Considering what Matthew had just said, Barry had to agree that there was indeed no difference. At the end of the day, Matthew's faction was still the target. In the past, Barry and his peers weren't fond of Harper, thinking that she didn't deserve Matthew, with her poor reputation and inferior status. That being said, ever since the two of them got married, they no longer had to worry about the soldiers' pay and provisions for the Black Flag Army, nor did they lack money. All of Matthew's businesses had been flourishing since she took over, and they saw a significant increase in turnover. Right now, it was possible that even Noah himself wouldn't be able to tell how many properties in the imperial capital belonged to Matthew.

By the time Harper woke up, it was already nightfall. Seeing that, Matthew asked the maids to bring her some food. Sad to say, she seemed to have lost her appetite after having just a few bites. "How far have we gone?"

"We've already covered about twenty miles. We have to put up

sentenced to death. In ten days from now, he was scheduled for execution.

"Who is this Marquis Pearce?" Harper asked in confusion. This was her first time hearing this name.

"Actually, his story is quite interesting," Matthew slowly said. "Marquis Pearce's father was actually a man who went into war with the late emperor. He ended up losing a leg in the battlefield. When the Bright Dynasty was established, he stepped down from his position in the court and moved to the south, living a life of solitude. The late emperor ennobled him as a marquis, and his title could be inherited by his descendants."

"With no power?"

"Despite lacking real power, he is a man of stature and no one would dare to get on his bad side. There has only been one male member in each generation of their clan. This time, Alexander has gotten involved in the death of Marquis Pearce's son and proclaimed guilty right away. From what I could gather, Marquis Pearce must have put pressure on the government of the River City."