The Dauntless Youths Episode 3 Recap
> The Dauntless Youths Recap
Jiang Wenhuan was fighting fiercely to the death with the giant monster. At this moment, Chong Yibiao and Kunwu also rushed to help. After Xin Jia finished evacuating the common people, he also joined the battle without hesitation. The four young men worked together diligently and closely, finally succeeding in killing the giant monster. Ning Ziyu was urgently summoned back to the manor by his father, Marquis Ning, for an unknown reason.
At this moment, a servant rushed in to report that the giant monster had been killed. Marquis Ning was greatly astonished upon hearing this, not expecting it to be defeated so quickly. Just then, A Si picked up a bronze token next to a large box in the stable. The pattern on it was identical to the pattern on Marquis Ning's carriage. So she secretly tracked him. However, when she rode past, Jiang Wenhuan saw her.
Jiang Wenhuan was full of doubt, not understanding why she would be there. Jiang Wenhuan secretly and closely tracked the female thief. At this moment, Marquis Ning keenly discovered A Si's tracking, and Marquis Ning intended to kill her to silence her. Just at this critical moment, Jiang Wenhuan rushed over. Marquis Ning tried to claim kinship, but Jiang Wenhuan immediately and decisively distanced himself from him.
At this point, he even recognized the rebel behind Marquis Ning as the person who stole the imperial edict that day. It turned out that Marquis Ning was behind it all. Marquis Ning's subordinates tried to threaten Jiang Wenhuan with A Si's life. Although Jiang Wenhuan outwardly seemed indifferent to her life, he quickly rescued A Si when the rebels let down their guard.
Jiang Wenfeng solemnly explained to the princes of various states that he would definitely uncover the truth and give everyone a satisfactory explanation. At this moment, Jiang Wenhuan brought the apprehended Marquis Ning to the gladiatorial arena, publicly stating that the giant monster originated from Marquis Ning's manor, and displayed the bronze token. Everyone was astonished. Marquis Ning reluctantly admitted his actions, stating it was entirely because the Emperor had made his family heirless.
Ten days ago, he received a secret report that the Emperor intended to reopen the hostage camp by means of gladiatorial contests. He had already lost one son, so how could he let his younger son suffer such a calamity again? Thus, he followed someone's suggestion and created the giant monster, hoping to scare away the princes of various states. The princes of various states sought verification from Gongsun Wuyu.
Gongsun Wuyu stated that this hostage camp was vastly different from previous ones; this time, it was only for finding an elixir, not as cruel as before. Moreover, successful participants could bring supreme glory to their home countries, and he presented an imperial edict on the spot as proof. Everyone was deeply moved, but Marquis Ning accused it of being a trick by King Shangshan, with ulterior motives.
Jiang Wenfeng claimed he could save the life of Ning Ziyu, the younger son, completely disregarding the opinions of those present. He privately and quickly urged Ning Ziyu to escape, while he himself bravely resisted the soldiers with his own body. However, Ning Ziyu was unfortunately shot while escaping, and fell dead. Both Marquis Ning and his only son died.
Jiang Wenhuan was full of regret, believing that the two did not deserve such a tragic death, and blamed himself, thinking that if he had uncovered the truth earlier, the outcome might have been entirely different. Because of the flaws that appeared in the gladiatorial arena, Jiang Wenhuan was willing to accept severe punishment in the military camp.
Jiang Wenhuan felt sorry for his brother and was willing to take the punishment for him, but he was firmly blocked by the soldiers. The Emperor had already ordered that for the Marquis Ning incident, Jiang Wenhuan would not only be punished for his ineffective inspection but also have his bestowed demotion revoked. Fortunately, his ducal title was retained due to his meritorious service in protecting the Emperor years ago.
Jiang Wenhuan knelt in the ancestral hall, filled with self-reproach for not being able to take the punishment for his elder brother, and solemnly promised his master that he would not disappoint his elder brother on this quest for the elixir. Afterward, Gongsun Wuyu carefully applied medicine to Jiang Wenfeng, and took out the bronze token, handing it to him on behalf of Jiang Wenhuan, stating that this token was inextricably linked to Guifang.
The next day, the princes of various states were to go to the hostage camp. The previous night, Kunwu told the butler that he hoped they would keep their promise, that he would stay in the hostage camp, and that they must find his sister, with the necklace he wore being the important token of his sister. A Si returned home and was severely scolded by her father.
This daughter had previously run away from her wedding, and now she was causing trouble outside. He intended to punish his daughter publicly. However, A Si proactively stepped forward, allowing him to vent his anger, unaware that her father was merely scaring her and couldn't bear to lay a hand on her. Meanwhile, a group of black-clad figures secretly dug up Ning Ziyu's body from the woods, unaware that he still had a breath remaining.
