The Cold Door Hero

Summary

Li Yan Qing, feeling tipsy after a banquet, wanders to the Falling Moon Pavilion, where he overhears a conversation between Zhou Bang Yan and Li Shi Shi expressing concern for his future. After a brief exchange, Li Shi Shi reveals her admiration for him and her family's struggles against the Xixia people, which deeply touches Li Yan Qing. They share an intimate moment, pledging to fight for their homeland and support each other's ambitions. As they grow closer, Li Shi Shi confesses her past and her determination to remain virtuous despite her circumstances. They exchange kisses, and she gifts him a pendant, symbolizing her trust and connection to him. The chapter ends with Li Shi Shi singing a melancholic song about love and longing as Li Yan Qing departs.

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