Chapter 232 How do you know it’s not me?
Deng Yu and Zhu You, who traveled with Liu Xiu, were still amazed, wondering when Liu Xiu had made so many friends in Wan County.
Wan County was the administrative center of Nanyang Commandery, and the host of this banquet was the powerful Li family from Wan County.
The head of the Li family, Li Shou, was currently serving as a minister in charge of imperial clan affairs at court, wielding significant power.
At this moment, seeing how cordially Liu Xiu and Li Tong, the son of Li Shou, were talking, the two realized that their relationship was anything but shallow.
Upon exchanging glances, the two friends recalled that before Liu Xiu went to the Imperial University, he had traveled the world with a Taoist priest named Sun, which led them to some speculations.
Just then, Cai Shaogong from Rang County in Nanyang said with a laugh, "It’s strange to say, but I heard a prophecy the other day claiming that Liu Xiu will become the Emperor."
Deng Yu and Zhu You’s expressions changed drastically, and the other guests were equally astonished, all turning to look at Liu Xiu.
After a brief silence, someone jokingly asked aloud, "Is it the Liu Xiu who is the national teacher?"
Liu Xiu replied with a laugh, "How do you know it isn’t me?"
The crowd burst into laughter, taking it all as a joke.