Forensic Imperial Concubine

"He is despicable, shameless, calculating, and vicious!" Every single word that came out of Travis' mouth to describe Rolando
was spiteful. His judgment seemed to do nothing but throw mud at the man. It was actually contradicting to Rolando's reputation
since he was appreciated by the people in the Great Jade Kingdom. Moreover, a number of people in other countries had known
Rolando's name when he was the crown prince so they all thought that he was merciful.
Shawn couldn't help but look at his father in disbelief. He then turned to Harper and said, "Don't listen to him. Rolando is indeed
calculating and vicious, but he's not despicable or shameless. The people in the Great Jade Kingdom like him very much. He is a
talent that you should never underestimate."
Shawn's comment was quite appropriate and accurate. Harper carefully thought about the difference in opinions. She knew what
kind of person Rolando was, since she had interacted with him a few times. She didn't think he was shameless or calculating.
Instead, he had even saved her life twice.
"In that case, I think I'm going to see what kind of person Rolando is with my own eyes and heart. By the way, it's getting late.
Matthew will come to pick me up soon. I'm going to check on Lady Wendy tomorrow." Harper then stood up, without waiting for a
response from either man.
"Let me walk you out." But as soon as Shawn approached Harper, he saw Matthew walking towards them. He smiled and said,
"It seems like His Highness can't wait to see you. He's already waiting before you can even go out."
Looking at Matthew, Harper had a wider smile on her face. "I heard that someone couldn't sleep at home last night, so that
person came to me."
"On the contrary, I was worried that you couldn't fall asleep, so I came here to look for you. I thought I might be able to help you
out," Matthew responded, almost frowning.
Harper pretended to be upset. "So, you didn't miss me, Your Highness? Then I'll just—"
"Yes, I did. Stop it. It's not good to disturb others. Just go back home with me," Matthew responded in a rush.
There seemed to be a glimmer of delight in Harper's eyes. She took the initiative to hold Matthew's hand and he squeezed her
hand in return. Then, they left happily, hand in hand.
Watching them leave, Shawn was lost in his own thoughts for a long time.

Without him knowing, his father was already beside him, then roughly slapped him on the back. "Come back to this world. She's
gone. Such a coward! What would you get from just looking at her? If you're willing and able, just take her away from him."
"Father, what nonsense are you talking about? Harper and I are just friends!" Shawn instantly had a frown on his face.
In response, Travis apathetically snorted. "Friends? Should a friend be hiding his friend's portrait in his room? Do you really think
that I don't have any idea what you're thinking about? That girl is very sincere and outspoken. It's clear that she has no interest in
you!"
Surprisingly, Shawn didn't feel frustrated or offended. Instead, he was calm. "Father, you don't have to tell me. I've known about it
for a long time now. She isn't a common woman who can be locked at home. She is a woman comparable to that of a man. Only
Prince Matthew can give such a woman a good chance to fly in the sky."
"Are you admitting defeat so easily? But you've loved her all these years!" Travis was disappointed with Shawn backing down
without a fight.
"Father, as long as she's fine and happy, I'm okay. Just like you and Mother, when she's happy, you become happy too. But if
you don't try to coax her, I'm afraid you will have to sleep in the study again," Shawn said with so much gentleness in his eyes.
The expression on Travis' face stiffened. He almost forgot that he had displeased his wife last night so he was banned from their
bedroom. He knew that Shawn was right. If he didn't try and soothe her temper today, he was afraid that he would have to
continue sleeping in the study. Forgetting about his concerns with Shawn, he rushed down to pamper his wife.
Looking at his father's receding figure who was running like he was competing for the marathon, Shawn had a tender and warm
smile on his face. He wasn't the kind to ask for too much in his life. He only wished that his family and the one he loved were
safe and happy. Since he was living together with his family in harmony and the person he loved was happy, his life seemed to
be complete by then.
"Shawn Shen." A voice suddenly called him out. As soon as he turned to the direction of the voice, Shawn immediately saw
Jason who was hiding behind a pillar while waving at him. On a closer look, he noticed that the man was dressed in red clothes
intended for women.
"Your Highness, good to see you here. Did you know that His Majesty has been looking for you? Why did you come out on your
own? What now? Are you coming to apologize to His Majesty or speak for Prince Francis?" Shawn apathetically inquired.

Jason rubbed his nose. "I heard that Harper is currently in your mansion. I've searched everywhere inside, but I haven't found
her. For the sake of our long-term friendship, will you allow me to see her?"
"Actually, you're already late. Prince Matthew just took her back home not long ago," Shawn responded with the same
indifference in his tone.
"What? Well, now that she had already returned to Uncle Matthew's mansion, I can't see her anymore!" The expression on
Jason's face instantly changed.
"Why are you looking for her anyway?" Shawn asked in confusion. Jason was the closest to Francis so even when the prince
rebelled against the throne, Jason was still there to help him. Shawn would have never believed that Jason would come here for
Harper to help her.
Jason leaned against the pillar and silently sighed. "I know what you're thinking. Francis... He's insane. When he couldn't get
what he wanted, he loathed the one he loved. Now, the only thing he wants to do is kill Harper."
Shawn was very much surprised to know that Francis' goal was to kill Harper. How was that possible?