Resumo do episódio 25 de Song of Youth
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Xu Fengqiao went to Dali Temple to accuse beggars of robbery. Sun Yulou handled the case, finding that the beggars were vulnerable individuals displaced by a flood, with relief funds from the Ministry of Revenue dwindling and Benevolence Hall unable to cope. Understanding their desperation, Sun Yulou decided not to prosecute and compensated Xu Fengqiao for her losses. Upon returning to the Sun family, Xu Fengqiao complained to Sun Xun and Shen Shi. Lin Shaochun offered to cover the compensation.
Sun Xun reminded Sun Yulou about the importance of impartial justice. Realizing the difficulty of being an official, Sun Yulou sought Lin Shaochun’s help. Lin Shaochun soon resettled the displaced women, children, and elderly. She then convinced Wu Yuehong, after an initial apology to Xu Fengqiao on Sun Yulou's behalf, to teach these women martial arts. Lin Shaochun explained that skilled female guards could provide employment and convenience for noble ladies.
Wu Yuehong enthusiastically embraced her new role, enjoying her time teaching the women, which also gave her less time to dwell on Sun Shijie. Her students eventually found employment thanks to their new skills. Meanwhile, Wu Yuehong spotted Sun Shijie selling calligraphy and paintings on the street. Feeling pity, she had Shijian anonymously buy all his works. Later, Sun Shijie was accosted and beaten by someone claiming his stall.
Sun Xun passed by and instructed Butler Ding to intervene, but then left without acknowledging Sun Shijie, stating he was no longer connected to the Sun family. Shen Shi was furious at Sun Xun’s coldness, arguing that Sun Shijie was being mistreated. Sun Xun insisted that Sun Shijie needed to experience hardship to learn. When Shen Shi persisted in wanting to help Sun Shijie, Sun Xun threatened her with divorce. Lin Shaochun, Wu Yuehong, and Xu Fengqiao arrived.
Shen Shi, fearing for Sun Shijie's safety, even suggested allowing Taoyao to marry into the family if it meant bringing Sun Shijie home, but Sun Xun remained steadfast. Lin Shaochun promised to find a way to help Sun Shijie return. Taoyao, despite learning of Sun Xun’s indifference, still harbored hopes of marrying into the Sun family. Sun Shijie brought her leftover food from a restaurant, which disgusted her.
Unwilling to live a hard life, Taoyao decided to resume singing for money. At a teahouse, she encountered Chen Boyuan, a wealthy imperial merchant pretending to be a poor scholar. Taoyao saw through his disguise and bought a poem from him. They began performing together, and Chen Boyuan developed feelings for Taoyao. Taoyao then falsely claimed that Sun Shijie had abused her, provoking Chen Boyuan to vow revenge.
Playing hard to get with Chen Boyuan, Taoyao secretly had Songlian investigate his background. Upon confirming his wealth and status, Taoyao began to distance herself from Sun Shijie. Chen Boyuan confessed his love to Taoyao, claiming to be penniless and in debt but promising to treat her well. Taoyao, secretly delighted, feigned hesitation and asked for time.
When Sun Shijie later visited, Taoyao brutally broke up with him, stating she had never truly loved him and did not wish to endure a difficult life. Despite Sun Shijie's disbelief and heartbreak, she forced him to sign a document severing all ties. Taoyao then met Chen Boyuan at the dock, presenting him with the signed document. After Chen Boyuan again claimed poverty and an inability to support Songlian, Taoyao gave Songlian money and left with Chen Boyuan on a boat.
