The Cold Door Hero

Summary

Li Yan Qing's trip to Jiangnan leads him to realize the complexities of officialdom and the lack of genuine trust among high-ranking officials. He reflects on his relationship with Tong Guan and Zhao Kai, understanding that they only value him for his usefulness. After discussing Zhu Mian's case with Tong Guan, he shares how he caught Jia Wang's attention with his essay on historical relations. Tong Guan expresses interest in Li Yan Qing's skills and provides him with a token for protection and financial support for his studies. Meanwhile, Cai Jing discusses the implications of Zhu Mian's death and Jia Wang's capabilities with his assistant, Luan Ting Yu, who recognizes Li Yan Qing's critical role in the situation. Niu Gao, eager to learn mounted archery, hopes to gain skills from Li Yan Qing, who agrees to teach him if he shows respect to his ailing master.

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