Of course, Teren tried to go around the first mansion since his real destination was the master's room. When he escaped earlier, he had no choice but to run away while waiting for Trisha. He tried to turn around but with Drago Elites from all directions, Teren had no choice.
However, he was up against one of the Five Houses. Although the real Drago Lord was not there, it's not a situation any two people can survive in.
With Trisha keeping the siblings distracted, Teren chose to go straight to the second mansion and enter the master's room.
Although he will surely meet Kenavie and the other Serpen people in disguise, he was not worried. No, in actuality, that was what he was aiming for.
