Lucas peered and answered, "The fifth son of Chu Clan, Alexander Chu."

"Right. He is a concubine's son as well, just like Howard. However, Howard is the eldest among them. As the first-born, he has the right to be the one at the head. But why did Alexander take his place?" Felix asked.

Lucas looked at the funeral procession once again and his gaze rested on Harper, who was walking upright. It was true that Alexander was far from Howard when it came to the position, but now, he was the one escorting Mavis' coffin instead of the eldest son. There could only be one explanation: Alexander had become a legitimate son. With the consideration that Nicole was pregnant, it would not have been her who took Alexander in. No one else could have done it but Harper. And as if to make matters worse, Harper had registered the fifth son of Chu Clan as her mother's legitimate son, effectively depriving Howard of his right to escort Mavis' coffin.

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it was the beginning of revenge. Now that Mavis was gone, there was nothing holding her back any longer. Charles and Howard would die.

"Your Highness." Shawn stood at the gate of the imperial capital and waited for Harper. The funeral was over, and it was time for Harper to go back to the Imperial Palace.

Harper was in such a sorry state: wet clothes, swollen eyes, and a pale, dispirited face. She begged, "Please tell His Majesty that I will stay in Chu Clan mansion until the passing of the seventh day of my grandma's death. After that, I'll go back to the Imperial Palace."

"Your Highness..." Shawn hesitated. Harper turned around and looked at him. She had a lost look in her eyes, as if she was somewhere far away. Her pupils were unfocused and it seemed like she could not see anything before her.

"My sincerest condolences for your grandmother's death. I will pass on your message to His Majesty."

"Thank you, Marquis Shawn."