The Cold Door Hero

Summary

Mr. Mo informs Li Yan Qing about a meeting he missed due to his troubled state. Li Yan Qing is summoned by Deputy Minister Deng Yong, who reveals that the Emperor is dissatisfied with him but has granted him another chance due to support from other ministers. Deng Yong proposes transferring Li Yan Qing to a military monitoring office for a northern expedition, which Li Yan Qing accepts, despite concerns about his career stability. Mo Jun expresses worry about the impact of frequent position changes on Li Yan Qing's future. Li Yan Qing decides to take Mo Jun and two other subordinates with him to the new role. Later, Liang Shi Cheng visits and offers Li Yan Qing a position as deputy negotiator for peace talks with the Liao Kingdom, but Li Yan Qing chooses to proceed with the military office transfer instead. Liang Shi Cheng, suspicious of Li Yan Qing's connections with the Crown Prince, questions him about it. Li Yan Qing denies any contact, explaining that the Crown Prince's support during court discussions was a strategic move to assert his authority. Liang Shi Cheng warns Li Yan Qing against any secret dealings with the Crown Prince, leaving Li Yan Qing to contemplate his future and the implications of his current situation.

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