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Chapter 789 Secret Plan (Part One)
Not many people in the Birch Pass were aware of Harper's return. Yet there was a remarkable changein the atmosphere there. It was as if, all of a sudden, the gloomy air around the city was lifted. BothJack and Joshua were still hiding in the military camp. They didn't dare to show up in the general'sresidence out of the fear that Matthew would settle accounts with them sooner or later.
It was morning. The first ray of the sun made its way through the window to touch Harper's closedeyelids. She opened her eyes to the peace and coziness of her bedroom after a long time. Matthewwas sleeping peacefully right beside her. A complacent smile appeared on Harper's face. EvenMatthew had such a restful night after a long time. Harper stretched out her hand and slowly moved herindex finger along his jawline. Just then, Matthew grabbed her hand and planted a kiss at the back ofher hand. "Good girl, don't be naughty," he said with a mischievous smile.novelbin
Harper smiled back at him. "I'm planning to go to the imperial capital of the South Kingdom," Harpersaid after waiting for a few moments.
"No way," Matthew snapped back immediately. How could he agree to what Harper said? She had justbeen back from the jaws of death in the Labyrinth Swamp! The last time when Harper went to theSouth Kingdom, there were a series of unfortunate events that pushed him to the limit. He believed thatHarper would not risk her life on her own, otherwise, he would have accompanied her. First, the newsof the library collapsing on her made him rush to the South Kingdom. Initially, he was told that she gotburied. Then on his way, he learned that she was fine. Hardly had he heaved a sigh of relief that he gotto know that she had entered the Labyrinth Swamp. If things went on like this, he was afraid that hewould be scared to death.
However, Harper looked resolute with her plan. "I have to take care of the business in the SouthKingdom. After all, with so many enemies all around, it's not a good time to enjoy a comfortable andeasy life in the Birch Pass," Harper explained.
"Leave everything to me," Matthew said in a reassuring way, stroking Harper's hair. There was no waythat he would allow his wife to take any risk again. It was a matter of luck that she could get out of theLabyrinth Swamp safely. But even luck did not favor all the time. He could not bear to lose her.
Harper's eyes grew darker, and she became quiet. Matthew got up from the bed and put on his clothesquickly. "I'll take down the South Kingdom as fast as I can," he said. They indeed needed to have astrong hold over the South Kingdom, or else the matter could go out their hands. But Matthew did nothave the heart to allow Harper to go there alone. Hence, he decided to take the matter in his ownhands.
"And then?" asked Harper. Harper rolled over on her belly and rested her chin on her hands, staring athim calmly. "What about the Great Jade Kingdom or the Wonder Kingdom? Do you think they will sitquietly and watch you take down the South Kingdom?"
"I'm not afraid of them," Matthew replied confidently.
"But if the Bright Dynasty doesn't exist, how will we protect the people we care about, Matthew?"Harper asked slowly. "Now the South Kingdom is not our enemy. We can cooperate with them." AsMatthew heard her speak, a stiff frown slowly appeared on his forehead.
Matthew agreed to every bit of what Harper said. Yet, he remained silent. He simply didn't want her toput herself in danger again. After all, the South Kingdom was infamous for being dangerous andunpredictable. There were some uncertain elements hidden at every turn of the way. Matthew fearedthat if Harper went there, she would be in danger again.
"No matter what you say, I won't agree," Matthew said in a stern voice.
"Do you want me to be a caged canary?" Harper asked in a low voice. "So what are your plans? Afteryou're fed up with me, will you forsake me?"
"I won't do that! How can you even think like that?" Matthew turned to Harper and replied instantly.
"Then please listen to me. I don't want to be a canary trapped in a cage." Even while convincingMatthew, Harper had a very firm voice. She looked at her husband with her calm and decisive eyes."Besides, I have made up my mind to go to the South Kingdom. I am just informing you and not askingfor your opinion."
Matthew looked into Harper's eyes. The fiery determination that she exuded was rare to be seen in anyother royal woman. Matthew was silent for a moment. Harper had always been obedient because hehad never touched her bottom line. He had seen how obedient she was as a wife, and also how boldand ruthless she was when facing her enemies. But he had forgotten that she would not allow others torule her life.
"What if I break your wings one day? What would you do?" Matthew asked, looking intently intoHarper's eyes.
Hearing his words, Harper didn't get mad. Instead, her face broke into a charming smile. Then she saidfirmly, "You won't! I know it for sure."
"How can you be so confident that I won't do that to you?" Matthew asked, sounding a little annoyed.Somehow, the very thought of Harper going to the South Kingdom was very unsettling for him. On topof that, Harper's obstinate nature was beyond his control!
"Because you are the man I love! No one knows you better than me," Harper said in a proud tone. "Andas much as I know, you don't need a canary in the cage. Instead, you want an eagle that can soar highin the sky."
After this, Matthew could not make out whether he should love or hate Harper. He said, "You are not aneagle. You are a flying phoenix. Even if I break your wings countless times, you will be reborn over and
over again."
Harper stretched out her hands like an indulgent wife. The conversation seemed to be moving towardsthe point that Harper wanted it to go. Matthew heaved a sigh and said, "You can go to the SouthKingdom under one condition—I will come with you!"
"Don't you care about what's going on in the Birch Pass?" Harper asked with a smile.
"I don't need to stay here. Joshua and Shawn are here to take care of all the business," Matthew said,taking Harper in his warm embrace.
"In this case, I will need to bother you to take a trip with me," Harper said lovingly.
"Humph, if I'm not going with you, won't you go there on your own?" Matthew looked into the deep andbright eyes of the woman he was holding in his arms. He knew he was too indulgent towards her. Yet,he could do nothing about it as he couldn't say no to her. Even though Matthew was aware that shewould put herself into danger and no matter how much he wanted to keep her safe, he always foundhimself giving in to her wish just because he could not bear to make her sad.
"I put you ahead of everything else in my life," Harper said, nestling her head against Matthew's chest."Are you not satisfied with it, darling?"
"Hmm. But that is how it is. Isn't it? Women always put their husbands first. They obey, admire, andrespect their husbands. But in your case, it's different. When you feel happy, you spoil me. But whenyou are unhappy, you always leave me alone. Can you show me one wife who treats her husband likethat?" Matthew's words exuded a mix of humor and annoyance. In fact, he could never understandwhat kind of person his wife was. But he was so deeply in love with her that he accepted her the wayshe was.