Some matters, if you don't dwell on them, are bearable. But once they cross your mind, they become terrifying.
She was indeed in love with him, not for his money, power, or anything unrelated to love, but simply because he was him.
She was also certain that Qin Zhiyou now had feelings for her. Perhaps because they were physically compatible or perhaps — he was gradually becoming interested in her feelings as well.
Regardless, there was indeed a change in how Qin Zhiyou felt about her. There was affection.
But how long she could assure these feelings would last? Even with his grandfather's instructions, he wouldn't expand outside while his grandfather was alive. But once his grandfather passed away, and he took over all of Han Hai, then what?
At that time, with all the power in his hands, nobody would be able to hinder him or threaten his actions. Would he then lead an easy-going life again?