So this was the crux of the matter?
Pei Hengyu suddenly understood. Yuwen Junan had ascended the throne in two lifetimes, yet met a wretched end both times—all because of his own volatility. He had climbed to the throne time and again solely to grasp for power and influence, never once harboring the welfare of the world’s people in his heart. How could a monarch who lacked a concern for the people ever become a wise and benevolent ruler?
This would not do.
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