My hotel is full of emperors throughout history.

Old Zhu reached into his pocket, his face growing increasingly embarrassed.

I was in such a hurry when I took Empress Ma out that I didn't even think about bringing money.

Besides, what would an emperor do with money in the palace on a daily basis?

This...this is a bit awkward.

Zhu Yuanzhang cleared his throat, trying to hide his embarrassment, but his eyes involuntarily darted away.

He looked at Chen Mo, his tone becoming somewhat ambiguous, even tinged with a hint of probing.

"Um... Manager Chen, we... we came out in a hurry this time and we didn't bring any money with us."

He paused, then straightened his back.

"But don't worry, Old Zhu will never renege on his debt! When we get back, he will definitely..."

Seeing this, Zhu Biao, who was standing to the side, was both amused and exasperated.

He looked at the jade pendant he always wore, and was about to take it off and hand it to Chen Mo, when he heard Chen Mo speak first with a smile.

"Alright, alright, Lao Zhu, your son Judy already gave it to you."

"Go back home with peace of mind. I'll take care of your aunt and nephew."

After hearing this, Zhu Di glanced at him and nodded slightly.

"That little rascal finally did something good!"

Upon seeing this, Zhu Di immediately became somewhat unconvinced.

"Old man! You used my money to pay for the hotel, fine! But why are you calling me a little brat!"

"Let me tell you, I, Zhu Di, also have a temper..."

Zhu Di swallowed hard as he watched Zhu Yuanzhang begin to loosen his belt, but still stubbornly insisted on his words.

"Do you think you can be so arrogant just because you're my father?"

"I'm telling you! You really are something!"

After saying this, Zhu Di hid behind Empress Ma at the other end of the bed.

Empress Ma smiled as she watched Zhu Yuanzhang, who was about to attack Zhu Di with a fierce sash.

"Alright, Chongba, we're still in the hospital!"

When Empress Ma spoke, Zhu snorted coldly and tied his belt back on.

Seeing that his father had backed down, Zhu Di suddenly became tough again.

"Old man, weren't you very arrogant before?"

"I'm standing right here today, so go ahead and hit me if you dare!"

Old Zhu had such a fiery temper, how could he be tolerated? He immediately grabbed a chair from the side and was about to smash it on Zhu Di.

"Holy crap! Old man, you're serious!"

Upon seeing this, Zhu Biao hurriedly stopped Zhu Di, shouting at him as he did so.

"Fourth brother, endure small battles, retreat in big ones! Run now!"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Di ran outside as fast as if his feet were greased.

Seeing Zhu Di flee, Zhu Biao turned back to persuade the old Zhu.

"Father, don't take it personally with the fourth prince. He's always been like this since he was little."

"I'll be driven crazy by this kid one day!"

Old Zhu snorted and put the chair down.

Li Chengqian, who was standing to the side, was dumbfounded when he saw this scene.

Is this really royalty?

If his brother Li Tai dared to speak to Li Shimin like that, Li Shimin would probably really break Li Tai's legs.

He wouldn't even be able to persuade them; he'd probably get beaten up if he said a word for Li Tai.

Li Chengqian glanced at Zhu Biao and the old Zhu, and then thought back to the cautiousness and worry he felt when he met his father as the crown prince, fearing that he might inadvertently displease his father.

Li Chengqian grew angrier the more he thought about it.

Damn it!

Why are they all crown princes?!

Zhu Biao can not only pull Old Zhu along, but also protect his younger brother and fight against his father, right?

They're both crown princes, so why is there such a huge difference between them?

Chen Mo seemed to notice Li Chengqian's confusion and smiled at him.

"Don't be envious. The one opposite you is known as the most stable crown prince in history, bar none."

"If another crown prince cultivates his own ministers, the emperor might think, 'Is this kid impatient? Is he trying to form a clique? To sideline his father?'"

"But he's different."

"His dad just thinks, 'Our Biao'er has finally grown up! He's starting to build his own team.'"

"No! What if he's short-staffed?"

"Other crown princes need to cultivate their own factions, but he doesn't, because the entire court is his people."

"From the meritorious officials of Huaixi who fought alongside his father to the civil and military officials selected later, almost all of them were members of the Crown Prince's faction."

"Moreover, he doesn't have to worry about his younger brother vying for the throne. As long as he lives, he's guaranteed to be the emperor in the future."

"All the other sons were adopted, only the crown prince is my biological son."

Chen Mo thought for a moment, then told that joke again.

"There are even rumors circulating online now that if he ever gets carried away and decides to rebel, his father's first reaction won't be to call in troops, but rather to tell the guards beside him..."

Chen Mo cleared his throat and mimicked Old Zhu's tone.

"What are you waiting for! Hurry up and tie us up and send us to the new emperor!"

"By the way, our dragon robe isn't quite right anymore, why don't we just make him a new one!"

Li Chengqian: ? ? ?

Li Chengqian stared blankly at Chen Mo and Zhu Biao on the other side.

Are you kidding me?

Is this the Crown Prince?

If this is the Crown Prince's statement, then what was the Crown Prince's life like before called?

Empress Ma almost burst out laughing when she heard Chen Mo's words.

When Zhu Yuanzhang saw Empress Ma smile, he was first taken aback, and then his old face became somewhat embarrassed.

He had, of course, heard Chen Mo's outrageous words, and couldn't help but glare at Chen Mo while muttering something.

"You little rascal, you're spouting nonsense and never serious!"

"They dare to make jokes about us? Sooner or later, we'll send them a skinned and stuffed meal."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Biao immediately objected.

"Father, you mustn't! Brother Chen has done our family a great favor!"

Old Zhu was just joking at first, but seeing his son so excited, he broke down in his own defenses.

"Well, are you our son or his son? You're always taking his side!"

"alright."

Empress Ma gave Zhu Yuanzhang a reproachful look after hearing his words.

"How old are you? Why are you joking with children?"

"It's rarely driven, isn't it?"

Upon hearing Empress Ma speak, Zhu Qian chuckled.

Empress Ma shook her head reproachfully, then looked outside and spoke to Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao.

"It's about time, you should all go back. With Chengqian here, I won't feel lonely by myself."

"Shall we leave then? Mother, please take good care of yourself here!"

Zhu Biao nodded goodbye, but Old Zhu was still a little reluctant to part.

"Why don't we stay and take care of you?"

"No need, Chengqian is here, and there are so many doctors. I just saw that young girl, she was very careful and gentle in everything she did."

Empress Ma looked at Zhu Yuanzhang.

"Chongba, there are still so many matters in the court waiting for you to handle!"

"We just can't bear to part with you!"

Zhu Yuanzhang was still somewhat reluctant to part with Empress Ma.

When Empress Ma saw that Zhu Yuanzhang was not leaving, she finally showed her displeasure.

"You really can't bear to part with me? Then why haven't you come to visit me all these days?"

"..."

Old Zhu fell silent, scratched his head, and gave an awkward laugh.

"Busy! Yes! We've been too busy with state affairs to pay attention!"

"Oh, right, I just remembered I still have some memorials to review, so I'll be going now!"

Old Zhu walked out of the ward while laughing.

Zhu Biao and Chen Mo exchanged a glance, shook their heads helplessly, and followed.

After saying goodbye, the four of them didn't linger and headed straight to the hotel.

Old Zhu seemed to have something on his mind, and he didn't say a word the whole way.

Zhu Di kept a close eye on Zhu Yuanzhang, fearing he might get a scolding from him in the carriage.

Therefore, in order to avoid Zhu Di, Zhu Di even hid next to Zhu Biao.

Zhu Biao looked at Zhu Di, who was older than him but also incredibly cowardly, and his face was filled with a mixture of amusement and exasperation.

The group returned to the hotel.

As soon as Chen Mo pushed open the creaking wooden door of the hotel, he exclaimed "Huh!"

On the open ground in front of the counter, several unopened corrugated cardboard boxes were neatly placed, each with a shipping label attached.

"Wow! Uncle Su's efficiency is impressive!"