I'm competing with the male lead for a woman (GL) - Chapter 5.2

Although Xiao Jin was usually very arrogant and indifferent to everything, Chu Shao’s mood was crucial to her plan to go home, so she could only make a concession.

Looking at the comb in Chu Shao’s hand, she said softly, “This Prince does not mind letting the Princess comb his hair; he just fears that the Princess will tire herself. Since the Princess has this intention, then please do so.”

Hearing these words, Chu Shao’s face broke into a smile again: “Okay.”

Chu Shao picked up the wooden comb and gently combed Xiao Jin’s hair, feeling extremely pleased.

Completely forgot that she was just imagining Xiao Jin’s corpse.

Chu Shao extended her finger, brushing through Xiao Jin’s smooth black hair, then picked up a strand and meticulously combed it with the fine teeth of the comb, gently scraping and smoothing it.

As she was combing her hair, the mist in the courtyard gradually dissipated.

The sunlight filtered through the redwood window frames, gently and lightly seeping in.

Chu Shao watched as the sunlight streamed into the room, casting a warm golden hue on Xiao Jin’s hair, as if it were scattered gold leaf.

She was a bit curious and extended her fingertip to touch the satin hair; it was an extremely soft sensation.

Chu Shao suddenly realized that Xiao Jin’s hair was gently wrapping around her finger, so she carefully savored this unfamiliar feeling.

Slightly itchy, it’s a very strange feeling.

Anyway, not that annoying.

Before long, Chu Shao had fastened the jade crown for Xiao Jin.

Xiao Jin still found it a bit strange; when the female lead was brushing her hair, she seemed quite calm, her eyes gentle, and she didn’t have any episodes.

After finishing the hairstyle, Chu Shao placed the jade crown on Xiao Jin’s head, a satisfied smile curving at the corners of her mouth, as if it were a masterpiece forged by her own hands.

Xiao Jin, however, didn’t feel much about it; after all, she wasn’t from ancient times and couldn’t see the difference.

She was just about to enter the palace to meet the emperor, but unexpectedly, Chu Shao stood there, smiling faintly at her, as if she had no intention of leaving.

Xiao Jin reasonably guessed that Chu Shao must have forgotten that her legs were completely useless and that she needed someone to push her wheelchair to walk.

But it doesn’t matter; there are about a hundred people in the palace. Just call one, and there will always be someone who can push the wheelchair.

Until the person pushing the wheelchair arrived, Chu Shao still stood by the window, smiling at Xiao Jin, and did not put down the wooden comb in her hand.

After a while, her smile faded a bit, and she asked in confusion, “Your Highness, is it not good-looking?”

Xiao Jin also didn’t know what Chu Shao found unappealing.

But looking at Chu Shao standing by the sunlit window, her clothes fluttering, like snowflakes in the clouds, it indeed looked very beautiful.

So, nodding, she sincerely praised, “Looks good.”

After receiving a positive response, Chu Shao finally put down the wooden comb, raised an eyebrow with a smile, and said, “As long as you like it.”

••••

It started snowing in the capital.

The fine snowflakes fluttered down, landing on the yellow tiles at the top of the palace. Before long, they melted into water, leaving behind a scar-like dark mark.

The wheelchair rolled over the thin snow, leaving tracks spread across the ground.

There are also faint footprints, closely following behind.

Winter is indeed a freezing season. To keep warm, Xiao Jin has already wrapped herself in the original owner’s standard black fur coat.

She just didn’t expect that even with the fur collar pulled tight, the biting cold wind would still hit her hard, making her cough from time to time.

Since the Emperor of Qi Kingdom specifically requested to see her and the female lead, apart from Chu Shao, Xiao Jin also couldn’t bring anyone else.

Therefore, at this moment, it was Chu Shao who was pushing her wheelchair, and it was still Chu Shao who was holding the umbrella to shield her from the snow.

Xiao Jin sat in the wheelchair, letting Chu Shao push her forward, thinking that for this year, she probably wouldn’t need to walk on her own.

The snow kept falling heavier, almost dyeing the umbrella pure white.

Chu Shao pushed the wheelchair with one hand and held the umbrella with the other, thoroughly enjoying this novel experience she had never had before.

The eunuchs and palace maids all knelt on the ground, waiting for the two to leave.

When they could no longer see anyone even after straining their eyes to look far, they finally dared to stand up and quietly discuss the two figures hidden between the white snow and the vermilion walls.

“I used to not understand why His Highness wanted to personally destroy the Yao Kingdom, but now I think I finally understand.”

“If I were His Highness, knowing that there is such a beautiful woman in the Yao Kingdom, I would march thousands of miles just to catch a glimpse of her beauty.”

••••

Xiao Jin had no idea that the original owner’s reputation had swung from one extreme to another.

At this moment, she was waiting expressionlessly outside the imperial study, listening to the sound of the pipa and giggles coming from inside, as if she were listening to the sound of a fallen kingdom.

Looking at Chu Shao again, a smile still lingered on her lips.

However, they might be wondering why it was Yao’s kingdom that fell, and not Qi.

Actually, Xiao Jin can also understand the Emperor of Qi Kingdom’s incompetence. After all, in the original story, if the emperor were diligent and capable, where would the male lead, the crown prince, fit into the picture?

But that doesn’t mean Xiao Jin can tolerate such an emperor leaving her out to dry.

Either don’t summon her, or do it quickly.

Xiao Jin decided to remind the Emperor of Qi Kingdom that your filial son is still waiting outside.

So she cleared her throat, exerted all her strength, and shouted loudly, “Your Son, Xiao Jin, greets Father Emperor!”