I Became the Older Brother of the Heroine in an Abusive Novel

The palace has always waited until the New Year's Eve to entertain the ministers.And every new year, the concubines and princes in the palace gather together, which is regarded as a family banquet in the palace.

Jun Huailang's brother and sister lived in the palace, so they went to the banquet together this year.

The banquet was held in the Changchun Building in the northwest corner of Taiye Lake.The Changchun Building is three stories high, half facing the water, with a viewing terrace on the top.It is very elegant to watch lotus in summer and enjoy snow in winter. The family banquets in the palace have always been held here.

Seeing that it was time for the banquet, Jun Huailang led Jun Linghuan out together.On this day when the concubines are young, they need to greet the queen first, so Concubine Shu left an hour earlier, so she didn't go with them.

When approaching the gate of Mingluan Palace, Jun Huailang did not forget to send Fuyi to call Xue Yan.

By the time of Xiaonian, the palace had already been completely decorated, except for those objects specially used for New Year's Eve, which had not yet been put out, the rest had been decorated.It was the first time for Jun Linghuan to see the scene of the New Year in the palace, and it was also the first time to see many objects and gadgets.

So, the three of them walked together, and it was very lively along the way.Jun Linghuan always talked a lot, and everything he saw was novel, so he had a lot to say along the way, Jun Huailang listened carefully and responded to her with a smile.

Xue Yan walked beside him silently.

When he reached the gate of Changchun Building, Jun Huailang suddenly let out an "eh" and stopped in his tracks.

"What did brother see?" Jun Linghuan quickly followed his gaze and looked there.

I saw a clear glazed lamp hanging on the corner of the eaves of the Changchun Tower.The lamp is quite small, in the shape of a hexagonal palace lantern, but it is exquisitely carved, with bamboo patterns fired on all six sides, the bamboo shadows swaying from a distance, especially clear and delicate.

Jun Linghuan only glanced at it before being attracted by the silk flowers hanging beside it.On the contrary, Jun Huailang stopped there and couldn't help but look a few more times.

For a moment, he smiled and said to himself: "There are still many skilled craftsmen in the palace."

After finishing speaking, seeing Jun Linghuan waiting quietly beside him, he smiled and rubbed the top of her hair, turned around and said to Xue Yan, "Let's go."

Passing by where Jun Huailang was standing just now, Xue Yan raised his head and glanced in that direction.

Just a broken lamp, transparent, with some green patterns burnt on it.There is no difference except that it looks brighter than other lights.

But why when Jun Huailang looked at this lamp just now, it was so... pretty?

Those eyes were brightly illuminated by the clear light, and the astonishment inside could not be hidden.

Xue Yan involuntarily glanced at the ugly broken lamp again.

When they arrived at the banquet hall of Changchun Building, Xue Yunhuan was already sitting in it.Sliding down according to the seat, he happened to be sitting next to Xue Yan, and Jun Huailang and Jun Linghuan were sitting on the other side.

After taking his seat, Xue Yunhuan saw that Jun Huailang was talking to Jun Linghuan with his head lowered, so he turned to ask Xue Yan: "Hey, you didn't come in at the door for a long time, what are you looking at?"

Xue Yan looked up.Looking out from his angle, he could just see a corner of the palace lantern.

The transparent glass has a light green color.

Xue Yan withdrew his gaze, and said calmly, "That lamp is quite beautiful."

Xue Yunhuan looked over and saw the glazed lamp hanging on the eaves outside the door, it was really bright, and he could see it at a glance.

"I heard that it was made by my father's glass craftsman with great difficulty. My father specially hung it there. I think I like it very much." Xue Yunhuan said.

This time Xue Yan didn't speak again.

Xue Yunhuan didn't wait for his response for a long time, so he turned his head to look a little strangely.

Just now Xue Yan managed to pick up what he said, presumably he wanted to chat with him, why is there no sound now?

Then, he saw Xue Yan sitting there quietly and calmly, not paying any attention to him at all.Seeing Xue Yunhuan looking over, Xue Yan raised his eyes, met his questioning gaze without any panic, and nodded to him lightly, indicating that he heard it.

Xue Yunhuan: "...."

... Who is this evil star!

If you want to talk to people, you can say it, if you don't want to talk, you just ignore people, it's really rude!

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Not long after the princes sat down, the emperor came with a group of concubines.

All the princes and concubines greeted the emperor, and the palace banquet began.This palace banquet was somewhat of a family banquet, the dishes were exquisite and rich, and there were not too many restrictions on etiquette.

The concubines and princes toasted the emperor one after another, said some auspicious words to toast, and a lot of time passed in a lively manner, and most of the banquet went on.

After the toast was over, Emperor Qingping also seemed a little bit drunk.He leaned on the table and looked at it for a while, then smiled and said: "My princes are all excellent. In the past years, I will test your kung fu when you are young. This year is no exception, and you must not be left behind." .”

On weekdays, the pot-throwing at palace banquets is all about the children of the nobles playing around, winning prizes and losing drinking, the rewards and punishments are just jokes, trying to have fun together.

But according to the rules of Emperor Qingping, the prince should also be asked to throw pots at the family banquet every year.This throwing pot is different from usual, it is the result of the princes' martial arts practice at the end of the year. Those who win will not only get rewards, but also win glory in front of Emperor Qingping.

Among the princes, they have always tried their best to compete here.

Jun Huailang took a look at Xue Yunhuan, and saw that he was gearing up, looking eager to try.

... He does know that Xue Yunhuan doesn't have such a big desire to show off, he just likes to play pitching pots.

Although the throwing pot is only used for banquets and entertainment among noble children, there are many ways to do it.If the pot thrower wants to win, he must not only pass the test with arm strength, but also need to be accurate and skillful.

Using this method to test the prince at the banquet can be described as elegant and ingenious.

After receiving the emperor's order, some palace people cleaned up the large space in the middle of the banquet hall, and set up the double-eared copper pots.

Several older princes received the order, stood up one after another, talked and laughed and stood at the position of throwing the pot.The concubines next to each other also laughed and talked about each other, but in the light of the conversation, they had gone through many tricks.

Jun Huailang saw that Xue Yan was walking beside him, quietly, not talking to anyone.Although the princes were talking and joking, but upon closer inspection, they were all prepared. They arranged the cuffs of their robes quite neatly, and they would not pull their hips at critical moments.

Xue Yunhuan is eager to try it now, he can't wait to push his sleeves to his shoulders.

On the other hand, Xue Yan didn't even take off his cloak.The thick fox fur cloak wrapped around him looks graceful and luxurious, but if he wants to move, it will always be a lot of burden.

The Fourth Prince Xue Yunhong stood beside him, gave him a half-smile, and didn't say anything to remind him.

Jun Huailang couldn't help feeling a little worried.

He knew that Xue Yan was highly skilled in martial arts, but after all he was dexterous in throwing pots, and any hanging of the sleeves and cloak would affect his performance.

The mouth of the pot in the distance is small, and the difference will affect the result.

Xue Yan has been away from the customs all year round, so naturally he has never played tricks like Mr. Jingzhong.Archery on horseback is not quite the same as throwing pots. Thinking about it this time, Xue Yan also entered the field without any preparation because he didn't understand it at all.

But Jun Huailang naturally couldn't go forward to remind him, and Xue Yunhuan who had already run to the eunuch to pick up the arrow naturally didn't notice.

Jun Huailang had no choice but to think that it was just a small matter of showing off, whether he won or lost, it didn't matter.

Over there, several princes stood still, and Emperor Qingping smiled and said: "Then let's start, one person shoots three arrows, and the one with the best score can ask me for a reward."

Xue Yunsu couldn't wait any longer.

They are brothers, when it comes to martial arts, they are all on the same level, there are winners and losers.If he has good luck this year and wins the first place, he will definitely seek the emperor's will and give his mother and concubine a promotion.

Thinking of this, he folded his hands and stood where he was, waiting for the eldest prince to vote first.

The eldest prince is twenty this year, and has already entered the court as an official.As an official, he is naturally different from other princes. Not only does he have more frequent contact with Emperor Qingping, but the relationship between the two is also more of a monarch and minister.

Therefore, he didn't stand out much, and one of the three arrows hit the mouth of the pot, so it was not too high or low, leaving some opportunities for the younger brothers to show their faces.

Emperor Qingping nodded in satisfaction.

After he stepped aside, Xue Yunsu entered the stage.

He himself has been practicing in the palace for a long time, and now he is confident.He was throwing the first two arrows into the mouth of the jug, but when it came to the last arrow, he took a risk and threw it at the left ear of the jug.

If you hit the ear of the pot, you will be regarded as hitting the "Guan Er", and the points you get will be double that of hitting the mouth of the pot.

His hands trembled a little, as if he was taking a risk.

The long arrow flew out and pierced dangerously into the pot's left ear.

bingo!Xue Yunsu felt happy for a while, and looked up at her mother and concubine on the seat.

All along, when the brothers threw pots, it was rare for them to hit the mouth of the pot with three arrows.This time he got a slap in the ear, presumably he is the winner tonight.

Since the last time his mother and concubine cried out to his father about his confinement, although he was relieved of his confinement, his mother and concubine have also fallen out of favor for a long time.He just wanted to take advantage of today to give his mother and concubine a good face, so that his father and emperor would look at him favorably and see more of the benefits of their mother and son.

Seeing his mother and concubine at the table, she couldn't hide the joy on her face, and nodded at him.

Xue Yunsu stood aside and made way for Xue Yunhong.

Xue Yunhong saw the interaction between him and his concubine, but didn't show it on his face, but smiled contemptuously in his heart.

Only the second child, that idiot, would train hard in the palace?In order to win the jackpot in front of the father, only a fool like Lao Liu who only knows how to be silly will not work hard secretly.

Xue Yunhong stood at the position where the pot was thrown, with a calm expression, and nodded to Xue Yunsu with a smile.

It's like admiring him for making a good shot just now.

A smug and contemptuous smile suddenly appeared on Xue Yunsu's face, he was only happy that he had hit the third arrow, and he didn't notice at all that his expression was falling into Emperor Qingping's eyes at this moment.

Xue Yunhong looked away, picked up the arrow, and threw it lightly.

The first arrow, through the ear.

The second arrow, through the ears.

The third arrow, piercing the ear.

As he shot arrow after arrow, the banquet gradually became quiet, and the smile on Xue Yunsu's face beside him froze.

Never before has a prince been able to throw such an excellent result. For a moment, even Emperor Qingping showed a look of surprise, and said happily: "Hong'er's martial arts has really improved a lot!"

"It's just a fluke." Xue Yunhong withdrew his hand lightly, saluted Emperor Qingping slowly, and said with a smile.

He knew that his father liked such children the most.

After finishing speaking, he didn't feel complacent at all, he just turned sideways and gave Xue Yan his seat.

But Xue Yan stood next to Xue Yunhuan, glanced at the place where the pot was thrown, and asked Xue Yunhuan: "How is this rule calculated?"

It was not loud, but everyone around could hear it.

For a moment, everyone looked at each other with different expressions.

Even the calm Xue Yunhong could not help but pause when he heard this.There was contempt in my heart.

It's just a barbarian from Yandi.he thought.