Forensic Imperial Concubine novel Chapter 33

Although Hailey came back, she only stayed home for three days and then went back to work. After all, she was the only female imperial physician in the Imperial Academy of Medicine. Many ladies would ask for her help when they suffered from pain. That was an advantage of being a female physician. Therefore, Hailey was very busy dealing with her work all the time. Harper also kept herself busy. She had been researching about things she could sell. She locked herself inside the room and saw nobody these days. Even Nina and Anabel had no idea what she was doing exactly.

Enya had always been curious. She had tried to break in to see what was going on several times, but she was stopped by Nina every time. They were of the same ranking as maids but only Nina had the maturity to stop Enya from being too nosy. Nina knew that Harper would not want any of them to know what she was concentrating on.

On the other hand, the grievous sores on Felicia's face were finally healed after Hailey treated her face. But there were still marks remaining on her face. Felicia would have to wear a veil when she went out from now on.

"My Lady, Lady Yvonne is here," Anabel told Harper after entering the room.

Harper paused on her research and stretched her tired arms. "Please let her in."

"Greetings, Harper," said Yvonne.

"Don't be so formal, Yvonne. We are sisters, after all. Take a seat," Harper replied. Yvonne looked a bit restless, but Harper understood what she was worried about. So in the meantime, she kept her silence and wouldn't bring it up if that would make Yvonne uncomfortable.

Yvonne must have sensed Harper's sympathy. Touched and overwhelmed with emotions, Yvonne fell on her knees. "Harper, my dear sister, please help me!"

"Yvonne, what are you doing? Stand up quickly. People will think I'm being mean to you when you do that," Harper exclaimed and helped Yvonne stand up. "We are sisters. If there is any trouble you are trapped in, just tell me. I will help you if I can."

Upon hearing that, Yvonne bit her lower lip and then said, "Harper, you know that I'm just the daughter of a concubine. My mother is not favored by our father. And I am going to come of age very soon. My marriage is controlled by Lady Sue. If I don't plan for myself, I'm afraid I won't have a good future. I don't think Lady Sue would choose a good husband for me."

"I know what you mean," Harper said in a flat tone before she took a sip of tea. "But I don't understand why you're telling me this."

"I don't want to become Lady Sue's pawn against her enemies. I know Lady Sue may force me to marry into a business family if it will bring her benefits. Or worse, she will force me to marry an old man. I'm still young, Harper! Will you let me be miserable for all my life?" Yvonne wept.

"So you chose him?" Harper asked instead. Although she didn't mention who she was referring to, Harper was sure that Yvonne knew who she was talking about.

"Harper, I know I've hurt you by doing this. I'm sorry. Please forgive me..." Yvonne cried.

"Okay, stop it, please. I don't care about your affairs and I won't say anything about it. But I just want to remind you that Lady Sue is a very, well, let's say, capable woman. And you know Felicia is not a simple girl. Both of them are not easy to deal with. You'd better be careful and don't let others find out that you're keeping something. Felicia is going to celebrating her birthday soon. Once she comes of age, her marriage will be around the corner. Before that comes, you'd better plan well for yourself," Harper said, her voice seemingly distant. She knew about Yvonne and Hansen's relationship. But if Yvonne wouldn't say it outright, then she wouldn't say anything about it.