The Cold Door Hero

Summary

Li Yan Qing meets with his father, Li Da Qi, who has been staying in a warehouse outside the city. Concerned about his son's performance in the imperial examination, Li Da Qi reassures him that the court officials are aware of the Jurchens' victory over the Liao army, which alleviates Li Yan Qing's worries about his strategy paper. They discuss Li Da Qi's partnership with Li Dong Dong to sell mosquito prevention products, including a mosquito coil and repellent. Li Yan Qing plans to go to the capital in February after finishing his training, regardless of the examination results. The chapter shifts to the examination grading process, highlighting the rigorous selection of candidates by assistant examiners, where many will be eliminated based on their papers. The character Wan Qi Xian, an examiner, becomes frustrated with a poorly written paper that strays off-topic, while his colleague Wang Ji recognizes its potential value.

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