Su Xinyi kept thinking about one issue on her way back to the Eastern Palace - with Prince Rong not in the capital, there was no one to help the crown prince win His Majesty's favor.
After all, with Prince Rong's simple and honest nature, the crown prince's image would naturally seem more commendable in His Majesty's heart even without taking any action.
Now with Prince Rong absent, Prince Xiang being sneaky, Prince Jing, and Prince Wu having unclear moral characters, coupled with You Xiangrui's stalking, pulling the crown prince's mother's support, and the enigmatic Fu Yun lurking in the Prince Xiang's Mansion, it was like a trap on all sides.
She felt things couldn't go on like this - as a gentleman of elegant demeanor, heir to the throne of a country, and the future ruler, the crown prince must not do anything unbecoming.
She had to step up, even if it was difficult for her.
