Following the latest episodes of the hit historical drama, Reddit's r/KDRAMA subreddit has illuminated some of the intricate plot twists and character developments that contribute to the ongoing tension within the royal court.
As a result, viewers are now stumped with questions surrounding the intentions of several main characters, especially Yeon Bi, as she becomes entangled in a spider web of political manipulation.
One of the first questions is why Yeon Bi (played by Park Bo-kyung) would choose to stop the plot to assasinate Queen Woo.
Even though the queen remaining alive would end up having a negative effect on her image and might postpone the succession of a proper heir to the throne, a successful assassination would be to her benefit, according to myepiphany7.
In response, RykaStarf said, "Yeon bi needs the chaos of 'Queen Woo' facing off with the other families, as her role would be certain if the court were so charged with a single competitor challenging traditional male heirs. As a result, Yeon Bi's decision is part of her cunning to outmaneuver her perceived opponents and gradually consolidate power."
Another question revolves around the head maid - why would Yeon bi's assistant attack a queen intending to marry her place with a clan rather than a prince?
According to Nearby_Temporary97, "She thought she had a chance to be the queen if they got her married to the Hae clan prince."
Some of the critics suggest that this character lacks a certain amount of depth, as thinking that power is seemingly inherited from the leader is an overly simplistic view.
At the same time, it does not mean that her displays of incompetence over the last few weeks seem somewhat out of tune compared to the cunning of every other stable and major character.
Finally, there is a looming question surrounding court lady Sabi, who appears genuinely horrified at the idea of the king dying.
As Major-Ambassador-512 suggested, "I think the hidden one might have tampered with the cup containing the love potion," meaning that Sabi did not poison the royal family or cause their passing.
As a result, this question might be designed to keep the viewers' interest for the next episodes, as they wonder how much Sabi overdid compared to her expected doses of the love potion.
After watching the drama's latest episodes, many people are trying to understand some of the character dynamics and the reasons behind some of their most impactful decisions.
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