Chapter 542: Punishment

Shen Zhuo wanted to say something else, but the old emperor did not give him a chance to speak.

"You can leave first. I will settle this matter. I won't let you suffer this grievance for nothing."

"Aye."

Shen Zhuo stood up and left obediently.

After leaving the bedroom, he looked humble.

Xiao Juan said, "Greetings, Your Majesty. What instructions do you have?"

The old emperor was helped to sit up.

He leaned back on the cushion and looked at Xiao Juan, who was standing upright in front of him. He asked weakly.

"Did you get someone to rehearse Duke Lang in Liaodong?"

Xiao Juan said without hesitation, "Yes."

He could not expose her, so he could only bear this matter alone.

The old emperor's face was haggard, and his eyes were turbid, but his gaze was sharp. "Do you think that I've mistreated you and are indignant, so you're using this method to seek justice for yourself?"