Forensic Imperial Concubine by Erika Black

"Is it done? If so, let's go!"
Fred glanced at the simple mechanism that Harper set and thought, 'Her Highness is so smart and terrifying. She truly would
destroy the Harmony Palace so that Rolando will be unable to find us, as the fire will cover up our traces, making it more difficult
for Rolando to find us!'
"Let's go!" With his arms around Harper's waist, Matthew jumped into the hole they had dug beforehand. Any trace left behind
was swept by Fred before he disappeared.
Rolando and his officials were discussing the details of tomorrow's coronation ceremony for the empress when Harper and
Matthew escaped the Harmony Palace. With him making sure that the Harmony Palace was heavily guarded and that no one
could break in or escape, Rolando felt secure that no unprecedented thing would happen. He was sure that Matthew would
deem a rescue impossible and that he wouldn't have any choice but to try his luck at tomorrow's ceremony. Because of that, he
knew that he must prepare in advance not only to make sure that the ceremony would become a success, but also to secure that
Matthew would not return home alive.
"Your Majesty, everything is ready. Do you have anything else to add?" Miguel asked, his face a bit pale. He felt that more things
had happened in the last two days than what had happened in the past five years.
Rolando thought it over and said, "Tomorrow, the city gates should not be opened. No one is allowed to leave the capital."
Miguel nodded, understanding why Rolando would order such a thing. If Matthew were to destroy the ceremony tomorrow and

Rolando asked, sounding confused yet uninterested. He had never clearly stated that he gave her any title, but the people started calling her Lady Lilian anyway. Miguel turned around and looked at the emperor in disbelief. "Your Majesty, didn't you acquiesce in her title?" "I don't remember, and honestly, I don't care," Rolando responded in

couldn't find the words to say. At this point, it was clear that the emperor loved Harper so much and that he would never let her leave him. But initially, their plans included her just because they figured out that she was a key part if they wanted to succeed. What they failed to consider was human emotions: Rolando fell in love with Harper as he became closer to her. Still, it didn't affect their plans. "I understand my duty," Miguel finally said, conceding to Rolando. Rolando put down the report of the officials that was in his hand and said, "I know you do, but it's good to know that you understand. Don't forget: tomorrow will change everything! I feel like I should go

An array has been set up inside the palace. We can't go in!" Fernando's face looked grim. He tried several times to break in, but to no avail. The magic array in the yard was so powerful that the guards couldn't even get anywhere near it. The fire in the palace was