The Cold Door Hero

Summary

Gao Qiu subtly aligns himself with the Tai Zi, recognizing Zhao Ji's impending downfall. Li Yan Qing proposes to help the Tai Zi by training thirty thousand Imperial Guards for city defense, despite Gao Qiu's concerns about military power being tightly controlled by the Emperor. They discuss the limitations of the Imperial Guards and the need for better-trained troops. Sun Da Niang, the new head of the Alchemy Tower, unexpectedly joins them, revealing her connection to Baoyanzhai. After a brief reunion with his father, Li Yan Qing learns about the relief efforts for refugees and the wellbeing of his family. He also discovers his father’s recent acquisition of half of the Alchemy Tower and hears updates about mutual acquaintances. The chapter concludes with a steward announcing the arrival of a carriage seeking Li Yan Qing.

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