Forensic Imperial Concubine novel Chapter 10

Sue felt scared at Mavis' words. She knelt again, ready to beg for mercy. If Mavis didn't allow her to be the hostess of the Chu Clan, her children would be looked down upon by everyone.

"Mother, even if I have done something wrong, please don't be angry with my children. Howard is Charles' only son. If he's treated as the son of a concubine, people will laugh at him." Sue always knew that if Mavis cared about anyone, other than Harper, then it was her son, Howard Chu.

Mavis hesitated for a moment and did not say more. She just continued to wait for Jaden to make a diagnosis. Harper, meanwhile, was fussed over by Nina and Anabel as they began to bind the wound on her head.

Harper kept her silence. Her energy had run out after she cried at how much she was wronged. Mavis felt sorry and angry seeing her granddaughter's condition.

As soon as Jaden arrived, Mavis asked him to check Harper's wound and asked if there would be any scarring left after it healed. Jaden reassured her that hopefully there would be none, which relieved Mavis. After tending to Harper, Jaden prepared to check on Felicia under Mavis' instruction.

Felicia huddled up in bed and refused to let the physician check on her no matter how hard Sue tried to persuade her. As an experienced physician, how could Jaden not understand? He looked at the bowls on the table and asked which bowls Harper and Felicia had used at that time. When he knew Harper used the silver tableware, a hint of pity flashed in his eyes. Then he checked the bowl Felicia had used.

"My Lady, only Lady Felicia's bowl was poisoned. It's a special kind of poison, which can flood the victim's lungs with blood. It's extremely aggressive, and after eating it, one will die before there's any time to rescue. But Lady Felicia is safe and sound. She must have taken the antidote soon after being poisoned, right?"

Hearing this, Sue wiped the cold sweat off her forehead. They had heard that Felicia was poisoned and rushed here as soon as possible. They had tried to make it in fifteen minutes but in reality, it had taken them half an hour to get here.

"Physician Jaden, is the poison really that strong?" Sue asked awkwardly.

"Yes, this poison is very toxic and rare. Since both Lady Harper and Lady Felicia are fine, I'll be going on my way now."

"Physician Jaden." Harper finally spoke. "There's something I don't understand. Please enlighten me, Physician Jaden."

Jaden paused in collecting his things and looked at Harper. Well-versed in the medical science, she had so much great potential but circumstances had landed her in a bit of hot water lately. "Go ahead, My Lady. How can I help you?"

"If one takes the antidote before eating the poison, will they die from it?"

"No," Jaden said without hesitation. "In that case, the one poisoned will only spit blood. After they spit out the blood, then they will be okay."

"Thank you so much, Physician Jaden."

"See you."

"Annie, see Physician Jaden off," Mavis ordered.

"Yes, My Lady."

As soon as Jaden left, Mavis threw the teacups to the floor. Sue hurriedly took hold of Felicia and they both knelt. "Mother, Felicia is not such a vicious person. Someone must have framed her. Felicia, apologize to your grandma, now."

"Grandma, I was wrong. I didn't mean to do that. It was this bitch!" Felicia suddenly pointed at her maid, Penny. "She prepared the food. She must have put the poison in the food."

Penny, who had no idea she was going to be the scapegoat, fell to her knees. "My Ladies, please believe me. I didn't put any poison in anything. I didn't poison anyone. Please, My Ladies, I didn't do it."

"You bitch! You did not only poison me, but also caused Harper to be punished by Father. I'll beat you to death!" Felicia rushed to Penny and started to beat her up.

"Enough!" Mavis roared. Felicia trembled with fear and went down on her knees again. The trouble brewing in their family brought a horrible headache to Mavis. "Charles, it's up to you now."

Charles heard that and understood at once. Mavis intended to seek justice for Harper. "Felicia, Harper was wronged and got beaten because of you. Maybe I spoiled you too much. Stay in your room and take a month to reflect on your mistakes!"

"Father..."

"Do as your father says!" Sue immediately stopped Felicia from trying to protest, and was about to take her away. But Mavis laughed with disappointment.