Forensic Imperial Concubine

When Beth arrived at the Qin Clan's residence, Victoria was already summoning the clan's other elders. She immediately
followed and went to her side.
"The Qin Clan has hidden itself away from society here on the Cloud Mountain for the past twenty years. I think it's time we go
out and make our presence felt again," Victoria declared matter-of-factly, bordering nonchalance. No one responded to her, and
instead, they just looked at each other with puzzled looks.
The Qin Clan had hidden themselves away from people's prying eyes mainly because of the harassment they had to endure for
years. It was not easy for them to retreat and make a life for themselves on the secluded Cloud Mountain, but they did in order to
live a peaceful life. Because of that, it was understandable if some did not want to go back to where they escaped from.
"But My Lady, the people who had chased after us before we moved here haven't been apprehended. If we return, I'm certain
that we'd all be killed!"
"The Great Jade Kingdom was the one trying to kill our clan off. Now that I'm sure their imperial court had been destroyed, I
know that we will be safe. What's more, we have Phoenix City on our side now. With their help, we will be able to take back the
land we once had. The Qin Clan will rise again!" Victoria exalted, excited.
"Phoenix City?" Beth asked, surprised by this sudden announcement from Victoria. "Mother, have you forgotten about Douglas?"
Victoria frowned in response and said, "As I have told you, Beth, I will deal with Douglas by myself. Why do you keep on bringing
him up? Do you think I have forgotten him? Do you think I'm just going to leave him behind?"
Beth took a deep breath and calmly said, "Mother, Douglas is my son. I care deeply about him and his safety. He has fallen into
the hands of Prince Matthew who controls the Black Flag Army's three hundred thousand soldiers! If they all come for us, I'm
afraid that Phoenix City can do nothing to help him!"
Victoria's frown deepened. "What are you trying to say, Beth?"
"Mother, what I'm saying is that we must not be too sure of Phoenix City's help. Darren heads the city, but according to news that
has been going around, he has been seriously injured recently and may soon die. If that's the case, then who are you
cooperating with? Yes, my son's life is in Harper's hands, but more importantly, we have our people to protect. We need to give
them more security, and not just empty promises!" Beth responded in a way that was neither humble nor pushy. She thought,
'Old bitch, you didn't strike any deal with Phoenix City, did you? You are just lying! Since Darren is currently in the process of
dying, how did you secure his support?'

With that, Victoria shifted her gaze towards Beth. Her stare was knowing and piercing. "Do you really think that Darren is the one
controlling Phoenix City?" she asked flatly.
This sent shivers down Beth's spine. "Lord Derrick? Are you working with Lord Derrick?"
Victoria stayed silent. Her expression didn't even change. With her acquiescence, she neither admitted nor denied what Beth
had just said. While some elders seemed worried about Phoenix City not being a match for Matthew, most of the elders looked
pleased with what Victoria had just said. After all, Matthew brought the Great Jade Kingdom on its knees. Even though Phoenix
City lasted longer than one of the great kingdoms of the world, nobody knew what Matthew would do if they offended him.
"As I have told you everything I should, we will now proceed with taking out the treasures of the Qin Clan." The treasures of the
clan had become such a sensitive subject to everyone that right after Victoria mentioned it, the room started buzzing with hushed
talks.
"My Lady, are you sure about taking out the treasures of the Qin Clan now?"
"But to take any of the treasures of the Qin Clan, we need the Heavenly Books and the Sacred Seal. We don't have any of them
as they are currently with Rolando and Harper. How will we be able to do what you want us to do?" The excitement that dawned
in Victoria's eyes made her look like decades younger than she actually was.
At this sight, Beth's eyelids twitched. 'If the old women is planning to fight Harper and has never given a thought about my son's
life, she can't blame me for things I'll do!"
Two days passed and Harper had finally developed an antidote. "It's done!" she screamed out, in celebration and relief.
Matthew raised his eyebrows. "Really? Congratulations, my darling! Since you haven't had a good rest for two days now, how
about you go to bed first?"
"No. Let's send the antidote to Darren first! This is for him, so it must be delivered to him as soon as possible!" Harper said
cheerfully.
"Well, then. Let's go!" Matthew put his arm around Harper's waist, intending to walk her to Darren's house. As they exited the
pharmacy, they spotted Daphne standing outside. Upon seeing Harper's jubilant face, she immediately came up to the couple.
"Harper, have you worked out the antidote?"

Harper nodded, and Daphne felt relieved. She covered her chest and said, "I'm worried that you can't develop the antidote in
time. Luckily, you've made it."
"Let's go and give him the antidote." Harper shook the bottle in her hand.
Daphne nodded, hurried turn around and went to Darren's bedroom. However, a sudden change happened. A stream of vital
energy went straight to Harper's vital part. Matthew took her to retreat quickly and avoided the attack, but Daphne was thrown to
the ground due to the impact of the sudden attack.
Harper realized something and wanted to put the antidote away, but someone hit her wrist. As she felt it numb, the antidote
bottle got out of her hand and was robbed in an instant.
With his eyes furious, Matthew instantly caught up with that figure and aimed at his vital part with no mercy. That person seemed
to be surprised at his speed. He slightly moved and protected his vital part. However, he was still hit by Matthew and moved
backward quickly. He was about to escape, but someone suddenly appeared behind him and kicked him on the back, making
him get back.