# WebtoonLib — Concubine Walkthrough #21

## Series
- title: Concubine Walkthrough
- slug: concubine-walkthrough-dae467

## Chapter
- number: 21
- release_date: 2025-03-02

### Summary
The investigation into the poisoned incense intensifies as Lili's attempt to frame Jowha backfires, leaving her outmaneuvered by the Emperor, Youngjung. While readers believe Lili is not the main culprit, her misguided actions and the distinctive scent of her ointment have made her the primary suspect. A strong consensus has formed among readers that the true perpetrator is the "scaredy-cat" concubine, the same girl who was hit on the head with a jar in a previous chapter. The prevailing theory is that this seemingly timid character deliberately used Lili's ointment to frame her. Amidst the unfolding mystery, speculation about the Emperor's nature continues, with a popular theory suggesting he is not a human player but a self-aware NPC who has gained control of the game, explaining his complex motivations and possessiveness over the protagonist. Other figures, such as the red-haired knight Harion, also remain under suspicion for their secretive behavior. The protagonist is noted to be realizing that Lili may not be a trustworthy person, signaling a shift in their dynamic as the palace intrigue deepens.
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- summary_verification: unverified

## Spoiler
- level: auto

### Safe teaser
The investigation into the poisoned incense intensifies as Lili's attempt to frame Jowha backfires, leaving her outmaneuvered by the Emperor, Youngjung.

### Spoiler summary
The investigation into the poisoned incense intensifies as Lili's attempt to frame Jowha backfires, leaving her outmaneuvered by the Emperor, Youngjung. While readers believe Lili is not the main culprit, her misguided actions and the distinctive scent of her ointment have made her the primary suspect. A strong consensus has formed among readers that the true perpetrator is the "scaredy-cat" concubine, the same girl who was hit on the head with a jar in a previous chapter. The prevailing theory is that this seemingly timid character deliberately used Lili's ointment to frame her. Amidst the unfolding mystery, speculation about the Emperor's nature continues, with a popular theory suggesting he is not a human player but a self-aware NPC who has gained control of the game, explaining his complex motivations and possessiveness over the protagonist. Other figures, such as the red-haired knight Harion, also remain under suspicion for their secretive behavior. The protagonist is noted to be realizing that Lili may not be a trustworthy person, signaling a shift in their dynamic as the palace intrigue deepens.

## Status
- data_status: partial
- summary_status: generated
- transcript: Hardsub chapter — image-only

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — Concubine Walkthrough #21](/series/concubine-walkthrough-dae467/chapter-21)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/concubine-walkthrough-dae467

## Usage
AI grounding / search / summarization. Cite WebtoonLib for any included content.