"Gentlemen with both strength and grace are the true noblemen, while those with narrow minds despite their strength are nothing more than petty people," Gong Shaoqing said disdainfully, his voice calm and composed. He believed that regardless of how powerful Lingyin Academy was, they couldn't earn their respect with such a haughty attitude.
As everyone enjoyed their meal, they listened to the conversations around them. Most of the news they overheard was irrelevant to them.
Meanwhile, Nangong Xiu Jie and Nangong Yujin slowly descended from the second floor. With their heads held high and a fan in hand, they exuded elegance and style.
"Look, aren't those the Second Prince, Nangong Xiu Jie, and the Third Prince, Nangong Yujin?"
"The dishes on the first floor are already excellent. I heard that the royal family wanted to invite the head chef of the First Floor to the palace, but for some reason, the chef declined. Therefore, even the princes often come to the First Floor, especially the Second and Third Princes."
"Where are the two princes going? Don't they have acquaintances in the main hall?"
The people around them were surprised. If the two princes knew someone, that person's identity must be extraordinary. Why would they sit in the main hall instead of a private room?
Nangong Xiu Jie and Nangong Yujin wore proud and confident smiles on their faces. As princes, they were the center of attention wherever they went. With the support of their entourage, their actions became more convenient.
Listening to the discussions of the surrounding crowd, Baili Hongzhuang and the others couldn't help but glance at Nangong Xiu Jie and Nangong Yujin.
Not because of anything else, but because Nangong Xiu Jie and Nangong Yujin were both cultivators from Lingyin Academy and had outstanding strength. It was very likely that they were their opponents in this intercollegiate exchange competition.
After a quick glance, Baili Hongzhuang and the others turned back and continued to enjoy their meal. It was just a piece of information, and whether the intercollegiate exchange competition could be successfully held depended on whether the principal of Lingyin Academy was willing to set aside their pride and invite them.
However, as Baili Hongzhuang and the others turned around, Nangong Xiu Jie and Nangong Yujin stopped by their table.
Seeing this, Baili Hongzhuang and the others exchanged glances. Could it be that Nangong Xiu Jie and Nangong Yujin were so well-informed that they already knew their identities?
However, Nangong Xiu Jie's next words made it clear that their previous speculations were unfounded.
"Ladies, you seem unfamiliar. I suppose you're not from our Qingxiao Country's capital," Nangong Xiu Jie's voice was warm, and a faint smile played at the corners of his lips, giving him the appearance of a refined and courteous young man.
However, as he spoke, his gaze focused only on Baili Hongzhuang and the other three women, completely disregarding Gong Shaoqing and the others on the side, as if they didn't exist in this vicinity.
Just this attitude alone made it clear that Nangong Xiu Jie was not the polite gentleman they had imagined. On the contrary, he was just as arrogant and haughty as the rest.
"We are indeed not from here. So what?" Xia Zhiqing's tone was chilly, displeased with Nangong Xiu Jie's demeanor alone.
Gong Shaoqing and the other three men exchanged glances. It seemed that Nangong Xiu Jie was undoubtedly interested in Baili Hongzhuang and Liu QinYue.
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