Although I understand it is based on historical events, I don't think they portray a convincing enough reason…
I think she said it already, but maybe it was lost in the translation? By becoming a concubine, she would lose her freedom. No outings, strict protocol and always people watching. The class difference is way too huge and uncomfortable for her. Her friends wouldn't treat her the same on the outside, but with certain manners and this is why she declined. Than later, she declined because the queen had not conceived yet, and she was afraid to birth an heir, because heirs from concubines were frowned upon (this was not mentioned in the drama, only book and her diary).
I love historical dramas and this one just owns my heart, but there is one thing that bothers me about how history worked - the freaking polygamy. And even if I was a fan of it, men could have multiple lovers, but women nah? This is why I have such beautiful love and hate relationship with this drama and all dramas where they talk about monarchy. 'Cause where there is a king, there is a concubine as well (I know that rich lords also had concubines, but u get my point).
Hold on, I read somewhere that the novel ends up with them being in uni and starting their relationship. That…
Gosh, as an avid reader I hate when authors do this. Either you write book and are satisfied with it, or just don't publish it. When I freaking look at what is happening with Maas and her franchise and From blood and ash, it makes me super annoyed. They promise one thing and give you other thing. At this point we will see the end of everything in 20 years.
Moving away from the comparison to other series…. let’s talk about something more interesting, what are the…
Hold on, I read somewhere that the novel ends up with them being in uni and starting their relationship. That person said the author didn't write about them being in relationship, but only starting it, which means the drama WILL end like the book (from the preview). But as I said, I only read about it on internet, I have not read the book myself...
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This is why I have such beautiful love and hate relationship with this drama and all dramas where they talk about monarchy. 'Cause where there is a king, there is a concubine as well (I know that rich lords also had concubines, but u get my point).
I searched in kanji and english and not much there, only like two videos and gifs from said two videos.
Either you write book and are satisfied with it, or just don't publish it.
When I freaking look at what is happening with Maas and her franchise and From blood and ash, it makes me super annoyed. They promise one thing and give you other thing. At this point we will see the end of everything in 20 years.
Do u know how the last vol. ends than?
It fits PERFECTLY
Ohm confirmed it along with Aof.