The Crown Prince of Qing Yuannian was portrayed as a smart and scheming person. Even though he acted recklessly and foolishly, he was only pretending. The Crown Prince knew how to judge the hour and size up the situation. He could hide his true intentions and use the Qing Emperor's fear of power to eliminate his own crisis. In the play, he showed his concern and dependence on the Eldest Princess, his admiration for Fan Xian, and his self-reproach for Mei Zhili. The Crown Prince did not resort to violence, nor did he treat others with malice or revenge. However, the Crown Prince ended up committing suicide because his relationship with the Eldest Princess was discovered by the Qing Emperor. The Qing Emperor abolished the Crown Prince and placed the Eldest Princess under house arrest. In the end, the Crown Prince and Eldest Princess chose to commit suicide.