Zheng Chenyi's expression shifted as he absorbed the words being spoken to him.
He couldn't help but feel a sense of detachment from the outsider's judgment. His interactions with the City Lord of Snow Territory were purely based on their mutual interests and held no relevance to anyone else. He was not obligated to explain himself or be interrogated in such a manner.
However, a subtle discomfort washed over him as he was accused of betraying trust. What was wrong with his actions? From his perspective, he wasn't causing any real harm. The discomfort she would experience was temporary and non-fatal. There was nothing to be afraid of, and he could assure that much.
In fact, he had grand plans for her once she became his wife. He intended to treat her with utmost care and affection, surpassing the treatment she had ever received from anyone else. He envisioned a future where she would be his queen.
