The Cold Door Hero

Summary

In Anyang County, preparations for the upcoming examinations create a bustling atmosphere, with scholars arriving in droves and inns fully booked. Li Yan Qing and his friends manage to secure rooms at Tang Ji Inn thanks to prior arrangements made by Tang Huai. However, they encounter hostility from a group of Ling Zhang scholars who feel slighted when Li Yan Qing's party is given rooms despite the inn being full. Tensions escalate, leading to a confrontation where Li Yan Qing challenges the Ling Zhang scholars to a calligraphy competition. He showcases his superior skills, impressing the crowd and prompting the Ling Zhang scholars to concede defeat. In a show of goodwill, Li Yan Qing offers to share their rooms, earning admiration for his character. Meanwhile, a middle-aged man observes the incident and praises Li Yan Qing's talent and conduct, hinting at his potential future prominence.

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