# WebtoonLib — Flower and the Beast #37

## Series
- title: Flower and the Beast
- slug: flower-and-the-beast-1c04d4

## Chapter
- number: 37
- release_date: 2025-03-12

### Summary
The narrative pivots sharply from the previous chapter's wholesome romance to introduce palace intrigue and social conflict. Hwayeon is now situated within the palace, where she immediately becomes the target of jealous and antagonistic noblewomen. These new rivals openly criticize her for a perceived lack of manners and question the legitimacy of her privileged position, sparking reader frustration over the introduction of a "stuck up bitches" trope. This development has divided audience opinion on Hwayeon's character; while some defend her innocence by citing her 12-year coma and high-ranking father, others are annoyed by her naivety in the face of political maneuvering. Amidst this new tension, the comedic subplot involving the Emperor's obsessive fixation on Chancellor Chung Ryu remains a fan-favorite element. Readers continue to highlight the humor in their dynamic, pointing to a specific visual gag where the Emperor imagines the Chancellor on a leash and joking about the "gay vibes" between the two powerful men. Minor details noted by readers include a controversial new haircut with bangs for Hwayeon and the potential for future subplots involving characters named Gihae and Rahun.
- summary_source: graph_aggregator
- summary_verification: unverified

## Spoiler
- level: auto

### Safe teaser
The narrative pivots sharply from the previous chapter's wholesome romance to introduce palace intrigue and social conflict.

### Spoiler summary
The narrative pivots sharply from the previous chapter's wholesome romance to introduce palace intrigue and social conflict. Hwayeon is now situated within the palace, where she immediately becomes the target of jealous and antagonistic noblewomen. These new rivals openly criticize her for a perceived lack of manners and question the legitimacy of her privileged position, sparking reader frustration over the introduction of a "stuck up bitches" trope. This development has divided audience opinion on Hwayeon's character; while some defend her innocence by citing her 12-year coma and high-ranking father, others are annoyed by her naivety in the face of political maneuvering. Amidst this new tension, the comedic subplot involving the Emperor's obsessive fixation on Chancellor Chung Ryu remains a fan-favorite element. Readers continue to highlight the humor in their dynamic, pointing to a specific visual gag where the Emperor imagines the Chancellor on a leash and joking about the "gay vibes" between the two powerful men. Minor details noted by readers include a controversial new haircut with bangs for Hwayeon and the potential for future subplots involving characters named Gihae and Rahun.

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

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — Flower and the Beast #37](/series/flower-and-the-beast-1c04d4/chapter-37)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/flower-and-the-beast-1c04d4

## Usage
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