Arriving at the castle, Yan Xiaobao was surprised to see the guards bow respectfully to him. They did not block his path; instead, they offered to find a servant who could lead him to the Third Prince's quarters. "It seems everyone knows what transpired during the banquet," Yan Xiaobao thought, nodding to the guard in gratitude as they sought out a servant to guide him. Left to his own devices, he would not have been able to locate the Third Prince without assistance.
