I love the art direction in this manhwa. The artist has a good understanding of how to show and when to tell. The story isn't afraid of silence, and it is often used to fittingly set the mood.

I like Dowun, he is stoic, manipulative, controlling, insensitive and straight forward. But, he was upfront with his goals and never did he hide any of those traits from the FL, and I say this knowing exactly how dangerous it could get for the FL. A lot of times he says things the FL and the audience don't want to hear, but what he is saying is true. I can't really hate him for playing the political game the way he does because it makes sense.

I find the FL enjoyable too, I think I like her more because it has finally sunk in what price she had to pay, and just how high it was.

I would recommend this to anyone looking for a historical setting where the cast are all playing within the confines of the political rules set upon them.

I'm surprised nobody has made a review yet on this gem! There are some plus points which makes me give this 8/10;

1. characters : the main female lead isn't your ordinary overly intimidating character or a meek one who only knows to cry. her character grows a lot and she is really relatable. she understands fear, especially fear of abandonment and I greatly pity her for that. but then her character grows a lot. main character is someone cool headed and very practical. but not the common type where he crazily fall in love all of a sudden. he is committed to his mission. the other main male is just too pure you just can't hate him.

2. Plot : it is so realistic you vannot find any stereotypes here. no transmigrated soul nor characters who are bad and evil just because. their characters grow as the plot flows, some for the better, some for the worse, either for the main character or others

3. genre : i wouldn't call it romance. more like psychological drama politic

4. i recommend it to you if you enjoy historical or psychological drama but not overly dramatic.