The Cold Door Hero

Summary

The chapter describes a tense situation where Zhao Kai, the Prince of Jia, is dealing with the aftermath of a failed assassination attempt. He learns from Wang Shan, the head of Wu Jin County, about a group of ruthless bandits causing chaos in Changzhou, which diverts suspicion away from him. Despite his reluctance to mobilize the army due to the potential for disaster, Zhao Kai ultimately agrees to send for reinforcements after being persuaded by Li Yan Qing. As they prepare to retreat to Wu Jin County, they face an imminent threat when hundreds of attackers surround their post station. Li Yan Qing leads a breakout with Zhao Kai and their guards, successfully fending off the attackers and reaching Wu Jin County. Meanwhile, Zhu Mian, enraged by the failed assassination, devises a desperate escape plan, splitting his forces to secure ships for a getaway, while he and his family flee with their treasures under the cover of night.

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