It’s sad to see people criticize the female lead just because she isn’t the typical outspoken, independent ‘strong’ heroine. So many people say so many terrible things about female lead who dares to cry, show ‘weak’ traits. In this case of this heroine it’s justifiable and reasonable the way she acts. And in terms of consent, lol, what do you expect from a fictional novel with a historical setting?! This is rated for 18/19+ I think we’re all intelligent enough to know what is fiction and fantasy. Not everything has to have modern liberal feminist ideals.