Yuan Cheng stood in place, looking at the invitation card, his expression gloomy, yet he couldn't help but feel a trace of guilt in his heart. He clenched his fist tightly and decided to step out, solemnly speaking to Xia Chuan:
"Minister, if the Northern Three Towns truly use this matter as leverage to force Great Xia into anything, we absolutely must not agree. Yuan Cheng is solely responsible for his actions, since I made this mess, I should bear the burden. At worst, just let me..."
"What invitation card, let me see!"
Before Yuan Cheng could finish his sentence, a voice from outside interrupted him.
"Greetings, Lord!"
Upon hearing the voice, Yuan Cheng did not hesitate at all, turning around immediately and bowing respectfully to the one behind. Xia Chuan, who was seated at the main seat, and Qiu Peng and Lin Kai below, also stood up quickly, bowing respectfully towards the door:
"Greetings, Lord!"
