Chongzhen sighed and came to Empress Zhou, gently holding her in his arms: "Why is the Queen crying?"
"I am reluctant to let Zhu Cixiong go..."
"There is nothing to be reluctant about," Chongzhen patted Empress Zhou on the back, "Since ancient times, the most ruthless people are the imperial family! If you are born in the royal family, you must accept the fate of the royal family. Zhu Cilang, Zhu Cihong, and Zhu Cizhao are all like this!"
"But Liaodong..." Queen Zhou said halfway and started crying again.
She gave birth to three sons and three daughters for Chongzhen.
Since one of his sons and one of his daughters died young, he just wanted his remaining children to live out their lives in peace.
Chongzhen understood what Queen Zhou was thinking.
He reached out to wipe away the tears from the corners of Queen Zhou's eyes and whispered, "Does Queen know Zhu Cilang's character? He is too lenient. I am afraid that he will not be able to rule the court after he ascends the throne. That's why I sent Zhu Cihong to Liaodong to take back some military power so that he can help the prince in the future."
"But..." Queen Zhou held back her tears, still a little worried: "In the future, he will hold military power. What if he and the Crown Prince disagree and rebel?"
"No!" Chongzhen shook his head firmly. "First of all, Zhu Cijiong did not have much military power and could not compete with the Nine Frontiers Army. Secondly, Zhu Cijiong and Zhu Cizhao were only in their teens when they left Beijing. They stayed in Nanjing for six years."
"During these six years, Zhu Cilang took care of their food, clothing, housing and transportation. He not only took good care of them, but also was very attentive. To them, Zhu Cilang, the eldest brother, was like a father, and a loving father at that."
"If you want them to rebel against Zhu Cilang, they themselves won't agree, and neither will the world!"
Empress Zhou was stunned and looked straight at Chongzhen, "Your Majesty has not allowed them to return to the capital before. Could it be for today's plan?"
"right."
"Where is Cilang? Why keep him in Nanjing? I miss him so much, can Your Majesty summon him back to the capital?"
Chongzhen grabbed Empress Zhou's hand and said, "Queen, please don't ask any more questions. I have my own arrangements."
Queen Zhou was speechless for a moment, she sighed and lowered her head, feeling very depressed.
Boom—boom!
At this time, the sound of night watchmen was heard outside.
Hit three times in a row, one slow and one fast.
The night watchman strikes, and the first watch arrives.
Chongzhen said to Wang Chengen who was waiting outside: "I will sleep in Kunning Palace today."
"Yes." After receiving the order, Wang Chengen began to arrange the personnel on duty.
Empress Zhou was a little surprised. While helping Chongzhen change his clothes, she said, "I thought Your Majesty would go to the Yikun Palace to see the cat that could do backflips."
"A cat is not as important as a queen. I am here to apologize today."
"Apologize?"
Before Empress Zhou could react, Chongzhen extinguished the candle.
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