Melody of Golden Age 长乐曲 Episode 2

Yan Xing was about to discuss matters with his father Yan Kuo, but he overheard a secret conversation between Zhang Xiang and his father. She was shocked to find that every time Shen Du used the Empress Dowager's offer of marriage to scare away the bride, it was actually to avoid the spread of court disputes. The selection of Yan Caiwei this time was actually to use her as an eyeliner. Yan Xing's mother, Ru Shi, firmly opposed it, but Yan Kuo faced many threats and even considered moving the family to ensure safety. At this moment, a letter from Yan Caiwei running away from home was like a bolt from the blue, making the atmosphere at home even more tense. Yan Xing's heart was full of mixed emotions, full of complex emotions about the fate of his family and Shen Du's plan.

Yan Xing obeyed her mother's orders and went out to look for her runaway sister Yan Caiwei. As night fell, she unexpectedly walked in front of Shen Du's mansion. Shen Du came towards him with his soldiers in a menacing manner, but Yan Xing only took a quick glance and wanted to leave. Unexpectedly, Shen Du stopped her and asked her why. Yan Xing excused himself by asking for the lost rabbit, but Shen Du half-jokingly told him to find it.

Faced with the upcoming wedding, Yan Xing mustered up the courage to plead with Shen Du to cancel the marriage to his third sister Yan Caiwei, believing that the two were not a good match. Shen Du, however, took it lightly on the grounds that it was hard to disobey the emperor's order, and admitted that he didn't care whether the people getting married loved each other. Yan Xing felt angry and helpless, thinking that Shen Du was unreasonable and unworthy of marrying her sister, and left angrily. Shen Du looked at Yan Xing's back and murmured to himself, seeming to be full of helplessness and distance from this marriage.

At the same time, a mysterious man wearing a mask made an oath in front of his mother's tombstone, vowing to bring her to a higher status. Shen Du knew the complexity and danger behind this marriage, but he could not refuse. Jing Lin was also well aware of Zhang Xiang's calculations and purposes, so he could only silently support Shen Du's decision.

The wedding team finally arrived in front of the Yan family, but the door of the Yan family was closed tightly. Yan Kuo had already decided to quit and wanted to find a new way out for his family. Faced with the family's predicament, Yan Xing stepped forward and made a surprising decision - she was willing to marry Shen Du in place of her sister Yan Caiwei. This decision shocked everyone and heralded that Yan Xing would enter an unknown and complicated marriage life.

Yan Xing resolutely put on her wedding clothes and embarked on this road of marriage with an unknown fate. Aunt Jin was so anxious that she tried to stop her, but was unable to overcome her daughter's determination. She tearfully handed over all her belongings to Yan Xing, hoping that she could temporarily avoid the limelight in the Ministry of Punishment, while she was willing to make a living by singing to support the family. Yan Xing fully understood the plight and thoughts of his third sister Yan Caiwei, and decided to step forward and take on this responsibility as a member of the Yan family. She bid farewell to her parents affectionately, promised to take good care of her mother, and then stepped onto the sedan chair resolutely.

However, just as the sedan chair was about to set off, Shen Du appeared unexpectedly, breaking all the peace. He went against the custom and insisted on seeing the bride, but unexpectedly found Yan Xing. Faced with Shen Du's questioning, Yan Xing responded calmly and skillfully used the Queen Mother's will to resolve the crisis. Lu Chuichui witnessed all this from the side, with mixed feelings in his heart. He was moved by Yan Xing's bravery, but also worried about her future.

As the night got darker, Lu Chuichui accompanied Yan Xing into the gate of Shen's Mansion. However, there was no atmosphere of celebration in Shen's Mansion. Instead, an indescribable silence filled the air. Yan Xing was arranged to rest in the side hall, and the housekeeper coldly told her that Shen Du would not be coming back tonight. Although Yan Xing was upset in her heart, her face remained calm. She cleverly used the excuse of asking about her birth date to secretly remind the housekeeper of her true identity, and at the same time, she secretly observed all this.

The decoration of the wedding room was slowly unfolded after Yan Xing entered. Lu Chuicui saw this scene and felt sorry for Yan Xing in his heart, but Yan Xing seemed unusually indifferent. She was well aware of Shen Du's resistance, but she still wanted to marry into the Shen family. This stubbornness and courage moved others. Jing Lin hurriedly came to Shen Du and told him that Yan Xing was indifferent to the scene and instead sat down calmly. This was beyond Shen Du's expectation and made him more curious about Yan Xing.

In the dead of night, Yan Xing was lying alone on the bed in the side hall, thinking a lot. She recalled every moment of her childhood with Shen Du, especially the pendant Shen Du gave her. But now, Shen Du seemed to have completely forgotten those good times. Just as she was immersed in memories, Shen Du appeared unexpectedly. He had a fierce look on his face and warned that this was his home, but Yan Xing was not afraid and even suggested that if he didn't like her, he could write a divorce letter. Shen Du was touched by her bravery and unconsciously touched her face gently. Although Yan Xing suppressed her fear, she was brave enough to prepare to serve him. However, an unexpected slip brought their bodies into close contact for the first time. This sudden intimacy made both of them feel a little uncomfortable.

After Shen Du left, news of a sudden fire in Mingtang came, and he immediately rushed to deal with it. On the other side, Lu Chuichui hurriedly came to Yan Xing early in the morning and told her that a strangely dead body was found in the bamboo forest of Xilin Temple. This news was like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, making Yan Xing's already complicated mood even more ups and downs. She realized that the Shen family's life was far more complicated and dangerous than she imagined.