The father and son spoke for a long time within the Palace of Heavenly Purity. As dusk began to fall, Emperor Chongzhen patted Zhu Cijiong on the shoulder. "Let us stop here for today. You are bright, and you grasp certain matters the moment they are pointed out. It does not matter if there are things you do not yet understand; as your experience grows, they will become clear to you in time."
Zhu Cijiong knelt and kowtowed. "I thank my father for his teachings, but I have one more request."
"Speak."
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