Forensic Imperial Concubine novel Chapter 614

"Father, monks can still resume a secular life," Francis reminded his father in a low voice. "Besides, like the sun up in the air, Master Chodak has the love and support of the people. If he resumes a secular life, he could be a formidable enemy. But if he becomes secular and marries a princess of the Bright Dynasty, he would be a powerful source of support."

The emperor's eyes lit up upon the advice. This idea had also occurred to him before, and he had even encouraged Lilian to get along with Chodak. However, to his disappointment, Lilian had totally failed, even though she was eager and willing. She had been unable to get into bed with Chodak to ensnare him into marriage. She wasn't even able to get close to him.

"Lilian can't get close to him."

"Father, sometimes you don't understand Lilian," Francis said, coughing from his illness.

"Bring a chair for Francis," the emperor ordered.

Andy hurried to bring a chair and invited Francis to sit down. He knew that Francis was in fragile health, so he had to take good care of him.

"I don't understand what you mean."

"Even though Lilian can't get close to Master Chodak, there is another person who can do that," Francis said, with his eyes shining in his pale face. "When Lilian wants to enter the imperial monk's mansion, she is sensible enough to bring that person with her. Father, how could you miss that fact?"

The emperor's eyes brightened as he understood Francis directly. Harper was in Chodak's good graces. Previously when the emperor had sent assassins against Harper, Chodak had rescued her, nearly at the cost of his own life. Being a shrewd man, the emperor understood in a flash why those events had unrolled in the way they did.

"Was that the real reason why you visited Matthew's mansion?"

"Father, I was only thinking about you, and about Lilian's marriage." Francis covered his mouth to muffle his cough, and his voice sounded weak. The emperor cast a thoughtful glance at him. Francis' health had improved a lot, but his father knew clearly how his health had suffered after being poisoned by him for so many years. Although the emperor didn't know why Francis was recently able to improve his health, he believed that Francis had only gained one or two more years.

"You are not in good health. Don't worry too much. I know you care about me and the rest of our big family," the emperor said softly. "Go back to your mansion and have a good rest. I'll think it over carefully."

"I heard that Aunt Harper is pregnant now, so I want to have someone send a present to her."

"Go ahead; it's appropriate to send her a gift to congratulate her. I've already sent them some presents," the emperor said, narrowing his eyes and smiling happily. He was overjoyed whenever he thought of that woman in Matthew's mansion being pregnant. 'Matthew, you have always been so wily and cautious, but have you ever foreseen the possibility that the woman sleeping on the same bed with you is not your wife?' he thought to himself in delight.

"Yes, Father. Please allow me to take my leave."