Francis was very pleased with Harper's confession. He waited outside patiently as she went inside the bedroom to try on the
clothes. The red robe just seemed perfect for her, revealing her tenderness and charm as a woman.
Looking at herself in the bronze mirror, Harper recalled, "When I got married, I didn't worry about my look in the wedding dress.
So I didn't bother to give a careful look at my appearance. Now it seems that I don't look very outstanding in such a dress. What
should I do? If Matthew believes that divorce agreement, he will think that I have betrayed him. Then he may even fall in love
with another woman. What can I do if things end up that way?"
Forsythia had been so depressed that she wanted to weep. However, after hearing out Harper, she didn't know whether she
should laugh or cry. The news they had heard in the Imperial Study hadn't been confirmed yet, but she knew that Harper was
very worried.
"Your Highness, His Highness will be fine." Forsythia tried to comfort her. "His Highness is a brave and powerful warrior, and an
incredible legend. How could such a man get killed by rascals? His Highness will be back safe and sound."
"Yes, he will be back safe and sound," Harper said. Then she took off the empress's robe. "Inform Francis that the robe fits me
well and needn't be modified. And tell him to go back."
"Yes, Your Highness."

Francis was waiting outside joyfully. He imagined how Harper would look in the empress's robe. However, contrary to his
expectations, Forsythia came out of the room and not Harper. She said, "Your Highness, Lady Harper has tried on the robe and it

a move, and neither did she. After some time, Francis slowly stood up and walked out. Tomorrow was his wedding day with Harper. There was no need for him to be impatient. It didn't matter if he saw her in the red robe earlier or later. Anyway, he was about to see it soon and there was no need for him to hurry. As soon

that Matthew had been killed by assassins and his dead body was being sent back to

kill Matthew. Then how could Matthew get killed by some petty assassins? No matter whether the news was true or false,
Francis thought he ought to be well prepared for both scenarios.
"Your Highness, the security guards both for the Imperial Palace and tomorrow's enthronement ceremony have been arranged.
Everything is under control," Owen reported in a low voice.
"I don't worry about anyone except Matthew. If he comes back, things will not be the same." Francis was terrified of Matthew. He

say Prince Matthew is dead," Owen reminded. "Only a fool will believe that." Francis didn't believe a single word about Matthew's death. He was certain that Matthew was still alive. Moreover, he was worried that Matthew might have already returned to the imperial capital and might be planning to give him a fatal blow tomorrow. "You possess the testamentary edict in your hands, so you have

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