Upon entering the courtyard, one could immediately notice the vibrant life within it.
The rose-covered wall, the swing beneath the grapevine, and a small, colorful goldfish pond. Although the pond wasn't large, it had a well-designed drainage system with an antique waterwheel installed by its side.
The ground of the courtyard was not cemented, but carpeted with sturdy grass with a path of pebbles laid into it instead.
Clusters of vibrant, multicolored plums were blooming on either side of the path.
"It's so beautiful!" Shangguan Xi exclaimed.
Even Shangguan Furong was slightly taken aback. She originally thought that she would step into a dirty and messy farmhouse.
But what she saw was a miniature version of Jiangnan.
Madam Shangguan asked, "Daya, did you have someone design this courtyard?"
Not only was the courtyard beautiful, but its layout was also very reasonable.
Attention was even given to Feng Shui considerations.
