He had only been away from the palace for a few months, but Queen Mother Zhou seemed to have suddenly aged ten years. He knew the reason for this better than anyone else, so he felt even more ashamed.
At this time, he only hoped that Queen Mother Zhou would beat him hard, and the harder the better, so that the guilt in his heart could be slightly relieved.
He lowered his head, but did not see the shocked expressions on the faces of Queen Mother Zhou and Su Jin.
Queen Mother Zhou's body swayed again, she supported Sujin's hand and held it firmly.
She endured it again and again without making any sound.
Su Jin also had an expression of disbelief and looked at Mo Chuan blankly.
The moment Mo Chuan raised his head, she and Queen Mother Zhou both clearly saw the scar on Mo Chuan's right face.
It was a long, ugly scar that spread from the right side of Mo Chuan's face to the corner of his mouth. Although it was scarred, it still looked hideous and terrifying.
It's like a good picture, but it was ruined by a naughty boy's scribbling!
"Emperor..." Sujin burst into tears and was about to ask.
Queen Mother Zhou suddenly tightened her wrist tightly, causing Sujin to swallow all the rest of her words.
Su Jin looked at Empress Dowager Zhou with tearful eyes. Empress Dowager Zhou slowly shook her head at her and signaled her not to ask any more questions, but she could not hide the sadness in her eyes.
Mo Chuan was her child during her ten-month pregnancy. Although he did not grow up by her side, her love for this son was no less than that of any mother in the world.
He has always been her pride, but she never expected that her beloved son, who she regarded as a treasure, would have such an ugly and terrifying scar on his face after traveling far away. How could she not be heartbroken as a mother
However, she held back and did not ask out loud.
As long as Mo Chuan didn't speak, she would never ask another word.
Because that would hurt my son’s pride!
Empress Dowager Zhou knew that her son had always been proud and arrogant. He was born with such a peerless appearance, but was brutally destroyed. This must have been a huge blow to her son.
So, she didn't ask.
"Chuan'er, are you here to treat your mother? Why are you here so early? Get up quickly and don't kneel on the ground. The ground is cold with dew. Watch your knees carefully."
Queen Mother Zhou's voice was very calm and soft, just like Mo Chuan's tone every morning when he came to greet her, as if Mo Chuan had never left the palace.
But only Su Jin, who was attentive, noticed that Queen Mother Zhou's hands in her sleeves were trembling slightly. It was obvious that she was too excited and couldn't hide it.
Sujin's eyes suddenly became wet.
"Queen Mother..." Mo Chuan's body trembled. He almost didn't dare to raise his head in shock and looked at Queen Mother Zhou.
Empress Dowager Zhou showed a kind and gentle smile on her face. It was a mother's smile, which made Mo Chuan feel a heavy pain in his heart.
"No, I can't get up. I beg my mother to punish me." Mo Chuan said every word.
"Silly boy, why does the Queen Mother punish you?" Empress Dowager Zhou said warmly, pouting at Su Jin, "Why don't you help the Emperor up quickly?"
"Yes, the Queen Mother." Su Jin raised her sleeves to wipe away the tears from her eyes, and stepped forward with a smile.
"Your Majesty, please get up quickly. Your kneeling will only make the Queen Mother feel distressed. Do you have the heart to let the Queen Mother feel distressed for you?"
She said with a double entendre.