
I read this initially about a year ago dropped it from the first season as I throughout it would take time because they were just conquering the lands. Picked it up about a week ago and sped through all 190+ chapters Didn't wait long for the ending and I consider that a win. Anyway, very good story telling, characters were well done, overall satisfying read.
The ML isn't the current emperor (who has the mistress), it's the previous first prince who disappeared.