# WebtoonLib — The Blue Guardian of the Princess #5

## Series
- title: The Blue Guardian of the Princess
- slug: the-blue-guardian-of-the-princess-c241c9

## Chapter
- number: 5
- release_date: 2025-05-11

### Summary
This chapter delivers a shocking blow with the revelation that Princess Jeongmyeong's younger brother was not exiled but brutally murdered, confirming the new Emperor's cruelty. The complex political maneuvering and a flashback to the late king have left many readers confused about the timeline. Fans theorize that Jeongmyeong's illegitimate half-brother has usurped the throne, killed the rightful heir, and stripped the princess and her mother of their titles. Now a direct threat with a stronger claim to the throne, Jeongmyeong's survival may depend on the very goblin she is rumored to be cursed by.
- summary_source: graph_aggregator
- summary_verification: unverified

### Key events
- The brutal murder of Grand Prince Yeongchang is confirmed, stripping Jeongmyeong of her status.

## Spoiler
- level: auto

### Safe teaser
This chapter delivers a shocking blow with the revelation that Princess Jeongmyeong's younger brother was not exiled but brutally murdered, confirming the new Emperor's cruelty.

### Spoiler summary
This chapter delivers a shocking blow with the revelation that Princess Jeongmyeong's younger brother was not exiled but brutally murdered, confirming the new Emperor's cruelty. The complex political maneuvering and a flashback to the late king have left many readers confused about the timeline. Fans theorize that Jeongmyeong's illegitimate half-brother has usurped the throne, killed the rightful heir, and stripped the princess and her mother of their titles. Now a direct threat with a stronger claim to the throne, Jeongmyeong's survival may depend on the very goblin she is rumored to be cursed by.

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

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — The Blue Guardian of the Princess #5](/series/the-blue-guardian-of-the-princess-c241c9/chapter-5)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/the-blue-guardian-of-the-princess-c241c9

## Usage
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