Chapter 517: Chapter 8 Life-Saving Medicine

But unfortunately, more and more people were arriving.

Even if they wanted to do something, they were powerless.

They could only watch helplessly as the Crown Prince escaped the danger just like that.

Their excellent plan was suddenly thrown into disarray, and they had no choice but to leave first.

They would have to reconsider their strategy later.

Lin Xingzhi was the first to see his severely injured eldest son and his anxious younger son.

The reins almost slipped from his grip.

"Ying? What happened?"

"The Crown Prince and elder brother encountered a black bear in the forest. After a desperate fight, elder brother was severely injured."

"Where is the Crown Prince?"

Lin Xingzhi was now worried about both his son and the Crown Prince.

Heaven knows, if something happened to the Crown Prince, how turbulent Da Wei would become!

"The Crown Prince is fine! He’s behind us. Because elder brother is severely injured, I brought him back first for emergency treatment."

"Alright, you take your elder brother back first. I will go and check on the Crown Prince for peace of mind."

"Understood."

Despite his reluctance, the nation came first, and family second.

He had to ensure with his own eyes that the Crown Prince was safe before he could be at ease.

He immediately turned to his younger brother Lin Muzhi and said.

"Muzhi, Ke Li, you two send the brothers back first, the rest will come with me to receive the Crown Prince."

"Yes!"

The horses sped off in two different directions.

Soon, Lin Xingzhi encountered the Crown Prince and his entourage.

Upon seeing him covered in blood, his throat tightened.

With a hurried expression and considerable worry, he asked.

"The Crown Prince is not injured, I hope?"

"Uncle, rest assured, I am fine. On the contrary, cousin is severely injured. I already gave him the Life-extending Powder I carry, but he looks gravely wounded. Perhaps Second Aunt should take a look."

The "Second Aunt" referred by the Crown Prince was, of course, Second Madam Dong, Mrs. Yun.

After the children grew up and left the palace, she resigned from her position as an Imperial Physician.

She devoted herself along with her husband to practicing medicine outside the palace.

This time, she did not accompany the others here.

Though the Second Princess was her apprentice, she was still young and lacked complete confidence.

Therefore, the Crown Prince made such a suggestion.

Lin Xingzhi immediately nodded.

"I will send someone to message back, and have Second Uncle and Second Aunt brought here immediately."

With them here, most of Lin Ying’s life could be saved.

"Yes!"

Then, everyone rushed back to the main tent, where Lin Xiruo was doing her utmost to treat Lin Ying’s injuries.

Her complexion wasn’t much better than the unconscious Lin Ying.

As a result, everyone else became anxious as well.

Especially Lin Wanyi.

After all, this was her nephew, no less distressing than if the Crown Prince had been injured.

But she also knew that while a doctor was diagnosing, they must not be disturbed by others.

So she didn’t even dare to breathe heavily.

After a long while, the Second Princess took a deep breath and said.

"Cousin’s injuries are significant. That black bear’s paw caused severe internal harm. Without the Life-extending Powder, he probably wouldn’t have made it. And the scratch on his back is just as bad, so I don’t have complete confidence in saving him."

"But what if Second Aunt is here?"

The Second Princess didn’t want everyone to celebrate prematurely.

So she immediately said.

"She would likely have two percent more confidence than I do, but claiming she could certainly save him would still be uncertain."

Her words caused Lin Wanyi’s legs to go weak.

If it were for the Crown Prince, losing a son would be unbearable.

What should be done?

Years ago, it was her brother who saved the Emperor with his life, paving her way through the harem.

Could it be that today, Ying must give his life for the Crown Prince?

She was heartbroken.

Thinking of this, she couldn’t help but cry out.

The Third Princess beside her consoled Lin Wanyi.

As for the children, they were taken away by the Han Prince Consort.

After all, the children were still young, and witnessing such a bloody scene, they would be frightened.

The Emperor’s face wasn’t looking good either.

Lin Ying was not only a son of the Lin Family, but also one of his most valued ministers for the Crown Prince.

He and Zeng Konghou, one for scholarly talents and the other for martial prowess.

They were both important ministers for the Crown Prince’s future rule.

But now, he had been mauled by a black bear into such a state; naturally, his heart ached as well.

However, the Emperor’s emotions didn’t show on his face.

Suddenly, Lin Wanyi seemed to remember something.

She spoke to everyone.

"Many years ago, my grandfather gave me the Dong Family’s Secret Medicine, Yunjian Grass, and I had Xia An bring it along on this trip. Would using it be effective?"

"Yunjian Grass?"

Lin Xiruo clearly hadn’t expected this long-lost spiritual medicine to still exist.

Delighted, she said.

"If cousin’s external injuries can be treated with Yunjian Grass, he will surely recover. As for his internal injuries, it should also have some effect; combined with my Golden Needle Skill and Second Aunt’s expertise, cousin’s chances of survival will increase greatly."

Upon hearing this, Lin Wanyi finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Thankfully, she had the foresight to bring the Yunjian Grass, thinking that injuries might occur at the Autumn Hunting Ground.

If not, wouldn’t she have to watch her nephew die before her eyes?

So, she immediately instructed Xia An to retrieve the medicine!

By coincidence, she encountered the returning Lin Xingzhi and the Crown Prince.

If the Crown Prince didn’t walk, his leg injuries weren’t apparent.

But when Lin Wanyi and the Emperor saw him covered in blood, they couldn’t help but tremble inside.

The Crown Prince noticed their expressions.

He immediately stopped and explained.

"Father, Mother, I’m fine! This blood is from the black bear, don’t think too much."

Then he deliberately moved a bit.

Unfortunately, when he moved his ankle, he couldn’t help but suck in a cold breath.

Lin Xiruo noticed and knew he was injured.

She quickly walked over, knelt down to inspect his ankle injury closely.

Then, catching him off guard, she swiftly reset his ankle with a click.

The Crown Prince, unprepared for his sister’s quick and precise action, cried out in pain, then started to speak petulantly.

"Second sister, next time can you warn me before you make a move, you scared me to death."

Lin Xiruo gave him a sidelong glance and let out a cold laugh.

"Do you still want a next time?"

Knowing he misspoke, the Crown Prince immediately chuckled awkwardly.

"A slip of the tongue, a slip of the tongue."

He wasn’t oblivious to the worry in everyone’s eyes.

He also knew he had heavy responsibilities, with much to bear in the future.

That was why he wanted to relax while he could.

Who would have thought, a black bear suddenly appeared.

Remembering the bear, a fierce light flashed in his eyes.

Then he returned to a cheerful demeanor.

But those who knew him well were aware that the more the Crown Prince smiled, the more people suffered.

"It’s here, it’s here, the medicine is here."

Xia An hurriedly brought the medicine over.

Lin Xiruo received it, immediately opening the long-sealed box.