Wait, so they do get together in end? Lol, so that's what you meant by bullshit arc. Honestly, while I get the political aspect and the three wives, it seems a lot more annoying than it had to be. Maybe the comic will modify it enough so it doesn't seem too bad? Since the comic is apparently making him a nicer guy, as you said. Look, be political and whatever but there is usually ONE main queen. The rest, as stated, are just for more chances at an heir and keeping the peace. You can still treat your true love with more respect. Also, they even died in the end. He never treated them right, so how is peace being kept! This author...