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The Queen nodded slightly, and then said to Jiang Shaohan: "Your Majesty, I have something to ask of you, I hope you can agree to it."

Jiang Shaohan said seriously, "Your Majesty, please tell me. As long as it is within my ability, I will definitely agree."

The Empress looked at Jiang Shaohan and said, "I am worried that after I pass away, there will be civil unrest in the palace. I hope you can assist the Emperor, stabilize the court, and ensure the peace of the country."

Jiang Shaohan agreed in a deep voice: "Don't worry, Madam, I will definitely not let you down."

The queen smiled and closed her eyes, as if she had let go. Du Yunsheng and Jiang Shaohan stayed by the queen's bed until she passed away quietly.

After leaving the palace, Du Yunsheng looked at Jiang Shaohan with a heavy heart: "Your Highness, the death of the Queen means that there may be more changes in the palace. We must be prepared in case of any accidents."

Jiang Shaohan looked at Du Yunsheng, with a hint of determination in his eyes: "Princess, I will strengthen the guards of the palace and pay close attention to the developments in the palace."

A guard ran in in a hurry, panting and saying, "Your Highness, this is bad! Someone in the palace has reported that the Queen's cause of death is unknown, and it is suspected that someone secretly poisoned her."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Shaohan and Du Yunsheng's faces suddenly became solemn.

Jiang Shaohan frowned slightly, glanced at the guard sharply, and said in a cold tone: "Tell me clearly, where did the news come from?"

The guard hurriedly lowered his head and answered tremblingly: "Your Majesty, it was revealed privately by a eunuch named Wang in the palace. He claimed that he had seen something strange in the Queen's meals."

Princess Du Yunsheng of Prince Jing turned pale, with a flash of fear in her eyes. She tightly grasped Jiang Shaohan's hand and whispered, "This matter is very serious. We must find out immediately."

Jiang Shaohan pondered for a moment, then turned and walked towards the palace, followed closely by Du Yunsheng. The two came to the emperor's study, only to see the emperor sitting on the dragon throne with a serious expression.

When the emperor saw Jiang Shaohan and Du Yunsheng coming in, he raised his eyebrows and asked, "Shaohan, Yunsheng, what do you want?"

Jiang Shaohan said firmly: "Your Majesty, I heard that the Queen's cause of death is unknown, and I suspect someone secretly poisoned her. I ask Your Majesty to allow me to investigate this matter."

The emperor's eyes narrowed and his face turned gloomy. "This matter is indeed of great importance. I have already issued an order strictly prohibiting the spread of rumors in the palace. But since you have raised the issue, it is your responsibility to investigate it and make sure you get to the bottom of it."

Du Yunsheng bowed slightly and said, "I request to assist His Majesty in the investigation."

The emperor thought for a moment and nodded in agreement: "Okay, since Yun Sheng has volunteered, let's investigate together. But you must remember that the affairs of the palace are complicated, so don't trust others easily."

After the three of them agreed, they began to investigate. They visited the palace and questioned the maids and eunuchs, but they still did not find any useful clues.

That night, Jiang Shaohan and Du Yunsheng were studying clues in the study room when suddenly a palace maid quietly walked in. She looked flustered and whispered, "My Lord, Princess, I have something to tell you, but it is of great importance and I dare not reveal it easily."

Du Yunsheng motioned the maid to sit down and consoled her, "Don't worry, there's no one else here, just go ahead and talk."

The maid hesitated for a moment, and finally made up her mind: "Your Highness, Princess, before the Queen died, I heard her arguing with a eunuch. The eunuch's name was Wang Gui, and he seemed to have a great hatred for the Queen."

Jiang Shaohan and Du Yunsheng looked at each other and had the answer in their minds. The next morning, they took Wang Gui to the study for interrogation.

Facing the two's questioning, Wang Gui remained silent. Seeing this, Jiang Shaohan said coldly: "Wang Gui, do you know that the crime of deceiving the emperor is punishable by death? If you are willing to confess, you may still have a chance to live."

A trace of fear flashed across Wang Gui's eyes, but he still said stubbornly: "I know nothing, please don't wrongly accuse me."

Du Yunsheng sneered and took out a piece of evidence: "Wang Gui, this evidence shows that you poisoned the Queen's meal. If you don't confess, don't blame us for being rude to you."

Wang Gui stared at Du Yunsheng with wide eyes, and finally admitted: "I admit that I poisoned him. But I was forced to do so, otherwise they would have killed me."

It turned out that Wang Gui had been punished by the Queen Mother for a mistake, and he held a grudge against her, so he poisoned the Queen Mother's meal.

……

Everyone turned around in surprise and saw a eunuch holding an imperial edict, followed by two guards. Shen Yuetong and Jiang Shaohan couldn't help but frown. The atmosphere in Prince Jing's mansion suddenly became tense.

The eunuch walked steadily to the center, his expression serious, and he looked around with a sharp gaze before he slowly spoke: "Your Highness Prince Jing, Princess Jing, the imperial edict has arrived."

Jiang Shaohan and Du Yunsheng immediately stood up and knelt respectfully. Other people in Prince Jing's mansion also knelt down, holding their breath and waiting.

The eunuch unfolded the imperial edict and said in a loud voice: "By the providence of Heaven, the Emperor proclaims: Prince Jing Jiang Shaohan has been loyal and dedicated to his country. He is awarded a pair of gold beads and a hundred pieces of silk as a reward. I decree this."

Jiang Shaohan and Du Yunsheng responded in unison: "Thank you, Lord!"

The eunuch nodded slightly, handed the imperial edict to Jiang Shaohan, then turned to Du Yunsheng and said with a smile: "Princess Jing, you are so lucky to marry a loyal minister like Prince Jing."

Du Yunsheng smiled slightly and responded politely: "You are too kind, sir. Yunsheng is just doing his duty."

The eunuch put away his smile and said seriously, "I have something else to tell His Royal Highness Prince Jing and Princess Jing. The emperor has been in poor health recently, so he has ordered His Royal Highness Prince Jing to go to the palace to assist in handling state affairs. Princess Jing will also accompany him to serve the emperor."

After these words were spoken, Jiang Shaohan and Du Yunsheng were both stunned, and everyone looked at each other in bewilderment.

Jiang Shaohan frowned and said, "Eunuch, can the emperor's illness support the government?"

The eunuch sighed: "Although the emperor is not in good health, the government cannot be abandoned. As the emperor's confidant, His Royal Highness Prince Jing should take on this important responsibility."

Du Yunsheng looked at Jiang Shaohan worriedly: "When do we set off?"

Jiang Shaohan pondered for a moment and said, "Since the emperor has ordered, we will set out early tomorrow morning."

The eunuch nodded: "Your Highness Prince Jing is indeed loyal. I will go back and report now."

After seeing off the eunuch, everyone in Prince Jing's mansion stood up and returned to their seats. Jiang Shaohan and Du Yunsheng sat together, facing each other in silence.

Du Yunsheng whispered, "Shao Han, do you think the emperor's condition can really support the government?"

Jiang Shaohan frowned: "I am worried about the emperor's condition, but the emperor has ordered us to obey. I will do my best to assist the emperor, and at the same time protect you."

Du Yunsheng looked at Jiang Shaohan worriedly: "I will go with you, but you have to promise me that you will take good care of yourself."

Jiang Shaohan held Du Yunsheng's hand and said with a smile: "Don't worry, I will."

As night fell, the lights in Prince Jing's mansion were on. Jiang Shaohan and Du Yunsheng were having a secret conversation in the study.

Jiang Shaohan said: "Yun Sheng, I am worried that we will encounter unnecessary troubles when we go to the palace this time. You must be careful."