"I obey the decree."

The mature man bowed his hands in agreement, then stepped forward to help Liu Zan up, and helped him walk out.

Emperor Kaiping did not even deprive him of the title of prince, but Liu Zan knew very well what outcome was waiting for him. If nothing unexpected happened, he might be imprisoned in that magnificent palace for the rest of his life. He did not struggle to resist, nor did he cry.

Begging for mercy, he calmly allowed the strong man to take him out.

The moment he left the imperial study, Liu Zan suddenly turned back and looked at his father who was vague yet clear in his memory, showing a complicated smile.

It seems like a mockery, like relief.

After a long time, Pei Yue raised his hands and saluted: "Your Majesty, I—"

Emperor Kaiping sat behind the imperial desk, looked at the two piles of memorials on the table, and asked numbly: "Pei Yue, am I wrong?"

Pei Yue thought to himself that you had done many wrong things back then. I don’t know which one to ask?

Before he could answer, Emperor Kaiping sneered, shook his head and said firmly: "I was not wrong."

He paused and said slowly: "Just step back. Remember, as long as you manage Beiying for me, no one in Daliang can bully you."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Pei Yue responded, then turned and left.

In the quiet imperial study room, Emperor Kaiping leaned on the back of his chair and watched the young figure disappear from his sight step by step, his eyes deep and lonely.
Chapter completed!