
even if aubrey was totally insane and her fate inevitable, i didn't like the way she was treated. They all suspected that something is wrong with her, that she might run into something... but they ALL choose to avoid the matter. A simple "no", "don't do it" or just locking her away never helps and it didn't help. I'm really sorry for the family. I think about the conversation between the parents in front of the fireplace all the time. never again will they have such a quiet time with easy conversation.

Yeah, normally in stories like these, when a character like Aubrey comes around, when that character is killed off I don't even bat an eye, but it was different this time. Her family was so good, respectable and loyal to the duke, and like whole heartedly too, not scheming or conniving like some nobles playing kiss ass. No they actually contributed and had been loyal for a very long time so when they had to be punished for what Aubrey did I had so many mixed feelings. In cases like these the main culprit got off easy and the innocents have to suffer the rest of their lives.

the series is weird, ridiculous at some point and doesn't click for me. A lot happens too fast, too quickly; pace too jumpy; there is no chemistry between the characters and, for someone like her who is supposedly so strong, I find it extremely uncool to present her as a 'weak' woman next to the male parties who are interested in her. I would have preferred a generally cool front from her. There isn't a single character that I like lol

I was literally just about to comment the exact same thing, like how the heck did the prince (who is literally toxic afffff) fall in love with her???? when???? like she has literally no personality at all imo, and he said he liked her cause she was 'different' when all she did was obey his every word, like huuuuuuhhhhhh?????? I hate when authors describe a character as strong and smart etc. but they never show her being those things. not to mention the first 20 chapters were way to rushed and made little to no sense at all.

I don't think she's weak next to all men, I mean,shes not weak in front of her subordinates, she's not blushing when the Duke speaks to her, she didn't even dress up for their first date.
She's only weak when the Prince is around, I guess that's how the author wants their love story to be. They are "fated" so they both go all weird around each other and all, it's cliché but at the same time, she knows that she's weak when it comes to him, and said "I just have to heal", that's pretty strong to me. She fell in love and immediately tried to get rid of her feelings when he humiliated her (avoiding is a little cowardly but loyal as she is....)

I read somewhere this is getting an official english release on manta starting in july

I don't speak korean so I don't know if the manta translations so far are good, accurate or just ok. ^^ I am happy for the author that her work is now officially published in english.
It's just my mindset, I would have been happy if someone else took over this webtoon and not Manta. Just leave Webtoons as they are originally...^^
At first I was really taken with this story. Tea is always a nice topic and I always wanted to drink a little more tea while reading, but at some point it gets pretty boring. Yes, boring. There is no real drama here, no conspiracies, no real threats, no enemies, no obstacles. A cup of tea cures illnesses and probably also preserves world peace. We have here just a woman who finally has the chance to be someone, even if not in her own body. The simple life of a rich woman with the knowledge of her world and a cup of tea as a weapon. I like the emperor very much tho, when it comes to the chatacters in this series. He is a charming man, clever and I like his design. He is my man. But who I find interesting too is also his son. the prince struggled with various emotions and did not understand himself. Getting him out of the picture and force some distance was a good choice. He will grow up after the change of environment. Who I actually pity is the REAL duchess. She also wanted education and respect from young age, and we saw how she became without any support. So for her I wish most of all that she is happy and not alone in the new world.