Mu Jing heaved a sigh and said, "How could we, as the upper echelons, not worry when the nation is in jeopardy?"
Nian Bing said, "Is the Princess blaming me for not agreeing to join forces with the Langmu Empire against the Huarong Empire?"
Mu Jing glanced at Nian Bing and replied, "That is a decision you made on behalf of the Bing Yue Empire. However, I hope you will consider it carefully. I'm not necessarily blaming you—I just hope you can see the bigger picture. Of course, if you are not here truly for the interests of the Bing Yue Empire, then whatever I say is pointless."
Nian Bing offered a slight smile and said, "If I were not here for the interests of the Bing Yue Empire, then by what right would the Bing Yue Empire's King place such trust in me? Perhaps, I cannot become your friend, but I believe we can certainly become partners who use each other for mutual benefit—that, Mu Jing, you must not doubt."