Chapter 252: Observing the Expression

Gu Mingda had thought deeply about teaching Shen Changfeng.

Although Niu Niu and Shen Changfeng were different in age and gender, Gu Mingda felt that they had many similarities in their teaching work.

Shen Changfeng was the son of the eldest princess. He was born with a title bestowed by the emperor. With such an identity, he did not need to study poetry and books as hard as other children.

Therefore, the focus of teaching Shen Changfeng has always been on how to behave. It would be good if he had a skill, but if he didn't, he could at least be a person who could protect himself.

Compared with him, although Niu Niu was a girl, she learned more about how to behave, and she would be more confident in the future whether she got married or not.

"Let's talk about observing words and expressions first. One of you is young and the other is in a high position. Most of you have no experience in this area." Gu Mingda said so.

He even conjured up two bronze mirrors on the spot.

The surface of the bronze mirror is smooth and reflects the human figure clearly.

After Niu Niu got it, she couldn't help but hold the mirror and look at herself in it.

"Wow, our good boy is beautiful and cute today." Gu Mingda suddenly praised.

Niu Niu couldn't help but hold the mirror and laughed when she heard this.

At this moment, Gu Mingda pulled Shen Changfeng and said, "Did you see it? Niu Niu's eyes narrowed, her whole cheeks were upturned, and the corners of her mouth were also upturned."

Shen Changfeng looked over along Gu Mingda's line of sight, and Niu Niu's expression at this time 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's shoulder again and praised: "You are my favorite among all my disciples!"

Shen Changfeng didn't think much, and his face immediately overflowed with happiness when he heard this.

Gu Mingda raised the bronze mirror in Shen Changfeng's hand so that he could see his appearance clearly at this time.

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: "Happy expressions are easy to observe. We distinguish between true happiness and false happiness."

Gu Mingda said this and immediately made a fake smile for the two children.

Shen Changfeng looked carefully for a long time, but didn't find anything wrong.

But Niu Niu rushed over and said: "Daddy's eyes are not smiling!"

Gu Mingda nodded and said: "Niu Niu is so smart, she can see the difference at once!"

After being praised, Niu Niu smiled again on the spot.

Shen Changfeng suddenly felt a lot of pressure. Niu Niu understood so quickly, which really made him look stupid.

Gu Mingda picked up something and covered the lower half of his face, leaving only his eyes.

"When I really smile, my eyes look like this."

Shen Changfeng instantly saw a pair of smiling eyes.

"When I fake smile, do my eyes look different?"

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 smiles looked like.

"Changfeng, dear, can you now completely distinguish the difference between fake smiles and real smiles?" Gu Mingda asked gently.

Neither of the two children needed to take exams, so Gu Mingda was very patient when teaching. 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 students. In such an environment, Shen Changfeng was able to be patient and study seriously.

"Let's talk about disgust. Can you see if you can find a pattern?" Gu Mingda showed a disgusted expression on the spot.

Before Shen Changfeng observed the pattern, Niuniu had already thrown herself into his arms and said coquettishly: "Daddy, I don't like you to show this expression! Niuniu is scared!"

The six-year-old girl said these words in a coquettish voice, and Gu Mingda's expression instantly changed from disgust to happiness.

"Daddy is just pretending. He doesn't really hate you. Next time you meet someone with this expression, remember to stay away from him, okay?" Gu Mingda said to his daughter softly.

Shen Changfeng, who was standing by, was very envious. He and his father had never been so harmonious. Most of the time, he was scolded by his father.

"Look at my nose, look at my mouth, see if there is any difference."

After saying this, Gu Mingda's face returned to a disgusted expression.

With a clear hint, the two children finally understood this time.

Gu Mingda was born in a peasant family. During those years when he failed to pass the examination for a scholar, he was able to get along well in Guang'an County just by relying on his status as a student. Of course, his ability to read people's expressions was indispensable.

He was born with a natural ability to perceive other people's emotions. He spent a long time looking in the mirror these days to sum up his natural ability and turned it into experience that could be passed on to the children.

Gu Mingda taught the children how to distinguish other people's expressions all day.

This course was very interesting. Shen Changfeng and Niuniu studied very seriously and didn't feel bored at all.

Gu Mingda took the opportunity to assign homework, asking the two children to observe other people's expressions.

In the evening, the Gu family prepared a lot of dishes that the children liked. Shen Changfeng and Niuniu ate absent-mindedly, just glancing at the expressions of other people at the table.

"You two children, is the food today not to your liking?" asked Mrs. Gu.

Shen Changfeng and Niuniu shook their heads together.

Then they said together: "Care!"

Gu Mingda nodded.

"If you don't eat now, the food will get cold, and you'll have a stomachache if you eat it later." Zhang Yunniang 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 knows that Zhang Yunniang has such a good temper. Everyone else has finished eating, but he is still dawdling, but 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 thinking about each other.

After dinner, Shen Changfeng stood up and said goodbye: "Master, I'll come again tomorrow morning."

"Why do you suddenly want to go back? Aren't you staying here at night?" Gu Mingda asked.

Gu Yan and Gu Zhao were not at home, and it was inevitable that Niuniu would feel lonely with only one child at home. With Shen Changfeng, the Gu family felt that the home was much more lively.

They even took the initiative to clean up 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 house was still brightly lit.

"Brother is so happy in the Gu family that I thought you had forgotten me and my mother." Shen Ling smiled and joked.

Shen Changfeng didn't come back empty-handed. Many principles were not taught to him in the past. Now that he has learned, he does not do badly.

"I brought so much food, but I couldn't stop your mouth? It's really 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 were fighting, they had a very good relationship.

The Princess looked at the two children happily on the side.

But such a cheerful atmosphere was soon broken by someone.

"You are a rebellious son. You always tease cats and dogs all day long. You still know to come back?" Shen Fushan entered the house and immediately started scolding his son when he saw him.