My System Is Three Thousand Years Early

Elder Ning looked at the woman behind him, chuckled, shook his head, and gently tapped her forehead, "Qianxue, Duke Zhen’s Mansion holds great power in the Great Zhou, and Duke Zhen Guo, Cheng Shiyuan’s cultivation and strength, are not much weaker than mine."

"Who knows what the future holds, we cannot reach the heights of the World Royal Family, so naturally, we cannot miss the opportunity to form connections with Duke Zhen’s Mansion."

"Besides, the Town-Nation Duke’s Heir, I’ve heard, is not too shabby—exceedingly handsome, indeed. You didn’t see him just now, but once you do in the future, you will understand."

"We won’t be at a disadvantage."

Ning Qianxue sighed upon hearing Elder Ning’s words, her lips slightly pouting, "Anyway, Grandmother, you handle everything, so I have nothing to say."

"If that Princely Heir is not good-looking or bullies me, I will beat him up, and you have to back me up, Grandmother."

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Elder Ning chuckled and said, "Alright, alright, I will naturally help you."

As she spoke, Elder Ning gently took Ning Qianxue’s hand, "Come, let’s go and wait for the Town-Nation Duke’s Heir to come fetch you tomorrow."

"From Duke Zhen’s Mansion to our Taihao Sword Sect, the journey is not very long; perhaps we will have just arrived when the Heir arrives."

Upon hearing this, Ning Qianxue’s face twisted slightly in distress, "Grandmother, if you ask Qianxue, I’d rather just stay here at Duke Zhen’s Mansion and not leave at all since we have to come back anyway."

Elder Ning responded helplessly, "We cannot neglect such basic etiquette; otherwise, if others see us, they might think that our Taihao Sword Sect just can’t wait to marry you off."

With that, Elder Ning led Ning Qianxue away.

When they arrived at the gates of the Capital city, Elder Ning turned her head to glance at the Imperial Palace, where faint traces of light lingered above it.

One wonders what significant event had occurred.

Let’s ask around once we return to the Taihao Sword Sect.

Elder Ning pondered to herself.

...

At this moment.

In the Great Zhou Imperial Palace, within Taihe Hall.

Emperor Zhou sat upon the Dragon Chair, scanning the officials seated below with an authoritative gaze, gently tapping the back of the chair with his fingertips, quietly waiting for all the officials to gather.

Once most of the officials had arrived.

Emperor Zhou slowly began to speak, "Not long ago, news reached the World Royal Family that remnants of Great Chu have surfaced in Great Yan, are you all aware of this?"

After Emperor Zhou finished speaking, the officials were momentarily stunned, exchanging glances, unsure why the Emperor suddenly brought up this matter.

Did something unexpected happen to those Great Chu remnants?

Were they not captured?

As Emperor Zhou’s voice fell, his gaze swept over the officials, finally resting on Cheng Zhihai.

Pausing briefly on Cheng Zhihai, Emperor Zhou slowly shifted his gaze away

He didn’t wait for any response from the officials and continued, "Those remnants of Great Chu showed up a few days ago."

"However, the remnant’s strength is formidable, and it seems a mighty figure with extraordinary power backs her."

"All who went to eliminate the remnants were flattened by a single palm strike from that powerful individual."

"As a result, we’ve only just received the news."

As Emperor Zhou’s voice died down, the officials were suddenly shocked.

All those sent to pursue the remnants of Great Chu were wiped out?

If they remembered correctly, Great Zhou had also sent people to investigate those remnants, right?

Moreover, it seemed to be the Town-Nation Duke’s Heir who was sent?

According to the implication of Emperor Zhou’s words, isn’t he suggesting that the Town-Nation Duke’s Heir suffered a mishap??

The Emperor’s intentions were clear; he sensed that Cheng Guang, the Town-Nation Duke’s Heir, had likely encountered an accident and urgently called for this court meeting—they as officials were merely attendant, mainly for Cheng Zhihai’s attendance.

To prevent rash actions by Cheng Zhihai if his son, the Town-Nation Duke’s Heir, was indeed killed by the Great Chu remnant.

Upon hearing the Emperor’s words, Cheng Zhihai was initially startled, instinctively clenching his fist, but then he thought.

That’s not right.

His son Guanger just returned home today, safe and sound.

And considering the surprise of his return and the Flying Boat’s inherent stealth capabilities, apart from Heavenly Human Realm experts deliberately noticing, nobody would be aware that Guanger had already returned to Duke Zhen’s Mansion.

With this in mind, Cheng Zhihai felt relieved and hurriedly spoke up, "Your Majesty, I have failed in my duties. I will immediately send people to continue the search for the Great Chu remnant and the powerful figure behind her."

As Cheng Zhihai finished speaking.

The officials were astonished.

They hadn’t expected that, with the Princely Heir possibly in trouble, Cheng Zhihai could remain so composed.

Emperor Zhou was also visibly taken aback.

His summoning of the officials this time had two main objectives.

First, to appease Cheng Zhihai.

If something had indeed happened to the Town-Nation Duke’s Heir, Cheng Guang, Cheng Zhihai would go mad, and so would the Duke of the State.

The Great Zhou Dynasty could ill afford the turmoil these two might cause.

Second, to discuss with the officials whether they should continue to deal with the Great Chu remnants.

That remnant possessed exceptional strength and had the support of a Heavenly Human Realm expert behind her—if they were to continue targeting her, the Great Zhou Dynasty must also deploy Heavenly Human Realm warriors.

The whole of Great Zhou had very few Heavenly Human Realm experts at its disposal, necessitating Emperor Zhou’s caution. n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

Faced with Cheng Zhihai’s statement, Emperor Zhou pondered for a moment before slightly raising his hand and saying, "Zhihai, about that child Guanger now…"

Cheng Zhihai knew what Emperor Zhou wanted to say and quickly took over, replying, "Your Majesty, my son is already safely at home."