The Imperial Palace is not far from the guest house; Lin Xiao and Zhang Boxin led their men back first, while Xie Jue and Fang Chuning took a slow walk home under the moonlight, taking in the night beauty of Sannan.
Fang Chuning asked, "Did you notice the Third Prince at the banquet? He's silent and aloof, secretly observing everyone in the delegation. He hasn't tried to get close to you or interacted much with the Great King and Han Ziqi."
