Forensic Imperial Concubine novel Chapter 699

When Harper put down her bowl and chopsticks, Francis casually put down his bowl and chopsticks as well despite not having eaten much. Seeing that, Cynthia also had to put down her bowl and chopsticks. And after rinsing her mouth, she stood up and left the table right away.

"What do you want to ask me? Go ahead," Harper flatly said, aware that Francis would definitely ask her since Rufus had come to her last night.

Seeing how cold Harper was being toward him, Francis felt so distressed. "Given the way you're speaking to me, I just don't know how I'm supposed to ask you anything. I just really wanted to have breakfast together with you. That's all. You don't have to think of me as an authoritarian."

Putting down the teacup, Harper said, "Francis, we are both adults. Why don't we go straight to the point? I don't want to waste my time beating around the bush with you. You live such a scrupulous life and you seem to enjoy it. You may not feel tired, but I do. If you want to ask me anything, just go ahead and ask it. If you don't ask me right now, I may not give you an answer if you ask me about it next time."

"Why did Rufus come to you?"

"He didn't come here for me."

"What message did Howard deliver to you?" Francis knew that if he let this opportunity slip away, it would be impossible for him to get the truth from Harper later on.

As a faint smile appeared on her face, Harper glanced at him and said, "A piece of good news."

Francis' eyes dilated slightly, and he asked again, "A piece of good news for whom?"

"For you, of course," Harper immediately answered, casting a glance at Francis, who didn't seem to believe what she just said. In a low voice, Harper then added, "He told me the whereabouts of the testamentary edict."

Francis reflexively stood up in a hurry upon hearing that, but soon realized that he had behaved improperly. So, he sat down slowly and remarked, "So, the testamentary edict really exists."

"It seems that you have already heard about it," Harper said with a gentle smile. "Would you like to make a deal with me?"

"I will never let you out of the Imperial Palace. Earlier today, the courtiers asked me to ascend to the throne as soon as possible. I have already approved their request and will ascend the throne and become the new emperor on a selected auspicious day," Francis resolutely said, taking a deep breath. It would be useless to make the testamentary edict public once he had officially become the new emperor.

"Is that so? Congratulations then!" Harper said in a flat tone, her eyes without a hint of joyfulness.

"After I ascend the throne, I intend to make you the empress." Francis' statement exploded by Harper's ears like a bomb. She felt so lightheaded and was left at such a loss for words.