The family sat together chatting and laughing as they discussed matters. After finishing dinner, everyone continued to talk and play around until Qing Zhu noticed it was getting late and decided to leave because the little girl was already dozing off.
"Godmother, godfather, I'm taking Yuran back to rest. You shouldn't stay up too late either." Qing Zhu held her daughter in her arms and greeted Qin Lei and Nangong Shulan before leaving.
"I'll walk you back. It's not safe for you to carry the child home alone this late." Nangong Shulan stood up, realizing how late it had gotten as they played without noticing the time. She was indeed a bit tired as well.
However, she was genuinely worried about Qing Zhu, a lone woman with a child. There were some local troublemakers in the village, and if they caused any trouble, it could tarnish Qing Zhu and her daughter's reputation.
