Wonderland of Love Episode 3 Recap, Plot

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Learning that Cui Lin's life was uncertain, Cui Family's son, Liu Chengfeng, immediately dispatched troops to Guo Zhi's military camp. Close attendant Tao Zi and Chen Xing hurriedly came to report that their master was safe. Tao Zi was Cui Lin's personal maidservant, and they had grown up together. She was knowledgeable about medicinal herbs and could track Cui Lin using the unique medicinal powder on her. At that moment, Cui Lin was tied up by the bandit leader Huang Youyi, and accompanying her was Li Ni, who had jumped into the hole to bring her food.

The mountain bandits were uncertain about how to deal with the beautiful Cui Lin. Some suggested selling her for money, while others proposed marrying her as their leader's concubine. Huang Youyi, feeling a headache, immediately interrupted them and interrogated Cui Lin to find out her true identity. Cui Lin, with a sly twinkle in her eyes, falsely claimed to be the beloved concubine of Crown Prince Li Ni. The actual Li Ni was dumbfounded, admiring Cui Lin's ability to lie without blushing. To avoid trouble, he reluctantly played along, saying he was Li Ni's bodyguard, tasked with escorting this "concubine of Li Ni" to Wangzhou.

With the Li royal family's decline, the mountain bandits were not inclined to believe them. One bandit, recalling that Zhao Youde was formerly in the Western Army, rushed to greet Li Ni and was overjoyed to meet Seventeenth Young Master here. It was then that Cui Lin learned that the adversary behind her was indeed Crown Prince Li Ni. Li Ni felt like he had come home and had his restraints removed, while he ordered Cui Lin's bindings to be tightened.

In order to rebel, Sun Jing had pillaged nearby villages, and Zhao Youde had joined the mountain bandits because of it. As for the court, they all had grievances. Sun Jing and the rogue bandits didn't care about the lives of the common people, and the Li royal family wasn't much better. Repeated corvée labor and hardship had driven these people to become outlaws and rulers of the mountains. Zhao Youde suggested that everyone recognize Li Ni as their elder brother and together join the Western Army. The bandits, being straightforward, didn't wait for Li Ni to speak and flocked to him, vowing in blood brotherhood. But that knife was clearly aimed at Cui Lin, representing the "Li royal family."

Seeing this, Li Ni felt the need to intervene and falsely claimed that this royal concubine was his beloved, and they were eloping. Upon hearing this, the bandits' attitude changed, affectionately referring to Cui Lin as their sister-in-law and quickly untying her. Everyone chatted and headed toward the "bridal chamber." Li Ni was in a difficult position and had no choice but to take Cui Lin into the room. With no one else around, they no longer held back and vied to occupy the bed. Li Ni chose to play the role of an eager suitor, hoping to force Cui Lin to yield, but she turned away and prepared to rest.

At this moment, Tao Zi had followed the trail of medicinal powder to the mountain stronghold and, witnessing Li Ni's inappropriate advances on Cui Lin, became angry and drew her small crossbow. Li Ni noticed in time and shielded Cui Lin. Seeing the short arrow, Cui Lin realized Tao Zi had arrived and immediately pushed Li Ni away and got up. At the same time, Xie Zhanger also arrived. Before the few of them could introduce themselves, a commotion started outside, with reports of Guo Zhi leading his troops to attack the mountain. Li Ni and Cui Lin had been away from their respective camps for several days and needed to return quickly. They left Xie Zhanger and Tao Zi behind to assist the mountain bandits.

Cui Lin's leg injury had not yet healed, preventing her from traversing the mountain path. To avoid drawing attention, Li Ni borrowed clothes from the villagers and bought a horse-drawn carriage. They finally arrived at a checkpoint, but Sun Jing's subordinates were looting from the common people. Both were angry but couldn't afford to take risks, so they reluctantly turned the carriage towards the mountain road. The rugged mountain road caused Cui Lin's body to ache with pain. Li Ni furrowed his brows and carried Cui Lin on his back. When Cui Lin woke up, she found herself lying on a straw mat, and Li Ni was roasting meat nearby.

Suddenly, voices from outside alarmed them. Li Ni nervously grabbed his short sword and peered through a crack. Fortunately, the newcomers were not mountain bandits or official soldiers but an elderly couple who had rescued them. The old couple had returned from hunting in the mountains, and the four of them shared a satisfying meal. During the night, while the old woman was sleeping, Cui Lin stuffed her pearls into the woman's clothes. They were abruptly awakened by a group of aggressive soldiers. The old couple insisted they hadn't seen any strangers, and the soldiers let them go.

But when Cui Lin and Li Ni emerged, they found the elderly couple's lifeless bodies. Both had been shot in the back and held hands until the end. Li Ni was furious and blamed Cui Lin for stunning him earlier, preventing them from saving the elderly couple in time. But given the circumstances at the time, Cui Lin had no other options.

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