Chapter 252: Observing Words and Expressions
Gu Mingda had given careful consideration to the matter of teaching Shen Changfeng.
Although Niu Niu and Shen Changfeng are of different ages and genders, Gu Mingda feels that they have many similarities in their teaching work.
Shen Changfeng is the eldest princess' son. He was born with a title bestowed by the emperor. With such an identity, he actually doesn't need to study poetry and books as hard as other children.
Therefore, the focus of teaching Shen Changfeng has always been how to behave. It would be good if he had a skill, but if he didn't, it would be enough if he could at least become a person who could protect himself.
Compared with him, although Niu Niu is a girl, she has learned more about how to behave and deal with things, which will give her more confidence whether she gets married or not in the future.
"Let's talk about observing people's words and expressions first. One of you is young and the other is in a high position. You probably don't have experience in this area." Gu Mingda said.
He even conjured up two bronze mirrors on the spot.
The surface of the bronze mirror is smooth and reflects people clearly.
After Niu Niu got it, she couldn't help but hold the mirror and look at herself in it.
"Wow, our sweet baby is so pretty and cute today." Gu Mingda suddenly praised.
When Niu Niu heard this, she couldn't help but laugh while holding the mirror.
At this moment, Gu Mingda pulled Shen Changfeng and said, "Did you see it? Niuniu's eyes narrowed, her entire cheeks were raised, and the corners of her mouth were also raised."
Shen Changfeng followed Gu Mingda's gaze and saw that Niuniu's expression at this moment was exactly the same as what Gu Mingda said.
Niu Niu also looked at the smiling self in the mirror.
“This expression is happy.”
Gu Mingda patted Shen Changfeng on the shoulder again and praised: "You are my favorite among all my disciples!"
Shen Changfeng didn't think much about it, and his face immediately showed happiness when he heard this.
Gu Mingda raised the bronze mirror in Shen Changfeng's hand so that he could see clearly what he looked like at this moment.
Shen Changfeng looked at the young face in the mirror and recalled what Gu Mingda had just said: "Is this a happy expression?"
Gu Mingda nodded and said, "It's easy to observe happy expressions. We can tell whether they are truly happy or fake happy."
As Gu Mingda said this, he immediately put on a fake smile and showed it to the two children.
Shen Changfeng looked at it carefully for a long time, but couldn't find anything wrong.
But Niuniu rushed over and said, "Daddy's eyes are not smiling!"
Gu Mingda nodded and said, "Niuniu is really smart. She can tell the difference right away!"
After being praised, Niu Niu gave another genuine smile on the spot.
Shen Changfeng suddenly felt a lot of pressure. Niuniu understood things so quickly that it really made him look stupid.
Gu Mingda picked up something and covered the lower half of his face, leaving only his eyes exposed.
“When I really smile, my eyes look like this.”
Shen Changfeng instantly saw a pair of smiling eyes.
“Are my eyes different when I smirk?”
Shen Changfeng saw Gu Mingda's eyes grow bigger, and the flesh around his eyes seemed to relax instantly. He finally saw clearly what eyes without a smile looked like.
"Changfeng, my dear, can you now clearly distinguish the difference between a fake smile and a real smile?" Gu Mingda asked gently.
Neither of the two children needed to take exams, so Gu Mingda was extremely patient when teaching, and he was not at all annoyed that Shen Changfeng did not learn so quickly.
The master was tolerant and generous and did not put pressure on his students. In such an environment, Shen Changfeng was able to calm down and study seriously.
"Let's talk about disgust. Can you see if there is any pattern?" Gu Mingda showed a disgusted expression on the spot.
Before Shen Changfeng could figure out the pattern, Niuniu had already thrown herself into his arms and said coquettishly, "Daddy, I don't like you showing this expression! Niuniu is scared!"
The six-year-old girl said these words in a sweet voice, and Gu Mingda's expression instantly changed from disgust to happiness.
"Daddy is just pretending. He doesn't really hate you, my dear. Next time you meet someone with that kind of expression, remember to stay away from him. OK?" Gu Mingda whispered to his daughter.
Shen Changfeng, who was standing by, was very envious. He and his father had never been so harmonious before. Most of the time, he was the one being scolded by his father.
"Look at my nose, look at my mouth, and see the difference."
After Gu Mingda said this, the expression of disgust returned to his face.
After having clear clues, the two children finally understood it this time.
Gu Mingda was born in a farming family. During those years when he failed to pass the imperial examination, he was able to thrive in Guang'an County simply by relying on his status as a student. This was naturally due to his ability to read people's expressions.
He was naturally good at sensing other people's emotions. He spent a long time looking in front of the mirror these days to summarize his experience, and finally turned his natural ability into experience that could be passed on to the children.
Gu Mingda spent the whole day teaching the children how to discern other people's expressions.
This course is very interesting. Shen Changfeng and Niuniu study very seriously and don’t feel bored at all.
Gu Mingda took the opportunity to assign another homework, asking the two children to observe other people's expressions.
In the evening, the Gu family cooked a lot of dishes that the children liked. Shen Changfeng and Niu Niu ate absent-mindedly, just glancing at the expressions of other people at the table.
"You two children, do you not like today's food?" asked Old Mrs. Gu.
Shen Changfeng and Niuniu shook their heads together.
Then they both said, "Care!"
Gu Mingda nodded.
"If you don't eat the vegetables now, they will get cold, and you will get stomach upset if you eat them then," Zhang Yuniang urged.
Shen Changfeng was still observing his expression, and his heart suddenly paused at this moment.
He didn't notice it before, but now he realized that Zhang Yunniang has such a good temper. Everyone else has finished eating, but he is still dawdling. However, Zhang Yunniang's face is still full of concern, without any impatient urging.
He thought to himself, no wonder the atmosphere in the Gu family is so good, it turns out that everyone in the family is considering each other.
After dinner, Shen Changfeng stood up and said goodbye: "Master, I will come again tomorrow morning."
"Why do you suddenly want to go back? Aren't you staying here tonight?" Gu Mingda asked.
Gu Yan and Gu Zhao were not at home, so it was inevitable that the house felt lonely with only Niuniu as the only child. But with the addition of Shen Changfeng, the Gu family felt that the house was much more lively.
They even took the initiative to prepare a special room for Shen Changfeng.
Shen Changfeng said: "The weather is getting hot, I have to go back and pack my clothes."
After he finished speaking, he couldn't help but touch the back of his head: "I also miss my mother and sister at home."
When Shen Changfeng returned to the Princess's Mansion, the lights were still on.
"Brother is so happy at Gu's house that I thought you had forgotten about me and mom." Shen Ling joked with a smile.
Shen Changfeng did not return empty-handed. There were many principles that no one had taught him in the past. Now that he had learned them, he did quite well in them.
"I brought so much food, but it can't stop you from eating? It's such a waste of my efforts to restrain myself and save most of the delicious food for you." Shen Changfeng said.
Although the brother and sister fight each other, they have a very good relationship.
The eldest princess looked at the two little children happily at the side.
But this cheerful atmosphere was soon broken.
"You unfilial son, you play with cats and dogs all day long, and you still remember to come back?" After Chen Fushan entered the house, he immediately started scolding his son when he saw him.
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