"Phew, it's finally almost dawn!"

Liu Hong went to the window, looked at the bright morning star in the night sky, and a relaxed expression appeared on his face.

Afterwards, Liu Hong returned to his bed and soon fell asleep, a sweet smile on his lips.

Early the next morning, Li Jing, Han Qing, and dozens of other aristocratic families dispatched men to Heyang, where Li Ru had once served, as well as to the various counties where the refined iron had been lost.

At the same time, they secretly contacted their respective disciples and former subordinates, and mobilized all their resources to begin investigating the truth behind the sale of refined iron.

"Your Majesty, it's time to get up!!"

Just as Liu Hong was drifting off to sleep, a soft, melodious female voice reached his ears.

"Ugh!"

Liu Hong opened his eyes and turned his head to look. He found Lü Qiang standing by the bed, and next to Lü Qiang were several palace maids from Chang Le Palace. It was the palace maid Xiao Qiong who woke him up.

"Oh, it's Xiao Qiong. What time is it now?"

Liu Hong sat up, looked at Xiao Qiong, and asked.

Xiao Qiong respectfully replied, "Your Majesty, it is now the hour of Mao (5-7 AM), and we will be attending court in one hour!"

"Oh? Really? It's so late?"

Looking at the sun already high in the sky outside, Liu Hong was stunned for a moment, then lifted the covers.

Lü Qiang also rushed forward to help Liu Hong off the bed.

"Ah~, this is the first time His Majesty has ever slept so soundly!"

As Lü Qiang smiled, he waved to Xiao Qiong and several palace maids, who quickly stepped forward and nimbly helped Liu Hong get dressed.

"Yes, when I'm in a good mood, I sleep better!"

Looking at Xiao Qiong and several palace maids serving him, Liu Hong revealed a strange smile.

Before long, Liu Hong changed his clothes and hurriedly headed towards Chang Le Palace.