The Cold Door Hero

Summary

Li Kui recalls a scholar named Li Da Qi who was punished for taking an exam for someone else, which ruined his reputation and affected his family. Li Yan Qing, Li Da Qi's son, argues that his father was coerced into this act due to pressure from a powerful figure, Ma Xian Cheng. Li Kui understands Li Yan Qing's perspective and, moved by his filial piety, agrees to consider removing his father's record after a probation period of a year. Li Yan Qing is grateful, hoping to clear his father's name. The chapter shifts to the day of the exam, where students gather for a relatively simple yet strict test focused on Confucian classics. Li Yan Qing performs well, ensuring his work is flawless before submitting his paper.

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