Forensic Imperial Concubine novel Chapter 742

Crash!!! Francis vigorously threw the teacup on the table. Within seconds, it broke into a thousand pieces, creating the most vivid noise in the room. The tea water spilled out and part of it splashed on Diana's clothes. But she didn't get upset. She merely wiped off the water drops on her garments and asked again, "What? Am I right? Are you annoyed because of what I just said?"

"Diana, mind your words and that attitude of yours. Don't forget that we're partners and that's it. I don't like it when others comment on my personal affairs," Francis reminded her while his eyes darkened. He had never denied his feelings for Harper. He also knew that Harper didn't like him. But it didn't matter to him. In his mind, he would be satisfied if he could have her by his side. He wasn't that greedy as to expect that she would fall in love with him as well. As long as he physically owned her, it would be more than enough.

"Of course. I haven't forgotten that our relationship is strictly business. But don't forget that you're now my husband," Diana whispered right at Francis' ear upon getting close enough to him. However, Francis only frowned and pushed her away.

"I don't like being touched by anyone," Francis apathetically stated. Then he stood up and left without looking back.

Looking at his receding figure, Diana sneered, "You don't like being touched by anyone? What a joke! We know that's just an excuse. Even though that woman doesn't even have a bit of affection for you and she wants to end your life, you keep on guarding your feelings for her like a precious child. How ridiculous it is that a royal prince can't get over a woman!"

"Your Highness, shall we⁠—" a maid proposed with so much hesitation.

But before she could finish her words, Diana interrupted, "No, we don't need to do anything. I'd like to see him hurt and bleed while he willingly drives himself into a corner. It is actually boring to see him being cold and indifferent all day. He doesn't like to be touched, right? Good! I'd like to see if he doesn't like to be touched by anyone or he doesn't like to be touched by everyone else except for Harper!"

Meanwhile, a young woman was passing through the streets of the South Kingdom. The people on both sides made way for her and even bowed as she passed by them. Without looking at them, the woman just walked forward. Her goal was very clear. She was walking towards the inn.

Harper and Matthew went out to watch the Worship Ceremony. Because of this, it took them a long time to come back to the inn. Just then, they saw a beautiful woman coming towards the direction of the inn. Harper couldn't help but curiously ask, "This woman..."

"She's the Holy Maiden of the South Kingdom. In here, apart from King Lance, the Holy Maiden is also favored by the people very much. The woman who danced and prayed during the Worship Ceremony is none other than her," Matthew whispered by her ear.

Harper blinked her eyes a few times to take a closer look at the Holy Maiden. When they were watching the Worship Ceremony, Harper wasn't able to see her clearly because she was wearing a mask. But now, she wasn't that far away so Harper could see her face in the open. She must admit that she was a really beautiful lady with a delicate face. Harper asked again, "What's the identity of this Holy Maiden?"

"I don't know that much. But from what I gather, after the previous Holy Maiden has retired, another woman will inherit the position. Except for the previous Holy Maiden, I'm afraid no one knows her identity before she took up the position. Also, the Holy Maiden doesn't live in the Imperial Palace, but in the Starry Palace where all the previous Holy Maidens lived for generations," Matthew comprehensively informed her.