Why did Xu Changping secretly help Li Baizhou? What other identity did he have? Why do you oppose the prince?

Xu Changping was a complicated and interesting character in " The Crane and the Verdant Pavilion." His identity, background, and motives were very complicated. At the same time, the reason behind his opposition to the Crown Prince was even more intriguing. Xu Chang Ping was a scholar born in poverty, but he had a strong sense of justice and responsibility. After Li Baizhou was framed and imprisoned, he secretly helped Li Baizhou regain his freedom. In this process, he gradually established trust and friendship with Li Baizhou and recognized his own value and mission. In the novel, Xu Changping's other identity was the person beside the emperor. He had once served as the emperor's scholar and had a wealth of knowledge and insight. Because of his keen insight into politics and superb acting skills, he was often able to win the trust and respect of the emperor. In this position, he continued to contribute to the country and the people, but at the same time, he was also under a lot of pressure and restrictions. There were many reasons to go against the Crown Prince. As the son of the Emperor, the Crown Prince had an extremely high status and power. However, due to his childishness and immaturity, his behavior often caused dissatisfaction and disgust from other characters. Xu Changping believed that the Crown Prince's actions not only harmed the interests of the country, but also endangered the interests of himself and his family. Therefore, in order to protect his own interests and status, he began to oppose the Crown Prince and tried to obstruct the Crown Prince's political ambitions through various means.