One option was for her to flee with her whole family, and from then on, live a life of evading pursuers.

Another option is for her to secretly kill the crown prince.

Oh no, he's the male lead and he has the male lead's halo. If I kill her before the halo dissipates, the world will collapse.

Then take him away without him even realizing it, imprison him until the day his aura completely disappears, or until his other brothers take over.

The second option is feasible! But if his aura is still intact, he has a high probability of escaping.

Therefore, the plan must be executed first, and if it doesn't go smoothly, then her second backup plan will be implemented.

…

As expected, when the Crown Prince returned and discovered that You had gone to Yunguang Temple, he was extremely angry. However, in front of the palace maids, he could only smile helplessly and say, "Why didn't you tell me about such a big thing beforehand? Did the Crown Princess bring everything she needed? Did she bring enough servants? The weather will be getting colder in a few days. Did she bring all the clothes she needed? Why did she have to go for two months?"

The prince grew increasingly dejected as he spoke, resembling an abandoned puppy. He looked utterly pathetic.

When the palace maids of the Crown Prince's residence saw this scene, they couldn't help but sigh, "The Crown Prince is so affectionate, and the Crown Princess is so admirable."

The crown prince's expression was indeed very good, and he was performing exceptionally well, until the familiar words "cousin" were uttered, at which point his expression cracked.

However, she quickly covered it up again, her hands clenched tightly at her sides as she turned to look at Shu Jiqing: "Why is my cousin Qing'er here?"

"It was the Crown Princess who invited me to stay for a while, and my aunt also knows about it." Shu Jiqing's cheeks flushed slightly, and she also brought up the Empress as her backer.

The Crown Prince could only nod with a smile and instruct his servants to take good care of Shu Jiqing. Then, suppressing his anger, he left.

…

On the back mountain of Yunguang Temple, Wan Ge finally felt much more comfortable.

As for the days when Wan Ge was forced to kneel as punishment, she put something under her knees, so it was a little tiring but not painful.

However, when Wan Ge saw the calluses that had formed on her knees, she still felt a little sad for the original owner.

"Your Highness...we..." Aren't we supposed to be praying for blessings? Why does it seem like Your Highness is just strolling around?

"Xiao Ning, I suggest you familiarize yourself with the way you address me as 'Miss'."

"don't know!"

Xiao Ning was Wan Ge's dowry maid, and had been by her side since childhood; the two had a very close relationship. In the story, the original owner was forced to her death, and Xiao Ning died even earlier. It's a pity for such a loyal maid, but nothing has even started yet.

"It won't be long before I divorce the Crown Prince."

"Why? Miss, did you have a falling out with the Crown Prince?"

Wan Ge smiled. It's no wonder that neither the Empress nor the Emperor knew about the Crown Prince's homosexuality, and even Xiao Ning, who was with her every day, didn't know.

The original owner was worried that Xiao Ning would be killed if she found out, so she kept it from her for her safety.

Like everyone else, Xiao Ning felt that the Crown Prince treated her very well, liked her very much, and was very devoted to her.

She also thought that the young lady liked the crown prince very much, so despite the empress's many hints, she pretended not to care.

Xiao Ning, who grew up with her mistress, knew exactly what kind of person she was. Her mistress must have understood the Empress's meaning, but she didn't want to share her husband with others, so she would rather be punished than admit her ignorance.