Emperor Ruicheng led his army back to the Capital City early on the morning of the sixth day.
By then, Mr. Xu and Prince Ning, leading the civil and military officials, had long been waiting at the city gates to welcome His Majesty back to the palace.
The victorious army returned in triumph, with Emperor Ruicheng seated on a fine steed ahead of everyone. Listening to the victorious songs and the resounding beat of drums and music, and watching the citizens and courtiers cheering "Long live the Emperor," he felt high-spirited and incredibly proud.
Upon arriving at the palace gates, the Empress Dowager, leading the Empress and the female members of the harem, had also been waiting for a long time. There is no need to elaborate on how Emperor Ruicheng and the Empress Dowager caught up, or how this royal mother and son displayed mutual affection and respect, creating a picture of familial harmony.
