Dear readers, Youthful Glory is not exactly a drama I hold dear. To be honest, it won’t make it onto my rewatch list. If you’re curious about why I feel this way, check out my Youthful Glory drama review where I lay it all out. But if you’re here just to uncover how it all wraps up, welcome to my Youthful Glory Ending Explained post. And without further ado, happy reading!
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Youthful Glory Ending Explained
What Happened to Jiang Xu and Ming Tan on Youthful Glory Ending?
Su Er Rong’s case was finally closed, thanks to the help of Qiu Yue, the courtesan. With peace restored, Jiang Xu and Ming Tan could finally enjoy their time together in Lingzhou. She had planned a romantic night with fireworks, but Jiang Xu found out ahead of time. Though disappointed, her mood quickly lifted when he surprised her with a beautifully crafted guqin. They watched the fireworks together and the night ended in bed. 😙
Just when they thought everything was settled, a report arrived: General Gu Bing Mao had mobilized troops and was marching toward the capital. Doing so without imperial authorization was treason. Jiang Xu immediately realized it was Su Wen Chun’s scheme.
According to Liu Mo’s testimony, the Ming family case had been orchestrated by Su Wen Chun and Gu Bing Mao. Now they planned to eliminate their opposition and choose a new sovereign.
Meanwhile, the Nanlyu army took over the Yangxi Prefecture. Lingzhou was in danger of falling next because it lacking the military strength to resist. Although Yanxi Prefecture still had a garrison troops, they had no commander. That’s when General Feng suggested someone who could turn the tide. The former general of Yangxi Perfecture, Ming Ting Yuan.
Ming Ting Yuan still believed in Yangxi Prefecture’s soldiers. It was their duty to protect the country from Nanlyu invaders. Without hesitation, he headed to Yangxi to lead them. Ming Tan, Yun Yi, and Shu Jing Ran returned to the capital. But before they reached the gates, another crisis struck.
The Haoyou Sect had joined forces with the Nanlyu prince, Puruo Wen Zong. Ming Tan was stunned to discover he was the very Mr. Wen Zong she once knew.
Thankfully, the crisis was short-lived. Ming Ting Yuan successfully rallied the Yangxi troops to aid Lingzhou. Yun Yi, Zhui Yu, and Zhui Feng rescued General Feng, his son, and their guards. They joined hand with Ming Ting Yuan to reclaimed Lingzhou. In despair, Wen Zong took his own life. Watching someone die before her eyes left Ming Tan shaken.
Later, Ming Tan visited Ming Chu. They reconciled, and Ming Tan sincerely wished her sister the life she had always longed for. As she gently brushed Ming Chu’s hair, Ming Ting Yuan entered the room.
The usually proud and unrestrained Ming Chu broke into tears at the sight of her father. She had truly missed him. Her husband promised that if Ming Chu ever wished to see her father again, he would take her to the capital.
Meanwhile, to capture Gu Bing Mao, the emperor set a trap, using himself as bait. At the hunting ground, the Imperial Guards protected him, but Gu Bing Mao’s forces outnumbered them. They were soon surrounded, and even the emperor had to fight.
In the nick of time, Jiang Xu arrived with his Dingbei troops. Jiang Xu announced that he was acting on behalf of his father-in-law to purge the Yangxi Prefecture army and eliminate the traitor. The battle was intense, but Gu Bing Mao was ultimately defeated and arrested.
Afterward, Jiang Xu scolded the emperor for risking his life. The emperor admitted his mistake and tried to placate him, but Jiang Xu continued sulking. The tension was interrupted by news that the Empress Dowager had committed suicide.
A month later, Jiang Xu found out Ming Tan was pregnant. He became obsessively protective, clinging to her and neglecting his duties. The emperor was frustrated that Jiang Xu only wanted to rush home and be with his wife, but he understood and didn’t hold it against him.
In the end, before their son was born, Jiang Xu had already chosen a name: Jiang Ding, with the courtesy name Bei Gui. Ming Tan realized Jiang Xu had used his own title for their son, because the boy was his lifelong glory.
Six years later, Jiang Ding had grown into a responsible older brother to his little sister, Jiang Kou. While Ming Tan and Jiang Xu still lived happily and harmoniously.
What Happened to Bai Min Min and Zhang Huai Yu on Youthful Glory Ending?
Zhang Huai Yu managed to escape Lingzhou alive. Jiang Xu hides him so Su Er Rong couldn’t find him. After Su Er Rong was arrested, Zhang Huai Yu chose to leave early with Lord Tan to claim a reward from the emperor. Traveling with the Imperial Guards also felt much safer than following Jiang Xu and Shu Jing Ran. More than anything, he missed Bai Min Min and wanted to see her as soon as possible.
He arrived just in time when Bai Min Min was nearly harassed by two men at the Wentao Pavilion. Her eyes filled with tears at the sight of him, but instead of running into his arms, she turned and fled. Bai Min Min was angry. She has been worried sick during his absence, especially after hearing false news of his death. Zhang Huai Yu had written her many letters, but due to the danger, his men refused to send them, fearing they might expose his location.
In that moment, Zhang Huai Yu told Bai Min Min that he finally understood what it meant to miss someone deeply. He promised to marry her and spend the rest of his life with her. Bai Min Min, though shy, teased him playfully before saying yes.
During the unrest caused by Gu Bing Mao, Zhang Huai Yu received a letter from Jiang Xu asking him to closely monitor the capital, especially the palace. As the only one left behind, Zhang Huai Yu had to protect the country, the emperor, and his sister, the Empress. He went to the palace but was stopped at the gate. Even with his special right, Zhang Huai Yu still couldn’t enter. He and Bai Min Min feared the palace had fallen to traitors.
That night, Zhang Huai Yu sneaked in to see the Empress. He quietly gathered loyal palace guards and led them to stop a group of impostor guards heading to Shoukang Palace. A fight broke out, and Zhang Huai Yu was wounded.
Later, when Bai Min Min spoke with the Empress, she learned the palace had been sealed on the emperor’s own orders, to prevent Su Wen Chun’s men from reaching the Empress Dowager, who had long supported him.
The Empress blamed herself for endangering her brother, but Bai Min Min comforted her. She was so caught up in her speech, she didn’t notice the Empress watching her with an amused expression.
Their conversation was cut short when Zhang Huai Yu staggered in and collapsed at the door. Bai Min Min rushed to tend to his wounds, too distracted to see Zhang Huai Yu subtly signaling his sister to leave. The Empress looked at him helplessly before departing with a smile. Bai Min Min, overwhelmed with worry, began to cry. The sight of her crying forcing Zhang Huai Yu to drop the act and console her gently.
After the crisis, Zhang Huai Yu did everything he could to make Bai Min Min happy. During one of their strolls, he discovered something unexpected. The peach blossom talisman he always carried wasn’t the one Bai Min Min had requested from the Hanyan Temple.
Bai Min Min’s talisman had been accidentally swapped with another woman’s talisman. She went home with a peach blossom talisman, while that woman took her ward-off-mean-people one. But Zhang Huai Yu didn’t mind. He believed fate had brought them together.
Six years later, on the ending, Zhang Huai Yu and Bai Min Min had a cheerful son named Zhang Rong. The kid was determined to persuade his parents to give him a little sister and promised to ask them every single day
What Happened with Yun Yi and Shu Jing Ran on Youthful Glory Ending?
The Emperor was troubled by the official vacant position in Lingzhou. Suddenly, Shu Jing Ran stepped forward and recommended himself for the role, hoping to ease the emperor’s burden. It was not an easy task and would take years to accomplish, but Shu Jing Ran chose to take it, even though he knew his father would disapprove.
When the emperor asked why he made such a decision, Shu Jing Ran confessed he was in love with a girl whose social status was so far from his that it kept them apart. He wanted to build a future with his own hands and offer it to her. Moved by the sincerity of his answer, the emperor granted his request.
Before leaving, Shu Jing Ran invited Yun Yi for a meal and confessed his feelings. But Yun Yi misunderstood. She thought he was trying to say they had no future together. With a brave smile, she told him she understood a nobleman like him would have his marriage and career arranged by his family. She was already grateful for their friendship and expected nothing more.
Shu Jing Ran was flustered. He suddenly stood and declared he would never marry anyone but her. To him, she was the best girl in the world. He revealed he had asked to be stationed in Lingzhou, and once he left the capital, he would be on his own. It’s a life that free from status and judgment. Full of hope, Shu Jing Ran asked Yun Yi to come with him.
Yun Yi was thrown into dilemma. Ming Tan found her alone in the courtyard and came to comfort her. In Yun Yi’s entire life, only Jiang Xu and Ming Tan had treated her kindly. And now, someone else truly cared for her. From Ming Tan, Yun Yi learn that Shu Jing Ran had offended Jiang Xu on her behalf and had requested to take her from the Jingyun Guards.
Yun Yi wanted to go, but the thought of leaving Ming Tan and Jiang Xu behind made her hesitate. Ming Tan gently reminded her that no matter where she was, the only thing that truly mattered was whether the person she chose was someone she wanted to spend her life with.
Ming Tan was still preoccupied with Yun Yi’s matter. But Jiang Xu knew how to help her decide. The next day, he summoned Yun Yi and told her there was a task he needed her to do. The task wouldn’t be easy and would take a long time.
Without hesitation, Yun Yi said she was willing. She froze when Jiang Xu told her the task was to accompany Shu Jing Ran to Lingzhou. She was to protect him at all costs and remain by his side. With teary eyes, Yun Yi knelt and vowed not to disappoint her masters. Jiang Xu told her to take care of herself, and his words touched Yun Yi’s heart.
At the end, although Ming Tan had prepared many things for her dowry, Yun Yi didn’t want her to carry the sadness of a farewell. So, she wrote a letter and quietly left the city with Shu Jing Ran. She worried that her departure might affect Ming Tan’s pregnancy.
Meeting Jiang Xu and Ming Tan was the greatest blessing of her once-lonely life. She hoped that when they met again, she would be a better version of herself. Someone worthy of the people who once changed her world.
What Happened to Su Wen Chun and Liu Mo on Youthful Glory Ending?
Su Er Rong was convicted of large-scale smuggling, trafficking, embezzlement, and bribery. The evidence was irrefutable, and she could not escape the death penalty. Many other officials were implicated alongside her, but Su Wen Chun remained untouched.
Lord Zhang reported that Su Wen Chun had carefully removed Su Er Rong’s name from his household registration after her marriage. This was to ensure that if trouble arose in the future, her crimes would not be traced back to him. The Emperor took a different approach and ordered Lord Zhang to investigate every official connected to Su Wen Chun.
After a new round of investigations, Lord Zhang revealed that the man behind Su Er Rong’s operations was none other than Liu Mo, the Vice Minister of Revenue. When the name was announced, Su Wen Chun remained calm. Meanwhile, Liu Mo drew a sharp breath. The Emperor was stunned because Liu Mo had been a promising young official in the court.
Liu Mo stepped forward and pleaded guilty. He had seen enough to realize that Su Wen Chun would not lift a finger to save him. The Emperor stripped him of his title, confiscated his property, and sent him to prison. Liu Mo accepted his fate without protest. But before the guards took him away, he cast a long look at the unmoved Su Wen Chun.
Later, the Emperor investigated Liu Mo’s background and uncovered a tragic past. Liu Mo’s father, a scout, was sentenced to death after failing to deliver an urgent message. That failure led to the death of the late Prince of Ming Cong and his entire Dingbei army.
Before the case could be fully investigated, the scout took his own life. His wife died shortly after, and Liu Mo fled to the capital as an orphan.
The Emperor paid Liu Mo a visit in prison and revealed the truth. Liu Mo’s father had been framed and used as a scapegoat for a young and rising Su Wen Chun. The Emperor urged Liu Mo not to repeat his father’s fate and gave him two days to reconsider his silence and expose Su Wen Chun.
That night, Liu Mo asked to meet Su Wen Chun one last time. Instead of coming himself, Su Wen Chun sent Mr. Si. Liu Mo was stunned because he had believed Mr. Si was long dead. Mr. Si had raised him, trained him, taught him martial arts. He was the closest thing to a father Liu Mo had known. Mr. Si was there to deliver his last meal and say goodbye.
Liu Mo used the moment to press for the truth. When he mentioned his father, Mr. Si’s expression shifted. That single flicker was enough. Now, with the truth laid bare, Liu Mo refused to accept his fate. In fact, he had already confessed Su Wen Chun’s crimes to the Emperor and in return demanded a full investigation into his father’s death to clear his name.
Mr. Si understood immediately that Liu Mo had betrayed Su Wen Chun. Moments later, imperial guards stormed the prison to detain Mr. Si. In the chaos, Mr. Si escaped.
In the end, when Gu Bing Mao marched to the capital, a chaos erupted in the prison. Su Wen Chun and Liu Mo escaped. Liu Mo went straight to Su Wen Chun, determined to take justice into his own hands. Calmly, he served tea as if they were old friends in casual conversation.
Then Liu Mo said he knew who had killed his father. When Liu Mo raised his sword to strike, Mr. Si burst in and intercepted him. Su Wen Chun didn’t stay silent. He tried to flee but Liu Mo stopped him.
To defeat Mr. Si, Liu Mo had to take a deadly blow. With a long sword piercing his chest, Liu Mo still dragged himself toward Su Wen Chun, who was unable to escape due to an injury in his foot. In one swift move, Liu Mo ended Su Wen Chun’s life, before collapsing in front of him, dead.
What Happened to Wen Zong on Youthful Glory Ending?
Wen Zong’s true identity was finally revealed. He was Puruo Wen Zong, a royal prince from Nanlyu. For years, he had secretly collaborated with the Su family, hiding in plain sight.
But when the Su family collapsed, Wen Zong watched silently from the sidelines. Su Er Rong didn’t know was that Wen Zong had been waiting all along for the Su family’s downfall, so he could seize control of Lingzhou.
Wen Zhong joined forced with Haiyou Sect to took over Lingzhou city. Ming Tan was stunned when she learned Wen Zong’s real identity. Wen Zong tried to win her over with lavish gifts. When that failed, he resorted to threats. He wanted Ming Tan to surrender willingly, or he would kill the Feng family and the innocent civilians. Ming Tan refused outright.
After pondering the situation, Ming Tan realized Wen Zong was the real mastermind behind the smuggling operations in Lingzhou. She confronted him and demanded he withdraw his forces and restore peace to the city.
Of course, Wen Zong had no such intentions. Instead, he offered her a twisted proposal. If she come with him to Nanlyu and become his wife, then Lingzhou would prosper under his rule.
Suddenly, chaos erupted outside. Reports came that another army had entered Lingzhou. Wen Zong’s confidence wavered as the commander revealed himself. It was Ming Ting Yuan, leading the disguised forces of Yangxi Prefecture.
The tide turned instantly. Wen Zong was too stunned to react. Meanwhile, Yun Yi, Zhui Yu, and Zhui Feng launched a rescue operation to save General Feng, his son, and the trapped Feng soldiers.
With their strength renewed, the Feng army and Yangxi forces fought together and reclaimed Lingzhou. In a last act of desperation, Wen Zong’s closest guard, Zeng Shu, took Ming Tan hostage. With his sword pressed to her neck, Zeng Shu demanded Ming Ting Yuan to release his master.
Wen Zong, seeing the situation spiraled beyond repair, ordered Zeng Shu to release Ming Tan. But Zeng Shu refused. He intended to trade Ming Tan’s life for Wen Zong’s safety.
But Wen Zong had already lost the will to fight. Zeng Shu, filled with hatred, blamed Ming Tan for their defeat. He declared he would kill her before following his master in death. In that moment, Wen Zong acted, He strikes Zeng Shu down to protect Ming Tan. Zeng Shu died, and silence fell.
On the ending, Wen Zong stared at Ming Tan, with empty eyes. He said that he lost Lingzhou. He has no home to return to. And now, he also lost Ming Tan. With nothing left, he drew his blade and ended his life.
My Musing
What is wrong with Wen Zong? I’ve never seen a prince like him. He infiltrated Great Xian, orchestrated large-scale smuggling, and kept himself hidden all along. That kind of persistence shows incredible determination.
But now, surrounded by enemies, he chooses neither to escape nor to fight. He simply gives up. Honestly, even Liu Yan from The Prisoner of Beauty looked braver than him.
Anyway, I don’t have the energy to rant much longer, so let’s leave it here for today. Thank you for stopping by on this Youthful Glory ending explained, dear readers. Your visit means a lot. If you have your own thoughts on this drama, feel free to share them. We’d love to hear from you. I’ll see you again in another Drama Review or Ending Explained. Until then, goodbye and take care.
