Having cut off his long hair and changed out of his worn robes, the Sixth Prince, Xiahou Qi, looked even more handsome after grooming.
His appearance inherited more from the Empress, blending a majestic grace with a natural, distinguished air.
When the Empress arrived at the side hall accompanied by Ye Lingyue, the Empress, who had been troubled for many years, was momentarily stunned.
Upon recognizing that it indeed was her own son, Empress Liu's tears fell sorrowfully; she couldn't help but embrace Xiahou Qi, crying bitterly.
After mother and son had cried their hearts out, Xiahou Qi shared the events of the previous years with the Empress, leaving her with both regret and resentment.
If earlier she had harbored any reluctance towards Noble Princess Consort Luo, now, that reluctance had been completely worn away.
