Forensic Imperial Concubine novel Chapter 620

"It's noon already. There's no need for that. Just tell all the ladies to come and pay respects to me tomorrow." The empress played with the petals as she spoke slowly. "Prepare an outfit with a low collar for me tomorrow."

"Yes, Your Majesty," said Nancy, as her eyes lit up.

The emperor stayed only with the empress, which made his concubines feel neglected. After all, even though the empress was still elegant and graceful, she was not in the bloom of youth. Even though she was still well maintained, she could hardly be as delicate and beautiful as the young ladies of the palace. It was well known that the emperor had a passion for young beauties. Even if he held the empress in high esteem, it was impossible to believe that he wanted to sleep with her in the Sleek Palace every night.

"Lady Sherry, what is going on with His Majesty nowadays?" one of the emperor's concubines asked curiously.

Sherry kept herself calm, as if she didn't even care. "He is the emperor. How can we know what His Majesty is thinking about? He can do whatever he wants. It's not for others to pry into his business. Don't start talking like that, Lady. I'm afraid His Majesty will be displeased if he hears that we're gossiping about him."

"Yes, Lady Sherry."

Monica noticed something wrong in the imperial harem in recent days. She had a suspicion that something was about to happen. Ever since her daughter Lilian had come of age, Monica had become more sensitive and alert to the social atmosphere. After all, she had only one daughter, and she didn't want her to marry someone randomly.

"Well, Her Majesty doesn't need our greetings. We should all go back now. What's the point of staying here?" Monica finally spoke.

"Yes, Lady Monica."

The concubines all stood up and said goodbye to each other. Soon, only Sherry and Monica were left in the hall. Monica looked at Sherry and asked, "Sherry, how's Francis nowadays?"

"He's much better now. He could hardly walk for so many years, but he can walk outside now. It's just that he is still a bit weaker than an average person. I don't expect much from life. All I want is his safety and health. But..." Sherry said in distress.