Forensic Imperial Concubine by Erika Black

Chapter 182

Zack's proposal brought Harper nothing but disquiet. Her steps followed the last quickly one after another, and before she
realized it, she had been going the wrong way. Harper was about to turn around when someone blocked her way.
"My Lady," the man addressed her.
"Lord Josef," she greeted back despite her confusion.
"Lady Katrina has requested your presence." The eunuch Josef had presented it as an invitation, even as his tone was the exact
opposite. "This way, please."
Harper had no choice but to follow him. He led the way to the Glorious Palace where Katrina resided. In the beginning, Katrina
had disliked Harper because of her headstrong character and the girl's refusal to aid her in fighting for the emperor's favor. She
had conspired with Charles to replace her with Hailey as the imperial physician. 'What does she want with me this time?' Harper
wondered.
She had braced herself for the worst the moment she stepped inside the Glorious Palace with Josef. To her surprise, Katrina let
her in without making any scene.
"Your Highness, good day." Harper curtsied in front of the lady respectfully, not leaving any opening for criticism of her manners.
Katrina looked at the stubborn Harper bowing her head before her. 'Has she finally learned to be well-behaved?'

"It has been a long time. You seem to have changed quite a lot," Katrina said as her fingers fiddled with the fruit on the table.
"You have become the vice director of the Imperial Academy of Medicine. My congratulations have come late."
"It is my honor, Your Highness." Harper spoke calmly and kept her composure. Her face belied the trace of complacency. Katrina

a concubine in the Imperial Palace, and I will have to rely on your skills in the future. Chloe has been pregnant for a long time, and His Majesty favors her. I am no longer young and my beauty has faded along with my youth. I have not been blessed by fortune with a child to rely on, but I share the honor and humiliation with the Chu Clan.

took notice of the curtains of the inner room, swept to one side. It was the perfect place for hiding. "Harper Chu, do you understand what I have just said?" Katrina asked, her voice tinged with displeasure with Harper's unresponsiveness. "Yes,

slowly, choosing her words with utmost caution. "But forgive me. My answer will not change. In the past, it was Lady Anita, and
now Lady Chloe. But no matter who the person is, I do not wish to cause anyone harm."
"Watch your tongue." Katrina pounded her fist on the table and abruptly stood up from her chair, but she bit her tongue against
the venomous words that were to escape. She had called Harper here for a purpose. "Chloe is the apple of His Majesty's eye,
and if she gives birth to a prince—"
"But Your Highness, you don't have a child." Harper interrupted Katrina, knowing she had just uttered the most hurtful words. An

prince or a princess, they will not threaten you at all, because you don't have a child." At her words, Katrina trembled with anger. "Are you mocking me?" "I wouldn't dare, Your Highness. I am merely reminding

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