Happily Ever Afterwards — Chapter 56

Okay, **Happily Ever Afterwards Chapter 56** definitely stirred the pot! The biggest cheer from readers? Richt choosing to save Peony! 🎉😭 Everyone agreed it was the perfect decision, showing just how much he loves her and how far he's come. It felt like a huge moment of him finally prioritizing his own happiness and Peony's safety after years of sacrificing for the empire.

But oh boy, the anger! 😡 Readers were absolutely furious that not ONE single person besides Richt was sent to save Peony, the Princess of an allied kingdom! They felt it was politically stupid (hello, potential international incident!) and unbelievably cruel. The general sentiment was that the knights and the palace were incredibly short-sighted and unfair, expecting Richt to save the Empress *again* after everything he's been through. The Emperor and Empress also got a lot of criticism for being seemingly helpless. Overall, readers were proud of Richt and incredibly annoyed at the palace!