Situ Nan couldn't outmatch the Emperor.
Or rather, Qu Xiaoru had never given him that opportunity.
The two drank continuously until the sun set in the west.
Situ Nan was already quite drunk, while Qu Tan'er appeared dazed, yet her mind was extraordinarily clear.
She arranged for someone to escort Situ Nan back to King Ping's residence.
Qu Tan'er returned to Qi'an Hall alone.
As soon as she stepped into Qi'an Hall, the person guarding outside became so excited upon seeing her that he immediately rushed inside to report.
Qin Ling immediately dashed out, almost crying, "You've finally come back!"
In surprise, Qu Tan'er asked, "What's the matter? You're this happy to see me?"
"Happy! Of course, I'm happy. The sky almost fell down!" Qin Ling gritted his teeth, "Master has been looking for you all day. He sent many people to find you, nearly tearing apart the entire Capital City. Now that Elder Zhan is finished, you—"
