Reading the message Howard had sent, Harper frowned slightly and said, "I didn't expect Walden to be so cold-blooded too."

"All members of the royal family are heartless," Matthew said while reviewing the official documents. Felix and he were both heartless men after all. The only difference between the two of them was that he prioritized his principles, while Felix prioritized his interests.

"Nonsense, you are not at all like them," Harper said, crumpling up the slip of paper in her hand. "Rumor has it that the Longevity Pill can prolong a human's life. Is there really such a miraculous medicine anywhere in the world?"

"With everyone talking about it now, I think there is indeed such a medicine, but we don't know whether it's as effective as it's rumored to be," Matthew said, extending his arm to grab her waist and make her sit on his lap. "After all, no on

rm water for Harper to wash her face. "Your Highness, His Highness said that you should go to the Imperial Palace early today."

Harper nodded. Today was the birthday of the emperor. As the wife of a prince, she had to go to the palace early in the morning in order to celebrate the emperor's birthday. Moreover, every woman with a title had to pay a visit to the empress to pay her respects to her, and Harper was no exception.

"It's still early. It's not late to go to the Imperial Palace after breakfast." A faint smile crept up at the corners of Harper's mouth. She wondered what the empress would do at the birthday party. She suddenly felt eager to see the outcome.

"Is Fred here?"

"Your Highness, he has been standing guard outside."

"Let him in." Harper's eyes flickered with anticipation. She had to be on alert in this visit to the Imperial Palace today.