At first I thought the crown prince have a thing for eve tbh. Like he reaaalllyy wanted to get rid of her, even bringing a new "childhood" friend of theirs. Now I just think he wanted to break MLs character by going after his wife, which he clearly loves.
Also, that scene where the emperor called upon eve? That shit scares me. I for real thought hes about to try something! My gad! He really needs to fucking suffer. Deadass