I'm competing with the male lead for a woman[GL]

Chapter 22: Overstepping Bounds

If it was to satisfy a special taste, she could believe that. After all, Chu Shao looked like someone with many interests.

After staring at each other for a long time, Xiao Jin and Chu Shao eventually chose to yield.

Taking the white silk, she said lightly, "Thank you, Princess, for thinking so carefully."

Chu Shao saw that Xiao Jin had taken the white silk, and her smile deepened.

Her heart was beating a little faster.

It seemed that she was really looking forward to the sight of the white peonies blooming. She believed that if it was Xiao Jin, the blooming color should not be too vulgar, perhaps it would be a strange sight.

Chu Shao smiled and stood still, intending to witness the moment when the white peonies bloomed. But she found that Xiao Jin only lifted her eyes and stared at her expressionlessly, as if she had no intention of changing.

She felt puzzled, but because she was a little excited, she gently asked, "Does Your Highness think something is wrong? Is it because this outfit doesn't fit well?"

Xiao Jin looked at Chu Shao and felt that the female lead didn't really regard herself as an outsider. After thinking for a while, she organized her words and replied, "No, it's not because of that."

Then she added, "I'm just changing clothes. Shouldn't the Princess avoid it?"

Chu Shao still had a smile on her lips. After all, the phrase "avoid suspicion" had never appeared in her dictionary.

But seeing that Xiao Jin's attitude seemed very firm, without a hint of smile on her face, she became even more curious.

It was just a robe, so it shouldn't matter. But Xiao Jin was being merciless and asking her to avoid it, so what was really hidden in it?

Exploring other people's secrets was the happiest thing for Chu Shao.

Although she did not have great patience, if a person was shrouded in many secrets, like a gift wrapped in layers, she would enjoy the feeling of being kept in suspense.

This will make her feel excited during the waiting process. As she slowly unwraps the gift, the final result will be unforgettable.

So Chu Shao smiled and obediently said, "Then I will wait outside for you."

However, as she reached the doorstep, she heard Xiao Jin's indifferent voice: "By the way, the princess has a stunning appearance, so she should probably disguise herself, otherwise she might be recognized by others."

Chu Shao turned around and saw Xiao Jin's slightly raised eyebrows.

It was just a small gesture, but the slightly cold contours of the other person's face seemed to soften.

If someone else had praised her for having a stunning appearance, Chu Shao would probably have felt disgusted. But when it came from Xiao Jin, it didn't sound like there was any blatant malice.

Although there was a hint of teasing revenge, Xiao Jin's tone was calm, more like stating a fact.

Her mood became even more pleasant.

Chu Shao didn't understand why she felt happy, but still smiled lightly and said, "I understand."

...

Most of the courtyards in Fengyang City were secluded and simple, with few as magnificent as the mansion that Old Zhang was seeking.

It was winter, and everything was almost withered.