The Fox hears the Queen Mother's tale

Chu Yun was already expecting the uproar the revelation of his pregnancy would generate, but he had no patience to withstand the volley of questions from the assembled ministers.

In his opinion this had gone on for long enough, there was nothing to gain by entertaining more questions.

Besides, Xiao Ziyi looked faintly green, as if she couldn't tolerate another alarming revelation without expiring on the spot. She would probably demand the refurbishment of Haolin's garrison in compensation.

But inspired by her sickly complexion, Chu Yun got an idea about just how he could put a definite end to the caterwauling going on among the ministers.

He exchanged a meaningful wink with Xiao Zai and let out a trembling gasp, before falling into his arms, apparently unconscious.

Someone shouted, "His Grace! His Grace has fainted," and after that Chu Yun had to try really hard not to move while several people fretted over him.