"Drink a little less, General Yan." The City Lord took the wine cup from her hand and pushed a bowl of dessert in front of her, "Have some of this to fill your stomach, and go outside to enjoy the festivities."
Yan Wanqing smiled.
"Is the City Lord so idle?" she asked incredulously, "Or does the courage come with the wine, such that you start directing me around?" She hadn't expected that the City Lord would speak to her this way.
The City Lord, with a sly fox-like smile, said warmly, "All this is for your own good, General Yan."
Yan Wanqing was forcibly sent into the bustling streets by this audacious City Lord.
The streets were bustling with people, each holding a Blessing Lantern in their hands.
Her steps faltering, she had drunk a bit too much tonight and couldn't find a less crowded place anywhere.
Eventually, having no other option, she just followed the crowd, going wherever she was pushed.