Forensic Imperial Concubine novel Chapter 119

Although Harper put up a question, she knew her father was almost convinced of what she said. He always wanted a son with noble status. The noble identity of Nicole would also be helpful if he wanted to pursue a better future for his children. They would be known as the children of Nicole later, which was superb. Moreover, with the support of Allen, the rise in his own career would be meteoric. So, of course, Charles would agree with this suggestion.

"How do you plan to sound her out?" Charles asked sounding excited.

"I have my own ways, Father. If you believe in me, just leave it to me. If Princess Nicole agrees, Grandma, you will have to handle the wedding personally. After all, Princess Nicole is a very noble person. She needs special attention and honor that only you can give her." Harper tried to convince Mavis with a pleading face.

Mavis nodded her head and said with a smile, "If Princess Nicole agrees to marry your father, I will take charge of the wedding personally. So you go and sound her out first."

"Don't worry Grandma, I'll complete the mission successfully." Harper gave her words in a determined tone. She smiled in her mind thinking that Charles' marriage with the princess will close every single path for Sue turning the tables. And as far as Hailey was concerned, it looked like she would have to make a new appeal to be registered as the child of their stepmother, and that too only if their stepmother agreed to take her as her daughter. The very next step for Harper was to find someone who could help her.

Harper dressed up as a man and took Elsie out. When they were wandering about the street, they were stopped by a man.

"Hey, Harrell, where have you been of late?" The young man approached them and put his arm around Harper's neck "I haven't seen you around for a long time. I've searched every corner of the imperial capital for you. Now I am glad to have found you finally. Let's have dinner together."

"Hi, Carlson! It's been a long time since we last met," Harper said. It was Carlson that she was looking for. She felt exhilarated to find him within just a few steps from the Chu Clan mansion.

"Harrell, you told me that you wanted to run a store," Carlson said looking puzzled. "Why haven't you done anything about it as yet?"

"The most profitable business these days is casinos and brothels. But as you know, setting up a casino or a brothel in the imperial capital is not easy," Harper replied with a smile. She had initially planned to open a shop and sell the products she had developed. But she had started working with the masked man. She just used this excuse to fool Carlson.

The mere mention of casinos and brothels immediately discouraged Carlson. "My father doesn't allow me to go to these places. If he knew that I run a casino or brothel, he would ask someone to destroy the place."

"So I have to give up the idea. I will definitely ask you for help when I think of a good project." Harper rolled her head to free her neck out from his arm. She was half a head shorter than Carlson. It was really awful to have his arm around her neck.

Even Carlson could feel that having his arm around Harper's neck made her uncomfortable. "Harrell, where is your home? I would like to visit you when I have time."

Harper touched her nose to cover her indecisiveness. She found it difficult to imagine the reaction of people in the Chu Clan if Carlson, Prince Allen's favored son, ended up visiting the Chu Clan mansion. What would they think? It wouldn't be surprising enough if they packed her off to Prince Allen's mansion as a gift.

"I hope you don't mind Carlson. But my father is very strict with me. I'm always forbidden to go out. Even today, I sneaked out. If you come to see me, my family will come to know that I always sneak out. He may break my legs," Harper said looking scared.

Carlson did not want to make trouble for her, so they found a restaurant nearby and sat down. "I can understand. It's really hard for you, just like my elder brother. He shoulders the responsibility of the entire family. He never smiles or says anything funny all day long. Ah, I really don't know why he has to live such a boring life."

Harper paused for a while and said, "You have a very loving and protective father and brother. I must say, you are very lucky."

"Now you are sounding jealous. Aren't your father and siblings good to you?" Carlson asked, poking her with his elbow.

Harper just let out a faint smile. She tried to contain the bitterness in her heart thinking that she never expected them to be nice to her. She just hoped that they wouldn't hurt her. But even this small wish seemed to be too much to expect from them.

"Carlson, can I ask you for a favor?" With the mention of her family, Harper was reminded of the real purpose that had made her step out of the Chu Clan in the first place.

"Just tell me. As long as it is within my means, I will definitely help you," Carlson said without hesitation. "Tell me. What do you need me to do for you?"

"I want to inquire about a person."

"Who is it? Tell me. There is nobody in imperial capital that I can't get in touch with." Carlson vouched for himself patting on his chest.

"Of course. I am sure, you must know this person."

"Oh, who is it?" Carlson asked as his curiosity surged.

"You know her very well. She is your aunt, Princess Nicole." Harper raised her brows and smiled. "I want to play a matchmaker for her."