Peach Blossoms Stay, Old Lover Still Lingers

Twin brothers Wei Lingzhan and Wei Lingxiao fought in a border war, during which Wei Lingxiao was killed in action. To curry favor with the Pei family, Wei's mother forced Wei Lingzhan to assume his brother's identity and live with his sister-in-law, Pei Lianyue. Ren Qingxue, upon learning of her husband's death, was devastated and attempted suicide multiple times. She unexpectedly overheard that her husband was still alive and was now living with Pei Lianyue under the guise of his brother, Wei Lingxiao.Deceived by Wei Lingzhan, Ren Qingxue was utterly heartbroken. When Prince Xiao Jingheng of Nanyang proposed marriage for the fourth time, Ren Qingxue finally agreed. During the time Ren Qingxue remained in the Wei family, Wei Lingzhan and his mother, in order to please Pei Lianyue, repeatedly mistreated Ren Qingxue. They not only demanded that Ren Qingxue offer a blood sacrifice at the ancestral hall to ensure the safety of her sister-in-law's unborn child, but also condoned Pei Lianyue's malicious arson against Ren Qingxue. When Pei Lianyue's scheme to buy an official position was exposed, Wei Lingzhan falsely accused Ren Qingxue of taking the blame, leading to her imprisonment and punishment. Although Wei Lingzhan later rescued Ren Qingxue… Yet, their resentment remained. Instigated by Pei Lian Yue, Wei's mother drove Ren Qingxue away, allowing Xiao Jingheng to seize the opportunity to personally welcome her back with his entourage. Ren Qingxue completely severed ties with her past.Wei Lingzhan, unable to let go of Ren Qingxue, pursued her to the Ren family, in which the identity of "Wei Lingzhan" was revealed in his haste. Pei Lian Yue discovered the imposter's scheme, causing her to miscarry in shock, and the Wei family's conspiracy began to unravel. Xiao Jingheng, determined to marry Ren Qingxue, defied the royal family, ultimately securing a grand wedding in his fiefdom. On their wedding day, Wei... Ling Zhan disrupted the wedding and was expelled. Undeterred, Wei Lingzhan, disregarding his family's safety, insisted on pursuing his wife. Later, a fire at the restaurant led Wei Lingzhan to believe Ren Qingxue was dead, finally causing him to abandon his obsession and return to the capital.Upon returning to the capital, the Wei family's actions were exposed, and the entire clan was exiled. While passing through Nanyang County, Wei Lingzhan unexpectedly encountered Ren Qingxue, only to learn she was still alive. As they brushed past each other, his belated apology and blessing finally resolved the past. The two walked away in opposite directions, each heading towards a different path in life.