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

Chapter 143: Shao'er, so you're here.

Xiao Shuang's gaze remained cold, with a hint of scrutiny. "You are Jin'er's princess consort, why don't you address me as this palace's aunt?"

"I am of humble status and dare not do so," Chu Shao said, her lips showing no reduction in the smile.

The atmosphere froze for a moment.

Caught between the two, Xiao Jin felt a little awkward.

She hadn't expected that Chu Shao would catch Xiao Shuang's attention as soon as she appeared, and incidentally, she had also deflected some of the hatred.

On one side was the princess consort, and on the other side was the Aunt.

In silence, Xiao Jin tried to organize her words, cleared her throat, and was about to intervene as a peacemaker and defuse the tension.

However, before Xiao Jin could figure out why Xiao Shuang had said "very good," Xiao Shuang instructed Tang Ling, "Since everyone is here, let's go."

...

The Dali Temple was built on the autumn mountains in the suburbs of the capital.

The temple was lush with green trees and grand halls. Throughout the history of the Qi Country, the emperors often came here to worship and pay respects to the Buddha. As a result, there were not only young monks responsible for cleaning outside the temple but also strict guards from the imperial army, remaining vigilant at all times.

Given Xiao Shuang's status, even before she could step on the stone steps, the abbot of the temple personally came down with a smile and said, "Amitabha Buddha, it has been several months. Is Princess Zhao Yang well?"

"Everything is fine in the palace, and the abbot seems to be in good spirits, even better than before," Xiao Shuang replied briefly, standing in place and exchanging a few words of greetings with the abbot.

After the abbot nodded and smiled, he saw Xiao Jin sitting in the wheelchair and asked, "Is Prince Yan well?"

Xiao Jin showed no expression on her face. After all, she didn't know this monk at all. But since everyone had greeted her, she replied symbolically, "Greetings, Master."

Both the abbot and Xiao Shuang were taken aback.

After a moment, the abbot smiled and twirled his prayer beads, saying, "As they say, appearance reflects the heart. Prince Yan is indeed quite different from the rumors. She appears even gentler and more benevolent than some of the disciples under my guidance."

Xiao Jin: "...?"

What misunderstanding did this monk have about her?

As it turned out, the abbot was truly an abbot. It was said that monks don't tell lies, yet he still smiled kindly without any trace of embarrassment and looked at Chu Shao, who was standing beside Xiao Jin, seemingly trying to find something from her.

Chu Shao was smiling and about to respond.

However, Xiao Jin spoke up calmly and answered for Chu Shao, "She is the Princess Consort of Prince Yan."

"My humble eyesight fails me. I didn't realize she is the noble consort of Prince Yan," the abbot suddenly realized, still wearing a peaceful smile on his face, but he discreetly glanced at Chu Shao as if he wanted to see something from her.

Chu Shao smiled back at the abbot's gaze and said, "It's alright."

Xiao Jin frowned slightly, feeling that the abbot's reaction was somewhat strange. But in front of so many onlookers, she couldn't inquire further.

In the end, it was Xiao Shuang who ended the conversation and turned to Xiao Jin, saying, "I have important matters to discuss with the abbot. You can go and enjoy yourself elsewhere."