Chapter 150 It would be great if the Emperor could come and eat with us

After the banquet ended, Cheng Jin was afraid that someone would run into Xu Jilin and the others if they walked on the main road, so she secretly took Cuizhu to the side road.

Seeing that there was no one around, Cuizhu complained in a low voice: "This noble Hui must have done it on purpose today. I have never heard anyone say that noble Hui can dance so well before?"

Cheng Jin stood in front of Cuizhu, "Look, you also said that noble Hui danced beautifully today. It must have taken him more than one day to learn it."

Cuizhu nodded and said: "Although I don't like noble Hui, I have to admit that the dancers who have appeared at banquets in the palace in recent years are not as beautiful as noble Hui today."

"If the queen prepares in advance, it must be no worse than Hui Guiren."

Cheng Jin smiled and said, "Is this your first day meeting me?"

Cheng Jin shrugged nonchalantly, "Hui Guiren knows a lot more."

In the book, Qu Wanxin used all her tricks to help Chu Huaian in the early stage in order to capture Chu Chengye's heart. Today's dance is probably just the beginning.

Cheng Jin also noticed Chu Huaian's expression at the banquet. It was obvious that Chu Huaian knew everything about today.

But Cheng Jin was not sure whether it was Qu Wanxin's idea or Chu Huaian's.

In the book, Qu Wanxin mentioned this idea of ​​getting Chu Chengye's favor and whispering in his ear in order to make Chu Chengye fall early.

Today's plan failed. How could Qu Wanxin, who is so arrogant, give up easily?

Cuizhu's mood changed instantly, "Fortunately, our emperor doesn't like it."

Cheng Jin smiled and said, "How do you know that the emperor doesn't like it? You are not him."

Cuizhu recalled Chu Chengye's reaction at the banquet, and said seriously, "Although I am not the emperor, I can see it."

"When Hui Guiren danced, everyone present was staring at her."

Cuizhu pointed at Cheng Jin, "Even the queen stared at her."

Cheng Jin touched his nose a little guilty, "Hahaha, you look very carefully."

Cuizhu continued, "But when I looked at the emperor, his face was full of impatience."

Cheng Jin said, "Don't you know that he always has such a sour face?"

Cuizhu immediately retorted, "No, it's not like that. Although the emperor is usually serious and a little cold, he doesn't show that expression when treating the queen."

"When the queen beat the drum, the emperor stood up and fought with his sword. Didn't that explain everything?"

"The queen mother is helping the noble lady Hui, so no one will say good things about the queen even if she beats well. But if the queen is with the emperor, no one will dare to say a word about the queen even if she doesn't beat well."

Cheng Jin was stunned for a moment, and then immediately put on a not very serious look, "You see it very clearly, why don't you go back and see if the small kitchen can add more food?"

"It's so hard to have a formal meal. I was thinking of having a big meal, but I was targeted all night and didn't have a chance to eat."

Cuizhu first touched her hair embarrassedly, and then agreed.

The two returned to Chunhe Palace together.

Cheng Jin had just sat down and hadn't even had a chance to catch his breath when Wei An walked in.

After he entered the room, he first bowed to Cheng Jin, then smiled and said, "Your Majesty, the kitchen has prepared a few new dishes. The emperor wants you to try them and see if they suit your taste."

After Wei An finished speaking, more than a dozen palace maids and eunuchs came in, each holding a dish in their hands. They put them on the table and quickly left.

Cheng Jin looked at the table full of dishes, then at Wei An, and asked Cui Zhu to bring some money to Wei An.

Cheng Jin's eyes did not leave the dishes on the table.

"Thank you, Eunuch Wei. Consider the money as a good start for the New Year."

Wei An did not refuse and took it, but did not leave immediately.

Seeing Wei An still standing there, Cheng Jin looked at him and asked politely,

"Eunuch Wei, you haven't eaten yet? You've been running around on New Year's Eve. Why don't you go back and rest earlier?"

Wei An lowered his head even lower, looking out the door frequently, and said uncomfortably, "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. I've already eaten."

"Oh, really?"

Cheng Jin deliberately lengthened her tone and looked out the door along Wei An's line of sight.

Chu Chengye was hiding outside the door with his arms folded, pacing back and forth anxiously, and looking into the house frequently to see Cheng Jin's reaction.

But he was afraid of being caught by Cheng Jin, so he only took a glance and turned back immediately, pretending to be indifferent to what happened inside.

But he couldn't suppress his curiosity, and repeated it many times.

Cheng Jin stared at the corner of Chu Chengye's clothes that was already showing his belly, her lips slightly raised, and she deliberately raised her voice.

"Is that so?"

"Then I won't keep Eunuch Wei any longer. When Eunuch Wei goes back to report to the emperor, please thank the emperor for me."

"Just say that it's the emperor's New Year's gift, I like it."

Wei An looked up at Cheng Jin with some doubt on his face, his eyes showing a little confusion.

Cheng Jin nodded, and signaled Wei An that he could leave.

Wei An was stunned for a second, and then he understood it in an instant. He saluted to Cheng Jin and said, "Then I will take my leave first."

Chu Chengye, who was listening to everything outside the door, tilted his ear and moved closer, as if he didn't believe what was happening in the room.

Cheng Jin didn't ask him a single question?

Just let Wei An pass on a thank you and that was it?

He had been keeping an eye on Cheng Jin since the beginning of the banquet, knowing that she would keep quiet and move less to avoid causing trouble, and she had barely eaten a bite of the food at the banquet.

So he had people prepare the food early, thinking that she would be hungry after the banquet, so he had wanted to end the meaningless banquet early many times.

He wanted to ask Wei An to bring it over, but after giving the order, he couldn't help but follow, wanting to see how Cheng Jin would react.

In fact, Cheng Jin's reaction was also within Chu Chengye's expectations, but Chu Chengye felt inexplicably uncomfortable without asking himself a single question.

It makes sense, Cheng Jin was so afraid of having anything to do with him, although there is a little change now, but Cheng Jin's heart has not changed in essence.

A polite thank you was already Cheng Jin's best response.

Chu Chengye's eyebrows dimmed a little, and he nodded when he saw Wei An coming out.

Chu Chengye thought that Cheng Jin probably didn't want to see him when she was so happy, so he didn't want to make her unhappy at this time, so he might as well pretend that he had never been here.

Wei An wanted to say something but stopped, and Chu Chengye didn't say much either, turning around and preparing to leave.

Cheng Jin in the room suddenly gave an exaggerated compliment.

"Wow, the food in the Yu kitchen seems to be particularly good today, but how can we finish so much?"

"Don't you think so, Cuizhu?"

Cuizhu was stunned for a second, and immediately picked up Cheng Jin's play, "Yes, the emperor asked the Yu kitchen to prepare something particularly rich."

Cheng Jin's eyes continued to lock on Chu Chengye's back outside the door.

"The emperor was drinking at the banquet. Do you think he ate?"

Cuizhu shook her head honestly, "I don't know."

Cheng Jin said, "It would be nice if the emperor could come and eat together."

She paused as she was about to leave.