Chapter 180 Since it is what you want, I will give you the best

Cheng Jin stared at Chu Chengye, then looked at the lantern in Chu Chengye's hand, and asked sincerely.

Chu Chengye had a cold face, and he really didn't look like someone who would like this kind of thing.

It looked really delicate and unique, but some details showed that it was not a product of the assembly line, and it didn't look like it was bought.

Chu Chengye also noticed Cheng Jin's slightly questioning eyes, he slightly shifted his gaze, and spoke a little uncomfortably.

"Why would I like this kind of thing?" Chu Chengye said, and glanced at Cheng Jin again, "I didn't make it myself, I bought it."

Cheng Jin took the lantern from Chu Chengye's hand and looked at it carefully.

Cheng Jin nodded heavily, "If you don't like it, why did the emperor buy it?"

"Do you want to join in the fun at the Lantern Festival outside the palace?"

Chu Chengye didn't answer yes or no, but just looked at Cheng Jin who was staring at the lantern carefully.

Chu Chengye was a little nervous, and couldn't tell whether Cheng Jin liked it or not.

She held the lantern very gently, as if she was afraid to break it, but there was no expression on her face.

Chu Chengye was a little puzzled.

Is what the book said wrong?

Cheng Jin doesn't like this kind of thing?

But don't little girls love this kind of beautiful little thing?

Chu Chengye's hands hanging by his side tightened a little.

He did let Wei An throw away the lantern, but he soon regretted it. Since it was made for Cheng Jin, he should at least let Cheng Jin see it. If she likes it, that's the best. If she doesn't like it, it's okay to throw it away.

Fortunately, when Chu Chengye went back, Wei An was also hesitating, so Chu Chengye kept the lantern.

Wei An seemed to see what Chu Chengye was struggling with. Wei An had followed Chu Chengye for so many years, so he could naturally understand every move and expression of Chu Chengye.

He plucked up the courage to put forward his own ideas.

"Since the emperor intends to give it to Concubine Rong, why not show it to her? This thing is so beautiful, I'm sure Concubine Rong will like it."

Chu Chengye did not answer. He wanted to show the lantern to Cheng Jin, but the lantern was taken on the Lantern Festival. If it was given away after this time, it would be meaningless.

But it was Pei Yu who spent the Lantern Festival with Cheng Jin, not him.

Why would Chu Chengye give the thing away at this time?

Wei An continued, "The thing was originally prepared for Concubine Rong. Wouldn't it be a pity not to let her see it? Maybe this lantern will become an opportunity to change the relationship between the emperor and Concubine Rong."

Wei An hinted, "If the emperor doesn't try it, how does he know that Concubine Rong doesn't like it?"

This sentence made Chu Chengye clear.

Yes, he has never tried, how can he know Cheng Jin's feelings? Even if he knows, how can he know if he can change without working hard?

Chu Chengye waved his hand to let Wei An go out, and he spent the whole night catching up on the love story book.

Originally, he thought that Cheng Jin would see him the first thing when she returned to the palace after her visit, so that he could implement his plan.

He went early, afraid of missing the moment when Cheng Jin came back.

The fact is, he was not wrong, but Cheng Jin came back a little too early.

Chu Chengye originally thought that he must be determined to see Cheng Jin, but when he saw Cheng Jin, all the tricks he had memorized to improve his favorability in front of Cheng Jin were cleared.

Chu Chengye shook his head nonchalantly, "Of course not, I just finished dinner and came for a walk."

Cheng Jin looked at the long and narrow road, "Why don't you go to the Yu Garden, but go to this kind of place?"

Being exposed by Cheng Jin mercilessly, Chu Chengye glanced at Cheng Jin but did not say a word to refute.

The arrogant, unruly, and bad-tempered cold-faced emperor actually likes lanterns and likes to join in the fun.

Seeing this contrast, Cheng Jin couldn't help but smile. Cheng Jin

nodded repeatedly and did not expose Chu Chengye. She made a "please" gesture to Chu Chengye, "Then Your Majesty, you can go slowly, I'll go back first."

As she said that, Cheng Jin also stuffed the lantern in her hand into Chu Chengye's hand.

Seeing that Cheng Jin was really leaving, Chu Chengye lost his previous composure. He raised his hand and grabbed Cheng Jin's wrist, dragged her in front of him, and said everything he wanted to ask without any reservation.

"You, why did you come back so early? It's not time to enjoy the lanterns yet. Pei..."

Chu Chengye wanted to ask where Pei Yu was, but it seemed that where Pei Yu went didn't matter to him, as long as Cheng Jin came back.

"And this lantern." Chu Chengye lowered his eyes to look at Cheng Jin, as if he didn't want to miss any of Cheng Jin's expressions, "You don't like it?"

He fell silent after he finished speaking, waiting for Cheng Jin's reply.

A strange look flashed across Cheng Jin's face, but she quickly changed her expression. She shook her head and said, "I came back because there was nothing to play with." Cheng

Jin looked at Chu Chengye and said with a smile, "I like it, but I don't have the habit of winning people's favor. This lantern is so beautiful, it's understandable that the emperor likes it."

As she spoke, Cheng Jin moved closer to Chu Chengye and lowered her voice. She leaned close to Chu Chengye's ear and said, "Your Majesty, there is no need to feel embarrassed. I will not tell anyone about what happened today."

Cheng Jin had already seen that this lantern was not just bought as Chu Chengye said. There were inscriptions on the paper wall of the lantern. Cheng Jin had secretly watched Chu Chengye reviewing memorials for such a long time, so she must have known him. Therefore, the lantern was definitely made by Chu Chengye himself.

It is understandable that Chu Chengye is unwilling to admit it. After all, this lantern is really difficult to make, but it looks like it should be held in the hands of a woman, not in the hands of Chu Chengye who often has a cold face.

But it is understandable. After all, it is normal for everyone to have their own little quirks.

After understanding what Cheng Jin meant, Chu Chengye's face suddenly darkened.

He forcefully stuffed the lantern in his hand into Cheng Jin's hand, and said in a harsh voice, "It's not bought."

Cheng Jin didn't hear clearly, holding the lantern in her hand with a confused look on her face, "What?"

Chu Chengye glared at Cheng Jin angrily, and made a light sound from the tip of his nose.

He raised his voice, "It's not bought, it's not bought, I made it, I made it for you."

Cheng Jin was even more confused. She looked at the lantern in her arms and pointed at herself, "For me?"

Chu Chengye nodded, looked away and sighed.

"I originally wanted to go out of the palace with you to appreciate the lanterns today. I have made the lanterns and haven't sent them out yet. Who knew that Pei Yu got there first?"

Chu Chengye gritted his teeth when he mentioned Pei Yu.

"I think you will like it. If you see others have it on the street, you will definitely want it."

Cheng Jin said, "Even if I want something that is not sold on the street."

Chu Chengye retorted, "It's different. Those vendors sell crudely made and identical ones. What's the point?"

"Since you want it, I will give you the best."