A perfectly good hunting event was cut short because of an assassination attempt on the Emperor. Although the Emperor permitted the hunt to continue, it wasn't appropriate to carry on once he had returned to the palace, lest it appear lacking in mindfulness. Consequently, others also started returning to the city.
Since Wufu was injured, Ah Jiu wouldn't let her linger at the hunting ground any longer. The conditions were limited here, with only tents to reside in, so it made sense to return to the city to recuperate.
Thus, Wufu had merely made a brief appearance at this hunt, shooting a few small animals, rescuing a princess, earning the title of County Magistrate, and returned home with numerous injuries.
Madam Zhou had already received a message beforehand that Wufu was rewarded for saving the princess. However, to prevent her from worrying, no one mentioned the incident of falling off a cliff, as her pregnancy was advanced.
