Li Jinlai was not a morning person despite being a prince with many imperial duties to take on. His effort amounted to nothing when compared to his grandiose tittle as the first prince.
So, when he was roughly awoken in the early hour of the morning, he had been so angry that he wished to slice the throat of the wrongdoer in an instant.
However, when he realized it was an order from the emperor, Li Jinlai suddenly became much more awake. He was nervous as to why his imperial father would suddenly want to see him.
However, there was a faint hope in his heart that this could as well be the moment he had been waiting for. Perhaps the emperor finally realized his talent in ruling the country and would bestow upon him a crown prince tittle!
"Prepare my wash," Li Jinlai ordered the nearby servant with a groggy but excited tone.