The "family banquet" didn't end until late into the night.
During the meal, Princess Qingyang, with her worries resolved, drank to her heart's content. King Yan Nan and Ye Yunfeng, however, had to return to the military barracks, so they didn't touch a single drop of alcohol.
Nevertheless, the atmosphere was warm and joyful, and everyone left in high spirits.
Ye Chutang had intended to send an escort with them, but King Yan Nan politely declined.
"We'll take Yue'er back to her residence first, then head straight back to the barracks," King Yan Nan said. "We've already caused you enough trouble today."
Ye Chutang understood his unspoken meaning.
At this very moment, countless eyes were watching them, both in the open and from the shadows.
The news that King Yan Nan had visited the Ye Family with his daughter, stayed for a long time, and only left in the middle of the night would likely spread like wildfire before morning.
