While Shouxue closes two major cases in Episode 7, Gaojun takes steps towards a better relationship with Shouxue.
Kodoani.com – The following contains spoilers for Episode 7 of Raven of the Inner Palace
Raven of the Inner Palace has hinted at the possibility of romance between Raven Consort Shouxue and Emperor Gaojun since the beginning of the film, but the court drama focuses more on unraveling the history of Raven Consort and her purpose in isolating her. set up a love story. With the Raven Consort’s origins and connection to the Emperor finally revealed, Episode 7 begins to build romantic tension between Shouxue and Gaojun by removing the obstacles that stand in their way.
As a concubine, Shouxue lives in isolation and does not perform nightly duties like other concubines. While this makes her a particularly interesting candidate for romance, Shouxue’s role creates even more difficult hurdles, threatening her, the Emperor, and stability. by Shou. As the history of Raven Consort is revealed in Episode 6, Raven Consort is the King of Winter while the Emperor acts as the King of Summer. The tumultuous history between the two not only ties their destinies together, but puts them in a dangerous tension that a romance can threaten.
Shouxue protects the people she cares about, solving two great ghost mysteries
With the previous episode’s pivotal reveal about the history of Raven Consort and the spoiler’s ending, two great ghost mysteries hang in the air. The ghosts that visit Gaojun at night remain unsolved, but another unsolved case is even more pressing, as the ghost of Bingyue takes possession of Jiujiu and threatens her life. Shouxue responds with a great display of strength and emotion, saving her friend and ultimately understanding Bingyue’s intentions, which are much less sinister than expected. Although Shouxue was able to finally put Bingyue in peace, her initial reaction to him at the beginning of the episode proves that Shouxue has opened up to the people around her and cares deeply for them.
After helping Bingyue reunite with Princess Mingzhue, Shouxue turned her attention to Gaojun. Despite Gaojun’s protests, Shouxue uses her magic to confront the ghosts of Ding Lan and Gaojun’s mother, revealing a much more terrifying force behind them. Before Gaojun executed the Empress Dowager in episode 2, the Empress Dowager cast a curse, creating a monster that would haunt Gaojun long after her death. The ghosts of Ding Lan and Gaojun’s mother were on duty to protect Gaojun, and when Shouxue got rid of the monster, the ghosts passed away in peace. Although Shouxue still hides behind her cold exterior when Gaojun expresses gratitude, her concern for him is evident, especially when she is confused by him and runs away. .
Gaojun swears allegiance to Shouxue
After Shouxue helps him deal with his nightly obsession, Emperor Gaojun sets out to solve a mysterious political issue, ultimately putting a proposal in front of his people. Knowing that Shouxue is from the Luan clan, Gaojun decides to amend the law, abolishing the death penalty against the Luan family. Gaojun makes his intentions to protect Shouxue more obvious by reiterating his oath to never kill Shouxue and paying tribute to her and all her predecessors as the Season King. bronze. Shouxue was deeply moved by Gaojun’s gesture, accepting his vows and marriage proposal. The two chatted and drank tea, feeling more comfortable with each other than ever.
Romance fans could have wished for more, but this scene subtly showcases the potential for romance to develop while respecting what is at stake in Shouxue and Gaojun’s relationship. . History, politics, and social roles play a big part in the series, so a more intense love story might be too contrived and threaten the tone of the series. Despite that, Shouxue’s softening of Gaojun’s political moves and expanding friendships is an important step towards a much deeper, more caring relationship between Shouxue and Gaojun, especially after class reveal of the previous episode.
Although the romance between Shouxue and Gaojun is still delicate and slow-moving, Episode 7 has made significant progress in bringing the two together. Shouxue’s cold appearance is melting away, allowing her to show interest in her friends and be more comfortable in building a relationship with Gaojun. While this development is exciting, fans should keep in mind that the history and tension between the Summer King and the Winter King could turn dangerous as Shouxue and Gaojun continue to grow closer together.
