Melody of Golden Age Episode 6 Recap, Plot

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Yan Xing returned home on the day of the "return door" ceremony, and the servants hurriedly informed her. Upon entering the house, her parents' concern was evident, and they inquired about Shen Du's absence. Yan Xing gently explained Shen Du's situation, deflecting their questions. Her fourth sister, Yan Yi, arrived just in time, full of joy as she boasted about her husband's affection and their children's achievements.

Yan Xing, unwilling to be outdone, skillfully countered with stories of her fifth brother's romantic escapades, creating a subtle tension in the family atmosphere. At that moment, Shen Du unexpectedly appeared, leaving Yan Xing both surprised and delighted. She had not anticipated him coming in person. Shen Du's arrival undoubtedly added warmth and surprise to the family gathering, making Yan Xing's heart swell with emotion.

Shen Du's visit not only brought Yan Xing prestige but also made the Yan family feel honored. He spoke earnestly, praising Yan Xing's virtues and expressing regret for his late arrival, which won everyone’s admiration. Shen Du generously presented valuable gifts to the Yan family, particularly selecting fine tea for Yan Kuo, and praised Yan Xing as a virtuous wife through Princess Yong'an, which warmed Yan Xing’s heart. During the meal, Shen Du noticed the calligraphy of Pan Yan.

Yan Kuo quickly explained that it was his own imitation, while Yan Xing confidently remarked that there was no father’s handwriting that could not be replicated. Yan Kuo warmly invited Shen Du to dinner, which Yan Xing intended to decline, but Shen Du had already graciously accepted. The atmosphere was harmonious and pleasant. Privately, Yan Xing planned to find the messenger pigeons but encountered a vicious dog on the way.

Shen Du arrived upon hearing the news, secretly suspecting that Yan Xing might be involved in something confidential. The butler brought Yan Xing a veil, but Shen Du suddenly ripped it apart. Yan Xing felt a mix of emotions, reflecting on Shen Du's unpredictable nature. Shen Du teased Yan Xing under the guise of serving her, and when Yan Xing tried to get closer, he recoiled in distaste.

Shen Du's cleanliness obsession led Yan Xing to playfully approach him, causing Shen Du to retreat repeatedly, adding a touch of amusement and warmth to their daily interactions. In the morning, Yan Xing learned that Shen Du was going to Xilin Temple and immediately decided to follow him. Upon arriving at the temple, they encountered a strange sight—fresh "blood characters" on the wall.

Shen Du examined them closely and discovered they were drawn with cinnabar, clearly a premeditated provocation by the culprit. Yan Xing knew that only by delving deeper into the Ministry of Justice could the truth be uncovered. Returning to the Ministry of Justice, Yan Xing unexpectedly met Wu Zhushi, who was surprised by her return and even joked about her cleaning the floor herself.

Colleague Lu Chuichui, seeing this, mistakenly thought there was discord between her and Shen Du, and privately inquired about the situation. Yan Xing could only smile wryly and mentioned her role in the secret investigation, which amazed Lu Chuichui. While Yan Xing was busy, she received the bad news that her master had been taken away by the Internal Affairs Office as soon as he entered the city.

She was anxious and abandoned her work to rush to the Internal Affairs Office, only to be stopped by Jing Lin. Shen Du appeared just in time, and Yan Xing, distressed, questioned Shen Du about his involvement with her master. The truth, however, was quite embarrassing—her master had been specially invited by Shen Du to assist with the investigation. Shen Du had also kindly reminded her master to drink less, leaving Yan Xing with a complex mix of feelings.

Shen Du’s visit had a clear purpose: to understand the properties of the cinnabar used by Yan Xing’s master. Yan Xing realized that the mystery of the time of death might be related to this. She quickly concluded the game of chess and joined her master in examining the corpse, finally confirming the impact of cinnabar on the determination of the time of death. Even more shocking was that her master found Western cucumber seeds in the male victim's stomach.

This seed could only be eaten on a solar term day, with the next solar term occurring in three days, indicating that the culprit would act soon. Yan Xing and Shen Du exchanged a look, knowing that the decisive moment was near. Shen Du hurried to the Empress Dowager but unexpectedly encountered Lai Luozhi, who received the order to solve the case within three days.

Yan Xing then met with Zhang Xingwei, who flatly denied involvement in the case and revealed a surge in pigeon cages, suggesting an attempt to confuse the issue. Zhang Xingwei also warned Yan Xing that time was running out and that she needed to act quickly. The Empress Dowager, distracted while playing a game with Zhang Baohuan, mentioned the guest list for the solar term day.

This was actually a request from Xu Wan, aimed at identifying those who knew the cinnabar formula. Yan Xing proposed disguising herself as a performer to lure the enemy, but Shen Du strongly opposed it, worried for her safety. Yan Xing, unwilling to see innocent people harmed, insisted on her plan and even revealed her pipa skills. Although her skills were only basic, Shen Du was impressed. To improve her skills, Yan Xing returned home to seek her mother’s advice.

Her mother joked that the key was in her demeanor rather than her playing technique, misunderstanding that Yan Xing wanted to please Shen Du. Yan Xing, helpless, turned to her uncle, vowing to uncover the truth and protect the innocent, while also hoping to keep Shen Du safe. Despite their differing opinions, both were deeply concerned for each other's safety, and their feelings subtly deepened amid the tense situation.

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