Female Novel
Chapter 630 Volunteer To Pray (Part One)
Later that evening, Andy visited Matthew's mansion to deliver a message from the empress, requestingHarper to go to the Imperial Palace to make a diagnosis and give treatment for the emperor. However,Matthew refused this request at once without a hint of hesitation.
Hearing Matthew's response, Andy commented in a concerned tone, "Your Highness, His Majesty'shealth is of the utmost importance and he is in serious danger right now. The officials only believe inLady Harper's medical skills. If she doesn't go there as soon as possible, I'm afraid that..."
Before he could even finish his sentence, Matthew cut him off and said, "Andy, do you really want mywife to go to the Imperial Palace, diagnose and treat His Majesty this time? How can I be sure that theempress won't seize the opportunity to hold her as a hostage in order to threaten me?" His voicesounded so cold, and the look on his face sent chills down Andy's spine. In the face of such a terribleperson, he couldn't help trembling in fear deep inside. Even if the emperor were present, he stillwouldn't dare to offend Matthew, let alone when the emperor was stuck in a coma. While struggling toremain composed in front of everyone, Andy steeled his resolve and said, "Well, His Majesty hasslipped into a coma and needs to be treated right away..."
"Andy, my wife will head to the Imperial Palace with me tomorrow morning to diagnose His Majesty. Ontop of that, I'm going to ask some loyal officials to witness it. That is the best way. Otherwise, do youseriously think those officials would believe that my wife would go to treat His Majesty at this point intime?" The cold and stern look he had in his eyes was making Andy feel weaker and weaker in theknees with each passing second. At that moment, he only wished that he could bury his head into theground just so he would not have to face Matthew under such terrible circumstances. Something wastelling him that Matthew had become even more frightening than he was before.
"Your Highness... I understand. I'll inform Her Majesty right away,"
Andy responded very quickly, desperate to leave that place as soon as he could. It should go withoutsaying that he did not intend to stay there for even a second longer. It made him feel like he wassuffering in hell.
"Andy," Matthew called out all of a sudden.
"Yes, Your Highness," Andy answered at once. Hearing Matthew calling his name startled him so muchthat he trembled in fear once again, falling to his knees. "Is there anything else I can do for you?"
"Don't forget that your master is His Majesty, not Her Majesty," Matthew flatly said. Hearing Matthew'sinsightful warning gave Andy quite a fright.
"Yes, I've always been making sure to keep this in mind. His Majesty is the master I'm supposed toserve. Thank you for your kind reminder, Your Highness," Andy firmly replied. Then, he got up on hisfeet right away, leaving in such a hurry. Truth be told, he was aware that Matthew had already beensuspicious of him. He had been living in the Imperial Palace for a number of years, so he already knewwhich response to give in such a situation would ensure his safety. After Andy left, Matthew simplyreturned to his room, thinking that it would be better to just sleep at this time.
The next morning, Harper was woken up by Matthew. Although she didn't really want to leave thecomfort of her cozy bed, she still got up anyway. After all, she knew full well that there was an importantjob she had to do today. After getting freshened up, she went into the carriage with Matthew, heading tothe Imperial Palace. Throughout the entire day, she had been feeling so sluggish. In fact, when she gotinside the carriage, she even used Matthew's lap as a pillow and slept all the way.
The emperor was currently in a severe coma, and the officials were suspecting Felix. What was more,Matthew said that Harper would be treating the emperor under the watchful eyes of the officials. Forthat reason, all of them were there waiting for Matthew and Harper to arrive.
Before long, the two finally arrived. Without delay, one of the officials immediately asked, "YourHighness, is Lady Harper..."
"Head straight toward the Tranquil Hall," Matthew ordered in a rather cold tone. When they arrived atthe gate of the palace, he didn't get off the carriage and asked the coachman to take them directly intothe Imperial Palace.
Seeing this, the officials then frantically followed them to the Imperial Palace. Franklin and Zackfollowed behind, but they didn't bother trying to catch up to Matthew's carriage. They knew that therewas no need to try to chase them because even if Matthew and Harper got there first, she wouldn'tstart checking the emperor's condition until all the officials were present.
"Grand Secretary Franklin," someone called out.
"General Maxwell," Franklin responded, nodding his head as he glanced at Maxwell. Maxwell used tobe such a ferocious man. But lately, he had been looking much better, and even had half a smile on hisface.
"How's your wife? Is she feeling any better?" Zack politely asked.
"Well, it's still the same as before. I've already lost count of how many physicians we've asked to checkher condition, but they just keep getting the same result. Her condition has not improved in theslightest," Maxwell replied. There was a hint of indifference in his tone when he said those words.However, Zack simply smiled without saying anything else.
"Grand Secretary Franklin, do you think His Majesty..." asked Maxwell.
"We're in the same boat. I have no idea about His Majesty's current condition as well. Let's go therequickly to find out. We'll know the result once he gets treated," Franklin replied, wearing a gentle smilenovelbin
on his face. No one could possibly notice any superfluous expression on his face, or could ever hope toguess what he was thinking.
'You old fox!' Maxwell couldn't help cursing him deep in his heart. Then, he looked at the tender smileon Zack's face. 'And that right there is the little fox. Everyone in the Bu Clan is as cunning as a fox.'
Based on the look on Maxwell's face, Zack could tell that he wanted to give him a mouthful, but hedidn't really care. Now, he was working for the court, and his father was about to retire soon. By then,he would be the one to bear the great responsibility.
Some officials began murmuring amongst themselves. "It is said that Lady Harper has remarkablemedical skills. I wonder if she will be able to cure His Majesty."
"Who knows? Although they said that she has remarkable medical skills, don't forget that they calledher a quack when she helped deliver the baby of General Maxwell's concubine. And for that reason,His Majesty also stripped off her title as an imperial physician. In my opinion, I don't think she is reallythat capable."
"But I've heard people say that she is without equal in this respect."
"Well, we will have to find out whether she is truly as remarkable as they say or not after she makes thediagnosis for His Majesty soon," an imperial physician sneered. Although Harper was married toMatthew, there were still a handful of people who didn't like her.
"You're right. I guess we'll have to wait and see if she does have remarkable medical skills."
Matthew's carriage pulled over right outside the Tranquil Hall. A few officials were already there waitingfor his arrival. As he stood there, Felix did not turn his gaze toward Matthew's carriage until Franklinand the others arrived as well.