After about half an hour, Ouyang Feng had brought them back. The commotion on the Jin Dynasty side had not escaped the group from the Southern Song. Those young masters had originally stayed aloof, but the moment they saw Princess Xiu, they erupted into excitement.
One after another, they ran out to strike up conversations with them, showering them with concern. Quite a few even pounded their chests and offered assistance, deliberately or otherwise boasting about how influential their families were in the Southern Song.
"Men..." The Yellow-robed Woman folded her arms and leaned sideways against the doorway. Watching their ugly behavior, she sneered repeatedly.
Xue Baochai's cheeks burned, because the most active among them was her own brother. He kept circling the young lady, and he was also the one boasting loudest. After all, among this group, no family wielded more power than the Xue family.
"This humble one is Xue Pan. May I ask this young lady's name?" Xue Pan struck what he believed was his most handsome pose, and the others quickly copied him. Though her face was hidden behind a veil, her graceful, slender figure, picturesque brows and eyes, and snow-white skin made it obvious to anyone with eyes that she was a peerless beauty.
Unfortunately, Princess Xiu remained cold-faced throughout and dismissed their enthusiasm with disdain. Yet that did nothing to dampen their spirits. These playboys were used to women who lowered their brows and obeyed them. It was rare to encounter such an icy, stunning beauty, one who was not putting on an act but was naturally aloof, with a faint air of nobility about her. That temperament captivated the young masters beyond measure.
Song Qingshu had originally been inside discussing important matters with the others. Seeing that the people from Xiu Manor had