The Cold Door Hero

Summary

Wang Ji and Wan Qi Xian engage in a tense discussion about the quality of an article, with Wang Ji defending it while Wan Qi Xian criticizes it. Their conversation is interrupted by deputy examiners Han Hong Jun and Guo Bai Song. Wang Ji seeks Han's support for the article, which he believes is exceptional, and Han ultimately agrees after recognizing its high quality. Meanwhile, Guo Bai Song is preoccupied with locating Zheng Rong Tai's paper, which he eventually finds. In a parallel storyline, Zheng Sheng expresses frustration over his son Zheng Rong Tai's reluctance to aim for the top scholar position, believing it would enhance their family's status. Despite Zheng Rong Tai's stubbornness, Zheng Sheng insists on pushing his son to achieve more, revealing his ambitions for the family. Zheng Sheng plans to seek help from Guo Bai Song to secure his son's success, while his eldest son, Zheng Rong Ping, expresses skepticism about their chances against the favored Zhao family.

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