The two could no longer hold back their emotions, and tears kept flowing out.
As a prince, he left the capital when he was in his teens.
After traveling thousands of miles, he arrived in Nanjing.
Then began a life of loneliness that lasted for several years.
All the grievances suffered over the years burst out at this moment.
Zhu Cixiong wiped his tears with his hand and looked at Chongzhen: "Father, I am well taken care of by my elder brother (the crown prince) in Nanjing. My food and clothing are no worse than when I was in the capital. Life is not hard at all!"
"Really?" Chongzhen looked at Zhu Cizhao.
"Replying to Father, yes."
"That's good," Chongzhen nodded.
When the Jinyiwei brought him the news before, he was a little skeptical. But now that the person involved has told him the truth in person, he has no reason to doubt it anymore.
Next, he can act according to his plan.
Before the two of them could calm down, Empress Zhou and Concubine Yuan walked in from the back door of the Palace of Heavenly Purity.
Queen Zhou was Zhu Cijiong's biological mother.
Zhu Cizhou's biological mother was Concubine Tian. When Concubine Tian died, Zhu Cizhou was still young and was raised by Concubine Yuan (this is made up).
Although Concubine Yuan was favored, she was unable to bear children, so she treated Zhu Ci Zhao as her own son and doted on him.
They staggered over to the two men and looked carefully at the two young men beside Chongzhen.
They recognized their son at first sight.
Not to mention six years, even sixteen years can be distinguished at a glance.
Queen Zhou, who seldom wore makeup, put on light makeup at this time. She stared at Zhu Cijiong, with countless expressions flashing across her face.
Nervousness, hesitation, guilt, joy...
"Mother!" Zhu Cijiong tightly grasped Empress Zhou's shaking hand, "My son is back."
Queen Zhou was so excited that she lost her voice. She stroked Zhu Cijiong's face and tears rolled down her cheeks.
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