Let's not mention anything else, just the nobles following him all found it laughable.
Even in the eyes of Eunuch Li, who has dedicated his entire life to the Imperial Palace, this was not considered an issue.
"Young Master Zhou, please follow this old slave," Eunuch Li gestured invitingly.
"Thank you for the trouble, Eunuch," Zhou Dao replied politely.
Outer officials entering the Inner Palace needed to be led by Inner Eunuchs, at least at the level of stewards.
It was only because of Zhou Dao's special status that he was able to have a Head Eunuch like Eunuch Li show him the way.
The narrow palace corridor stretched farther than the eye could see.
This corridor was also known as the Dragon and Phoenix Road, the sole path leading to the Inner Palace.
"Eunuch Li, has His Majesty been absent from the Palace recently?" Zhou Dao suddenly asked.