Female Novel
Chapter 617 The Pillow Talk (Part One)
After Felton left, Matthew sat in the front hall, staring into its nothingness. His expression remainedimpassive, even when Harper approached him after Felton's egress.
"What's wrong, Matthew?" Harper asked in a soft voice. Harper's soothing voice felt like music to hisears.
Matthew shackled his arms around her waist and buried his head in the comfort of her arms. Hisactions and expressions said a thousand words about his state of mind, but yet he didn't say a word.
Harper had never seen her husband like this before. "What did Felton say?" she asked, her voiceriddled with anxiety.
"Nothing special. I'm just being a little sentimental; that's all." Matthew regained his composure andcontinued, "We…"
But before he could say another word, Noah reported abruptly outside the door, "Your Highness, PrinceLilian is here. She said she is here to present a gift from Prince Francis."novelbin
"Send her in," Harper ordered as she sat down next to Matthew. Lilian ran in and looked quite happierthan usual.
"Uncle Matthew, Aunt Harper, I came to see both of you. I heard that Aunt is pregnant. Congratulationsboth of you! I am so happy for you," Lilian said with a wide grin, making her joy apparent in everyone'seyes. "When Francis heard that I am coming to your mansion, he asked me to bring you a gift. Hewanted to come in person, but unfortunately, he was not feeling well, so he could only ask me to bringthis gift."
"That's so kind of you!" Harper said delightedly. Her gentle countenance was even more angelic with asmile painted on her face.
"It's a delightful day. Father has issued an order to let Felix come out today. Presumably, he hasalready forgiven him. Father stayed in Mother's palace last night and he has a deep sense of love andconnection for Mother. It seems that Father also loves and cares for Felix," said Lilian. Her playfulnesswas noticeable from the way she talked.
"They are father and son, so His Majesty cannot stay angry with Felix for a long time. As soon as hisanger diminished, His Majesty would let him go. As for you, you should really constrain your playfulmanner." An impeccable smile was written all over Harper's face. 'The emperor had decided to releaseFelix so soon. It seems that the empress is quite good at pillow talk.'
"Aunt Harper, as soon as I was set free and got out of the Imperial Palace, I rushed here to visit you.Yet, you said that to me. I'm so sad. I'm going to look for Lucas and leave you alone," said Lilian.
"Oh, you know what I think? I think you got out of the palace only to have fun with Lucas. You're justusing me as an excuse to see Lucas!" Harper giggled. Lilian didn't feel embarrassed, although Harperexposed her true intent.
"I have no choice. After all, Lucas and I have common interests," Lilian said with a grin. "For the pastfew days, my mother restrained me at the palace and asked me to embroider the wedding dress. Ihave been so bored. I'm going to find Lucas and stay at his mansion for a while. I don't want to go backto the palace anytime soon. I rather hate needlework."
"They are outstanding embroiderers in Lucas' mansion, and maybe you get to learn a thing or two fromthem," Matthew said.
"Uncle, I thought you would console me a bit. Look at my fingers. They are covered with wounds. Don'tyou care about me?" Lilian raised her hand and showed Harper and Matthew her fingers. Her eyeswere oozing helplessness and sadness was written all over her face.
"Whatever Lady Monica did is all for your own good."
"I know she intended no harm to me. She was just worried that I might harass Chodak again. If Idispleased Chodak once again, I would get into serious trouble." Lilian curled her lips. "I don't get it.Which of my parts isn't good enough to match him? Why are so many people trying to stop me?"
"If you do want to understand why, I may have an idea," said Harper. Her eyes shone with a hint ofshrewdness.
"Which part? Tell me!" Lilian insisted. "Please tell me, Aunt, and I'll just change it right away."
"Chodak is a monk. The perfect match for him would be a nun. But unfortunately, you are not a nun, soyou are not a match for him." Harper was just teasing her niece, and it was very clear from the look onher face. Lilian showed visible signs of irritation, her expression akin to a child's.
"Uncle, can you please constrain your wife from teasing me?" Lilian flared up. Her face was red andshe was crossing her arms in frustration.
"Harper is right. Monks only marry nuns. I'm afraid you are indeed no match for him."
"You two… I don't want to continue this conversation anymore. I want to find Lucas now!" Lilianshouted and stormed off the hall.
Looking at Lilian jumping out of their mansion like a rabbit, Harper couldn't help but laugh. SeeingHarper's smiling face, Matthew could do nothing but swallow what he wanted to say. He was certainshe wouldn't give up her child, and if he tried to ask her, she would only doubt him and be wary of hisactions.
"The emperor released Felix rather quickly. I am quite surprised," said Matthew. "What did the empressdo to dispel the emperor's suspicion in such a short time?" Matthew's tone was full of suspicion.
"Don't underestimate the power of pillow talk. The empress may no longer be young, but even at hercurrent age, she is quite charming and knows the emperor's mind well. With her incredible persuasionskills, I don't think it would have been that difficult for her." Harper smiled at her husband wilfully. Theemperor was already in his fifties, but the empress knew quite well about his weaknesses. He was aman still obsessed with "bed exercise". Sooner or later, this weakness would land him in greatertroubles.
"Then would you also like to have a pillow talk with me?" Matthew smirked at his wife. "If you talk tome, I promise that I'll pluck all the stars from the night sky if you want them."
A flicker of light appeared in Harper's eyes, as if she was seriously considering his suggestion. "Notbad! Sounds quite exciting," she said as she winked at Matthew.
"Really? You like that? I'm extremely looking forward to it," Matthew replied.
"Unfortunately, I'm pregnant. So, I may not be able to talk with you like the empress does with theemperor. Otherwise, I'll run you sleepless for nights and I'm afraid you wouldn't bear it," Harperbantered. "If sleepless nights aren't a big deal for you, I'm most willing to give it a try," she added.