The Cold Door Hero

Summary

Li Yan Qing returned to Taiyuan after successfully escorting warhorses with Sun Qing's help. During the journey, he confronted Yan Jiu Ling about his involvement in a conspiracy to ambush him, revealing that Yan Jiu Ling had been coerced into collaborating with the Western Xia. Yan Jiu Ling admitted that Zhao Yuan was behind the betrayal, aiming to eliminate Li Yan Qing. After returning to Taiyuan, Li Yan Qing reported the ambush to Zhong Shi Dao, who realized the seriousness of the situation and the potential internal betrayal within their ranks. They discussed the need to act against those colluding with the enemy, and Li Yan Qing proposed using the enemy's tactics against them, with Zhong Shi Dao agreeing to provide support.

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