Some thoughts..

I like his reaction at that slap Courtney gave herself. It was rlly interesting, he also showed that side in some of the first chapters, when she hurt her ankle. Seems Richard hates seeing her in pain, bruises.
I'm really curious abt their later relationship, it doesn't seem he's only amused by her sexual potential.
They're both great characters, Courtney sees this marriage as a deal, where she has her own responsibilities and duties to manage. Oh, and the emperor! I wanna see him! I need important ppl to simp over Courtney, she's the best.

I'm here for the plot, and I'm happy even in smut scenes there's space for it. Uknow, not only thwop thwop but their thoughts and other lmaoo