If the daughter was killed, I'd agree. I think it's a double jerk move cutting her hair, as that's seen as your parent's only to do. I hope they reunite as the emperor dies, leaving the kingdom to his "wife" teacher.
Idk i feel like its gonna end with him dead cause i don't see how it's redeemable at this point, even by yaoi standards
Facts. It's so far past. Plus, what can he even give to show remorse? More devotion? More love? More power over himself? Kind of written into a corner or unredeemable.
that's why i've been saying this is wasted potential. the author is genuinely good at writing suspenseful & disturbing stories, but she's twisted it up so much by now (plus the ungodly amounts of r@pe throughout this entire series) that it's become irredeemable as you said.
i really hope he dies tbh
honestly annoying how he thinks he made the "right decision." yeah, perfect decision, killing the guy's wife and lying to him about his young daughter's death...is this supposed to be a representation of love? i get that it's meant to be toxic and psychological but i have a feeling the author will only romanticize this...atp i'd cheer if ml died.