Melody of Golden Age Episode 3 Recap, Plot

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Shen Du had an audience with the Empress Dowager, where he was earnestly instructed to thoroughly investigate the self-immolation case. She also advised him to stay home and spend time with his new wife to show some affection. However, Lai Luozhi made a jest on the side, mentioning how Shen Du had rushed to the crime scene the previous night, leaving his new bride, Yan Xing, unattended, and that Yan Xing's whereabouts were still unknown.

Zhang Xingwei seized the opportunity to add fuel to the fire, making the atmosphere tense. The Empress Dowager then learned that Yan Xing was actually the niece of Master Jin Zang from the Eastern Sect and that Lady Jin was her elder sister, making the situation even more complex and sensitive.

Shen Du's expression grew solemn, realizing the weight of his responsibilities—not just concerning the truth of the case, but also involving the delicate relationship between the royal family and the influential officials. Yan Xing was extremely anxious and rushed to the temple without even changing clothes, only removing her headdress on the carriage. Upon arriving at the temple gate, she was stopped by Manager Wu, whose mocking words caused her great embarrassment.

Yan Xing insisted that she was only there to investigate the case. With her sharp eyes, she noticed that Manager Wu’s shoes were stained with mud from the western suburbs, and the floral pattern that inadvertently showed on his sleeve made her suspect that he had a mistress hidden there. Feeling guilty, Manager Wu had no choice but to let her pass. Yan Xing carefully examined the two corpses.

The deceased were embracing each other, the man's heart had been removed, and the woman had a long scar on her face. The site was filled with a strange fragrance. Xu Xiangren's arrival confirmed Yan Xing's olfactory senses, while Lu Chuichui initially thought it was a case of lovers' suicide, but Yan Xing refuted her. The deceased’s family was grief-stricken, especially the father of Lord Liang, who demanded that the truth be uncovered.

Lu Chuichui invited Yan Xing to have tea, but she politely declined and instead focused on the crime scene. At that moment, Shen Du unexpectedly arrived, with Jing Lin also present, noting that this was not the best place to investigate. Shen Du, seeing Yan Xing holding a key with muddy hands, showed displeasure and urged her to return home to learn the ways of a proper wife.

Shen Du forcefully placed Yan Xing on his horse, and this scene was witnessed by Manager Wu, who was visibly shocked. Just as the delicate relationship between Yan Xing and Shen Du reached a stalemate, news suddenly spread throughout the city of a secret order brought by Jing Lin from the palace. The Empress Dowager also commanded Shen Du to thoroughly investigate the Liang family case.

Upon hearing this, Yan Xing felt an urgent need to fight alongside Shen Du, but he politely refused and had her secretly monitored. Yan Xing cleverly pretended to change clothes to distract the guards, and took the opportunity to escape from their control. She encountered a maidservant and hatched a plan, using a pear as bait to skillfully coax the maid into revealing clues about the Liang family.

While Yan Xing was immersed in analyzing the case and connecting the poison from the Dripping Water Guanyin to the son of the Liang family, a madwoman suddenly appeared behind her. Startled, Yan Xing accidentally fell into a pond. The water surged, and Yan Xing’s cries for help were heard by Shen Du, who happened to be passing by.

Initially, Shen Du thought this was another one of Yan Xing’s pranks, but when he saw her struggle weaken, he realized the situation was serious and immediately jumped into the water to save the life of the perilous Yan Xing. This experience seemed to add another layer of indescribable complexity to the delicate emotions between them. Back at the mansion, the housekeeper surprisingly arranged for Yan Xing to stay in the master bedroom, a move that took her by surprise.

While Shen Du was out, she caught a glimpse of the Empress Dowager’s decree on the table and began to ponder. During dinner, Shen Du deliberately flaunted the secret order in front of Yan Xing, hinting at his distrust and warning her to be cautious in the mansion.

Shen Du’s actions were a test, but Yan Xing calmly responded, stating that she was not one of Zhang Xingwei's people and was fully aware of the contents of the secret order, yet she hadn’t overstepped any boundaries. She even pointed out that Shen Du was rash in suspecting the Liang family’s second branch as the culprits and raised her doubts, insisting on a thorough investigation.

Shen Du threatened her with a hidden weapon, but Yan Xing remained unafraid, countering with a bet to prove her innocence and capability. In reality, she was calculating how to endure the next three months until the female official exam was concluded. Late at night, Yan Xing lay peacefully on the large bed in the master room, when Shen Du arrived, bringing the two into close proximity, creating a subtle atmosphere.

Yan Xing cleverly dealt with the situation, but Shen Du, noticing a strand of hair on the bed, became displeased and hurriedly tidied up. Yan Xing realized his obsession with cleanliness and mischievously teased him with candied fruit, causing Shen Du considerable frustration as he replaced the bed linens late into the night. The two eventually slept in separate beds.

Yan Xing, unable to fall asleep, tossed and turned before finally picking up a pen to write a letter to her friend Pan Chi, detailing the strange cases she had recently encountered. Her words conveyed her dedication to justice and pursuit of truth. In the letter, she not only recorded the bizarre twists of the case but also expressed her resilience and determination in the face of adversity, along with her infinite hopes for the future.

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