The reason you came here has always been on you mind, but you haven't even seen the Crown Prince yet after all this time.
These days you get closer and closer with Fu Heng, and you try to get some information from him.
Xiu Ying: Lord Fu Heng, you've been going out a lot lately.
Fu Heng: Yes. The Crown Prince was tasked to supervise an encroachment case, and His Majesty wants me to guard him.
Your heart beats fast. Just as you are trying to get the topic onto the Crown Prince, Fu Heng mentions that he's been working with the Crown Prince.
MC: You are with the Emperor, yet he's asked you to protect the Crown Prince. Looks like he really spoils the Crown Prince.
Fu Heng: [Eyes glitter] The Crown Prince was raised by His Majesty personally. He's too important for the Emperor to not care for.
You talk about the Crown Prince, pretending to do so out of curiosity. You are careful though, only asking about some unimportant details that Fu Heng knows.
Fu heng: Why do you keep asking about the Crown Prince?
Xiu Ying: I haven't met him yet so I'm curious.
Fu Heng looks at you silently. His emotionless face makes you a bit nervous, and his eyes look investigative.
Fu Heng: The Crown Prince is a noble. He's somewhat cold. It's best you stay away from him
Fu Heng looks a bit relieved as you accept what he said.
IMPERIAL GARDEN
You hear someone calling out to you while you pass by the Imperial Garden.
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Crown Prince: The maid over there, serve tea for me.
You tense up when you hear the emotionless voice. It's been so long. The voice breaks the air and pierces into your ear, causing you pain.
The same voice that told words of romance and vows of love. The same voice that murdered your whole clan, and yourself.
You draw in a deep breath, and turn around. Now that you're calm and collected, you walk up with a smile.
Xiu Ying: Greetings, Your Highness...
There are two men sitting in the pavilion. The familiar yet strange fine looking man in serpent robe is the Crown Prince, the other one is... You stare and fall silent.
Crown Prince: A new maid? I'm surprised you even know me at all... This is the Fourth Prince.
Xiu Ying: Greetings, Fourth Prince.
Yin Zhen: You may stand. This maid looks familiar. Don't you think so?
The "hero" you encountered while you were out is the Fourth Prince Yin Zhen! No wonder he looks familiar. You saw him once in your last life, plus, he does resemble the Crown Prince.
