"And there are animal traps!" Qian Shengyan exclaimed, then quickly asked, "Where is E Rong'an?"

"Mother, don't worry. A physician will meet us on the way back and has already taken Er Rong'an away for treatment." Hongli frowned as well. "It's a pity. Er Rong'an is an excellent rider, but now that his forearm is seriously injured, he probably won't be able to participate in the autumn hunt..."

Qian Shengyan was still in shock and hadn't recovered, while Ferguchun hung his head, saying, "It's all my fault..."

"Isn't it all your fault? Your riding skills are terrible, you can't even stop the horse by reining it in, and you still dare to ride so fast!" Hongli was probably also furious, and he couldn't hold back any longer, so he started to scold Folgochun. He still had a lot of authority when he scolded people, and because he was married and the eldest among all his younger siblings, he was already very self-aware in disciplining these younger ones.

Foerguchun grew increasingly listless, and Hongzhou, somewhat embarrassed, spoke up: "Fourth Brother, this is my fault. I couldn't stop Foerguchun..."

"Her horse runs so fast, how can you pull it? If you had pulled it, you would be the one lying there getting your arm treated today!" Hongli was genuinely scared. Erong'an's forearm was covered in blood, and the animal trap had almost pierced through his entire arm. He couldn't imagine what would happen if it were caught on Foerguochun.

“But you’re also at fault. Why did you and your sister race horses into the woods? Today we only encountered a hunter’s trap, but if we encounter jackals and tigers tomorrow, we’ll only be able to rescue half of them!” Hongli added.

Qian Shengyan watched as Fuerguochun and Hongzhou were scolded and couldn't lift their heads. Although she felt sorry for them, she knew that Hongli was right, so she followed up and said, "It's fine to run around on the official road, but why did you go into the woods? Fuerguochun, what did you promise your mother? Didn't you say you would come back when the whistle blew for a rest?"

"My daughter knows she was wrong," Folgochun said softly.

Hongzhou also lowered his head and sincerely admitted his mistake.

But that wasn't all. Hongli forbade the two of them from riding horses recklessly along the way, and they had to write a full-length self-criticism when they returned.

Qian Shengyan sighed: "How is E Rong'an?"

"Mother, don't worry, your son will go see him right away," Hongli said, and Hongzhou said he would also go see him.

Since men and women are different, and Er Rong'an would probably have to take off his clothes during treatment, Foerguochun didn't say she wanted to go. She just hopped listlessly on one leg to her car. When she passed the Emperor's carriage, Yinzhen stopped her again. She got into the carriage and was scolded again. By the time she got back into her own car, her eyes were red.

After learning the whole story, Yinzhen was also very frightened. Thinking about the power of the animal trap, he first took a deep breath, then ordered Su Peisheng to personally bring some medicine to visit Er Rong'an, and also summoned Ertai to the imperial carriage, preparing to explain to him in person.

Since a foreign official was coming, Qian Shengyan couldn't linger and took the two children to see Ferguchun.

Fuerguochun was protected by Errong'an, but she had twisted her ankle after falling to the ground. At this moment, a female doctor was rubbing her with medicinal oil, and she was crying out in pain. He Hui and Duanrou were comforting her on either side. When she saw Qian Shengyan arrive, she stood up and bowed, saying, "Your Highness."

"Sit down." Qian Shengyan frowned as she looked at Ferguchun's swollen ankle. She remembered that she had just been scolded by her brother and then by the Emperor while wearing this injured foot, so she couldn't bring herself to say anything accusatory. She only said, "Reflect on your actions and thank Guard Erong'an properly."

"My daughter understands." Foerguchun looked at Qian Shengyan with teary eyes.

Seeing her like this, Qian Shengyan felt sorry for her, but she was afraid that if she said something soft, Ferguchun would forget the danger of this matter, so she didn't say anything more. She just told her to rest well and write a self-criticism, and then she went back to her car.

"Qingxue, go and pack some medicinal herbs and trinkets and send them to Guard Errong'an," Qian Shengyan instructed. The Emperor's share belonged to the Emperor, and as Fuerguochun's mother, she couldn't leave without giving anything in return.

Qingxue knew that Qian Shengyan probably wanted to know the extent of E Rong'an's injuries, so she went to check on him herself. When she returned, she said, "The imperial physician said that fortunately, no bones or tendons were damaged. Although the wound is deep, it should be fine after a period of rest." After a pause, she added, "But the most dangerous days are the next two. If he develops a fever, it will be more difficult to handle."

Upon hearing this, Qian Shengyan frowned. At this time, external injuries are most susceptible to infection, and there are no anti-inflammatory drugs available. Once the wound becomes infected and inflamed, it will be very troublesome.

Fortunately, the imperial physicians are now very experienced in treating external injuries. The white gauze used to bandage the wounds has been boiled in water, and strong liquor is used to clean the wounds. Qian Shengyan is not knowledgeable in medicine, and even if she wanted to help, she felt that she was not as good as the imperial physicians.

She shook her head, deciding to put those thoughts aside for the time being and prepare to ask Yinzhen to specially assign a royal physician to take care of E Rong'an for the next few days. A short while later, Hongzhou also came to see her, saying that E Rong'an's injuries had been treated, and Hongli had specifically ordered someone to carry E Rong'an to his princely carriage to rest, and had also summoned a royal physician skilled in treating external injuries to accompany him. Because he was with E Rong'an, they were traveling rather slowly, and fearing Qian Shengyan would worry, he had Hongzhou come to report first.

"I understand. Fifth Prince, you must be tired. Go back and rest." Qian Shengyan said gently, while reminding him, "Don't forget to visit your mother and wife, so they won't worry."

"Yes, thank you, Your Highness." Hongzhou pursed his lips, then clasped his hands in a fist salute, saying, "It was my fault for failing to protect my sister..."

“This is not your fault. If we go back further, it was I who agreed to let her go to the horse race.” Qian Shengyan smiled bitterly. “Her reckless nature should have been tamed long ago.”

Hongzhou didn't say anything more, bowed to Qian Shengyan, and then went back.

The food was ready in the kitchen. A young eunuch came to report that the Emperor had dined with Lord Ortai at noon. Qian Shengyan then finished her meal by herself and went to check on Fuerguochun before she felt relieved.

In the afternoon, Hongli also came over and said that E Rong'an was in excellent physical condition. He was able to sit up on his own and eat, and his spirits were also good. The imperial physician said that the situation seemed fine, and they were just waiting to see if he would develop a fever tonight.

Qian Shengyan sighed, "It's really troubling for you."

“Mother, what are you saying? Your son is Ferguchun’s own brother. If I don’t help her clean up the mess, who else can I help?” Hongli laughed. “It’s just as well that the Fujin (wife of the emperor) hasn’t come yet. I’m bored by myself. Now that there are more people in the carriage, it will be more lively.”

Qian Shengyan patted his shoulder, her face showing relief.

My son has grown up and can take on responsibilities now, that's wonderful.

It seems that E Rong'an was in really good health and survived the most dangerous first night. The next day, Ferguchun even hopped on one foot to Hongli's carriage to express his sincere gratitude to E Rong'an. After this experience, E Rong'an, who had just returned to Beijing for the New Year, quickly became acquainted with Hongli and Hongzhou. By the time they arrived at Mulan Hunting Ground, they had become good friends.