He introduced both of them to Qiu Ruyue, saying, "This is Marquis Chu from Linglan City, and next to him is his wife, the Princess of Nanzhao."
Qiu Ruyue's gaze briefly swept over their faces before she bowed and said, "I have seen the Marquis, and I have seen the Princess."
Su Yan found the title "Princess" quite pleasant to the ear, which warmed her further to Qiu Ruyue.
"You need not be so formal, Madam," she said with a smile, making a slight guiding gesture.
Chu Yuxiao also nodded, acknowledging her courtesy.
"Master, since you have guests, I shall not disturb you further," said Qiu Ruyue to Xuanyuan Bei, then she turned to Su Yan and the others, smiling slightly.
"Marquis, Princess, please forgive me for taking my leave now."
"Madam, please," Chu Yuxiao gestured for her to go ahead.
Xuanyuan Bei adjusted her hairpin for her, smiling, and reminded her again, "Remember, you are only to stay outside for 15 minutes, and when the time is up, go back to rest, okay?"
