Chapter 69 Calligraphy Practice
Xiao Cheng'an nodded hesitantly.
But looking at Liu Yuetang with a gentle smile on her face, he couldn't help but shook his head.
He himself doesn't know whether he hates it or not.
I originally hated her, but my father said that Concubine Liu saved me regardless of her own safety, but was framed. No one would let it go and would definitely feel resentful.
However, Lady Liu never blamed herself because she loved her father so much.
So, he didn't hate it as much anymore.
His dark eyes stared at Liu Yuetang motionlessly.
"You always smile when you meet people. Is that smile fake or real?"
Liu Yuetang was slightly stunned. She didn't expect that this villain would ask such a question.
After entering the palace, she always appeared kind and dignified.
Not to mention the eldest prince, she always smiled even in front of ordinary concubines.
It seems like I've already gotten used to it.
She always hides her ambition behind a smile.
"I don't smile at everyone."
"My hands are almost weak. The prince must eat this cake. If not, I will put it back."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Cheng'an quickly reached out to grab the pastry and took a bite impatiently.
It was crispy, soft, sweet and delicious when taken a bite. Xiao Cheng'an ate it in big mouthfuls.
"The cakes in your palace are the best I've ever tasted."
At this moment, Liu Yuetang glanced at a book on the rosewood bookshelf and saw it move slightly.
She lowered her eyes.
It seemed that this cautious and suspicious emperor wanted to test her.
As a result, the smile on Liu Yuetang's lips deepened a little.
"If you like, you can come to my palace to eat later."
As she spoke, she picked up the jade teacup beside her and held it in front of Xiao Cheng'an, saying softly, "Eat slowly, be careful not to choke, and drink some honey water to moisten your stomach."
Xiao Cheng'an then realized his own gaffe and took the teacup embarrassedly.
"The maids and my mother in the palace won't let me eat cakes, saying they're afraid I won't be able to digest them. But I'm not a three-year-old anymore, I'm almost six."
Xiao Cheng'an raised his little face and said proudly.
Liu Yuetang chuckled and covered her lips with her hands, saying, "Practice calligraphy quickly after you finish eating, otherwise your father will blame me for disturbing you."
When Xiao Chengan heard this, he quickly picked up the pen and said, "I'll write it right away."
Liu Yuetang noticed that he was very afraid of Xiao Heng.
So this is the relationship between father and son in the imperial family. Even though Xiao Heng loves Xiao Cheng'an very much, he is more strict with him.
To the extent that Xiao Cheng'an always felt nervous in front of Xiao Heng.
"Father always says that I can't write this character well."
"Let me take a look." Liu Yuetang stood up and walked around behind him.
Then he pointed at the large characters and said, "The arc of your stroke is too stiff."
"Come, I'll teach you."
Liu Yuetang held his little hand and spoke as she wrote.
"You can think of the stroke as having four stages. The first stage is the beginning, where you start the stroke at an angle and slowly pull it to the left."
"The second section is the neck, which should be thin and strong."
"Then the body is in the middle. At this time, you need to thicken it a little bit diagonally downward to create a belly, and finally add the tip to create a point."
Xiao Chengan looked at the written words and his eyes lit up: "Wow, it's really beautiful, Concubine Liu, who taught you how to write this?"
Who taught her? Liu Yuetang couldn't help but think of when she first returned to the Liu Mansion, her father hired a teacher for her and Liu Yueyao to teach them piano, chess, calligraphy and painting.
She started learning calligraphy late, so she has a hard time with it.
Except for mealtimes, he spent the entire day practicing calligraphy, just to prove himself and to gain face in front of his father.
But gradually, she realized that no matter how well she did.
In front of her father, the one he loves the most is still his legitimate daughter.
So after that, she no longer dreamed of her father's love, but slowly hid her strengths and learned to survive in the Liu Mansion.
"I had a teacher teach me when I was young, but I believe that as long as the eldest prince practices diligently, he will surpass me in time. After all... your father's calligraphy is unparalleled, and the eldest prince will surely inherit his true skills."
Speaking of his father, the eldest prince's eyes darkened: "But I always fail to do well, and my father always scolds me."
Liu Yuetang squatted down, looking at Xiao Cheng'an with gentle eyes: "Prince, have you ever heard the saying, 'The deeper the love, the more severe the blame'?"
Xiao Chengan shook his head slowly.
Liu Yuetang patiently explained: "What it means is that only when you love someone deeply will you be strict and treat them harshly."
"The love of a father and a mother is different. A father's love is more hidden in his heart and he won't express it out loud. But that doesn't mean that a father doesn't love his children."
Xiao Cheng'an pondered quietly for a while, then nodded gently: "I think I understand."
"But Concubine Liu, why are you telling me this?"
Liu Yuetang looked at the villain in front of her who was no longer arrogant and smiled warmly.
She said these words, of course, for the emperor to hear.
"Because Mother Liu doesn't want you to misunderstand your father, nor does she want to make your father sad."
Xiao Chengan seemed to understand what was said, but Xiao Heng behind the bookshelf knew the deeper meaning.
He looked up from the gap between the bookshelves.
At this moment, the sunlight shone on her profile like golden light, making her look quiet and gentle, calm and relaxed, like a hazy and warm painting.
Xiao Heng thought that if she had her own children in the future, she would definitely be a very good mother.
After all, An'er had framed her before, yet she could still treat her so gently now.
No wonder she wanted to avoid being favored.
Someone like her is indeed not suitable for the intrigues of the deep palace.
Too soft-hearted.
Fortunately, she is a kind and soft-hearted person.
Thinking of this, Xiao Heng raised his foot and walked forward.
Seeing his father coming, Xiao Cheng'an quickly took out the calligraphy he had just written and walked forward, "Father, do you think I have improved now?"
Xiao Heng lowered his eyes and looked at the rice paper. As expected, after Liu Yuetang's guidance, Xiao Cheng'an's handwriting had improved significantly.
Thinking of what Liu Yuetang had just said, the corners of his mouth slowly turned up into a gentle smile. He stroked Xiao Cheng'an's head and said, "Not bad, you've made progress."
Seeing his father's satisfied expression, Xiao Cheng'an was delighted and said with a bright smile, "It was Concubine Liu who taught me this."
Xiao Heng turned to look at Liu Yuetang, but she smiled and said, "The eldest prince is very talented and intelligent. I will learn it in no time."
Xiao Heng held her hand, a warm smile on his lips: "Come, follow me to a place."
"Where?" Liu Yuetang looked up at him, her eyes full of charm and shimmering light.
"You'll find out if you follow me."
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