The Cold Door Hero

Summary

Two days after entering Suzhou, Li Yan Qing's fleet, accompanied by his guards and female soldiers, encountered fewer travelers on the official road. While Li Yan Qing maintained a polite distance from Zhao Fu Jin, her bond with Hu Qing Er quickly deepened. During a conversation, Hu Qing Er revealed her awareness of Li Yan Qing's feelings for Zhao Fu Jin, expressing her desire to remain close to her brother without losing her freedom. Meanwhile, Li Yan Qing, Mo Jun, and Cao Sheng discussed the political situation surrounding the powerful Xiang, Zheng, and Zhu families, who intermarried and supported each other. Cao Sheng explained the complexities of their influence and how they had backed different heirs to the throne. Li Yan Qing realized that the Emperor might be eyeing the wealth of these families, and Cao Sheng revealed he had a secret decree from the Emperor to present to Li Yan Qing upon reaching Jiangnan.

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