Time Travelling: My Love from the Royal Family

"This is very important and necessary information," Hoffman said at last. "Thank you very much, Murry."

"It's my duty," the man replied frankly. "But I should go back now. Crown Prince Felix can't be short of hands."

"Yes, you're right. Go back and protect my brother," Hoffman said, figuring that would help sell his concern. Thinking it over, he supposed that this incident wasn't a complete loss. Despite Felix's survival, he would still be unable to deal with state affairs until his recovery was complete. Thus, Hoffman had at least bought himself some time.

Hoffman had just walked out through the gate when he caught sight of a lady coming approaching the Eastern Palace. She was well-dressed, graceful and beautiful. A maid walked beside her, shielding her from the sun with an umbrella.

As they approached, the lady's identity became clear, and for some reason a funny thought passed throu

ent, perfectly displaying the image of a graceful official lady.

"Your Highness, we should be going," said Bill Zhou, eying his master with thinly veiled disapproval. The man had been watching Harper go, seemingly lost in thought, and Bill Zhou hoped to save him from any further trouble. Hoffman's behavior during this encounter with Harper had been unseemly at best. Worse, it had taken place right in front of the Eastern Palace's gate in broad daylight, so it was hard to imagine that nobody had seen it. And now he was just standing there, staring at Harper's back with scorching eyes, which would stir up even more gossip.

Recovering himself, Hoffman finally turned around and went on his way. 'It is no wonder that my cold-blooded uncle Matthew fell in love with her, ' he thought. 'She is quite a beautiful woman. But when I ascend the throne, every pretty girl in the world will belong to me!'