My hotel is full of emperors throughout history.

"How is it, doctor? My leg should be okay now, right?"

The doctor looked at the picture in his hand, then at Li Chengqian's leg.

"It will take a little longer, but you should be able to be discharged soon. You just need to come back for regular check-ups!"

Upon hearing this, Li Chengqian finally smiled.

"Thank you, doctor!"

At least I don't have to stay in the hospital ward anymore.

It was fine when I was alone before!

Since Aunt Ma came in, he hasn't dared to use his phone so openly anymore.

Now that Empress Zhangsun has come in, he doesn't even dare to read novels anymore!

I was afraid that Empress Zhangsun would suddenly say something while I was watching.

"Gao Ming, what are you looking at?"

"You seem to be smiling quite happily. Why don't you tell your mother so she can hear it too?"

He stood up with a limp and looked at Chen Mo beside him.

"Where are Lizhi and the others?"

Chen Mo helped him up and smiled slightly.

"Listen to the test results next door."

……

"First, about the little girl."

The doctor looked at Xiao Sizi, who was nestled next to Li Lizhi, and adjusted his glasses.

"The examination results showed that her cardiopulmonary function was congenitally weak, and her immune system was also slightly weaker than that of children of the same age. In short, she was frail and prone to illness."

The doctor pointed to a certain point on the picture.

"In addition, we found that she had a very small patent foramen ovale in her heart, which is quite common in infancy and most of the time it will heal on its own."

"But her condition needs to be observed. If there are no signs of closure, interventional treatment may be necessary."

Upon hearing this, Li Lizhi immediately hugged Xiao Sizi tightly in her arms, feeling extremely distressed.

Li Shimin's face darkened, and he asked with a worried expression.

"Doctor, what should we do?"

"What to do? It's not difficult. Take her out for walks more often, keep her in a good mood, and avoid large emotional fluctuations, such as extreme sadness or prolonged depression, as these can put a lot of strain on her heart."

The doctor looked at the baby in Li Lizhi's arms and smiled gently at her.

"Also, take her to parks or other places with good air quality to play, get some sunshine, and run and jump around a bit more often. This is good for her mood and physical health!"

When Xiao Sizi saw the Mediterranean-looking doctor smiling at her, she timidly clutched Li Lizhi's sleeve and buried half of her face in it.

Only a pair of big, dark eyes were visible, peeking curiously and with a hint of fear at the doctor's shiny head.

She tugged at Li Lizhi's sleeve and said in what she thought was a very quiet voice.

"Sister, why is his head empty?"

"Has all the hair fallen out? Like...like the top of the sycamore tree in our palace after it has lost all its leaves in autumn..."

"..."

The air in the consultation room seemed to freeze for a second.

The doctor's smile froze.

He subconsciously reached out to touch the top of his head, but his hand froze in mid-air halfway up.

Li Lizhi blushed instantly from her ears to her neck, wishing she could disappear into a crack in the ground.

She pulled her outspoken younger sister into her arms, almost bursting into tears.

"Doctor! I'm so sorry! She...she's young and doesn't understand things, please don't take it to heart!"

The doctor took a deep breath and forced a smile.

"It's... okay... kids... have... very rich imaginations."

The doctor picked up another test report and looked at Li Lizhi.

"Compared to her, your situation is much better."

"His overall physical condition is good, but he has some mild anemia and a tendency towards neurasthenia due to excessive stress."

"You need to pay attention to nutrition, especially iron supplementation, and at the same time... well, try to keep a cheerful mood and avoid excessive worry."

"Too much pressure?"

Li Shimin glanced at Li Lizhi and raised his eyebrows.

"Um."

The doctor nodded, looked up at Li Shimin, and said earnestly.

"At her age, it's a time when she needs to broaden her horizons. Don't let her stay at home all day overthinking. Encourage her to go out, connect with the outside world, and chat with friends!"

"Relax and you'll feel better!"

Li Shimin glanced at Li Lizhi again.

Li Lizhi avoided eye contact, not daring to meet his gaze.

After a moment, Li Shimin withdrew his gaze and looked back at the doctor.

"Besides that, are there any other things I should be aware of?"

"There's nothing else to worry about, just go out for walks more often."

Li Shimin nodded.

"Thank you, doctor."

Li Lizhi also hurriedly expressed her gratitude.

However, this gave Xiao Sizi an opportunity.

She stared at the doctor's head, finding it increasingly peculiar.

"Sister! Look! It's really empty! Shiny! Just like... a peeled egg!"

Doctor:……

"Sizi!"

Li Lizhi was truly angry this time.

She apologized to the doctor repeatedly.

"I'm so sorry! I'm so sorry, doctor! She's just a child and doesn't understand, please don't take it to heart!"

After speaking, Li Lizhi glanced at him subconsciously.

It's really shiny!

It can even reflect light!

The doctor took another deep breath.

"It's alright... kids will be kids... they have vivid imaginations... that's normal, please make yourselves at home!"

After saying that, the group left the consultation room.

In the examination room, the doctor touched the smooth, bald patch on his face, looking like he was about to cry.

He has treated so many people, so why can't he cure his own hair loss?

……

"Lizhi, you've come out."

When Li Chengqian and Chen Mo saw the group of people come out, they hurriedly asked.

"How are you? Are you alright?"

"Everyone's fine, but how are you, brother?"

Li Lizhi looked worried.

How is your leg recovery going?

Li Chengqian smiled.

"The doctor said I can be discharged now, I just need to come back for regular check-ups!"

Upon hearing this, Li Lizhi smiled gently.

"Lizhi... come here for a moment."

Li Shimin suddenly spoke up.

Li Lizhi glanced at Li Shimin, but saw that he was expressionless and she couldn't tell what he wanted to say.

She pursed her lips, handed the little ox in her arms to Chen Mo, and followed him.

Chen Mo looked at Li Lizhi, who was pursing her lips, and wanted to say something, but was stopped by Li Chengqian.

Then, Li Chengqian put his hand on his shoulder.

"Brother Chen, you'd better think about how to thank me first! I helped you escape a disaster!"

Chen Mo: ? ? ?

……

Li Lizhi followed Li Shimin to a balcony.

Li Shimin stood with his hands behind his back, looking at the city scenery outside.

The two remained silent for a long time.

Finally, Li Lizhi mustered up her courage.

"Father...I..."

Li Shimin turned around and his gaze fell on Li Lizhi's beautiful yet stubborn face.

"Your engagement with Changsun Chong... is hereby terminated!"

"I want to cancel...what?"

Li Lizhi suddenly raised her head, her beautiful eyes wide open.

She had prepared a whole host of words and mustered up the courage over a long period of time.

As a result, Li Shimin announced the cancellation before he could even speak?

impossible?

Could it be that Father has been possessed?

Li Lizhi thought to herself subconsciously, but quickly dismissed the idea.

Li Shimin looked at her bewildered expression, sighed, and his face was full of complex emotions.

"Chengqian told me yesterday, and I also asked the nurse. The harm of consanguineous marriage is indeed too great."

"Since I know it's a pit of fire, how could I possibly push you into it?"

"But... Father, didn't you already make a promise with Uncle? Won't this create a barrier between you and Uncle?"

Originally, Li Lizhi wanted to bring it up, but after hearing Li Shimin speak, she became worried about him instead.

Looking at his daughter's concerned expression, Li Shimin thought to himself that he had not spoiled her in vain, and slowly spoke.

"You don't need to worry about that. I will choose a princess who is not your mother's daughter to marry into the family."

Li Shimin paused.

"Yesterday, Chengqian made the suggestion to me, and I share the same idea as him."

Li Shimin looked at Li Lizhi.

"Gaoyang is a good choice!"

Li Lizhi recalled Gao Yang's lawless and arrogant manner and subconsciously said.

"Father! Gao Yang... isn't she a little too lively? I'm afraid..."

Li Shimin waved his hand dismissively.

"It's alright! Marriage is a major life event, decided by parents and arranged by matchmakers! How can we allow a little girl like her to be willful? I'll teach her a lesson when I return to the palace!"

"I'm sure after my instruction, she'll obediently marry him!"

"Compared to that, I'm more worried about you!"

Li Shimin looked at Li Lizhi.

Li Lizhi blushed, her eyes darted away, and her fingers nervously twisted the hem of her clothes.

"Why are you worried about me...?"

Looking at Li Lizhi's appearance, Li Shimin felt an inexplicable anger rising to his head, and his back teeth clenched so tightly they made a grinding sound.

Why am I worried about you?

Is that even a question?!

My beloved little darling, whom I've raised for over a decade, is about to be taken by that brat!

How could he not be furious?

Oh shit!

I really want to grab a knife!

I want to go and chop that Chen kid to pieces right now!!!

He had always arranged marriages for his daughters directly, and had never experienced the feeling of having his daughter snatched away.

but now……

Li Shimin took a deep breath and checked the time.

"It's about time. Chengqian can be discharged from the hospital now. Let's go out for a meal later. I have something I want to say to Chengqian."