Melody of Golden Age Episode 1 Recap, Plot

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Shen Du was an outstanding official of the Internal Guard Office during the Shengli era of the Great Cang Kingdom, renowned for his extraordinary interrogation skills and ruthless methods. He excelled in psychological tactics and martial arts, causing criminals to break down and confess in a short time. In the story, Shen Du merely plucked a few strings of a qin, luring out a group of criminals.

After a night of interrogation, his mere gaze and smile made the criminals feel his authority and inviolability. When the criminals saw Shen Du and, in terror, called him "White Wuchang" as they attempted to flee, Shen Du mercilessly demonstrated his archery skills, killing all the criminals in an instant. The only remaining man, in a bid to survive, had no choice but to reveal the truth behind the scenes.

This event further solidified Shen Du's image, making him a fearsome and mysterious figure in the history of the Great Cang Kingdom. In the bustling streets, two formidable forces unexpectedly crossed paths—the Imperial Investigative Division of the Black Rakshasa and Shen Du’s Internal Guard Office. Both sides faced off, the atmosphere tense, as if the very air had frozen, each waiting for the other to back down.

Shen Du's gaze casually swept over a carriage, inside of which Lai Luozhi broke the silence by teasing Shen Du about his recent marriages, mocking the "lack of fortune" of his previous brides. Lai Luozhi then demonstrated his decisiveness, ordering his subordinates to clear the obstacles, allowing the two forces to proceed side by side. This scene was witnessed by Yan Xing, who was passing by in a hurry.

Elsewhere, Yan Xing was deeply engrossed in investigating a murder case, her efforts earning the gratitude of the Yi Liang man, Jiang Langxing. Jiang Langxing not only found the key poisonous herb but also invited Yan Xing to join him, though she politely declined. Meanwhile, during a blessing ceremony attended by Shen Du and Lai Luozhi, Zhang Xingwei had already been waiting for a long time for their arrival. After the ceremony, an unexpected assassin's attack shattered the peace.

Shen Du, relying on his sharp instincts and skills, successfully evaded the attack and decisively ordered the mountain to be sealed off. While searching for herbs in the mountains, Yan Xing encountered a young man named Qi Yeyun, and the two bonded over their shared interest in herbs. However, their brief harmony was interrupted when Lai Luozhi arrested them on suspicion of being assassins.

Faced with the threat of death, Yan Xing bravely stepped forward, requesting to examine the body to find clues. After much persistence, Lai Luozhi agreed and showed her the corpse. With her keen insight, Yan Xing deduced that the best hiding spot was on the mountain and pleaded for the release of the innocent villagers. At that moment, Shen Du appeared, proposing a more brutal method of selection—using fighting dogs to identify those who could climb trees.

Yan Xing once again stood up to plead for the villagers and eventually secured three hours to conduct her investigation. In the prison, Yan Xing raced against time to analyze the case, convinced that finding the murder weapon would reveal the truth. However, time was running out, and Shen Du expressed doubt about her ability to succeed.

Yan Xing made a vow, almost like a last will, but at the critical moment, she noticed a gesture from Shen Du, signaling her to escape. In despair, the real culprit revealed the shocking secret that Shen Du was the mastermind behind the scenes, but despite his conflicts with Shen Du, Lai Luozhi did not immediately believe it. Yan Xing, on the brink of death, still pleaded for Shen Du, adding layers of complexity and entanglement to the situation.

Yan Xing quietly left, unbothered by Shen Du's cold demeanor. Her mind was entirely focused on the upcoming Lady Officer exam, studying late into the night at the Ministry of Justice. The next morning, when Yan Xing returned home, she found her house surrounded by soldiers. It turned out that a royal decree had arrived, announcing that the third daughter of the Yan family would be married off to Shen Du.

Yan Kuo reluctantly accepted the decree, and the atmosphere at home grew heavy. Yan Xing's mother, Aunt Jin, though worried about her daughter Yan Caiwei’s future, was secretly relieved that Yan Xing had not been involved in the court's intrigues, allowing her to remain pure. As for Yan Xing herself, although she felt a twinge of disappointment that Shen Du hadn’t recognized her, it only strengthened her resolve to pass the Lady Officer exam and prove herself.

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