Chapter 26

　　The civil and military affairs of the Mu Dynasty needed his attention, but no one dared to meet him alone.

Although Arthur Mu has just ascended the throne, his way of doing things intimidated both the civil and military officials. While many admired the young Emperor, they were also deeply afraid.

In the bedroom, Arthur Mu had drunk himself to oblivion. But the more wine he drank, the more his memories bothered him.

Her words echoed in his ears. “I could not have done it even if I wanted to!” It was their father, who had sealed his daughters’ fates, and indirectly, his own.

And yet, the patriarch had himself been pushed by circumstances beyond his control. A minister like Mr. Mo had to display loyalty to the Emperor at all times. The Emperor could seize everything he owned at the slightest provocation.

This was exactly what had happened to their ill-fated family. Everything they had was taken from them, including their lives. And Arthur,