Xu You answered with outward respect, while a strange thought rose in his mind-could this Son of Heaven of Xu County also be imitating His Majesty, concealing his abilities in secret and plotting his rise?
But the moment that thought surfaced, he glanced at Cao Cao beside him and immediately dismissed it.
Yes, he was overthinking things.
With Cao Cao's suspicious nature, whether the Son of Heaven of Xu County was real or false, he would never be given any opportunity, let alone a chance to scheme in secret.
The two left the imperial palace and returned to the Cao Residence.
Xun Yu and Xun You happened to be there as well. Both had heard that Xu You had come to join them and had made a special trip over.
"Wenruo, Gongda, this is Xu Ziyuan, my dearest friend!"
Cao Cao introduced him to the two with a smile, then looked smugly at Xu You. "Ziyuan, you've entered the palace and met His Majesty now. Surely you know which one is real and which one is false?"
"Come, come! Tell us what you think, right here before Wenruo and Gongda!"
Cao Cao was brimming with confidence. When he had brought Xu You into the hall for his audience, he had deliberately watched him and caught every bit of his astonishment.
He must have been so shocked because he noticed the difference between the two Sons of Heaven!
Ha! That old bastard Kong Rong really was lying!
Yet faced with Cao Cao's expectant gaze, Xu You remained silent, merely blinking furiously and signaling to him with his eyes.
Thinking Xu You was concerned about Xun You and Xun Yu, Cao Cao laughed openly. "There are no outsiders here. Speak freely, Ziyuan!"
Xu You turned his head slightly without saying a word.