The Cold Door Hero

Summary

Chengdu is in turmoil as news spreads that the Zeng Men Shi Hu are marching toward the city, causing panic among the populace. The price of rice and silver skyrockets, and wealthy families begin to flee. Zeng Xiu Lin, trapped in a government office, grapples with regret and despair over his family's situation and the betrayal he faced. Li Yan Qing taunts him about the army's approach, revealing that the Zeng family's forces have grown. Meanwhile, Li Yan Qing has successfully recruited a militia and prepared defenses in Chengdu, cautious of potential loyalty to the Zeng family among the populace. As the Zeng family's army finally arrives, they are bolstered by local recruits, but Zeng Huai Wu dismisses the threat posed by the civilian soldiers defending the city, planning a feigned attack for later that night.

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