[7] When Crown Prince Sado was still alive, as Princess Hwawan was terrified by his acts from his madness, she never rejected any of his requests and helped many of his problems[1]: 295 .
For example, in 1760, as Crown Prince Sado couldn't endure to be in the same palace with Yeongjo, by threatening Princess Hwawan, he urged the king move to Gyeonghuigung; meanwhile, the crown prince was exceptionally allowed to have a convalescence trip to the Onyang hot spring in Asan, and it was successfully requested by the princess as well.
Around the time, Princess Hwawan was much trusted by her father, and the young crown prince could remain safe in the rest of Yeongjo's reign[1]: 140 .
For a long time, Jeongjo was willing to forgive Princess Hwawan, for she being the favorite daughter of the late king and his aunt.
[8] By the next year, some officials commented in a document to the king: ...Jeong's wife [former Princess Hwawan] and her adherent are of full evil, and how could they live any longer by now?