I really don't understand the male lead lol. we've been given no reason for his behavior b...

I really don't understand the male lead lol. we've been given no reason for his behavior bc if it all was truly for the empire he would not humilliate someone important like that in front of the nobles by ripping up her embroidery ??? what's his reasoning? just 'denying fate' ? that is not nearly enough to explain his behavior bro he treated her like she was an opp rather than an ally