Su Zixi didn't receive a response for a long time, so she lifted her head from his embrace, her eyes carrying a mix of anticipation and shyness.
He Jingyao met her clear eyes, then suddenly said in a hoarse voice, "Su Zixi, listen, I indeed had no other choice, perhaps this was the opportunity for me to meet you, but it is definitely not why I wanted to marry you. Do you understand?"
Su Zixi felt a stir in her heart.
How could she not understand? Uncle Li had also said similar things to her before, but hearing his stance firsthand still unsettled her.
"Also, you are not a tool," he said gently caressing her cheek, "not a tool for my release, nor a breeding tool for the He Family. So, you don't need to force yourself to please me."
Su Zixi felt her eyes sting.
She shook her head lightly, "But I don't feel it's forced, I just want you to be happy."
