Liu Xie was curious too. Yesterday, Kong Rong had used a fainting spell to leave the palace, yet today he had entered so early. What was he planning?
"Your Majesty, I have found my answer," Kong Rong said gravely.
At those words, Liu Xie's heart jolted, and he instantly grew nervous, though outwardly he remained as calm as drifting clouds and a gentle breeze.
"Oh? Then tell me what your answer is."
Under Liu Xie's gaze, Kong Rong felt guilty. He lowered his head and said, "My answer may disappoint Your Majesty..."
The moment those words fell, Liu Xie's expression changed, and anger surged within him.
Yesterday, Kong Rong had still thought he was the Son of Heaven, unable to distinguish the genuine from the false.
How had his attitude changed overnight? Had he spotted some clue?
Liu Xie narrowed his eyes and said coldly, "It seems you believe that I, the Son of Heaven, am a fake?"
"No." Kong Rong shook his head, feeling that what he had to say next was truly difficult to utter before the Son of Heaven in front of him.
"Stop speaking in riddles. Say what you have to say."
Kong Rong raised his head with difficulty and met Liu Xie's gaze. "I... I believe that both Your Majesty and the one in Xu County seem like the Son of Heaven. I truly cannot distinguish between you."
"I will tell the world that I cannot determine which Son of Heaven is genuine."
His voice was quiet, but to Liu Xie, it struck like thunder!
Kong Rong really could not distinguish the genuine from the false!
For him, this was the most ideal, most perfect outcome!
Though excitement filled his heart, Liu Xie's face remained livid as he glared at Kong Rong.
"You would have