The Empress was so shocked by the news that she didn't come to her senses for quite a while. Eventually, she spoke in disbelief, "How could that wretch suddenly be with child!"
The eunuch was kneeling on the ground, playing dead. He couldn't answer that question either.
A hint of coldness and panic flitted through the Empress's eyes as she covered her belly with her hands, her mind buzzing with noise.
How could this be, Lingya was a woman of Tulan. How could His Majesty possibly allow her to conceive the Dragon Son?
No, it can't be true. This must be a lie!
The Empress steadied herself and then ordered the eunuch, "Quick, send someone to Xuanruo Pavilion to gather information!"
The eunuch hastily complied.
Soon, the news spread throughout the entire Imperial Palace, and the Empress, feeling powerless, closed her eyes and dismissed the eunuch.
