Forensic Imperial Concubine novel Chapter 694

Cynthia was retained in the Sleek Palace. Since Harper stayed in the side hall, there was just the main hall that remained vacant. Looking at the luxurious and spacious main hall, Cynthia frowned tightly and asked the young maid who had guided her there, "Excuse me, but why do I stay in the main hall for the night?"

"Lady Cynthia, since Her Highness is staying in the side hall, only the main hall is available now. So, Her Highness herself ordered me to arrange your stay in the main hall," the young maid answered respectfully.

"I'm just a civilian girl. It's not appropriate for me to stay in the main hall of the Sleek Palace. Can you pass a message to Her Highness for me asking her if she will stay in the main hall and let me stay in the side hall?" Cynthia was somewhat annoyed. She was merely a guest visiting Matthew's mansion. If she stayed in the main hall of the Sleek Palace, obviously she would become the topic of gossip. She could imagine what others would think of her. Moreover, with a position higher than hers, Harper was staying in the side hall. In that situation, if Cynthia were to stay in the main hall, it would be an act of adding fuel to the fire, making it easy for others to attack her verbally.

"Lady Cynthia, please try to understand. Her Highness has already gone to bed. Besides, the moment she stepped into the Sleek Palace, she had clarified that she wouldn't be staying in the main hall. So please stay in the main hall for the time being despite your unwillingness," the young maid said helplessly. She thought it was a great honor to stay in the main hall of the Sleek Palace for a night. She couldn't understand why both Harper and Cynthia were refusing such an honor. She wondered, 'Do they look down upon the main hall of the Sleek Palace?'

Looking at the receding back of the young maid, Cynthia frowned tightly. Her maid, Amy, also looked quite uneasy. "My Lady, what do you think about Lady Harper's intention? She stays in the Sleek Palace, but she lives the side hall instead of the main hall, and lets you stay the main hall…"

"Stop it," Cynthia said, shaking her head. Surely, she couldn't stay in the main hall. She had no choice but to find another place to stay for the night. "I remember there is a soft bed in the drawing room. The weather isn't cold now. Bring a quilt and follow me. I will sleep on the soft bed in the drawing room."

"Yes, My Lady."

When Rufus sneaked into the Imperial Palace, he found that the palace was heavily guarded and fortified. The palace guards patrolled once a quarter, leaving no loophole for him to make use of.

"What a waste of talent for Francis to pay attention to such trivial things!" Rufus sighed. "Look at the layout. If he was on the battlefield, he would be an able general."

"To the Sleek Palace," Howard reminded Rufus, as he was impatient hearing the latter's sigh. Of course, Francis was talented. If he had been worthless, he could never have brought the whole situation under his control.

Rufus pouted. Following Howard, he headed towards the Sleek Palace. However, before they could get closer, they stopped in their tracks. The Sleek Palace was not just protected by ordinary guards, but there were also additional secret guards outside the palace. They perceived no less than ten secret guards nearby. It was difficult for Rufus to break into the palace, even with Howard's help. It was also impossible for them to enter the palace together.

"Are you sure about getting in? The palace is so heavily protected," Rufus asked with suspicion.