The Cold Door Hero

Summary

The rental and sale plan for the City God Temple in Jia Yu County was highly successful, generating significant income and excitement among the townsfolk. On the day of the land sale, seven plots sold for 22,000 guan, with the county earning a total of 25,000 guan after expenses. Li Yan Qing, the county magistrate, used the surplus to repair the dock, establish schools, and restore the orphanage, earning him praise from the community. However, the monthly rent from the shops was insufficient, prompting him to send the county magistrate Zhou Ping to the capital to discuss a flower garden project. Shortly after, Wang Bo Yan, the governor of Ezhou, visited Jia Yu County to meet Li Yan Qing, having heard of the recent land dealings. The townspeople praised Li Yan Qing for his initiatives, which they believed improved their lives. Upon arrival, Wang Bo Yan observed Li Yan Qing presiding over a court case regarding a disputed box found by a boatman. The case involved the box's ownership, with the boatman initially claiming it but later being exposed for lying about when he found it. Li Yan Qing skillfully navigated the legal intricacies, ultimately revealing the boatman's greed and deceit.

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