"Please, Your Majesty, hold me accountable for this. Whether it entails punishment or retribution, I am prepared to bear the consequences alone. I implore you to spare everyone else within the Xu family," Xu Yuanlong entreated.
The Emperor of Jinwei Land regarded Xu Yuanlong thoughtfully.
Undoubtedly, Xu Yuanlong bore a share of responsibility.
He had failed in his duty, a fact he readily admitted.
How could he have neglected to discipline his own daughter adequately, permitting her to precipitate such a significant calamity?
Yet, it was imperative to distinguish between intent and negligence. The Emperor of Jinwei Land remained cognizant of this fact.
Even though the Xu family had not intentionally orchestrated this debacle, they were nonetheless accountable for allowing it to happen.
Nevertheless…
The Emperor of Jinwei Land harbored no intention to directly punish the Xu family at this juncture.
