The queen on the bed looked pale and her breath was weak. Jiang Shaohan's heart tightened. He gently held the queen's hand beside the bed and whispered, "Queen, you have to hold on. I will find a doctor to treat you as soon as possible."

The Queen opened her eyes with difficulty and looked at Jiang Shaohan, her lips trembling: "Shaohan, I... I'm afraid I can't do it anymore."

Jiang Shaohan felt a pain in his heart, but he held back his tears and said firmly: "My lady, you will get better. I will do my best to find the best treatment for you."

The Queen nodded slightly, with gratitude in her eyes. She held Jiang Shaohan's hand tightly and said softly: "Shaohan, I know you are a responsible prince. After I die, you must take good care of Yunsheng and the child."

Jiang Shaohan felt a pang of grief in his heart. He held the Queen's hand tightly, and his voice choked with sobs: "Your Majesty, don't worry, I will take good care of Yun Sheng and the child, and I will let them live a happy life."

The Queen Mother smiled and closed her eyes. She felt Jiang Shaohan's emotions. She assured him of her last wishes and slowly lost her breath.

Jiang Shaohan was heartbroken. He looked at the Queen's peaceful face, his heart filled with gratitude and nostalgia.

After returning to the palace, Du Yunsheng saw Jiang Shaohan's grief-stricken expression and immediately understood what had happened.

She walked gently to Jiang Shaohan, held his hand tenderly, and whispered, "Your Majesty, please accept my condolences."

Jiang Shaohan looked at Du Yunsheng's moist eyes, and a warm feeling surged in his heart.

Du Yunsheng's eyes flashed with concern and sadness. Her hand gently wrapped around Jiang Shaohan's palm, as if this warm touch could convey endless strength to him.

Jiang Shaohan slowly raised his head, trying his best to hide the tears in his eyes, and raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a grateful smile: "Sheng'er, you always understand me so well."

Du Yunsheng shook her head gently, a tear slipped from her eyes, she wiped it gently, trying to calm herself down: "Your Majesty, such a big thing has happened, it's too tiring for you to bear it alone."

The two were silent for a moment. Jiang Shaohan stood up, walked to the window, looked at the gloomy sky outside, took a deep breath, and said slowly: "My mother, he is gone."

Du Yunsheng's heart suddenly tightened. She followed Jiang Shaohan's gaze, and a trace of sadness flashed in her eyes.

"Your Highness, you still have us." Du Yunsheng comforted softly. Although her voice was soft, it was full of firmness and support.

Jiang Shaohan turned around and looked at Du Yunsheng, with a hint of gratitude in his eyes: "Yes, I have you. Sheng'er, are you willing to accompany me through this difficult time?"

Du Yunsheng nodded without hesitation, with a firm light in his eyes: "My Lord, I will always be by your side."

As night fell, the two sat in the study, facing the documents on the table, in silence.

"Your Highness, you haven't slept for several days. You must take care of your health." Du Yunsheng looked at Jiang Shaohan worriedly, her eyes full of concern.

Jiang Shaohan shook his head slightly and smiled bitterly: "I know, but I can't fall down. I still have a lot of things to do."

Du Yunsheng stood up, walked to Jiang Shaohan, and gently pressed his shoulder: "Your Highness, please take a rest. I can help you with some things."

Jiang Shaohan looked at Du Yunsheng, a hint of hesitation flashed in his eyes, but he finally nodded: "Okay, Sheng'er, thank you for your hard work."

After a while, Jiang Shaohan suddenly said, "Sheng'er, what do you think my father would want me to do?"

Du Yunsheng stopped what she was doing. She looked at Jiang Shaohan and thought for a moment: "My lord, your father would hope that you would become a wiser lord and continue to work for the well-being of the people of Western Wei."

Jiang Shaohan nodded silently, with a gleam of determination in his eyes: "Yes, I will continue to work hard and live up to my father's expectations."

Zheng Zhuoling and Du Yuwei seemed to be startled by Du Yunsheng, and asked in confusion: "Princess, what's wrong with you?"

Du Yunsheng glanced at them coldly, her eyes revealing a deep disappointment and sadness. She suppressed her emotions and said as calmly as possible: "Zheng Zhuoling, you are my brother-in-law. Logically, I shouldn't treat you so harshly. But do you know how big a mistake you have made?"

Zheng Zhuoling looked confused. He didn't know what he had done wrong to cause Du Yunsheng to be so angry. He answered carefully, "Princess, please tell me, what did I do wrong?"

Du Yunsheng's eyes widened, and he said angrily, "How dare you keep a mistress behind Yuwei's back! Where do you put the reputation of our Du family?"

Zheng Zhuoling was stunned. He didn't expect that Du Yunsheng would know about his affairs. He lowered his head, speechless.

Du Yuwei's eyes were blurred with tears. She had never thought that her husband would do such a thing. She was so sad that she sobbed and said, "Zheng Zhuoling, how could you do this to me? How did I let you down to make you do such a thing?"

Zheng Zhuoling raised his head and looked at Du Yuwei, feeling guilty. He held her hand tightly and said, "Yuwei, I'm sorry. I admit that I was wrong, and I am willing to accept any punishment."

Du Yunsheng looked at them, feeling extremely distressed.

Once this matter gets out, the reputation of the Du family and the Zheng family will be affected. She took a deep breath and tried to calm herself down.

Du Yunsheng looked at Zheng Zhuoling and said, "Zheng Zhuoling, since you have admitted your mistake, you must make amends. From today on, you must resign from your official position, return to your hometown, and start over."

Zheng Zhuoling's eyes widened. He didn't expect Du Yunsheng to make such a request. He hesitated for a moment, then said firmly: "Princess, I am willing to accept this punishment. I will resign from my official position, return to my hometown, and start over."

Du Yuwei looked at Zheng Zhuoling, feeling both moved and painful.

Du Yunsheng nodded slightly, with a hint of satisfaction in his eyes, but still said seriously: "Zheng Zhuoling, since you have chosen this path, you must be mentally prepared for the long term. Once you leave the officialdom, it will be difficult to turn back."

Zheng Zhuoling clenched his fists and nodded, his expression firm: "Don't worry, Princess, I have made up my mind to turn over a new leaf and become a new person."

At this time, Du Yuwei couldn't help but speak, her voice trembling slightly: "Sister, Zheng Zhuoling...he has given up a lot for us. Is this punishment too severe?"

Du Yunsheng turned his head and looked at his sister with a soft look in his eyes: "Yuwei, I know you feel bad, but this is also for his own good. The temptation of officialdom is too great. If he is not kept away from it, I am afraid it will be difficult for him to truly reform."

Du Yuwei pursed her lips and said nothing more, but worry was still evident in her eyes.

In the evening, Du Yunsheng and Du Yuwei were walking in the garden, and Zheng Zhuoling followed them silently. Du Yuwei stopped, looked back at Zheng Zhuoling, and said softly: "Zhuoling, actually, sister is doing this for your own good. Don't worry, we will always support you and accompany you."

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