@Kali_01 - yes you’re right. Her feelings started from Qing Shui Town and Jing’s devotion and sincerity slowly broke down her walls over time. I can see she is definitely different when she’s with Jing vs the others and it’s quite endearing how much he can affect her. Perhaps the moment where she truly opened her heart and love for him was when she realized Jing would never leave her even in death
“Xiao Yao turned to look at Jing and murmured “You really are so broken over me that you are seeking death?”
Xiao Yao felt the shell around her heart shatter completely, all those threads that she tried to cut all those times finally weaved together into a web at last.“
I would think that XL knew her heart since he could feel her pain and heartbreak over Jing all the time, which proves that she does love him. That’s not something she could cover up at least from XL. Altho she does waver with XL sometimes, it is a mere temporary escape she knows cannot be a reality.
I love both Jing and XL and altho our girl can be just as frustrating and wishy washy at times, I feel that Jing and her make the most suitable couple. His unwavering devotion is such a rare thing, one I wish we could see more of in today’s world