The Cold Door Hero

Summary

Li Da Qi expresses confidence in the success of Bao Yan Zhai over competitors Yu Jin Lou and Yu Yan Tang, attributing their struggles to poor pricing strategies and reputation issues. Li Yan Qing reflects on his father's past worries and their current situation. They discuss the impending birth of Li Yan Qing's child and the official title that will be given, with Li Da Qi insisting on having the final say. Afterward, Li Yan Qing visits Zhao Ji Ci, the imperial physician, to discuss his potential appointment in Taiyuan Prefecture, which he suspects will be difficult due to political dynamics. Zhao Ji learns that the crown prince is still navigating a challenging situation within the palace. Meanwhile, Zhao Ji is pleased with recent successful negotiations with the Jin state and considers Li Yan Qing's future role, ultimately leaning towards a position that would allow him to maintain military power in the west.

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