Zhang Zitong frowned slightly. “That’s against the rules…”1

She was about to refuse when Qin Wanru interrupted her. “Ah Zu is already so drunk that it won’t be appropriate for you to bring him back like this. Besides, this place isn’t that close to the Imperial Palace, and there might be some unexpected dangers along the way, so it’s safer if he stays with us. Anyway, Ah Zu is our Chu clan’s son-in-law and not an outsider. Could it be that you're worried we’d harm him?”4

Zhang Zitong naturally knew about the relationship between Zu An and the Chu clan. But she still had her responsibility and didn’t dare to show any carelessness. And yet, she found what Qin Wanru said reasonable too. What if there was an ambush on the way back? That would be dangerous indeed.0

While she was hesitating, Zu An mumbled, “It’s fine, just… Just let me stay the night here.”0

Zhang Zitong sighed in relief when she heard him speak. “Then I’ll...0