After crossing, I was miserable.

Chapter 265 Chinese New Year (6)

There was nothing new about Chu Yan's New Year, just like previous years.

Because of his status, he would go back to have the so-called "New Year's Eve dinner" with the emperor, the empress, and their brothers.

Of course, the palaces inside the palace were decorated with lights and filled with a strong festive atmosphere.

The emperor and his sons usually celebrated the New Year with great solemnity and magnificence.

But no matter how lively the atmosphere seems, it is actually an imaginary cage for those who grew up in the palace.

The current emperor presides over a series of important sacrificial ceremonies, praying to the gods of heaven and earth for prosperity and good weather for the country.

The princes respectfully accompanied him and participated in these solemn ceremonies.

Then there would be a grand banquet in the palace.

The emperor and his sons sat down together and tasted the carefully prepared delicacies.

At the banquet, they toasted each other to express their blessings and love for each other.

Chu Yan looked expressionlessly at the group of brothers in front of him who normally wouldn't say a word to each other even if they bumped into each other accidentally.

At this moment, he was hypocritically pretending to be "blessed", and I couldn't help but feel a strong sense of disgust in my heart.

He knew very well the true faces of these imperial brothers. There were overt and covert struggles and intrigues among them, and the so-called brotherhood had long since disappeared.

The "blessings" at this moment are nothing more than a pretentious performance just to maintain superficial harmony.

Although he knew his true identity with the emperor,

But other people don't know.

As long as the emperor showed a nicer attitude towards him, he would suffer some inexplicable frame-up.

And the so-called "kindness" of the emperor to him was nothing more than his guilt towards his mother and his elder sister.

But others, not understanding the truth, only felt that they would vaguely gain a competitor.

Chu Yan felt as if he was on a hypocritical stage. Everyone around him was wearing masks, and he couldn't escape.

He would rather face honest hostility than endure this false kindness.

However, he knew that he was powerless to change anything and could only endure silently and wait for the opportunity to come.

Because he knew that it was unlikely for him to remain unscathed.

But he knew what was most important to him.

Of course, there were also wonderful performances at the palace banquet, such as singing, dancing, and opera, which brought joy and entertainment to the emperor and his sons.

During the Chinese New Year, the emperor would also bestow generous rewards on his sons, including gold, silver, treasures, and precious items, to show his recognition and encouragement to them.

At the same time, the sons would present gifts to the emperor to express their respect and loyalty to their father.

In addition to celebrations within the palace, the emperor would sometimes take his sons out of the palace to inspect and share the festive atmosphere with the people.

In general, the emperor and his sons celebrated the New Year with solemn ceremonies, sumptuous banquets, a feast of culture and art, and care for his subjects.

This is not only a time for family reunion, but also an opportunity to demonstrate royal majesty and affinity.

As everyone knows, Chu Yan has a mother who is in the cold palace.

But because he had made outstanding military achievements since childhood,

So he was a rather awkward presence at the family dinner.

Although the emperor did not have much affection for his "son", he was still a blood relative after all.

He loves his eldest sister's son the most, so naturally he will never allow anyone to hurt his eldest sister's child.

He usually doesn't dare to face this "son" because he doesn't dare to face his own heart. He doesn't want to admit his cowardice, so he ignores him.

But gradually, he realized that what he did was totally wrong.

When this "son" went to the battlefield bravely,

He knew that he was his sister's child after all, and was also fighting hard for his kingdom.

Therefore, anyone who dares to touch a hair on his head would be offending the emperor and seeking his own death!

He also wants to protect her sister with this kind of protective love.

The emperor would never admit that he could see that this "son"'s actual ability was better than that of his own son.

Before, everyone tried to tease Chu Yan without knowing the emperor's attitude.

As a result, the incident was brought to the attention of the emperor, who severely punished the prince who caused the trouble.

You know, an unfavored prince is very easy to be bullied even in the palace.

Because no matter whether it is the masters in the palace or the servants in the palace,

They would decide how to treat anyone based on the emperor's attitude. No matter whether they were princes of noble status or princesses of wealthy families, they could not escape this treatment.

They would observe the emperor's words and expressions, try to figure out what he was thinking, and then take appropriate actions.

If the emperor expressed admiration and support for someone, these people would flatter him and try their best to please him.

But if the emperor shows dissatisfaction or disgust towards someone, these people will take advantage of the situation and may even secretly frame that person.

In such an environment, everyone must act carefully so as not to offend those who are good at taking advantage of the situation.

As for the princes and princesses, although they have special identities, they also have to face such complex interpersonal relationships.

They need to constantly strive for the emperor's recognition and favor in order to gain a foothold in the court and gain respect.

However, this is not easy, because the emperor's mind is unpredictable and the competition in the court is extremely fierce.

Therefore, even the princes and princesses cannot take it lightly and must always be vigilant to avoid being calculated against by others.

But no one could have imagined that Prince Chu Yan, who had been kept in the cold palace, would actually achieve such great military exploits on the front line!

You know, before he went out to fight, no one even cared whether he could return safely.

After all, this prince who came from the cold palace has always been neglected and ignored in the court. Who would have expectations for such a marginal figure?

However, the facts have proved that everyone's contempt was completely wrong.

Chu Yan not only came back alive, but also returned triumphantly with amazing achievements.

This news was like a thunderclap, shocking the entire government and the country.

People began to re-examine this once forgotten prince, wondering how he had achieved such brilliant achievements on the battlefield.

So his current status is completely different from before, it can be said to be a world of difference.

He was once unknown and ignored, but now he has become the focus of everyone's attention and is highly admired and respected.

The change is amazing!

The power, wealth and influence he possessed far exceeded those of the past, making people around him look at him with new eyes.

Now, whether in social occasions or work environments, he can exude a unique charm and confidence, attracting the attention and admiration of countless people.

Such a huge change in status not only changed the trajectory of his personal destiny, but also brought him unprecedented opportunities and challenges.

Although the emperor only showed ordinary praise and rewards, he allowed him to participate in the family banquet.

Allowing him to attend the morning court sessions and learn from them all suggested that the emperor had an unusual attitude toward him.

This special treatment is by no means accidental; it must have some deeper meaning behind it.

Perhaps the emperor was quietly observing his abilities and character, hoping that he would become a pillar of the country in the future;

In any case, such an arrangement undoubtedly brought unprecedented opportunities and challenges to Chu Yan.

In this turbulent court, every decision and every action may affect the fate of an individual and even the direction of the entire country.

As for the highly-watched Chu Yan, he must carefully seize every opportunity to demonstrate his talent and wisdom in order to win the emperor's trust and appreciation.

At the same time, he must always keep a clear head and be vigilant against the open and covert attacks around him so as not to be drawn into the endless vortex of power struggle.

Only in this way can he go further on this thorny road.

Therefore, smart people will judge the situation and not take extreme actions.

But there are those who think they are "smart", who tease and are used as guns.

But after being punished by the emperor, everyone knew how to treat Chu Yan.

Although the emperor did not get close to him, he did not abandon him either.

That’s right, a son who is so brave and good at fighting is definitely better than a useless son.