C745 He Knew Who Came

The Zhou Monarch was curious about the extent of his son's resolve.

Though Xiao Yun's head was lifted from the ground, his body remained in a posture of deep respect. "Your Majesty, there's talk among the people that Qin Xi and I are closely connected, and that he's been secretly supporting my claim to the throne. It's all baseless rumors!"

The monarch glanced over, his eyes darkening slightly