Forensic Imperial Concubine novel Chapter 187

Harper acquiesced to their remarks without speaking. Charles was uncertain of how to proceed, seeing her blank expression.

"Do you have anything to say?" he asked.

Harper shook her head. "The emperor has granted me the decree. As you have said, Father, this is a most gracious favor. I have no words to express my gratitude to His Majesty for granting me such a marriage."

Charles nodded, pleased at her obedience. "Since you have acknowledged that it is a good opportunity, I will speak frankly. You are also a member of the Chu Clan, and you will carry our name your whole life. You must never forget that the clan's interest is of utmost importance. Am I understood?"

"Yes. I understand," Harper answered, with her head down. As soon as Charles finished his last sentence, she understood why she had been called. He wanted to use her as a means to get something from Matthew.

"After you marry into the prince's mansion, you will report about his every move to me." The masquerade fell apart to reveal the true intentions behind the marriage proposal. The emperor merely wanted to have someone who would serve as his eyes regarding Matthew's movement. Charles had been given the task to watch the prince.

Harper raised her head and asked with a faint smile, "Father, are you asking me to spy on the prince?"

"Yes!" Charles showed no reluctance in revealing his purpose. "After you enter Prince Matthew's mansion, you must find a way to get the Black Flag Token and bring it to me."

"Father, would it really be that easy to get something out from the prince's mansion?" Harper asked, her expression amused.

"You have no need to worry. Several of my own men will be disguised as guards and sent to assist you in this mission. All you have to do is pass the information to them, and they will take care of the rest," Charles answered. He had not given a single thought about the danger that Harper would be putting herself into.

Harper had already known his selfish nature, but her father's words still sent a chill to her heart. She was nothing else but a tool, and her value was only determined with how useful she would be. "I understand. Is there anything else, Father?"

"No. Just wait for your wedding quietly. If you are needed, I will send my guard to inform you. You may go." Charles was quite satisfied with Harper's seeming obedience. As long as she stayed in Matthew's mansion and did as he asked, he would be able to execute his plans perfectly. Once he got the Black Flag Token, the emperor would surely reward him.

Without delaying any further, Harper went out of the study and walked towards the Emerald House. Her steps were heavy as she crossed the path. She had to meet Matthew and make her proposition as soon as possible. As long as her grandmother was alive, she would not do anything to harm Charles. She had given her word, but that promise excluded Howard and Katrina.

As soon as she arrived at Emerald House, Forsythia greeted her at the door, winking at Harper as she told her to go back to her room. There was someone waiting inside for her.

Harper's eyes lit up. She rushed back into her room expecting the masked man, but her legs were petrified once she had seen her visitor.

It was Matthew. "Your Highness! What can I do for you?" she greeted quickly, snapping out of her shock.