Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo Episode 3

The central political thread of Episode 3 is the Queen’s machinations. The ambitious Queen Yoo (Park Ji-young), mother to Princes Yo and So, is playing a long game. She despises Wang So (her abandoned son) but uses him as a blunt instrument. She fears Wang Wook (from the rival Hwangbo clan). And she sees Hae Soo as a pawn.

When Hae Soo, terrified after a near-death experience (courtesy of a falling pillar and a quick save by So), asks him why he saved her, his answer is devastatingly simple: “Because you were the first person to look at me without fear.” moon lovers: scarlet heart ryeo episode 3

Hae Soo jumps into a fight with a stick to save the 14th prince from having his hand severed by thugs. Her bravery (and subsequent hug) leaves the princes completely stunned. Key Highlights to Watch For: The central political thread of Episode 3 is

Wang Wook (Kang Ha Neul) steps in, creating a tense deadlock between the brothers. She fears Wang Wook (from the rival Hwangbo clan)