I Am at Odds with Crown Prince Hong

According to my father, I was supposed to be a legitimate princess. But after the Ning clan usurped the throne and he lost his seat as emperor, I too became an unfortunate remnant of the previous dynasty, second generation. The Liang dynasty fell, and the empire changed hands. My father accepted his fate. But the old ministers, led by the chancellor, refused to give up. They kidnapped me and took me to the imperial capital, inviting me to join their rebellion with the sort of sincerity that leaves no room for refusal. At such a young age, I was forced to shoulder the great mission of restoring the Liang dynasty and oppose Ning Hong, the current crown prince, in a fight for the future throne. With a foolish, inept father who lost his kingdom, what insights could I possibly have about imperial rule? I couldn't learn the material, so I got my palm smacked. All I could do was cry and write a letter to Crown Prince Hong late into the night: Stop pushing yourself so hard, please! * I firmly believed the chancellor's rebellion was doomed to fail. By day, I was trapped under the chancellor's secret control and forced to clash with Crown Prince Hong, earning his enmity. At night, when I had a little freedom, I rushed to arrange another secret meeting with him. Deep within the palace, beneath flower-covered walls in the night. Every time, I would take Crown Prince Hong's hand, tears in my eyes, and explain each word with utmost sincerity: I never meant to mistreat you during the day. In my heart, you are the only one with the virtue and talent to bear the weight of the empire. All I ask is that when you ascend the throne one day, you spare my life. I stubbornly explained myself again and again, year after year. Until the last time we met beneath the moon, Crown Prince Hong stayed silent for a long while, then finally clasped my hand just as tightly. He tucked my loose hair behind my ear and kissed the side of my face, offering his trust and promise. I was relieved. I was satisfied. After years of conflict between the old and new factions, the struggle finally reached its end, with the victor becoming king and the loser branded a traitor... * Pairing: A former princess of the fallen dynasty, casual and naturally cruel x Crown Prince Hong of the current dynasty, calculating and dark beneath a gentle exterior * The day after the coronation. Unluckily for me, I became the first empress of the Liang dynasty. I went to the prison to visit Ning Hong, the defeated rebel. I said, "Honghong, little wild goose, my darling Hong, this time you still have to let me explain..." Theme: Join hands to build a better life.