Melody of Golden Age Episode 13 Recap, Plot

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Yan Xing was quite displeased with Shen Du bringing Yun Que back to the residence. The next morning, her maid informed her that Yun Que had been acting as though she were the head of the household, wanting to review the estate’s accounts. However, the steward had dismissed this request, stating that only the head of the household could access these records.

When the steward encountered Yan Xing, his attitude abruptly changed, as he was actually trying to prompt Yun Que to offer Yan Xing tea as a sign of respect. Yun Que, being perceptive, quickly understood the underlying motive, leaving Yan Xing feeling conflicted. During tea time, Yun Que suddenly mentioned Shen Du assigning her to handle the accounts, implying she had full control over household affairs.

Hearing this, Yan Xing didn’t react with anger but instead handed over all subsequent account books to Yun Que. This action made the steward mistakenly think Yan Xing was displeased and planning to return to her family, while in reality, Yan Xing was heading to the Ministry of Justice to handle official business. Shen Du had not returned for days, his whereabouts a mystery, even to Jing Lin. Meanwhile, Yan Xing and Lu Chuichui were waiting for the examination.

Yan Xing specifically went to Hongwen Academy to find Pan Chi but learned that although he was listed as a candidate, he had not yet arrived. Just as Yan Xing was feeling disheartened, Pan Chi appeared, resolutely declaring he would not give up on the exam. Yan Xing, busy with the case, received advice from Pan Chi to look for clues beyond the files, especially not to take the words of madmen at face value.

At the same time, Shen Du re-examined Yan Kuo’s notes and found signs of forgery, further confirming his suspicion of Yan Kuo’s innocence. Inspired by Pan Chi’s advice, Yan Xing decided to take a different approach. Shen Du happened to encounter Yan Xing and Pan Chi talking and, without waiting for the conversation to finish, hurriedly took Yan Xing back to the residence.

Yun Que was about to request the account books, and the steward, idly gossiping, mentioned that Shen Du and Yan Xing were inseparable. Yan Xing calmly told Yun Que that she would eventually separate from Shen Du, but Yun Que felt they were a perfect match. Shen Du insisted that Yan Xing should stay at the residence, and Yan Xing promised to return after the case was resolved to avoid causing trouble.

Unbeknownst to her, Shen Du’s attitude towards Yan Xing had subtly changed. On the day of the final exam, there was a sudden upheaval in the exam hall as someone was exposed for cheating. Pan Chi, however, completed his paper with composure. Although he ranked at the bottom, he unexpectedly caught the Empress Dowager’s favor. The Empress Dowager not only personally reviewed Pan Chi’s essay but also had Xu Wan interpret its deeper meaning.

Despite the examiners' challenging questions, the Empress Dowager highly praised Pan Chi, considering his work unique. Xu Wan remained silent, privately reflecting that this exam was merely a test, with deeper currents at play, and the situation required patience. Meanwhile, the old case of Chen Shoujie and Chen Huo E resurfaced. Yan Xing noticed she might have missed something and was attacked by black-clad assailants during a night inspection. Fortunately, Shen Du arrived just in time to rescue her.

Despite Shen Du's valiant efforts, he was injured, but he managed to fend off the attackers. Yan Xing was deeply concerned about Shen Du’s injuries and noticed that the weapons and the encounters at the temple were eerily similar, adding more mystery. On another front, Lu Chuichui faced danger on her way home when a black-clad man attempted something untoward. At a critical moment, the masked man Lai Luozhi appeared and rescued her, taking her away from harm.

Lai Luozhi's identity remained a secret, and Lu Chuichui mistook him for a righteous hero of the martial world, urging him not to evade responsibility. However, Lu Chuichui’s innocent heart led her to release floating lanterns to wish Lai Luozhi a change of heart. Moved by her sincerity and reflecting on past regrets, Lai Luozhi was deeply touched and shed tears, realizing that the ways of the world were beyond human control.

As night fell, Yan Xing approached Shen Du's bed with medicinal ointment, carefully applying it to his wounds. Shen Du gazed at Yan Xing, struggling with his emotions, and attempted to kiss her. Yan Xing did not reject him but was distracted by Shen Du’s pain. Shen Du took this opportunity to act coy and pleaded with Yan Xing to bandage him. Yan Xing shyly agreed, then retreated to her room feeling embarrassed.

Lai Luozhi sent orders to his subordinates, vowing to ensure Lu Chuichui's safety and ridiculing his enemies' incompetence. The next morning, Yan Xing tried to call Shen Du for a meal, but Shen Du pretended to be too injured to rise, teasing Yan Xing. Yan Xing, helpless, personally served the soup and rice, only to find that it was not actually Shen Du who arrived, but a maid.

Later, Yan Xing visited her elder sister Yan Caiwei and Han Shiyuan, delighted to hear of their upcoming marriage, filled with joy and best wishes.

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