The Cold Door Hero

Summary

The Alchemy Tower in the capital is mostly deserted due to staff moving to the newly opened Alchemy Tower in Hangzhou, leaving only a few bartenders and tea girls. Li Yan Qing visits the young master Gao, who shares a letter from his father, Gao Qiu, warning Li Yan Qing about his secret 30,000 troops, which could provoke the emperor. Li Yan Qing dismisses the warning, recognizing it as a potential ploy to create discord. Meanwhile, the Jin army advances toward the capital, causing chaos and a population shift as supplies dwindle and prices soar. The capital has mobilized 100,000 troops for defense, including a special unit of female soldiers recognized for their contributions. Emperor Zhao Huan visits a gunpowder workshop, where production of weapons is underway, boosting morale for the upcoming battle against the Jin soldiers. He plans to encourage the troops by inspecting the city walls.

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