Forensic Imperial Concubine

"Glad to hear that, Andy. I too think the same," the emperor said with an enormous smile. "After taking the Longevity Pills, I feel I
am loaded with energy. I never feel tired, however hard I stress my body."
"Your Majesty, although the Longevity Pills are doing their job, you'd better take care of yourself," Andy said with a smile. "Your
Majesty, are you willing to choose a lady as your company today?"
"No. Today I will be going to Sherry's palace," the emperor said slowly. Sherry was willful at times, but she was never aggressive.
Over the years, she had been taking care of Francis. Now that Francis was getting better, she had more free time.
"Yes, Your Majesty. As you please! I'm going to inform Lady Sherry right away..."
"That's unnecessary. I'll go straight there," the emperor said with a smile. He liked Sherry because she had a character. She
never struggled against other ladies, neither for his favor nor for power. Also, Francis' performance gave him a sense of
satisfaction. Moreover, due to the effect of the Longevity Pills, he felt like he was at least ten years younger and was full of vigor.
Thus, he felt very happy.
In the Spring Palace, Sherry frowned tightly, reading the message she had just received. Francis had been caught in the rain
over two hours in Matthew's mansion and even fainted. She felt enraged and confused. Even though Matthew was powerful and
Harper had successfully treated Francis and thus saved him, the chances of them trying to harm Francis were grim. After all,
Francis had not recovered yet. Sherry was afraid that some lingering effects would be left, and that might cause severe
consequences.
"How is Francis now? Is he okay?" Sherry asked worriedly. "Is there anything serious?"
"Lady Sherry, Prince Francis went to sleep as soon as he returned to his mansion, but he didn't look that good. Owen said that
Prince Francis had a cold, but refused to take any medicine. Owen couldn't do anything about it."
While Sherry was angry and worried, a maid came in to report to her, "Lady Sherry, His Majesty is here."
"His Majesty..." Sherry mumbled as she was quite surprised. She quickly stood up and went outside to welcome the emperor. As
the emperor approached the Spring Palace, she greeted, "Your Majesty."
"Arise please. Don't be too polite, my darling," the emperor said, while supporting Sherry up by himself. "I've just completed the
review of all reports. I came here to have a taste of the cakes you make."
"Certainly, Your Majesty. Please wait for a while, as I'm going to make..."

"I can't bear seeing you making them by yourself," the emperor said, as he kissed on the palm of hers that he was holding. "In
fact, I don't miss the cakes, but you."
Although Sherry was nearly forty years old, she looked much younger. The emperor's words made her blush immediately. She
walked along with the emperor into the Spring Palace. They looked like a loving couple still in their twenties, and would have
made anyone envious.
"Humph! The tail is wagging the dog!" Cheryl snorted coldly as she passed by the gate of the Spring Palace. "She is an elderly
woman of fading charms, but is still shameless enough to occupy His Majesty."
"Cheryl, you know what? His Majesty has been doting on Lady Sherry so much recently, while all other ladies have been
neglected," another young maid said in a low voice. "People who don't know the situation in the Imperial Palace would think that
Lady Sherry is the one in charge of the imperial harem."
"She doesn't deserve it!" Cheryl exclaimed. She was just a first-class maid working for the empress. When Felix was placed
under house arrest, the empress too was left out in the cold by the emperor. Earlier, the Sleek Palace had been bustling with
people, but no more. On the contrary, Sherry's Spring Palace had become the center of attention for everyone.
The young maid led Cheryl to a remote path and said, "Cheryl, there is something you don't know. His Majesty is not attracted by
Lady Sherry herself, but by those pretty personal maids working for her."
A tinge of surprise flashed across Cheryl's eyes. "Are you implying that Lady Sherry uses her beautiful maids to win over His
Majesty? How could it work?"
Getting closer to Cheryl, the young maid whispered in her ears, "Of course it works. His Majesty is very much fond of a maid
named Minna, who works by Lady Sherry's side. You're even more beautiful than Minna. It was only because His Majesty was
angry with Her Majesty that she had the chance to show up in front of His Majesty."
The young maid's compliments made Cheryl feel thrilled. But Cheryl's anger was not without reason. The empress was really in
a bad mood recently. So, her personal maids were having a hard time, especially Cheryl, who had been criticized and punished
by the emperor for multiple times.
"Well, I guess it's not a good time to mention it now..."
"Isn't that Minna, the maid I just mentioned to you about?" the young maid said in a surprised tone. "What is she doing there
secretly?"

Cheryl felt confused and curious. Right at that moment, the young maid was called away by another maid. The young maid
hastily said goodbye to Cheryl and left with the maid who called her.
Since Cheryl had just heard about Minna from the young maid, she was curious. Wondering what Minna was doing there, she
walked towards there quietly. However, she was shocked as she reached closer.
She saw Minna using a voodoo doll in the Cold Palace.
Inside the Imperial Palace or outside, anything related to voodoo was a taboo for everyone. If anybody was caught while using a
voodoo doll, the person would surely be doomed to death. A glimmer of cruelty flashed across Cheryl's eyes. She rushed inside
the Cold Palace and grabbed Minna. "You bitch, how dare you use such a filthy thing in the Imperial Palace? I will report it to Her
Majesty right away. You will be punished!"