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

Chapter 86: My mother, she's already asleep

In the eyes of the people, the compassionate and popular Crown Prince is the future wise monarch of Qi Country.

However, Governor Xu stubbornly pinned his fortune on the person in front of him.

The reason for the bet was not very reliable, just relying on intuition.

He had a hunch that the Prince Yan was not an ordinary person.

After finishing the tea, Xiao Jin asked, "What are you afraid of, Governor Xu?"

Governor Xu looked at Xiao Jin's expression and considered his words: "I am afraid because the Crown Prince seems to be interested in promoting me, but I know my ability is insufficient, and it's not good to offend the Prince. It's really difficult to handle."

Xiao Jin heard Governor Xu's implication and shook her head: "This is the official position bestowed by His Majesty. What does it have to do with the Crown Prince?"

Governor Xu looked embarrassed: "But, Your Highness, a few days ago, the Crown Prince informed me of this matter."

To be honest, he was a little surprised. Didn't he just mention this? How could the Prince Yan forget it so soon?

Xiao Jin nodded: "The Crown Prince did inform Governor Xu of this matter, but it is His Majesty who appointed you to the position, not the Crown Prince."

Governor Xu seemed to understand something: "Your Highness, are you saying..."

Xiao Jin said nonchalantly, "Governor Xu doesn't need to be too afraid. His Majesty wants you to take over the position of Vice Minister of the Ministry of Revenue because he values your ability, not because the Crown Prince suggested it."

"In the court, the position of Vice Minister has been vacant for a long time. His Majesty summoned you back to the capital at this time just to prevent other factions from taking advantage of the opportunity to insert their own people. Governor Xu can rest assured and return to the capital. The people of Qingzhou will send you off when the time comes."

Governor Xu suddenly realized and couldn't help but stand up and bow deeply to Xiao Jin: "Thank you very much, Your Highness. I have learned from you."

...

"Did Governor Xu really say that?"

Chu Shao sat under the wisteria flower trellis, casually pointing at Qin Xueting who was practicing her sword while listening to Xiao Jin's words.

Xiao Jin was also sitting beside her, basking in the sun.

Nodding, Xiao Jin said contentedly, "Yes, the Princess's analysis made Governor Xu convinced and admiring."

Chu Shao didn't care and smiled, "But it was all just nonsense from me. How much I guessed correctly is just luck."

Just as she finished speaking, she reached out and pointed at a light purple flower on a wooden rack, tapping it lightly.

Suddenly, she smiled and plucked a branch, placing it in Xiao Jin's hair beside her temples.

Xiao Jin didn't resist but only furrowed her brows slightly as she touched the soft petals of the flower and asked, "Why are you giving me a flower to wear?"

The sunlight shone down as Chu Shao propped her chin and looked at Xiao Jin.

She flattered her casually, "The sun is so beautiful today. If I didn't put a flower in your hair, it would be a waste of the spring scenery."

Xiao Jin stared at Chu Shao's smiling eyes and fell into silence.

The lotuses in Qingzhou were already blooming, so what spring scenery was she talking about?