The two ate as they discussed the major incident.
Nate wanted to stay out of this huge mess as much as possible.
They were both out surveying anyway, often working until evening before returning, and rarely encountered anyone else.
They could discuss everything else once the dust settled.
Anan would undoubtedly be ridiculously busy for a while, with countless matters to deal with.
If the two insisted on staying out of it, they most likely would not be affected.
"But hiding in the background like this might not be very good for you.
When a crisis like this comes along, it's the best time for people like you to step in and earn some merit.
You people from the Xia Kingdom value the merit of backing a rising ruler. This opportunity could have let you advance another step."
Nate spoke softly, unsure whether Li Yuan wanted to fight for a share of the benefits.
The greater the crisis, the more important it was to step in if one wanted to reap the greatest rewards.
As far as Anan was concerned, Li Yuan had never been among those closest to her.
At present, he could only be considered a follower.
If he truly helped Anan resolve this crisis, he would presumably gain entry into her inner circle.
"I didn't expect you to know about the merit of backing a rising ruler. You're pretty well-informed."
Li Yuan replied with a smile, without continuing the discussion of whether to help Anan.
That was a statement of his position in itself.
Nate understood what he meant and said no more about it.
"There were several colleagues from the Xia Kingdom at the company where I used to work.
They taught me about it. They said earning the merit of backing a rising ruler could