Forensic Imperial Concubine by Erika Black

Chapter 31

After coming out of the Splendor House, Hailey saw Harper standing outside with her maids. When Harper spotted her, she
smiled softly, looking as charming as ever.
"Hailey, you're back."
"Long time no see, Harper. You're looking more beautiful than ever."
Harper smiled, waving her hand. "You're the one who's gotten even more beautiful. You've taken to the Imperial Academy of
Medicine like a duck to water, I assume."
"The imperial physicians are very kind to me." There was a touch of sarcasm in Hailey's voice. After all, when Harper was in the
Imperial Academy of Medicine, people didn't like her. Now that Hailey had mingled well with the people who had once disliked
Harper, she guessed that this would upset Harper more than ever.
"Congratulations then." There was no trace of jealousy on Harper's face as she smiled sincerely at Hailey, but Hailey didn't
believe it one bit. She knew deep inside that Harper must be fuming after she took over her position.
Hailey took a box from her maid and handed it to Harper. "I was told you were beaten. A woman's appearance is most integral,
so it's best not to have any scars on your body. This Skin-smoothing Cream is specially made by the Imperial Academy of
Medicine. It's only offered to the ladies in the Imperial Palace. It's my gift for you."

Without the slightest bit of bitterness, Harper took it from her hands. "Thank you. You just came from Felicia's house, didn't you?
How is she? Mother said she got a severe case of rash from her allergies. Has she recovered?"
"She will in a few days." Hailey's voice was soft, similar to a lullaby or the light wind. It was impossible to be angry at her. Any

covering her mouth. Hailey didn't seem affected by the compliments. Instead, she couldn't help but stare at Harper curiously. Harper had always been impulsive. Whenever she was being provoked, she was like a bull with no thoughts on collateral damage. This time, no matter what Hailey threw at her, Harper was just eating it all up, indifferent to

right." Harper nodded in agreement. "They truly do make a great couple. I wish them a happy life." Hailey was even more confused now. Back then, she had seen how much Harper liked Hansen. Wherever Hansen went, she wasn't far behind. If a woman dared to try and flirt with him, Harper would scold her or even slap her in the face. Yet now, even with him calling off the engagement and proposing to Felicia instead, it seemed as if Harper had finally moved

"Why would I be?" Harper cocked up an eyebrow and took Hailey's arm. "We're sisters. It seems pointless to fight over a man
and turn against our own blood.
Come, Hailey, you rarely visit us, and you should go to Grandma first. She was ecstatic when she heard your return, and Mother
asked the cook to prepare all your favorite dishes."
"That's true. Let's go to her." Hailey leaned in close to her sister. Seeing the two holding each other, people would think they
were the poster children for sibling love, not two cobras waiting for each other to strike.

family's delight. Harper had ordered the cook to make a bowl of hawthorn berries soup for Mavis, which was said to be good for her digestion. "That's so kind of you, Harper, cooking some soup specially for Grandma," Hailey gushed. "Even I couldn't help

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