I don't know why but I just don't like people who love and don't do anything else. I mean Duo Er Guan was pretty crazy with love, but at least he won some battles and served as some serious competitor for the throne.Originally posted by Jenny_shiny
well, i don't know much about the crowned prince in history, but the crowned prince in this series is very very nice. He gave up his throne just so he could be with the one he loved!!! sigh... what i wouldn't give for a man like that.........
in this series the crowned prince is a great righteous man whose only weak spot is that he is too soft, emotional and very giving. good qualities for a man but not for an emperor. then he met Ru I, and he fell in love with her. Kang Xi, his father, and everyone else did not approve of this since Ru I is the a princess of the previous Ming dynasty, but he still fought for his love, defying everyone. I think he eventually got crazy with love, not so sure since i haven't finish it yet.
on the other habd, Yong Zheng is portrayed to be the evil one here, he would pretend to be the good son and brother, helping the prince in every way he can, but he really want the throne for himself.
Whereas the prince gave up the throne for his loveed one, Yong Zhen gave up on his love to have the throne. yikes!
But the crown prince is just pretty useless, especially with his title but he doesn't do anything for his country. (I'm pretty biased since Yong Zheng is my fav Qing emperor)
I agree with you that he is a good man, but not a good emperor. And I also appreciate that he can walk away from the throne for his love (even Prince Charles can't do that ) , but I wouldn't want him for a husband.