Set against the backdrop of mid-20th century Beijing, 'Memories of Peking' centers on Yan Zhensheng, the upright and meticulous proprietor of the centuries-old Qinyuantian pickle shop. Rooted in traditional values and culinary heritage, Yan takes immense pride in his craft and the tight-knit community residing within the narrow confines of Zhima Hutong. However, family duty disrupts his peaceful existence when tragic circumstances compel him to fulfill a filial obligation to continue his birth father's lineage by taking a second wife, bringing the resilient and principled Mu Chunhua into his household alongside his devoted first wife, Lin Cuiping. As the Republic of China transitions through war, liberation, and the establishment of the People's Republic of China, Yan Zhensheng and the residents of the hutong must navigate seismic political shifts, changing marital laws, and private emotional turbulence. The complex relationship between Yan, Lin Cuiping, and Mu Chunhua is tested by jealousy, sacrifice, and societal transformations that threaten traditional family structures. Blending cultural nostalgia with intimate human drama, the series chronicles decades of history through the daily struggles and perseverance of ordinary Beijingers. Anchored by the art of pickle-making, it paints a warm, authentic portrait of morality, neighborhood solidarity, and enduring affection in the face of inevitable change.