Forensic Imperial Concubine by Erika Black

When Rolando came with the newly tailored ceremonial robes for the empress, Harper was playing with Patrick to kill time. He
was all smiles and was walking briskly.
"I have brought the clothes, Harper. I asked them to make them according to your size, but since I don't really know the specifics
of your size, I don't really know if they'll fit you. So try them on! Don't worry if they don't fit—we have plenty of time to modify
them," Rolando said, his tone gentle as he caressed the bright red outfit.
Harper continued to play with Patrick, pretending not to hear what Rolando was saying. No one in the world would be able to
convince her to try the robes as she knew that she wouldn't be the empress—in the past, in the present, or in the future.
Rolando surprisingly didn't feel bad about Harper's silence and didn't even press her for a response. Instead, he just took the
Heavenly Book on the table and said, "Harper, I'll keep this for the time being. I'll give it back to you after the coronation
ceremony."
Harper glanced up at Rolando but still didn't say anything. It was never her intention to hold on to the book or to take it away
from him. It really didn't have any use to her anymore, as she had already inherited all its contents and secrets. At that point, the
Heavenly Book was already coursing through her veins that she had no need for its physical form anymore.
"The coronation ceremony is going to be held tomorrow, Harper. Don't you have anything to say about that?" Rolando asked.
Harper's silence was starting to get into him as he rarely saw her like this. He had seen her angry many, many times, but she
was never this quiet.
"I have nothing to say," Harper answered, as she held Patrick tightly in her arms, rubbing its head. Patrick, however, didn't like it
at all and tried to wriggle free from Harper's clutches. Unfortunately for it, she wasn't budging, so it decided to play dead instead.

"Well, if that's the case, you better rest early. Tomorrow will be very busy," Rolando said gently, poised to leave. To him, what
Harper thought and wanted didn't matter at all—his plans would come to fruition, no matter what happened. Even the knowledge
that Matthew was lurking in the capital didn't worry him one bit—if worse came to worst and they had to duel it out, he was ready.
They had been mortal enemies for the longest time now, and it was high time that someone between them triumphed. Seeing

that Rolando was about to head to the door, Harper suddenly said, "It's been said that the library of the Great Jade Kingdom has
the most complete collection of books in the whole world. I think I want to have a look around there." Rolando looked surprised
but nodded nonetheless. "Okay. I'll take you there." "Thank you."
After a bit of preparation, the two of them made their way to the famous library. It was a large building with three floors. The
books it was housing covered all kinds of fields, including cultivation, martial arts, court affairs, and so on. "I think I want to stay
here and read books today," Harper declared as soon as they arrived. She immediately went upstairs to find one book about
medicine. Although she didn't know whether she could find it or not, it was better than staying in the Harmony Palace in a daze.
"Okay," Rolando called behind her. He immediately ordered his people to stand guard outside so that it would be impossible for
Harper to escape.
"Your Highness, how could you still be in the mood to read medical books at this time? If I were you, I'd be really stressed. I
really admire you," Forsythia said with a downcast face. Slowly, she pushed a window open and looked at the guards outside.
She was awed by Rolando's dedication to prevent them from escaping, but she knew that every plan had a weakness. After a
few minutes of careful calculation, however, she had no choice but to give up. Truly, there was no chance for them to escape.
Harper didn't answer Forsythia. Instead, she just went through the bookshelf as quickly as she could to look for the thing she was
searching for. She knew that she couldn't afford to be anxious at that time, or else she would be set up. Rolando was careful and
meticulous, and since he sounded confident when he revealed his plans to her, it meant that he had planned everything down to

the smallest thing. And the poison currently inside her body definitely was a key point! Soon enough, Harper found the book she
wanted. She quickly turned to the Deathly Kalpa which was found on the last page. An undecipherable expression briefly
contorted her face, but she collected herself and put the book back on the shelf. "Your Highness, the whole building is heavily
guarded. There is no chance for us to escape," Forsythia sadly said. "Then let's go." Harper then turned around and went
downstairs. As she did, an old man was coming up slowly, so she stepped.

aside to let him up first.
The old man took a good look at Harper as their paths crossed. Harper didn't notice and continued going downstairs with
Forsythia.
Staring at Harper's receding figure, the old man, Gary, said, "Is that the woman you like? You deliberately let her know that she is
suffering from the Deathly Kalpa. Aren't you afraid that she'll do something impulsive?"
Rolando watched Harper leave. "She wouldn't. Other people might do something irreparable on impulse, but she wouldn't. We're
the same type of person. She's too rational."
"Your Majesty, if I remember correctly, this lady, Princess Harper, has extraordinary medical skills."
"More than that. The streets have said that the legendary Canon of Medicine is currently in her hands. And honestly, judging
from her medical skills, it might be true. But I believe that what you have put on her is not easy to break; otherwise it won't be
called 'Deathly Kalpa', right?" Rolando said in a low voice.
Gary smiled confidently. "Of course, Your Majesty. Up until now, no one has been able to solve the mystery of the Deathly Kalpa.
Even if Harper is the best medical expert in the whole world, she wouldn't be able to solve it."
"Then please be ready for the coronation ceremony tomorrow."
"Yes, Your Majesty. And please rest assured. You know that I would never disappoint you."
When Harper returned to the Harmony Palace, she looked calm, as if she hadn't discovered something disastrous. But Forsythia,
after being around her for a long, long time, had immediately felt that Harper had something on her mind. Considering what was
happening tomorrow, however, she believed that no one would be able to feel at peace, even for one
second.