The Cold Door Hero

Summary

Li Yan Qing has returned to Chengdu Prefecture, where Deputy Magistrate Xu Qing Wei is surprised by a visit from Cao Ye, a secretary of the Military Commission. Xu is initially anxious but learns that Li Yan Qing is secretly present and seeks his assistance against Governor Zeng Xiu Lin. Li reveals that Xu's brother has accused Zeng of corruption and extortion, and he has a letter from Xu urging his brother to report Zeng. Li offers Xu a deal: help bring down Zeng in exchange for a promotion to magistrate. Xu realizes he has no choice but to cooperate, as Zeng holds power and could ruin him if he learns of Xu's involvement. Xu reveals that Zeng has hidden ledgers detailing significant financial misconduct, which could serve as critical evidence against him. Li Yan Qing prepares to take action against Zeng, leading a group of elite scouts to advance on the situation.

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