My hotel is full of emperors throughout history.

"I'm discharged! I can finally leave the hospital!"

In the hospital room, Li Shimin held Empress Zhangsun's hand, as happy as a child.

"Guanyinbi! Do you know how much I've missed you these past few days?"

"When you were here, I always took it for granted that you would light the lamp and grind ink for me while I reviewed memorials late into the night; when I was angered by those old ministers in court, you would gently comfort me when I came back; even during ordinary meals, I felt at ease with you watching over me..."

His voice grew lower and lower, carrying a sense of relief as if he had survived a disaster and a deep sense of dependence.

"But now I realize... without you, the palace feels so desolate, like a home! When I'm reviewing memorials, I always feel something's missing; meals taste bland; and when I wake up at night..."

He paused, then gently rested his forehead against their clasped hands.

"I really can't live without you!!!"

Empress Zhangsun was also somewhat moved upon seeing this.

"But you haven't been in the palace these past few days, have you?"

Suddenly, Li Chengqian blurted out something.

In an instant, the warm atmosphere between the two froze.

"Pfft!!!"

Upon hearing this, Old Zhu from next door burst out laughing, tightened his grip on Empress Ma's hand, and winked at his sister.

"Listen to this! It's still me! Except for these last few days, I've spent most of my time handling state affairs!"

Empress Ma lightly patted him in an annoyed tone and said in a low voice.

"Zhongba! Say less!"

Li Shimin's face flushed red and then turned pale, and he glared fiercely at Li Chengqian.

That unfilial son!

Why did they have to come so late?

Why do I feel like punching him more and more?

Li Shimin glanced at Li Chengqian's legs.

Isn't it just because his leg is inconvenient now?

We'll settle the score once my leg heals!

On the other side, Zhu Yuanzhang patted Empress Ma's hand and said with some resentment.

"I just wonder when our girl will be able to be discharged from the hospital!!!"

"Okay..."

Empress Ma said softly.

"I asked the doctor, and the doctor said that I can be discharged after a period of observation and recovery."

"That's good!!!"

Old Zhu chuckled.

"Perfect timing! We put Biao'er in charge of the country before we left! That kid needs more experience! Now, we'll stay here and keep you company for a while!"

"Don't worry about things in the palace, Biao'er will handle it! We'll stay here and wait for you to get better, then we'll go back together!"

After hearing this, Empress Ma pondered for a moment and said with some concern.

"Is Biao'er really okay alone?"

"Don't worry, girl."

Old Zhu patted Empress Ma's hand.

"Biao'er is our son, the Crown Prince of our Great Ming! He can handle this responsibility! As for the court... we have our own arrangements. Those old brothers and those we promoted all know what's going on."

At this point, Old Zhu paused slightly, his eyes narrowing.

He suddenly remembered what Zhu Biao had told him about opening the Daming Science and Technology Institute.

So it seems... he really should go back and take a look!

Just then, there was a gentle knock on the ward door, and a doctor in a white coat walked in carrying a medical record folder.

"Mrs. Li, your discharge procedures have been completed. These are the last few documents that your family members need to sign for confirmation."

As he spoke, the doctor handed the document to Li Shimin.

Li Shimin glanced at it a few times, and asked a question while signing the document.

"I wonder how my son's leg is recovering?"

"You'll have to ask an orthopedic doctor about that."

The doctor took the form and glanced at Li Chengqian.

"It would be best to take a picture and see."

Li Chengqian and Li Shimin exchanged a glance and then looked at Chen Mo.

The results came out quickly.

The doctor looked at the results, sometimes nodding, sometimes asking Li Chengqian a few questions.

Li Chengqian answered truthfully one by one.

A moment later, the doctor put down the tablet and a satisfied smile appeared on his face.

"Mr. Li, please rest assured. Based on the recent X-ray results and the patient's own account, Mr. Li's leg healing is progressing very well, with good callus formation and alignment. From the perspective of imaging and clinical indications, it is almost completely healed."

He paused, then added.

"Of course, being similar in appearance doesn't mean you can immediately engage in strenuous exercise or bear full weight. You'll need a gradual rehabilitation process to restore muscle strength, joint mobility, and balance. But overall, the prognosis is very good, and the return to normal walking function is entirely achievable."

"real?!"

Upon hearing this, Li Chengqian's eyes suddenly lit up with surprise.

"So, does that mean this thing can be removed?"

The doctor smiled and nodded.

"Very good!!!"

Li Chengqian was overjoyed, but when he turned around, he found Li Shimin looking at him with a smile.

For some reason, that smile sent a chill down his spine.

"That's really great."

Li Shimin nodded.

In an instant, Li Chengqian realized he wasn't so happy anymore.

"Um...maybe we shouldn't tear it down? I'm afraid something might happen if we do!"

"No!"

Li Shimin placed his hand on Li Chengqian's shoulder and smiled.

"What could possibly be wrong? This thing has been getting you in the way for a long time, hasn't it?"

"So let's just tear it down!"

"After it's demolished... you can go back with me and your mother!"

"Once we get back, my son and I need to really bond!"

"Alright! We'll call Qingque along too!"