I don’t think her intention was to “rape” him. I think she wants to make it appear that way…without committing…
Yes to the clothes divestment but no it's not acceptable and still considered as assault. If the roles were reversed, viewer reaction would be different.
Emperor never really cared for ML or his mother anyway.
We're not sure it really was the uncle. And the Emperor bears responsibility for being so narrow-minded and obvious in his dislike that he allowed someone to take advantage of it. I don't think NH would get to live a carefree life either. The Chu Clan would eliminate him since he's a potential threat to their own prince.