She's obviously just pretending she doesn't know it's Shen Qingqiu, but he appreciates her letting him save a little face by not saying it. Sagramore is a handsome and appealing man, and Luo Binghe has thought of him often since they met, but there's no contest.

But just as she says she can't imagine feeling the way he does about Shen Qingqiu, he can't imagine feeling the way she does about her throne. He doesn't love the demon realm; it was just the place he was able to gain power. It seems everything he's ever done has been a horrible mistake. He pushes the wine away and puts his head on the counter in despair.