The Cold Door Hero

Summary

Xiang Yong narrowly dodges an arrow and attempts to pursue Cao Meng, who escapes amidst the chaos of battle. He is then ambushed by Gao Chong, who fatally wounds him. Cao Meng, feeling overshadowed, rallies his forces to retaliate. The Jiangnan army begins to falter after losing their commander, Xiang Fa, and the Green-Headed Soldiers collapse, creating a gap in their formation. Li Yan Qing leads a decisive charge, overwhelming the Jiangnan troops, who panic and flee. Many drown while trying to escape across a river. After the battle, the Jingzhao army cleans the battlefield and collects the spoils of war. Li Yan Qing seeks the whereabouts of the remaining enemy leaders, particularly Xiang Fa and Zheng Chen. He eventually identifies Zheng Chen among the prisoners, who reveals he witnessed Xiang Fa's demise. Li Yan Qing decides to leave Zheng Chen's fate to the Emperor, as he navigates the political complexities of the aftermath.

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