Even before he could speak, Harper already knew that Miguel was on the premises. However, she didn't want to see him as she could still remember how he had looked the night before. After all, she was enjoying her breakfast at that moment. So as much as possible, she didn't want to vomit everything she had just eaten.
"Please come back next time, Prime Minister Miguel. My wife is unwell, so it's not a good time for her to receive any guest," Matthew firmly said, resolutely dismissing Miguel.
Of course, Miguel refused to leave so easily. "Prince Matthew, Lady Harper and our emperor are good friends and they have gone through a lot of difficult and dangerous times together. This time, before I came to the South Kingdom, His Majesty repeatedly told me to pass on something to Lady Harper in person. Lady Harper, don't you want to see me, even if it's just for His Majesty's sake?"
Harper was rendered speechless because of the things that Miguel had just said. She couldn't help but wonder what Rolando might have asked Miguel to give her.
Meanwhile, Matthew only frowned with what Miguel had just informed them. By instinct, he felt that whatever it was that Miguel was supposed to give Harper, it wouldn't be anything good. However, Rolando had two Heavenly Books in his hands. And if they wanted to know what had happened to the Qin Clan and the secrets about Harper's body, they needed to have all three Heavenly Books altogether and get the Sacred Seal.
"Let's see him," Matthew finally said. When Harper didn't utter a word in response and passively looked at him quietly, he felt that it was safe. So, he gestured the servant to allow Miguel to come in.
As soon as Miguel entered the room, he directly sat next to Harper at the table. He grabbed a stuffed bun and threw it into his mouth. "I went to bed late last night so I got up very late this morning. I haven't had any breakfast yet."
"Prepare a bowl and a pair of chopsticks for Prime Minister Miguel," Harper ordered right away.
"You are so kind, unlike someone who tried to hurt me as soon as he heard that I was here," Miguel said while subtly peeking at Matthew. Although he was still dressed a little provocatively, he was behaving normally right then. Harper almost thought that he had two personalities, one at night and the other during the day.
A maid fetched a bowl and a pair of chopsticks for Miguel. After being given the utensils, he began eating without hesitation. While still chewing his food, he sighed with utmost contentment. He then said, "The weather here in the South Kingdom is extremely hot and humid! I could hardly bear it. But this breakfast is really good. My trip has not been in vain."
When Harper was already full and satisfied, she put down her bowl and chopsticks. She immediately noticed that Miguel ate up all of the ten stuffed buns on the table, two small dishes of pickles, and two bowls of porridge. She could not help but widen her eyes in shock as she admired Miguel's appetite.
After a while, Miguel finally put down his bowl and chopsticks. In a satisfied tone, he said, "It is said that beautiful women have the ability to encourage appetite. Looking at you right now, I can believe that it's true. Today, I had breakfast at the same table with a beauty, so I was able to eat a lot. I'm actually quite surprised by myself."
The corner of Harper's mouth twitched at his words. "What did Rolando ask you to give me?" she asked straight on.
When he heard that, Miguel winked at her and said, "Why don't you try guessing?"
Matthew removed his sword from his waist and placed it on top of the table. If Miguel attempted to fool them, he would not hesitate to stab Miguel furiously.
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