Reborn as a Mortal Heiress Pampered by Big Shots
Chapter 172 - 170 Swordsmanship Hall Shura Field!

Chapter 172: 170 Swordsmanship Hall Shura Field!

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Saturday morning.

As they were a bit earlier than the time previously arranged with Jiang Xuan, Xia Ye and Tang Tianjiao arrived at the Swordsmanship Hall first.

The Tang Family had been a well-known family in swordsmanship in Capital City since the Republic of China era. Although their swordsmanship hall had changed names a few times, its reputation had not diminished at all.

Even now, many distinguished families would send their children here, letting the elder Mr. Tang give them pointers and help them understand the spirit of swordsmanship.

From the façade alone, the Swordsmanship Hall looked quite impressive.

The Tang Family has always excelled in Chinese swordsmanship, and the sign above the entrance reading "Love for China Swordsmanship Hall" was particularly eye-catching.

However...

There was also a large banner hanging below—

’Warmest congratulations to the Hall Master’s granddaughter on her outstanding performance in the third mock examination!’

The banner celebrating Tang Tianjiao’s top 20 placement in her class had been hanging there for over a week.

She had asked her grandfather to take it down, but he wouldn’t listen.

Her grandfather was superstitious and insisted it must hang for a full forty-nine days to help her in the college entrance examination!

Tang Tianjiao glanced at the banner, her lips twitching sharply. She quickly pulled her Brother Ye inside.

Upon entering, the lobby was suddenly spacious and magnificently decorated.

"Miss, you look well today."

"Miss, is this classmate of yours?"

"Your classmate looks to be exceptionally talented."

The disciples practicing swordsmanship inside stopped their activities and greeted Tang Tianjiao respectfully as she entered.

The disciples were all dressed in deep blue Kendo Outfits, with the ’Love for China Swordsmanship Hall’ emblem printed on the front.

Tang Tianjiao nodded: "Carry on with your practice, I’m going to show my friend around."

The disciples responded in a loud and uniform voice: "Yes!"

To the disciples, Tang Tianjiao was the esteemed and cool young lady, but back with Xia Ye, she instantly transformed into a delicate wife.

"Ye, shall I show you around inside?"

Xia Ye agreed.

Walking further inside, several rooms connected internally, creating a large, bright space, decorated very much in the traditional Chinese style.

The columns were painted red and gold, and the beams were ornately carved.

The brightly polished solid wood floors were lined with rows of sword racks and displays of ancient generals’ armor.

Many calligraphy paintings hung on the walls, inscribed with brush strokes spelling ’Swordsmanship’, ’Invincible in Battle’, ’Excellence in Both Letters and Arms,’ and other phrases.

Although the old master himself was a genuine sword fanatic and a poor scholar, he still held high regard for excellence in both the literary and martial arts, which is why he chose to hang the banner celebrating his granddaughter’s academic achievement outside.

Further inside was the inner hall, where a faint scent of incense could be smelled—this was where Elder Tang usually meditated and regulated his breathing.

Tang Tianjiao glanced at the empty inner hall with two meditation cushions on the floor: "It seems my grandfather just stepped out; he should be back soon."

Xia Ye acknowledged, noticing that in the middle of the inner hall’s main wall hung a neatly placed treasured sword.

The sword was of a moderate size, suitable for both men and women. Its scabbard was exquisitely carved, inlaid with green pine, amber, red coral, and other fine gemstones, with a delicate tassel hanging from the hilt.

It was clearly different from the others displayed outside.

Seeing Xia Ye intently looking at the sword, Tang Tianjiao explained, "That’s my grandfather’s favorite treasured sword. I’ve never seen him practice with it; it’s treated like a precious heirloom... "

As Xia Ye looked at the sword, he tapped his chin, and after a moment, he finally spoke, "May I ask, what’s your grandfather’s name?"

Tang Tianjiao laughed heartily, "We’re all among friends here; what’s the harm? My grandfather is Tang Shiji, male, seventy-one this year, divorced. Brother Ye, is there anything else you’d like to know?"

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Meanwhile, the sliding doors of the Dojo’s resting room opened, and out walked an elderly man, tall and thin, vigorous in spirit, and wearing an expression that was slightly stern.

He wore a Kendo Outfit similar to the disciples, with the same emblem at his chest.

However, his outfit was deep black, and the discreet patterns embroidered along the edges highlighted his esteemed status as the Hall Master.

Indeed, this elderly man was Tang Tianjiao’s grandfather, Tang Shiji.

With handsome, well-defined features that faintly displayed his youthful appearance and an aura that naturally carried the essence of a Martial Arts Successor, he stood in such a way that his entire being seemed steeped in profound authority.

Following him was a middle-aged disciple, Tang Shiji’s chief disciple.

The chief disciple looked worried: "Master, you just lay down for a while; do you feel any better? Should we get a doctor to check on you?"

Tang Shiji waved his hand: "No need, it’s not a physical issue; I just haven’t been sleeping well recently."

This issue dates back to earlier this year when the winter chill was harsh, and his granddaughter’s winter vacation had not yet ended.