Although the Ming Dynasty was destroyed, many members of the Zhu family did not die in the war. For example, the descendants of the Zhu family, such as Crown Prince Zhu Ciliang, Zhu Cunshu, Zhu Qiugui and Dai Chuan, survived with different endings.

Most of Zhu's descendants retired to the mountains, changed their names and became ordinary people. There are also some Zhu family members who surrendered to the Qing Dynasty. After surrendering to the Manchu dynasty, it was mainly used to appease the people all over the world and make everyone look kind. They were placed in Shandong and Henan and enjoyed preferential treatment.