Forensic Imperial Concubine

Chapter 747 Meet The Loving Couple

Harper looked at the peak and saw a figure standing on top of a tree, seeming to look for something.Soon, the figure flew towards her and Matthew.

Matthew slowed down, still holding on to Harper's waist. In a moment, the Holy Maiden of SouthKingdom was standing in front of them. She glanced at Matthew and then at Harper. "Is this yourhusband?"

Harper nodded. "Yes, Your Grace. He is not good at making conversation. Please forgive him."

"It doesn't matter." The Holy Maiden looked at Matthew and turned around to lead the way. Sheconfessed, "When I didn't see you coming up after waiting for a while, I was worried something hadhappened to you, especially when I realized there was something wrong with the spiritual creatures inthe mountain. That's why I came out to look for you. Luckily, there's nothing wrong, or I'd have felt veryguilty."

"Your Grace, please don't worry. This is the Holy Mountain. How could something happen here?Besides, with you here, no monster or demon would dare approach us." The Holy Maiden'sconsideration quite moved Harper. As the lofty Holy Maiden, it was unnecessary for her to pick them upin person, but she still came.

"You saved my life. I can't let my savior get in trouble in my place. Besides, I'm not so mighty as tohave that effect on the monsters. There are many poisonous insects and snakes in this mountain. Theywould be very dangerous to you but are considered treasures to our people in South Kingdom. Peoplehere are good with poison, and those kinds of poisonous stuff are the best material for making poison,"the Holy Maiden said with a smile.

"I understand that people in South Kingdom need them in their poisoning skill. Even deadly poisonousbugs have their own uses. I'm sure you have the amazing power to make the best use of those things,"Harper responded thoughtfully.

The sincere smile on Harper's face somehow dazzled the Holy Maiden. She looked away and said,"Your smile makes you look adorable. I like it."

Hearing this, Harper smiled brighter. "Your Grace, I'm sure your smile will be even more charming. Youshould smile more."

The Holy Maiden gave them a shy smile. She did a lot of that recently. With her identity, she couldn'tshow any emotion. But for some reason, she felt happy whenever she saw Harper and couldn't helpbut smile at the sight of her.

"I recall seeing my youngest sister laugh so much as a child, just like you. It's a pity I haven't seen hersince I became the Holy Maiden," she said.

"Why don't you go back to visit your family? You're quite powerful, Your Grace. It will thrill them to seeyou," Harper said sincerely.

"Will they be happy?" The Holy Maiden sighed weakly. Although she was whispering, Harper couldhear her clearly. After becoming the Holy Maiden, she had to forget her previous life and turn a blindeye to any feelings, including love. Assuming she wanted to go back, the rules would not allow it. Andeven if she went back, she could not return to her previous life, the way things once were. Her parentswould have to treat her with reverence and respect instead.

Matthew didn't say a word during the entire exchange, but he didn't let go of Harper. Their intimacymade the friendless Holy Maiden look even lonelier.

"Why aren't you saying anything, sir?" the Holy Maiden asked him softly.

"Your Grace, please forgive my husband. He doesn't talk much to others. Not to mention, yourhonorable status makes him worry he'd say the wrong thing and offend you," Harper responded atonce. It was impossible for Matthew to talk to any other woman with a trace of friendliness.

"It doesn't matter. I don't care." The Holy Maiden's voice was both tender and sweet.

However, Matthew remained silent. He focused his attention on Harper. Seeing that she'd sloweddown, he frowned. Then he stretched out his hands to pick her up and said, "If you feel tired, just tellme."

A flush rose to Harper's cheeks. "I... I'm not tired. Put me down. Her Grace is still watching us."

The Holy Maiden was also shocked by Matthew's behavior. She then said warmly, "You are still veryweak. It will take a lot of energy to climb the Holy Mountain. It was thoughtless of me not to considerthat."

"No, it's nothing. I just feel a little tired from the lengthy walk. I can go on after resting a little. YourGrace, please don't worry. I'm fine." Harper looked at Matthew, urging him to put her down. Eventhough she didn't get embarrassed easily, it was uncomfortable to be stared at by such a beauty.

Matthew tightened his hold on her and said, "Don't move. You must be tired after walking for such along time. It won't bother me to carry you up the mountain."

Looking at Matthew's face, the Holy Maiden was stunned. Although people in South Kingdom wereopen-minded, the men weren't that considerate to women. Climbing from here to the top of themountain whilst carrying a woman would be too tiring for him and his arms would go numb.

"How about this? I can fly her up there myself. That would help ease this on both of you," the HolyMaiden suggested.

"No need for that. She's my wife. No matter how heavy she is, I can carry her," Matthew said calmly,with no trace of guilt or evasion in his eyes. The look on his face was full of confidence.

The Holy Maiden's face didn't show any reaction to his words. "You two love each other so much thatit's enviable."

"How about carrying me on your back? It would be much easier." While it felt good to be held byMatthew, Harper worried about the strain on his arms to carry her all the way up.

"I like holding you." Matthew juggled her weight and said, "You have gained some weight, but it doesn'tmatter. I still think you are light."

Harper didn't know whether to laugh or cry. Even after claiming she'd put on some weight, he stillclaimed not to mind it at all. His response left her speechless.

The Holy Maiden's footsteps quickened. Matthew followed in her wake, but at a more moderate speed.He wasn't right behind her, but kept her in his line of sight.

Feeling a little sorry for Matthew, Harper wiped off the sweat on his forehead. Suddenly, somethingcame in their path. Since Matthew couldn't move his hands, Harper lifted her wrist, and three silverneedles shot out. The needles pinned a snake on the verge of attack to a tree trunk.

It took a moment for the Holy Maiden to notice that something was wrong. By then, Harper had alreadymade her move. With a mysterious light flashing across her eyes, the Holy Maiden sprinkled somethingin the air while murmuring some words. Whatever she did had the snakes and bugs scatter and leaveinstantly.

"I don't think they will be approaching us anymore. Let's go."

An hour later, they finally reached the top of the mountain. Looking at the palace made of white jade infront of them, Harper couldn't help but admire the sight.

"I heard that the Starry Palace is as beautiful as the fairy palace in the sky. Today I finally get to see it.It's fantastic."

"Do you like this kind of palace?" Matthew asked in a low voice. "I'll build one for you someday."

"It would cost a lot to build such a palace, and it's befitting to hide a beauty in it." Harper rolled her eyesat him. "You want to hide a beauty in it?"

"I just told you I'd give you whatever you like. In this way, you don't need to admire anyone," saidMatthew casually.

Harper felt awkward as she let out a sigh. The Holy Maiden would surely be furious if she heard whathe said.

"The Starry Palace looks fabulous and magnificent, but it is desolate like the Cold Palace. I wouldprefer to live in a smaller house, with relatives, friends, and..." The Holy Maiden paused for a while. "It'stoo cold to live here all alone."

Harper had some sympathy for the Holy Maiden. Living in the cold Starry Palace alone since she was achild, she must have yearned for life outside of it. But as the Holy Maiden, all she could do was restrainher envy, and she was even not allowed to show her emotions.

"Everyone thinks it is a great honor to live in the beautiful Starry Palace, but no one knows how cold itis here. It's too barren to live in such an enormous palace alone. You should find someone to give youcompany, even if it's just a maid," Harper suggested.novelbin

"It's not as if I didn't feel the same way. However, once inside the Starry Palace, there are rules tofollow. No one could stand the rules and regulations, so they left after a while. After that, I stopped

asking people to come and stay with me." The Holy Maiden turned to Harper and gently asked,"Harper, do you feel lonely sometimes?"

After thinking it over, Harper shook her head without hesitation. "No. My husband will always be withme."

Matthew smiled pleasantly. He looked at Harper with approval. It drove the Holy Maiden to feel a littleenvious of Harper, who didn't know what it was like to have worries.

"I am so envious of you."

"Your Grace, there are countless people in South Kingdom who admire you. I don't understand whyyou'd be envious of me." Harper had been studying the Holy Maiden's expression. When she was donetalking, the Holy Maiden's eyes flickered to Matthew.

A trace of suspicion flashed in Harper's eyes. 'Is the Holy Maiden desperate for love? But according tothe rules of South Kingdom, she can never get married nor have children. So, is that the reason whyshe is envious of me?' But it was human nature. The Holy Maiden was young and certainly wanted tobe loved. Being so inherently human and romantic made her even more adorable.

"Everyone believes that as the Holy Maiden, in a lofty position, I can get anything I want. However, theydo not understand that there are many rules I have to abide by. I can't get what I long for and insteadshould get what I don't want. I have many worries that ordinary people don't know of, and many peoplecan't understand," the Holy Maiden said as she opened the gate. "Let's go. I'll show you around theStarry Palace first."

"Thank you so much, Your Grace."