Chapter 731
Wei Muchong's life hadn't been particularly happy. Born into an impoverished family, he lost his parents early on and was brought up by his elder brother and sister-in-law. Life under others' roofs was never agreeable but despite his sister-in-law's sharp tongue, but soft heart, and the constant disdain, sarcasm and ridicule she subjected him to, these were not the most important aspects. The main issue was that Wei Muchong struggled with farming and business, so his days were mostly spent immersed in books.
Through his readings, he saw the oppressive tyranny of the powerful ones and the struggling lives of the peasantry. His aspirations to serve the country and its people, and his dedication to national stability bloomed through those pages. Eventually, this led to him achieving the position of a scholar.
