Forensic Imperial Concubine novel Chapter 816

Matthew rolled his eyes at her and said, "Killing is my job. You should use your hands to paint and save people's lives. You don't need to taint them with oil or blood."

A wide smile reached Harper's eyes. She was so happy and content. Matthew was in a good mood, as well. Moreover, Allen must have known that they had just come back so he didn't send someone to disturb them. The two had a very rare time of leisure.

In the kitchen of the Phoenix House, Angelica and Peony kept shaking their heads while looking at the couple inside. "They rushed into the kitchen after coming back and even kicked us out. Are they going to cook by themselves?"

Nina then asked the two maids to leave and not disturb Harper and Matthew. After that, she also left. The moment she left the kitchen, Barry stopped her.

"Barry, is there something wrong? They're busy in the kitchen. If you have something to tell them, I'm afraid you will have to wait for a while," Nina whispered.

"I'm not here for His Highness."

"Oh," Nina briefly replied. For a long time, she just looked at Barry, not knowing what else to say. After a while, she could only ask him, "How was your trip to the South Kingdom?"

"Well, although there were some risks all throughout our journey, we successfully overcame each one of them." After a moment of silence, Barry took out a jade hairpin from his pocket and handed it to Nina. "I saw it on the way. I immediately thought that it would suit you very much, so I bought it back."

Nina took the hairpin in her hands. With trembling lips, she said, "Thank you. You— Are you hungry? Shall I make you something to eat?"

"No, thanks. I've already had my supper." For a few minutes, Barry just stared at Nina's face. When he noticed that she was just carefully holding the jade hairpin in her hands while looking a little overwhelmed, Barry took it from her and put it on her hair. "Lady Harper has granted our marriage. Tomorrow I'll ask a matchmaker to send the betrothal gifts. I promise I will try my best not to hurt you or even make you unhappy."

In an instant, there was a blush on Nina's face. She didn't know how to respond so she stuttered, "Well... well, I..."

"You... You don't want to marry me?" Barry asked with so much worry.

Forsythia nonchalantly asked, "What's up? Her Highness already told us that everyone from the Phoenix House are forbidden to get in touch with you. So don't even try to deceive us."

"I just came back to the imperial capital and my legs are almost broken from running miles after miles. Her Highness is so heartless. I just said those remarks in a playful manner. How would I even dare to push around her beloved maids? Forsythia, we grew up together. We've known each other for more than ten years. Your ruthlessness is breaking my heart." Jack wanted to cry but no tears were seen in his eyes.

He even covered his chest to show that he was "protecting" his wounded heart. Upon seeing that, Forsythia pursed her lips in disappointment. "Fred, throw him out."

"Okay." Fred's voice came into the room. Jack didn't even realize it but his body was already in the air. He couldn't help but yell, "Fred, you little bastard, how dare you do this to me! Ah!!!"

After a minute, the sound of something heavy falling on the ground was heard. Forsythia gave a thumbs-up with satisfaction. Fred turned his head, pretended not to see it and walked out. Forsythia closed the door, forbidding anyone from disturbing the couple. After all, Harper only had few chances to be with Matthew. They hadn't had the opportunity to just spend some time together for long. The two were so busy and traveling around, especially during this trip to the South Kingdom when Harper had been in danger several times. Fortunately, good things always happened eventually. Forsythia really hoped that both of them could be safe and happy.

Jack's fall on the ground was so painful. He would not have been in such a mess if Fred hadn't sealed his internal force. Fred was getting back at him because he told Harper about the time when he said that she always nagged. But they were close like brothers. How dare Fred treat him in such a way! Jack thought that he must have his revenge for this humiliation.