Forensic Imperial Concubine novel Chapter 188

Within days, the news spread far and wide about how the emperor sanctioned the marriage between Harper and Matthew. Everyone had different reactions, but the most worried would have to be the Bu Clan.

At that time, Isabella was pacing back and forth in the room. The anxiety was so apparent on her face. Meanwhile, Franklin's temples had started to ache, and so did Caroline's.

"Father, Prince Matthew's fiancees all died before they could get married to him. With this, I can't help but feel afraid that Harper might die in her boots too." Caroline openly surmised her worries.

"If that's the case, it's honestly not the worst thing that could happen to Harper," Zack responded with a bitter smile on his face.

"Zack, what do you mean by that?" Caroline asked in confusion.

Franklin and Zack looked at each other and as if on cue, the father and son shared tacit understanding. Charles was loyal to the emperor. The emperor wanted Harper to marry Matthew so that she would be able to spy on him. If she was tasked to assassinate Matthew and failed to do so, then her life would be a living hell.

"Father, is there anything we can do to save her?" Zack expectantly asked. He just found out that he actually liked Harper more than as a friend. He didn't expect that the emperor would promptly set up a marriage between Harper and Matthew.

Franklin shook his head. Matthew was a thorn in the flesh of the emperor. Harper was the only woman who was somehow related to him and was still alive. Everything would have been fine if the emperor hadn't thought of this fact. However, now that the emperor had figured it out, she might really meet the end of her life.

"Franklin, Prince Matthew is not a good man. Harper saved our Zack and Caroline. You can't just stand there and do nothing," Isabella said, holding her husband's hands. "Franklin, I am begging you. You need to do everything in your power to save Harper."

"Isabella, you have to understand. It's not that I don't want to help her, the reality is that I am incapable to do so. If Prince Matthew refused the marriage proposal, I could still try and find a way. However, Prince Matthew has already given his word to His Majesty. I'm afraid there is no turning back."

"Why is this situation so dependent on Prince Matthew's decision alone?" Isabella was becoming more and more confused with their conversation. She just couldn't understand. All she knew was that Matthew wasn't a man whom Harper could spend the rest of her life with. He was cruel and heartless. If the girl were to actually marry him, her life would be ruined.

"To rid Harper of Prince Matthew, it will be as difficult as ascending to heaven." Zack was also a little desperate. "Early tomorrow, I'll go to meet Harper and find out about her thoughts on the matter," he said.

"Well, you can go and ask for her opinion in person. I am sure she has her own ideas. If she doesn't want to marry him, then I would try my best to deal with Prince Matthew!" Franklin immediately decided. Although it was indeed very difficult for him, he was certain in his heart that he would do his best.

Zack had asked Harper to meet him at a small tea house near the Chu Clan mansion. Although it was just last night when he had asked her to marry him, there was no embarrassment on her face when they met. It was as if the proposal did not happen and they were just best friends.