The shopkeeper had already known the answer when Chu Yu raised his hand quickly.
Zhou Yunshen naturally had guessed it too.
But the shopkeeper said, "Your Highness, Prince Yu, please!"
Zhou Yunshen snorted coldly at these words.
Chu Yu spoke calmly, "Win!"
"Congratulations to Your Highness, Prince Yu!"
Chu Yu smiled faintly.
The shopkeeper handed the lantern to Chu Yu.
A pile was already gathered beside Chu Yu.
"Next, it’s time to announce today’s results!" The shopkeeper spoke, unable to hide his excitement.
The answer to who got first place was already known.
"The fifth place goes to Feng Wushuang!"
Feng Wushuang smiled, waiting for the attendant to bring the prize over.
"The fourth place goes to the Princes!"
"The third place goes to Princess Yijia!"
"The second place goes to the Crown Prince of the Great Zhou Kingdom!"
"The first place goes to His Highness, Prince Yu!"
Everything was as expected, yet also unsurprising.
Since the start of the contest between Prince Yu and the Crown Prince of the Great Zhou Kingdom, no one dared to answer the riddles, even the Princes and Princesses refrained from competing.
Although they were usually quite afraid of Chu Yu, at this moment, they still hoped Chu Yu would win.
The shopkeeper instructed the attendants to bring the lanterns over.
Yun Jinnian felt unworthy but still took it, looking at it in her hand and discussing it with Dai Hanmi.
Chu Yu looked at the Phoenix Dancing in the Nine Heavens golden-jade treasure lantern brought over by the attendant, then slowly stood up and walked towards Yun Jinnian.
The previously quiet hall suddenly burst into noise.
"His Highness, Prince Yu is..."
This Phoenix Dancing in the Nine Heavens golden-jade treasure lantern was much more precious than those given to others.
Chu Yu stood before Yun Jinnian.
Yun Jinnian looked up at Chu Yu, and Dai Hanmi nudged Yun Jinnian, signaling her to stand up.
Xu Xinmo looked envious and jealous, gripping her handkerchief tightly and biting her lip.
Chu Yu called softly.
Yun Jinnian hesitated for a moment before standing up, "Yes!"
In fact, she also wished to be acknowledged by Chu Yu in front of everyone, not in secrecy.
Perhaps their love would draw countless rumors, but if he loved her wholeheartedly, she would not be afraid.
She was also willing to face everything with him.
"Words can’t express my gratitude enough, but without you Yun Jinnian, there wouldn’t be the Chu Yu of today. If you would accept me, I am willing to devote myself to you entirely..."
Chu Yu spoke earnestly, and Yun Jinnian’s face turned a deep red.
"Alright!" Chu Zhaowei cheered loudly, clapping vigorously.
Chu Renzhi also clapped along.
Even the gentle and mild Prince Yanjun joined in the applause.
Seeing this, the others could only follow suit, and soon the entire hall was filled with applause.
Zhou Yunshen clenched his fist, holding a wine cup and sipping lightly from it.
His heart was full of bitterness.
Being always so clever, he could see through many things at a glance.
Just like with Yun Jinnian and Chu Yu, if he had once deceived himself, at this moment, he finally understood that Yun Jinnian’s feelings for Chu Yu and him were not the same.
If he had won first place today and offered the lantern to her, Yun Jinnian would find ways to reject it!
"Take it, take it, Princess Yijia, quickly take it!" Chu Zhaowei shouted out.
Yun Jinnian, hearing this, looked at Chu Zhaowei and then at Chu Yu, blushing as she reached out to accept the lantern, softly saying, "Thank you!"
Truly like gentle rain, he looked at Yun Jinnian beaming.
He was also glad that Yun Jinnian understood his intentions.
"Princess Yijia, tell us your thoughts at this moment!" Chu Zhaowei shouted loudly.
Those who loved watching the commotion would never think it was too much.