nah, ml is sus. he probly know it beforehand that she's the twin sis (he must've have heard the rumor that lady bright is back and investigated it) thus he came to that place where he "saved" her and "recognized" that she is not the other one. I could say that he wants to use her as they have common enemy. cuz if you think abt it... by telling the real story behind the lady bright, there's a chance that they will get revenge for her. and thus, will make the bright fam and the empress fight while the prince works behind the scene.
If my theory is correct then I just hope the mc won't misunderstood his gestures and fall further. (she kept thinking that cp is like a savior or smth)
I won't say the ml is bad, he's smart if what I'm thinking is correct. But I just hope that he'll say his true intentions to the mc.
I believe he is the type who doesn't lie but omits information. I really think he wants to use MC but I also think he is honestly interested in her. 2nd prince's impression of his is almost spot on in my opinion. ML is trully kind but he's smart, careful and knows how to defend himself and being kind is not the same as being harmless. I think he wears a mask to protect himself but not because he isn't kind.
Anyway, I can't wait for MC to get revenge for her sister with his help!
THIS WAS A SMUT????? MY GHAD I WASN'T PREPARED TO SEE NIPS