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Chapter 706 Need No Reason (Part Two)
Francis was very pleased with Harper's confession. He waited outside patiently as she went inside thebedroom to try on the clothes. The red robe just seemed perfect for her, revealing her tenderness andcharm as a woman.
Looking at herself in the bronze mirror, Harper recalled, "When I got married, I didn't worry about mylook in the wedding dress. So I didn't bother to give a careful look at my appearance. Now it seems thatI don't look very outstanding in such a dress. What should I do? If Matthew believes that divorceagreement, he will think that I have betrayed him. Then he may even fall in love with another woman.What can I do if things end up that way?"
Forsythia had been so depressed that she wanted to weep. However, after hearing out Harper, shedidn't know whether she should laugh or cry. The news they had heard in the Imperial Study hadn'tbeen confirmed yet, but she knew that Harper was very worried.
"Your Highness, His Highness will be fine." Forsythia tried to comfort her. "His Highness is a brave andpowerful warrior, and an incredible legend. How could such a man get killed by rascals? His Highnesswill be back safe and sound."
"Yes, he will be back safe and sound," Harper said. Then she took off the empress's robe. "InformFrancis that the robe fits me well and needn't be modified. And tell him to go back."
"Yes, Your Highness."
Francis was waiting outside joyfully. He imagined how Harper would look in the empress's robe.However, contrary to his expectations, Forsythia came out of the room and not Harper. She said, "YourHighness, Lady Harper has tried on the robe and it fits her well. There is no need for any modifications.Please go back."
Francis' excitement disappeared instantly. For a moment, he didn't react. Forsythia didn't move either.Quite for a while, Francis didn't make a move, and neither did she.
After some time, Francis slowly stood up and walked out. Tomorrow was his wedding day with Harper.There was no need for him to be impatient. It didn't matter if he saw her in the red robe earlier or later.Anyway, he was about to see it soon and there was no need for him to hurry.
As soon as Francis stepped out, Forsythia shut the door in a hurry. Francis took a quick glance backand clenched his fists. The sound from his joints could be heard.
"Your Highness…" Owen looked at Francis cautiously.
"Let's go back. The enthronement ceremony is about to take place tomorrow. We have to be fullyprepared for it in case of any unexpected trouble." Although the procession escorting Lilian to the GreatJade Kingdom had informed the news that Matthew had been killed by assassins and his dead bodywas being sent back to the imperial capital, Francis was still a little worried. He knew Matthew wasn'tan ordinary person. Even if Rolando personally took action against Matthew, he might still not be ableto kill Matthew. Then how could Matthew get killed by some petty assassins? No matter whether thenews was true or false, Francis thought he ought to be well prepared for both scenarios.
"Your Highness, the security guards both for the Imperial Palace and tomorrow's enthronementceremony have been arranged. Everything is under control," Owen reported in a low voice.
"I don't worry about anyone except Matthew. If he comes back, things will not be the same." Franciswas terrified of Matthew. He knew that his security guards could stop others, but Matthew was a rarebreed. Stopping him was impossible.
"They say Prince Matthew is dead," Owen reminded.
"Only a fool will believe that." Francis didn't believe a single word about Matthew's death. He wascertain that Matthew was still alive. Moreover, he was worried that Matthew might have alreadyreturned to the imperial capital and might be planning to give him a fatal blow tomorrow.
"You possess the testamentary edict in your hands, so you have the justifiable reason to ascend thethrone. He can't attack you, Your Highness," Owen said. "Lady Harper has already divorced him. Evenif he wanted to harm you, there wouldn't be any solid reason for him to do that."
"Since when does he need reasons to do things?" Francis asked, as he felt Owen sounded ridiculous.Matthew never needed any reason to do things he wanted. He did everything based on his free will.Even though he restrained from many things after his marriage, he still acted willfully, and even taughtHarper to do things in his way.
Owen smiled in embarrassment as he realized that his master was right. No matter whether PrinceMatthew had hit, scolded or even killed someone, it was always the person's own fault. He didn't needa reason, as nobody had the audacity to question him.novelbin
"So... should we strengthen the defense?"
"No need for that. I have something else for him in my mind. Once he comes, he will be greatlyimpressed and will never forget it," Francis sneered. "He could not use his Black Flag Army now. He isonly left with his secret guards. How many secret guards would he have? I am the justifiable heir to thethrone, so he can't harm me, though he is my uncle!"
"Your Highness, are you sure that you can make it?" Owen was a little worried. After all, everyone knewabout Matthew's abilities. It was impossible to defend an attack from him.
Francis smiled and patted Owen on his shoulder. "As long as the testamentary edict is in my hands, hewon't dare to do anything. Be rest assured of it. Even if he enters the Imperial Palace, he won't be able
to harm me."
"I think it would be better to add more guards, just in case," Owen said. He then proceeded to arrangefor more guards. He had to be certain that everything would go smoothly for tomorrow's enthronementceremony.