Ling Shumo said, "Doctor Wang said she can cure Ling Xihe's dementia, and Xihe will be fine. Lu Jinshu, if you can hear what I say, then wake up and stop giving up on yourself."

Hearing his daughter's name, Lu Jinshu seemed to have touched a switch. His eyes, which were originally wide open, became even wider at this moment. He finally saw the face of the person in front of him clearly, "...Your Majesty, you are Your Majesty? Why are you here? Weren't you particularly angry that day? I said so many outrageous words, shouldn't you have already disliked me..."

Lu Jinshu asked a series of questions, and suddenly, his expression turned painful. He clutched his stomach, the pain so severe that tears streamed down his face.

Ling Shumo said angrily, "Who told you to drink so much? Now you have a stomachache?" Even so, she still ordered Jiufu, "Go and bring another bowl of hangover soup, and I will feed it to your master myself."

Jiufu quickly brought a new bowl of hangover soup. Ling Shumo scooped up a spoonful of soup and brought it to Lu Jinshu's lips, feeling that this scene was very familiar. Finally, she chuckled, "Lu Jinshu, do you still remember that on our first wedding night, I couldn't hold my liquor and passed out. At that time, you personally went to the kitchen to make a bowl of hangover soup for me. I don't remember the specific details, but I only remember that bowl of hangover soup was extremely unpalatable and almost made me vomit."

Lu Jinshu didn't say anything. Ling Shumo didn't mind, and continued to talk to herself, "There are not many people in this world who can let me take care of them day and night. You are one of them..."

Before Ling Shumo finished her words, Lu Jinshu suddenly held her hand. His originally confused eyes were now a little clearer. He said in a low voice, "This minister is wrong. I'm sorry. Xihe's dementia was not caused by Your Majesty, but this minister is being unreasonable and blaming it all on Your Majesty. This minister doesn't know what's wrong with me. Why would I do such a thing? Why would I say such words? Maybe this minister has really been driven crazy by Xihe's illness..."

Lu Jinshu really didn't understand what he was thinking at that time. His Majesty was his only support in this deep palace, but he used such cruel words to push His Majesty away from him.

Ling Shumo didn't speak immediately, but turned to look at Fu Yijing and Pei Jiuyan standing at the door. The two knew they were in the way, so they bowed slightly to Ling Shumo in the room and retreated quietly.

Lu Jinshu looked up at Ling Shumo beside him, his beautiful peach blossom eyes misty, and his voice trembled a little, "If Your Majesty really refuses to pay attention to me because of that quarrel, I am afraid I will really fall into complete despair..."

Sensing the pessimism in the tone of the person in front of her, Ling Shumo grabbed his wrist, refusing to let him continue. "Lu Jinshu, after we separated, I actually thought a lot. You may be right. I should be responsible for Xihe's current stupidity. She is my eldest daughter, my most beloved daughter. I have an obligation to protect her, not to put all the responsibility of taking care of her on you."

Lu Jinshu didn't expect Ling Shumo to say such a thing. His mind was confused for a moment and a stunned look appeared on his face.

Ling Shumo's voice was as gentle as a spring breeze. "Lu Jinshu, in my heart, you have always been smart and capable. But it is precisely because your personality is so strong that I subconsciously feel that nothing can defeat you. It was not until our daughter got into trouble this time that I suddenly realized that you are not omnipotent. You are also a human being, and everyone will neglect and relax. People are loyal, but the struggle in the palace is always cruel. The enemy will not let you go because of your weakness. Instead, they will take advantage of you when you are most vulnerable."

Ling Shumo said, interlocking her hands with Lu Jinshu's. "Lu Jinshu, do you know? It wasn't until just now that I realized you've always been a fragile person. You've always longed to be protected. From the beginning to the end, your personality has never changed. It's all my fault. I don't understand you well enough."

Lu Jinshu firmly shook Ling Shumo's hand. Ling Shumo's words had hit the nail on the head. He ruled the six palaces, powerful and wise, but because of his childhood experiences, he felt deeply insecure.

After Ling Xihe fell ill, he was mentally tortured, so he attacked Ling Shumo with sharp words. But this was not because he wanted to drive Ling Shumo away from him. On the contrary, he hoped that after his unreasonable behavior, Ling Shumo would still be willing to stay by his side.

He just wanted to get a clear proof that Ling Shumo's love for him was unquestionable and unshakable.

Lu Jinshu knew that what he did was wrong. If his daughter hadn't been in trouble, he would never have used such a foolish method to test Ling Shumo's love for him. But Ling Xihe fell into the water. Under the stimulation of such misfortune, he subconsciously used the wrong method to seek comfort from Ling Shumo.

Meanwhile, Imperial Physician Wang had already begun acupuncture on Ling Xi. Whether she could secure an intact body for her lover depended on the outcome of her treatment of the Princess, so she was exceptionally focused. Under the intense pressure, beads of sweat formed on her forehead.

Finally, the last silver needle pierced into Ling Xihe's skin, and Doctor Wang was finally able to breathe a sigh of relief.

Lu Jinshu asked anxiously, "How is my daughter? When will she be able to recover?"

Doctor Wang wiped the sweat from his face with his sleeve and replied respectfully, "If all goes well, Your Highness will be able to regain normal thinking within two months."

Lu Jinshu's face showed an extremely happy expression, and his eyes were hot again. "That's great, this is really great. Xihe's illness is finally cured."

Lu Jinshu was already overwhelmed with joy.

Ling Shumo's face was devoid of a smile. Doctor Wang's words were premised on "if everything goes well." But what if it doesn't? If not, her precious daughter will remain forever mentally retarded.