The Cold Door Hero

Summary

The chapter revolves around a hunting trip that goes awry when a great beast nearly harms the princess, causing concern for Zhao Kai and his guards about how to report the incident to the Emperor. Cao Sheng suggests downplaying the event to avoid further scrutiny. Zhao Kai contemplates the importance of Li Yan Qing, a skilled individual who saved the princess, and decides to thank him. Meanwhile, Cai Tiao expresses his distress over the princess's anger and seeks Zhao Kai's help to apologize. Zhao Kai, disdainful of Cai Tiao's self-importance, advises patience. Cai Tiao then informs Zhao Kai about unrest in the southeast and the Emperor's intention to select a prince to pacify the region, which Zhao Kai sees as an opportunity. Li Yan Qing listens to Zhao Kai's concerns about this potential role and advises caution, emphasizing that haste can lead to failure. Zhao Kai reflects on his ambitions and realizes the need for patience. The chapter concludes with Zhao Kai questioning why Li Yan Qing is allowed to attend the upper school, leading to Li Yan Qing explaining his rise due to his archery talent and the support of Tong Guan, highlighting the different motivations at play in their ambitions.

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