The Cold Door Hero

Summary

Li Yan Qing arrives at the grand Cao residence, characterized by its impressive architecture and vast gardens, where a banquet is being held primarily for matchmaking purposes among the children of noble families. As a minor official, he is seated in the auxiliary hall, separate from the main gathering. Cao Xing, a young man from the Cao family, finds him and explains that the banquet is a Magpie Gathering, an event for young people to connect and form potential romantic relationships. Li Yan Qing, who is unmarried, feels out of place but learns about the significance of these gatherings for maintaining family alliances among the aristocracy. As they explore the garden, they encounter Cao Xing's mother and other noble ladies, who recognize Li Yan Qing as the top scholar from the previous year's imperial examination. This recognition causes a stir among the ladies, leading Cao Xing to hurriedly pull Li Yan Qing away to avoid unwanted attention, highlighting the pressures of social expectations and the matchmaking culture of the time.

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