas replied. He didn't speak out his plan. Under the current situation, the best option for him
was to listen to Matthew before deciding.
After a moment's silence, Matthew proposed, "I think you should go back to the imperial capital and cooperate with Harp. She
may need your help."
Lucas always knew how much Matthew valued his wife. But he never expected that Matthew would value her this much. This
was a critical moment for all of them. Yet, he asked him to go back to the imperial capital just to help Harper. To be honest, Lucas
was shocked to see Matthew's devotion to his wife. He sighed, "Your trust for her is absolute."
"If you are not willing to cooperate with her, then don't go back to the imperial capital as you would only create trouble by acting
at your own will," Matthew commented.
"Uncle Matthew, don't worry. As long as Aunt Harper orders me, I will obey her without any question. I will follow her orders no
matter what they are," Lucas promised as he raised his hand in an oath. "Please be rest assured and don't worry. I'll listen to her
obediently!"
The shameless look on Lucas' face made the corners of Matthew's mouth twitch. "Harp is right. Your father had a good eye to
choose you as his successor."
Upon hearing that, Lucas was shocked and stunned. Did he mean that Harper would have no objection to him being the next
emperor?
"Isn't Aunt Harper always getting along with Francis? Then how come...?" Lucas questioned in surprise. He had thought that

Harper was a close friend of Francis. Thus, he thought she supported him. If it was not for the fact that Matthew had tried so hard

to protect him, he would probably have not told the truth to Matthew. But now, what Matthew implied was that Harper wasn't
actually supporting Francis. Instead, she had a high regard for him! That was quite surprising for him. "Well, she and Francis...
It's hard to explain the relationship between them with a few words. The only thing you should keep in mind is that Francis will
not be a good emperor," Matthew sighed emotionally.
"Why don't you claim the throne for yourself, Uncle Matthew? Once you become the emperor of the Bright Dynasty, you will be
able to protect her from any harm," Lucas asked. The reason he asked such a question was purely intentional. He wanted to test
if Matthew really didn't want the throne. If Matthew wanted to fight for the throne, then no one else would stand a chance. After
all, he had the Black Flag Army comprising three hundred thousand strong warriors. That was enough for him to wipe out all his
enemies in the Bright Dynasty. Matthew just snorted with a disdainful look, "The position of the emperor is bound with too many
restrictions. I don't want myself to be trapped in trouble. That might get her hurt, both physically and mentally." "Don't you think
it's a bit too narrow-minded to think that way?" Lucas asked. He believed a real man would never give up the throne for a
woman. He even got a vibe that Matthew was too obsessed with Harper that he made the wrong decision. There would be just a
few men who would love their beauties more than the throne! Matthew, on the other hand, was quick to cast a warning glance at
Lucas. Immediately, the latter covered his mouth and said, "Uncle Matthew, I'm leaving for the imperial capital right now. If you
need something, just name it and I'll do it for you." He knew
that his words made Matthew angry and the only thing he could do now was to stay away from him.
"Castrate Francis for me," Matthew said in a cold voice.
Lucas couldn't help but drop his jaw when he heard this terrible request. He then hesitated and said, "Well... I don't think it would
be possible. How about you raise another one?"
Matthew then snorted through his nose with contempt and said, "Humph! Then tell me, what is it that you can do for me?"
"I can deliver a message for you!" Lucas replied proudly. "I can serve as a messenger to deliver your letter to Aunt Harper. You
guys haven't seen each other for quite a while. Aren't you worried about her situation in the imperial capital? I can also keep an
eye on her for you and keep you updated about her every day! How do you like this idea?".

"I have my special secret guards to convey my messages," Matthew said as he glanced coldly at Lucas. "You are of no use to
me, honestly." Lucas was deeply frustrated. "I can also create chaos for you, but only if you want me to," he said, struggling to
make him useful to Matthew. "Well, then you'd be courting death by doing that," Matthew responded with no hesitation. "All you
need to do is disguise yourself and get back to the imperial capital. Just wait for her to get in touch with you. Don't hang out
around, or you may end up
exposing your identity. After all, you know how cruel he is and he would show you no mercy once he spots you. I don't want my
wife to get into trouble because of you. So stay obedient and don't act recklessly.
Otherwise, I wouldn't mind teaching you a lesson with my sword." While Matthew said those words, he drew out his glaring
sword.
Seeing this, Lucas swallowed hard because of fear and said, "No, no! Of course I will stay obedient. Don't do that to me, Uncle
Matthew. We are a family!" Lucas felt depressed. Although he was the successor chosen by his father, he did not make it to take
the throne. And to add insult to injury, Matthew constantly threatened and scolded him. Oh, God! He couldn't think of any
successor who had lived such a miserable life.
"Uncle Matthew, I heard that your cousin is going to the imperial capital soon. Since you are not there, how do you plan to deal
with her?" Lucas asked again, trying to change the topic of discussion.
"Harper can deal with her the way she wants to," Matthew said casually. He didn't care about the cousin mentioned by Lucas. As
a matter of fact, he even had no idea who that woman was.
His answer left Lucas speechless. He groaned in his heart, 'You are such a ruthless man. Your cousin would be heartbroken
when she learns that you have zero interest in her. And you are giving Aunt Harper the permission to do whatever she wants to
do. What if she lets your cousin live in your mansion? What would you do in that situation?'
"Uncle Matthew, aren't you worried that Aunt Harper would grant her permission to live in your mansion? I mean, maybe taking
her as your concubine?" Lucas asked curiously. It would be an interesting turn of events if Harper really did that. He even
imagined what would happen in Matthew's mansion if he went back to the imperial capital now.
Matthew clearly discerned Lucas' look of schadenfreude. He then said in a flat tone, "I've thought of a new identity for you after
you reach the imperial capital. How about becoming the girl in a brothel? The identity of a woman would be a perfect disguise for
you. Francis would never go to places like that; neither would Jason. I think that is a perfect idea. What do you think?"
Hearing that, Lucas immediately wore a long face. He whined at once, "Please no, Uncle Matthew. Can I have a better identity
than a whore? Please!"