Inside the Queen Mother's chamber, she sat elegantly on her golden chair, her posture straight and dignified, while Consort Sasha and Consort Evelyn occupied the seats below her. The atmosphere in the room was tense, yet filled with curiosity and anticipation. Servants stood silently at the corners of the chamber, not daring to interrupt the discussion.
"He fainted?" the Queen Mother repeated, slowly raising an eyebrow before letting out a cold scoff. "Or was that merely an act to avoid appearing before me?"
Her sharp eyes narrowed dangerously as she tapped her fingers lightly against the armrest of her chair.
"Do you think he might be pregnant?" Consort Evelyn asked, her eyes glimmering with curiosity and excitement. "After all, the bond mark on his neck already confirms that he shared intimacy with His Majesty. I mean we all had our doubts before but not anymore."
