Curiosity is one thing, but being the one to stick your neck out can be problematic. Even if offending Prince Cheng isn't a big deal, since he's a vassal king who can't enter the Capital City, letting others know your intentions would be quite troublesome.
After all, even though Huangfu Jingchen was actually quite low-key during the Emperor's 60th birthday celebration when the Imperial Grandsons gathered, if it weren't for the chance encounter with Gu Hanmo, who offered to take him as a disciple, others might have simply judged the heir of Prince Cheng as: good looking and extraordinary in bearing, but just another face in the crowd when he keeps silent.
Who would want to court trouble for themselves?
With Huangfu Jinxuan causing such a ruckus, it actually played right into their hands!
