Zhao Zheng knew very well that this was merely the first hurdle. Once he left the main hall, he would still have to face an interrogation by that old villain, Cao Zhengchun.
Zhao Zheng stepped out of the great hall. Cao Zhengchun had been waiting at the entrance for some time. The eunuch who had escorted Zhao Zheng out said to Cao Zhengchun, "Grand Eunuch Cao, His Majesty has decreed that you are to return to the palace at once. You are not to return to Jiade Villa without further orders."
Cao Zhengchun bowed and replied, "This servant obeys the decree."
Chapter 18