Murphy, as Theresa's political mentor, certainly did not treat her the same as the maids.
When she did something wrong, he would never be soft in his criticism.
They supported Princess Therese's competition for the Imperial Throne because they believed she was gentle and kindhearted, capable of sympathizing with and caring for her subjects, which was completely different from Prince Hughes, who was surly and fond of aggressive military expansion.
Most of Hughes's supporters were officers and high-level generals.
More supporters of Theresa were ministers.
In plain terms, this was a struggle between the pen and the sword.
A struggle of ideologies.
Neither side could afford to give in.
That was exactly why Murphy, upon hearing the news, rushed back anxiously.
They supported a princess who was kind-hearted and considerate of her people, and if Theresa was not such a figure, they could always switch their support to someone else who was satisfactory.
