Profit comes first, and some people aren't afraid to lose their heads over it.
"What should we do?" Su Xinyi asked humbly for advice. "Your Highness knows I grew up in the countryside, so I don't understand matters of the court."
Prince Rong had a headache too, but faced with Su Xinyi's rare weak point, he couldn't show weakness. He immediately said, "Let me think, there must be a way."
There was indeed a ready-made solution, as long as he joined forces with the Crown Prince, the matter would become much simpler.
Such a big move would certainly not escape the Crown Prince's eyes, and furthermore, Su Xinyi never intended to hide it from the Crown Prince. If he wanted to act safely, the best way would be to collude... no, join forces with the Crown Prince, which would be the best strategy.
However, the thought of seeking the Crown Prince's alliance himself was somewhat humiliating, something he couldn't bring himself to do.
"Your Highness, the Crown Prince is here."