Feelings First:

“Pei Xiao, why do you want to marry me?” Jiang Jiu turned to look at him intently.

“I told you, getting married would do us both nothing but good.” Pei Xiao pursed his lips, looking as though he didn't care who he married.

Then it dawned on him, and a smile touched his lips. “Miss Jiang, don't tell me you think I want to marry you because I like you?”