Literary gatherings lasted from morning until night; even when the lanterns first lit up, no one wanted to leave.
Aside from Li Jin and Princess Yuzhen, who could not stay long due to their status as members of the Imperial Clan, the others suggested going out for a stroll once night had fallen.
The moment the suggestion was made, everyone nodded at once!
"Good!"
"Let's go together!"
"..."
"Although Chang'an's curfew has been relaxed considerably, just going out like this... wouldn't that be showing the Bad People a little too much respect? It would be rather embarrassing if we were all arrested."
Qing Nü asked with a smile.
Hearing her words, everyone exchanged glances.
"Mm..."
"That is a problem!"
They all nodded, agreeing that Qing Nü was right.
Then Li Bai said, "If we run into them, we'll just run! And if worse comes to worst, we still have the old man!"
"..."
He Zhizhang burst into hearty laughter.
"Me?"
"You truly think too highly of this old man! I am merely an old man, that is all."
"Master is still young!"
Everyone said respectfully.
Seeing that they had all made up their minds, Qing Nü said no more and simply followed along to join in the fun.
It was not until deep into the night that everyone gradually dispersed.
Li Bai lived in the opposite direction from Qing Nü's Dragon Treasure Garden, yet he insisted on escorting her all the way there.
"You have two children. If you go back this late, will you make it in time?"
Qing Nü asked in return.
Li Bai laughed. "At this hour, they are already asleep. Let me escort Master home. Master, you worked hard today!"
Li Bai knew that Qing Nü was someone who did not like excessive bustle.
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