# WebtoonLib — The Villainess Turns the Hourglass #34

## Series
- title: The Villainess Turns the Hourglass
- slug: the-villainess-turns-the-hourglass-374619

## Chapter
- number: 34
- release_date: 2025-03-05

### Summary
Despite the previous chapter's revelation about the imperial tulips, this chapter focuses on Aria's continued failure to deduce Asher's true identity as the Crown Prince. This development has proven divisive among readers, with many expressing frustration that her established intelligence is being conveniently ignored to prolong the mistaken identity arc, pointing to a scene with Asher's servant, Lane, that underscores her romantic denseness. The chapter's emotional climax, however, centers on Aria's tutor, Sarah. A final panel depicting Sarah with a notably sad or jealous expression has ignited widespread speculation among the readership. The ambiguous look has led to numerous theories, with many suggesting the possibility of a "yuri route" or unrequited romantic feelings for Aria, while others interpret it as platonic jealousy or sadness at seeing her young student grow up and potentially enter a romance. This moment is further contextualized by comments on Aria's significant physical growth spurt, which some theorize is a side effect of her using the hourglass.
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- summary_verification: unverified

## Spoiler
- level: auto

### Safe teaser
Despite the previous chapter's revelation about the imperial tulips, this chapter focuses on Aria's continued failure to deduce Asher's true identity as the Crown Prince.

### Spoiler summary
Despite the previous chapter's revelation about the imperial tulips, this chapter focuses on Aria's continued failure to deduce Asher's true identity as the Crown Prince. This development has proven divisive among readers, with many expressing frustration that her established intelligence is being conveniently ignored to prolong the mistaken identity arc, pointing to a scene with Asher's servant, Lane, that underscores her romantic denseness. The chapter's emotional climax, however, centers on Aria's tutor, Sarah. A final panel depicting Sarah with a notably sad or jealous expression has ignited widespread speculation among the readership. The ambiguous look has led to numerous theories, with many suggesting the possibility of a "yuri route" or unrequited romantic feelings for Aria, while others interpret it as platonic jealousy or sadness at seeing her young student grow up and potentially enter a romance. This moment is further contextualized by comments on Aria's significant physical growth spurt, which some theorize is a side effect of her using the hourglass.

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

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — The Villainess Turns the Hourglass #34](/series/the-villainess-turns-the-hourglass-374619/chapter-34)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/the-villainess-turns-the-hourglass-374619

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