Forensic Imperial Concubine by Erika Black

Chapter 23

After coming out of Peony House where Mavis lived, Sue cast a resentful glance before leaving. Carrie and Yvonne followed
Harper and bowed to her in greeting.
"Harper, it's nice to see you," Carrie said.
"Harper, nice to see you," Yvonne greeted.
"Lady Carrie, Yvonne, you too." Harper moved to help Carrie up before striking up a conversation. "Yvonne has finally come of
age. Do you have any plans for her now, Lady Carrie?"
Carrie paled. She had been worried about Yvonne ever since she reached marriageable age. Carrie was a concubine, and her
daughter Yvonne was not favored by Charles. What was worse, there was a higher chance of Sue controlling Yvonne's marriage
prospects. Carrie tried to live with her head down, afraid of offending Sue in anyway.
"Not yet," Carried answered.
Harper nodded and the three walked side by side. "Yvonne, since you're grown-up, you should make a plan for yourself.
Although you are the daughter of a concubine, our father is the prime minister of the country. Our clan is much better than
ordinary clans. Our sister Hailey has enough power after taking my position in Imperial Academy of Medicine. Felicia is engaged
to His Highness. Our mother has been busy making preparations for Felicia's wedding now, but I'm sure she will find a suitable
husband for you after Felicia's wedding."
Carrie got alert. Harper had just said that to remind her that Sue wouldn't interfere in their business now because she had the
upcoming marriage of Felicia to fuss over. After the wedding, Sue would have enough time to deal with Carrie and Yvonne.
"Thanks a lot for your advice, Harper."
"Lady Carrie, you are welcome." Harper took off a hairpin from her hair and put it on Yvonne's head. "Yvonne, you are so
beautiful. I'm sure you will find your Mr. Right soon."
"Thank you, Harper," Yvonne answered humbly.
Harper smiled and bid them goodbye. As they watched her leave, Carrie whispered to Yvonne, "Harper has changed, hasn't
she?"
"Mother, what did you say?" Yvonne asked in confusion.

Carrie smiled weirdly. "I'm afraid Sue can't control everything in the Chu Clan mansion anymore in the future. Harper did not
inspire fear when she was being aggressive. But now she is calm and a tough nut to crack."
"Harper is the daughter of Father's wife, and so do Hailey and Felicia," said Yvonne.
"Humph!" Carrie laughed scornfully. "Hailey and Felicia? Do they really think their mother is Charles' legal wife? Once a

concubine, always a concubine. Sue may act like the hostess of the Chu Clan, but behind her jewels and silks she is still a
concubine on the official records."
"Mother, be careful! Anyone can be eavesdropping." Yvonne looked around uneasily. When she didn't see anybody else, she
heaved a sigh of relief and left with Carrie. Yvonne was worried. If word got out to Sue, who knew what havoc would Sue wreck
on them?
On the way back, Nina couldn't help asking Harper, "My Lady, why did you tell Lady Carrie something like that?"

in succession. And just then, Hansen's presence was announced. "What brings you here, Your Highness?" Sue calmly greeted Hansen. "I haven't seen Felicia for quite a long time. I thought I should come and visit her," Hansen said slowly. Visiting Felicia was just an excuse. He didn't know why he came here. The thought came to him while he was on a walk. So he came in and claimed that he wanted to see Felicia. "Is Felicia home?" Cold sweat dripped from Sue's forehead. If Hansen saw what Felicia looked like now, he would cancel the marriage. She couldn't let Hansen see Felicia now! "Felicia ate something wrong and had an allergic reaction. The physician said that she should stay in some place without light and wind before the symptoms dissipate. Your Highness, she would have been more than

wouldn't want you to see her in this condition. She hopes you would only see her pretty face all the time," Sue said with a forced smile. "Your Highness, Harper said she missed you so much." Sue intentionally dropped Harper's name. Hansen hated Harper very much. Every

"Right. After all, Harper and Felicia are sisters, and then you decide to marry Felicia now. Harper can't help but feel wronged and
sad. She always makes things difficult for Felicia. She is the daughter of Charles' late wife, and I, as her stepmother, can't favor
my daughter." Sue took out a handkerchief and pretended to wipe her eyes dramatically. "Your Highness, why don't you go to
see Harper?"
"Well, okay. Let me see how arrogant she is now!" To Sue's relief, he stood up and went to find Harper. He was familiar with the
layout of the mansion and knew which side was Harper's house.
Sue looked at Hansen's retreating figure and grinned. 'Harper, do you think I will let you go after you harmed Felicia? Although I
can't punish you in a direct way, it doesn't mean that I won't allow others to do the dirty work for me.'
While Hansen was on his way to see Harper, he bumped into Yvonne. She screamed and was about to fall to the ground. But
before her back hit the ground, he reached his hands out and caught her. At the back of his mind, he marveled at how soft and
smooth her skin was.
With shyness all over her face, Yvonne said softly, "Your Highness, Thank you. You can let go of me now. Ah..."
Quickly, Hansen put forth more strength and pulled Yvonne into his arms. Without hiding it, he took a whiff of her scent from her
neck and said, "Beauty, you smell good."

with her in his arms. Something in him urged to cherish her. Hansen tilted Yvonne's chin and asked,

daughter of Father's

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