My System Is Three Thousand Years Early

Sword Pond Ancient Courtyard was located in the southern part of the Taihao Sword Sect, and it was the most luxurious and solemn of all the gardens and pavilions within the Sect.

Closest to the Taihao Sword Sect, practitioners who cultivated the sword path felt the various sword auras of Sword Pond here and could train with twice the result for half the effort.

The Taihao Sword Sect had spared no expense in manpower, material, and financial resources to bring in countless heavenly materials and treasured earth to nurture Sword Pond to its current state.

Therefore, the Sword Pond Ancient Courtyard, being the closest to Sword Pond, was the epitome of luxury.

Within the entire Taihao Sword Sect, only a handful of people could reside in the Sword Pond Ancient Courtyard.

Ordinary disciples didn't even have the qualifications to get close to Sword Pond; they could only gaze at it from a distance.

Upon entering Sword Pond Ancient Courtyard and passing through each pear-blossom stone arch, one would experience different scenic views, with the courtyard's landscape adorned with a myriad of flowers, plants, and trees all exquisitely and lavishly carved.

Here was a rocky hill with rugged edges, there a clear bubbling stream; in this area, colorful flowers bloomed, while over there, ancient pines stood strong against the wind.

"Princely Heir, this Sword Pond Ancient Courtyard is the best residence our Sect has to offer. If you wish to stay a few more days within the Sect, please rest here," said Ning Liang as he led Cheng Guang, carving a path for him and smiling as he spoke: "Qianxue also resides in the Sword Pond Ancient Courtyard.

This girl seldom interacts with the outside world and her temperament is unlike that of ladies from noble families in the Capital city; when you meet her later, if there is any lack of etiquette, I hope for your understanding."

Cheng Guang smiled, shook his head slightly at Ning Liang's words, and said softly, "It's no trouble."

He said so, and continued to admire the beauty of Sword Pond Ancient Courtyard as they walked.

In the courtyard, aside from Cheng Guang and his entourage, there were hardly any other people. The occasional passersby were mostly maids or followers.

They usually looked straight ahead, walking quickly with their heads down, not daring to look around.

After passing through several stone arches finely engraved with intricate patterns, they finally arrived in front of a building.

This building was a Bamboo Cottage in the ancient courtyard, situated next to a verdant bamboo grove. Next to the cottage, one could clearly hear the sound of flowing water from Sword Pond.

It could be considered the core area of the Sword Pond Ancient Courtyard.

"Princely Heir, please come in," said Ning Liang as he pushed open the door of the Bamboo Cottage and gestured for Cheng Guang to enter.

Cheng Guang, followed by Qing Luan alone, walked slowly into the Bamboo Cottage.

Inside, there were no superfluous decorations. On wooden racks along the walls, several precious blue-green swords were displayed; on the teak table, a few tea sets were placed.

The host of this cottage seemed to know they would have guests today and had already prepared tea.

It was unclear whether the tea had been brewed by the host personally or by a servant.

Cheng Guang's gaze fell upon the teapot.

The freshly brewed tea produced a wispy white steam from the spout of the teapot.
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In the Bamboo Cottage, under the glow of the evening sun, it added an extra touch of beauty.

"Princely Heir, please take a seat," Ning Liang said with a smile, inviting Cheng Guang to sit before adding, "If the Princely Heir is to leave after the bridal procession today, then it would require following the proper etiquette. But now that the Princely Heir is staying in the Sect for a while, such etiquette is not necessary."

"I will go and ask her to come out and meet you."

Having said that, Ning Liang quickly walked towards the inner chamber.

Clearly.

The 'her' in Ning Liang's heart was none other than Ning Qianxue, the divine maiden of the current generation of Taihao Sword Sect, the one in a marriage arrangement with Cheng Guang himself.

Cheng Guang smiled and nodded, saying nothing further.

"Princely Heir, the foundations of the Taihao Sword Sect are not to be underestimated. Just now, along the way, we came across many people who, despite their young age, had already reached the fifth or sixth rank of cultivation," Qing Luan mentioned softly as she poured tea for Cheng Guang, her tone containing a touch of surprise.

Cheng Guang nodded slightly, picked up the teacup, and sipped gently.

Qing Luan was right, the Taihao Sword Sect indeed had profound foundations. If they were to recruit disciples from the entire Great Zhou Dynasty, it would be an event that would create a sensation throughout the land.

But.

The Taihao Sword Sect had chosen not to do so.

In strict terms, rather than calling it a Sect, it was better said to be a noble clan linked by familial bloodlines.

Every person in the Taihao Sword Sect was more or less bound by kinship.

Because of this, the Taihao Sword Sect was the most unified among The Four Great Sword Sects.

And fundamentally different from the other three Great Sword Sects.

As Cheng Guang contemplated these thoughts.

There was a commotion from inside the room.

Then, Ning Liang emerged, leading a white-robed woman into the room. He appeared very happy, smiling broadly.

The woman in white had a pure demeanor, a graceful figure, snow-like complexion, waist slender as if girdled, teeth like shells, and something playfully unique in her brows and eyes.

As soon as she entered the room, she instinctively turned her gaze upon Cheng Guang.

Her bright eyes flickered with what seemed like the discovery of something interesting, sizing him up continuously.

Noticing the white-robed girl's attentive eyes, Cheng Guang offered her a faint smile and a subtle nod.

"Princely Heir, this is my daughter, Ning Qianxue," Ning Liang introduced, knowing that it was Cheng Guang and Ning Qianxue's first meeting. He smiled as he introduced her to Cheng Guang.

After that, Ning Liang looked at Ning Qianxue and said, "This is the Town-Nation Duke's Heir."

Once the introductions were done, Ning Liang said with a smile, "Princely Heir, Qianxue, you two young people can get to know each other; I will not be in the way here. When the Princely Heir is ready to leave later, just let someone inform me. I will come to send the Princely Heir off properly."