Zi Mian's thought process was slightly different from that of a normal person.
Rather than choosing to backstab Zhang Chi at this most opportune moment, she opted to cooperate with his playacting.
Of course, Zhang Chi wasn't worried about her unwillingness to cooperate.
A tiny maid couldn't turn the tide.
Committing treason in the dead of night, he needed an excuse to avoid arousing Jiang Qingyun's suspicions.
Also, his sudden silent appearance went unnoticed by Jiang Qingyun initially, but upon thinking it over, she'd realize something was off.
So currently, he needed a good reason to explain this to Jiang Qingyun convincingly.
Continuing their conversation, Zhang Chi appraised Zi Mian and said, "I heard that Chen Runyu has been ignoring you these days. I was worried you'd be upset, so I came to see you."
