The Cold Door Hero

Summary

The chapter describes the tense atmosphere in an examination hall as candidates near the end of their first exam. Li Yan Qing finishes his paper early and submits it, feeling relieved. Outside, he encounters Zhou Chun, who shares his mixed feelings about the exam. A candidate's panic over forgetting to write his name highlights the pressure everyone is under. Li Yan Qing learns about Zheng Rong Tai, the overweight candidate who is the Crown Prince's brother-in-law. After the exam, Li Yan Qing joins Zheng Rong Tai for a meal at Zheng Fu Restaurant, where Zheng reveals he is not keen on becoming an official but hopes to pass the Jinshi exam to advance his education. The chapter captures the stress of the exams, the camaraderie among candidates, and the underlying motivations behind their participation.

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