Honestly, this a BL (heavy on sex), with feudal men and a "exotic" beauty, not hard to believe they are horno every time they see him. I just have to appreciate the MC for noting he doesn't like him pushy and actually has revenge in mind 24/7
I think he truly has affection but at the same time, Mc is exotic and feels unattainable so there's the weird taming aspect that might make him seem kind of sus. I do think he really loves him in his own way and he's trying his best
second ml is giving weird vibes. i don't know if he TRULY love our mc or if he's just after his physical appearance..