Forensic Imperial Concubine novel Chapter 687

"Will she show it to the world?" Lucas asked. He was curious about what Harper would do with the imperial edict as she was someone who never acted according to common principles.

Ignoring his question, Matthew gave him a cold look and asked, "Do you want to go back to the imperial capital? Or are you planning to hide in the procession and go to the Great Jade Kingdom with us?"

"I'd like to hear your opinion first," Lucas replied. He didn't speak out his plan. Under the current situation, the best option for him was to listen to Matthew before deciding.

After a moment's silence, Matthew proposed, "I think you should go back to the imperial capital and cooperate with Harp. She may need your help."

Lucas always knew how much Matthew valued his wife. But he never expected that Matthew would value her this much. This was a critical moment for all of them. Yet, he asked him to go back to the imperial capital just to help Harper. To be honest, Lucas was shocked to see Matthew's devotion to his wife. He sighed, "Your trust for her is absolute."

"If you are not willing to cooperate with her, then don't go back to the imperial capital as you would only create trouble by acting at your own will," Matthew commented.

"Uncle Matthew, don't worry. As long as Aunt Harper orders me, I will obey her without any question. I will follow her orders no matter what they are," Lucas promised as he raised his hand in an oath. "Please be rest assured and don't worry. I'll listen to her obediently!"

The shameless look on Lucas' face made the corners of Matthew's mouth twitch. "Harp is right. Your father had a good eye to choose you as his successor."

Upon hearing that, Lucas was shocked and stunned. Did he mean that Harper would have no objection to him being the next emperor?

"Isn't Aunt Harper always getting along with Francis? Then how come…?" Lucas questioned in surprise. He had thought that Harper was a close friend of Francis. Thus, he thought she supported him. If it was not for the fact that Matthew had tried so hard to protect him, he would probably have not told the truth to Matthew. But now, what Matthew implied was that Harper wasn't actually supporting Francis. Instead, she had a high regard for him! That was quite surprising for him.

"Well, she and Francis... It's hard to explain the relationship between them with a few words. The only thing you should keep in mind is that Francis will not be a good emperor," Matthew sighed emotionally.

"Why don't you claim the throne for yourself, Uncle Matthew? Once you become the emperor of the Bright Dynasty, you will be able to protect her from any harm," Lucas asked. The reason he asked such a question was purely intentional. He wanted to test if Matthew really didn't want the throne. If Matthew wanted to fight for the throne, then no one else would stand a chance. After all, he had the Black Flag Army comprising three hundred thousand strong warriors. That was enough for him to wipe out all his enemies in the Bright Dynasty.

Matthew just snorted with a disdainful look, "The position of the emperor is bound with too many restrictions. I don't want myself to be trapped in trouble. That might get her hurt, both physically and mentally."

"Don't you think it's a bit too narrow-minded to think that way?" Lucas asked. He believed a real man would never give up the throne for a woman. He even got a vibe that Matthew was too obsessed with Harper that he made the wrong decision. There would be just a few men who would love their beauties more than the throne!

Matthew, on the other hand, was quick to cast a warning glance at Lucas. Immediately, the latter covered his mouth and said, "Uncle Matthew, I'm leaving for the imperial capital right now. If you need something, just name it and I'll do it for you." He knew that his words made Matthew angry and the only thing he could do now was to stay away from him.