Time Travelling: My Love from the Royal Family

A deafening silence enveloped the hall. Not a word was spoken as Matthew sat quietly. The people in the hall were painfully aware of the real intent behind the proposal, and the air rippled with a tense breath.

No one dared mock Matthew. Despite his disability, he was still a prince, and was entitled to his right to consider the proposition of marriage.

He had the military forces of the entire country under his command. A single word from him was all it would take to end anyone who dared offend him.

Harper trembled as she knelt on the floor, the muscles of her limbs growing numb. Franklin stood up as he noticed the slight tremors that racked her stooped frame. Mustering his courage, he opened his mouth to speak and help her, but before the words left his mouth, Matthew moved his lips and answered, "It is an honor. You have my gratitude, Your Majesty." With these words, his answer was clear. Every single person present knew that Harper was nothing but a pawn. Whether she would survive or perish was uncertain. All that she could do was pr

ad his eyes locked on Matthew. If Harper married the prince, she would also be caught in the crossfire.

"I will ask your father to try and see if this marriage could be avoided," Mavis said.

"Grandma, we cannot disobey the imperial edict. Disobedience is a capital crime!" Harper raised the imperial edict in her hand, effectively silencing the rest of Mavis' words. She had a plan in mind. This predicament might be turned into a golden opportunity. She had already been considering getting a backer, and now the emperor took the initiative to send her one. If she played her cards right, she could make herself a favorable deal.

As soon as they got back to Chu Clan mansion, Charles called Harper into the study.

"Father, Brother, what do you want?" asked Harper coldly.

"His Majesty has bestowed a great favor upon you. You have to remember his graciousness," Charles said. "You were not highborn, but as you have been chosen to marry Prince Matthew by His Majesty, you should be grateful. You will be an imperial member once you wed him."