But why would they do that?
Whether the Son of Heaven was real or false, shouldn't they, as his closest ministers, know better than anyone? Did they still need to distinguish between them?
Could it be!
Chen Qun's pupils suddenly contracted.
A bold thought arose in his mind.
The one in Xu County was false, and the one in Ye City was real!
Otherwise, why would Cao Cao go to the trouble of sending him on this journey!
Otherwise, why would these three be on the road to Ye City!
This was very likely not their first visit to the Son of Heaven of Ye City.
Chen Qun's face changed in alarm, and only with difficulty did he calm his wildly pounding heart.
He took the initiative to address Yang Xiu and the other two. "What a coincidence, my young friends."
"Yes, yes, what a coincidence..."
Yang Xiu and Dong Xi echoed him with forced chuckles.
Only Fu De looked at them in bewilderment. "What are you two doing here? Are you going to Ye City too? Father never told me."
Yang Xiu and Dong Xi fell silent, their fists clenching.
Would it kill you to keep your mouth shut!
His words only confirmed Chen Qun's suspicions.
They really are going to Ye City, but they don't seem to be traveling together. They merely ran into one another by chance. Could Yang Biao, Fu Wan, and Dong Cheng not be of one mind either?
From their expressions and reactions, along with that single remark from Fu De, Chen Qun had already gleaned a great deal.
Gathering his thoughts, Chen Qun smiled at the three. "Relations between the Minister of Works and Yuan Shao have already broken down. What business takes you to Ye City? You must be extremely careful."
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