Kings decision

So the king forgives the queen her crime and want to keep her alive. His reason was good and touching explained in this episode. I could believed him, but when he can forgive the queen, why couldn´t he forgive his own son?
This decision didn´t fit the chara from king from the last episodes.

I didn´t like that part. I thought the only reason to keep her alive is, that she can further intrigue and pester the main charas.
Well without a antagonist, how could the drama go on for more than 40 episodes? XD

Otherwise good episode. Now all charas know who the evil ones are.