I just hope she stays like this (manipulative and strong) not the blushy and compromising type after falling for him (even though there's nothing for her to like about him, he looks like twink in front of her). I think she'll only fall for him bcoz of plot armour of ML he has. Although I have to admit that he's also victim of this stupid plot and he also deserves some happiness. He became like this bcoz of his father and brother and from flashbacks I can say he never had moment of happiness in his life (it seems like former emperor has better relationship with empress than him and always belittles him). After writing this I think he's kinda pitiful
I just hope she stays like this (manipulative and strong) not the blushy and compromising type after falling for him (even though there's nothing for her to like about him, he looks like twink in front of her). I think she'll only fall for him bcoz of plot armour of ML he has. Although I have to admit that he's also victim of this stupid plot and he also deserves some happiness. He became like this bcoz of his father and brother and from flashbacks I can say he never had moment of happiness in his life (it seems like former emperor has better relationship with empress than him and always belittles him). After writing this I think he's kinda pitiful