Nirvana in Fire
Episode 19
Your highness, General Meng found your secret passage
Your Highness
Looks like I didn't put the bow in the right place.
I am very sorry
I accidentally found your room's secret passage
I thought it was placed in the outer room,
how did Commander Meng end up in the inner room?
Actually, it's not strange for a Princes' room to have a secret chamber.
But the weird thing is...
What is it?
Not long ago, Mr Su was renovating his house. When he finished,
I was lucky enough to be invited, so I had a look around.
He also has a secret chamber just like this.
The overall layouts resembles your one.
Is this a coincidence? or is it?
What are you trying to say Commander Meng?
I helped Mr. Su choose his house.
I know that the location very well
Your palace is on Qizheng Street, Su Residence is on Changzhi Street.
Both of the places seem quite far from each other
But...
It looks like you are here today,
not to visit your old subordinates,
but to look for slip ups.
No, No...
I just have suspicions
and wanted to verify them.
And what are you going to do after you verify them?
You have already started to make your move?
To fight for the throne
Even if I said no,
I suppose you won't believe it right?
If the answer is yes,
I am willing to support you.
Why?
Maybe it's because Sir Mei of Jiangzuo has chosen you,
I feel that you will have a better chance at winning.
Maybe it's because
compare to the Crown Prince and Prince Yu
Many of my friends
whether dead or alive,
All hope that you will win.
So, you want to stand with
- your friends. - Yes
Your Highness, please believe in my sincerity.
Consort Jing, you have entered the palace for many years
But your rooms still have nothing extravagant and expensive
I feel it's unique and lovely.
Your highness, your face looks weary,
You must be tired.
Let's take off your outer garment
And let me massage you?
Alright, you are a doctor,
I always loved your massages.
Your were not in the Chiyan army for long,
I remember it was only a year.
- Then you were transferred to the Imperial Guards. - Yes
12 Years ago,
No... the new year has passed
It should be 13 years now
When it happened, I at Donghai, training the army.
When I left, everything was still peaceful.
When I returned, everything was turned up side down
Until now, I am still not sure what had happened.
Meng-qing, at that time you were part of the army,
Do you know anything?
All I know is that Xie Yu was supposed to have been taking reinforcements to the Chiyan army.
But later he found that,
Prince Qi and Commander General of the Chiyan army, Lin Xie,
wanted to collude with Da Yu in order to stage a rebellion.
Xie Yu reported it to the Emperor and received the order to execute all involved. Then at Meiling,
he massacred the entire Chiyan army.
At that time, Xuanjing Bureau had verified the evidences.
Prince Qi was sentenced to death.
His mother, Noble Consort Chen, committed suicide
Lin Manor was also searched and seized.
Wasn't there someone who defended them?
In the Court's eyes
who dares to speak up against,
an Imperial edict for the death sentence?
Within a night, Prince Qi
Nobel Consort Chen, the Lin Family
all became forbidden words.
Apart from you questioning the case a few times
after you returned,
there was no one else who dared to speak up.
Yes
No one dares to mention it
No one dares to remember them
But you remember
And a lot of other people remember
I will not believe that Prince Qi and the Chiyan army was rebellious.
No matter how long, I will investigate it thoroughly
And prove their innocence
General Meng, the path that we are taking will be dangrous
No one knows what will happen
Are you willing to follow me?
No matter what happens,
Even in death, I will not give up.
Your Majesty,
Your Majesty, this tea will help you sleep.
Please have some.
Consort Jing, these past years, I haven't attend you as much
In an instance, I've already grown old
There is nothing much I can do to make it up to you.
But, Jingyan is a filial son
You'll still have good fortune in the future.
You are right your Majesty,
I am already satisfied as long as there's Jingyan,
Jingyan,
is a very filial and loyal.
If he is in the capital, on the days when he can enter the Palace,
he'll always come visit me.
As long as I get to see him, I will be happy
Jingyan is a very loyal person.
But his personality,
He is just too stubborn
In order to temper him, I didn't give him a lot of opportunities
But don't worry
He is still my son
I'll still look after him
The battle fields are dangerous,
In the future, I won't send him anymore.
Your Majesty, as long as the Court needs him
If he needs to go, he should still go
I'm not familiar with the outside world
but as a Prince, it's Jingyan's duty
to support and protect the country.
Even though, Jingyan doesn't like to publicize
But in his heart, he cares about you
If you were to shield him because of love,
and let him say unemployed in the capital and rest leisurely,
He might think you don't think highly of him
You are right
Jingyan is guileless.
No matter how much he's wrong, he won't trouble me.
While the relation of the Emperor and his officials comes before father and son
He feels too estrange from me.
His personality is kind of similar to yours
The Dragon bore 9 nine sons, each is different.
All of your children, will not all be the same
Concubine Jing, what do you think
of Prince Yu?
I think..
Prince Yu's is very handsome and carries himself well,
He is a very dignified Prince
I am not asking about
his appearance
Please forgive me
I don't really know much about Prince Yu
I have only heard what people have said
That he is a virtuous prince
What do women of the Inner Palace know of virtuousness.
All those words are from the outside
Everyone is looking to his lead
in the Court discussions.
He really is 'virtuous'.
That is all due to your love toward him
When the crown prince was there, wasn't it the same?
Your highness, please drink
Even though your words had no intention
But it made me realize
Prince Yu's influence on the Court,
compared to the Crown Prince,
is much more powerful.
Concubine Jing,
You are open-minded and don't worry about anything.
I should learn from you.
Take a break,
and we lets rest.
Yes
Consort Jing, is dutiful, respectful and mindful
You are now conferred as Consort Jing. That is all. (Fei: high rank lady of the palace).
I thank your Majesty.
Since the Crown Prince has been grounded in Guijia Palace,
you have reflected and done much self improvement.
You may move back to the Eastern Palace and reflect on your mistakes.
To see how it goes. That is all.
I thank your Majesty.
The Crown Prince has return to the Eastern Palace
Is the Emperor really not going to pursue
the illegal fireworks factory case?
In our Emperor's heart
it's more important to control the officials in the court
The mass's life isn't as important
- The envoys from Southern Chu should be arriving soon? - Yes
Jingrui's birthday after all is almost here
The envoy from Southern Chu will arrive soon. Intermarriage between two contries
is a blessing
Special command to 5th Prince of Yu be the representative
to welcome the Envoy and entourage.
I accept the task.
I am here to present the emperor's command and cannot make the salute.
I will come and pay my respects on another day.
Please take care Gong-gong TN. Gong-gong, title for eunuchs.
Please take care Gong-gong
Lately, it is difficult to tell what Father is thinking.
What's the deeper meaning behind these last few edicts.
Concubine Jing entered the palace for many years,
It's normal for her to rise to be a Fei (consort) with a son who is already an adult.
Don't think too much
It doesn't matter if she is Jing Pin of Jing Fei
I won't think about it too much
But father has only sentence him to reflect in the Eastern Palace
looks like want to favor him, at the mean time he still grounded.
Now command me to handle the intermarriage with Nan Chu
but it said to represent the King
I have no idea what does it mean.
Be the King's representative
Not every Prince can do it.
It means you are still loved
This time Nan Chu enter to the city
it looks like to discuss their princess' marriage next year
but the King has made up the mind to arrange Prince of Ning to marry the Princess
What is else is there to talk about.
All relevant matters are in accordance to rules
We should think from the rules
Nan Chu's prince is coming along
if follow Da Liang's rules,
it's the highest honor of welcoming
Crown of prince should be the one welcoming them
That is true. This coincidence,
The King hasn't even let the Crown Prince out yet.
He is yet to be forgiven.
In my opinion, this command
is showing your identity
that you are more honor than other princes.
Brother Xian, have we arrived to Jin Ling
Yes we have arrived. Right in front is Jin Ling.
So this is Jin Ling.
Brother Xuan, Do you think this time will we be able to...
Don't worry, when we get there didn't Priest Chen already say
Your wish will come true.
This is the list of present from Nan Chu Country
Nan Chu take the initiative befriend with us. It is a fortune or misfortune?
How long has Nihuang been here?
Not even a year yet.
Not Yet
Maybe half a year
She left Yun Nan too long
That's right. Southwest area is important
Nan Chu has wild ambition to that area
The duchess hasn't return to take care of things
The officials of the court are concern
It's time for her to go back.
But, I can't just let two people
Go back home.
Your majesty is wise
Nan Chu's envoy just recently arrived to the Palace
The King wants me to return to Yun Nan
Since Nan Chu's envoy has arrived to the capital
The King must be suspicious
If you are not in Nan Jing, he won't be assured
The decree states, Mu Qing just inherited the title
The Grand Dowager Empress can't bare to let him go
So he wants me to go but leave Mu Qing here.
So he is using Mu Qing as a hostage
In our King's heart
There is no one he can trust
Qing'er was so angry
At the Mu Manor, there are people waiting and upset
If it was me, I would be so cold
Compare to him, I can still stay firm and calm still.
You stood alone taking care of the Mu Manor for many years
Of course you can endure and stay calm
But you are still concern of Xiao Qing, right?
I won't let anything happen to him.
Don't worry.
Brother/Mr. Su
I will be going
I don't know when I will see you again
In the capital, the mu family has other family ties
This yellow ridge jade was given to me by my father
As long as one have this, Qing'er must abide the orders
Today, I am giving this to you
I do not know,
The King only wants to control
He doesn't mean to do anything else
Xiao Qing is a very smart child
When you arrive back to Yun Nan
You have to take care of yourself
Don't miss him to much.
Lin Shu Ge Ge, (Ge Ge = Brother, or endearment of a male)
Don't you know who I will miss the most?
Of course I know.
I want to grab onto your hand and leave this place
Leave the capital, leave everyone behind
Together, we can go to Yun Nan
Live carefee among the mountains and rivers
I'm tired of being a duchess
I also don't want you to be Mei Chang Su
I just want
You are only my Lin Shu Ge Ge
Winds blowing from the West in this cold rainy night on the mountain
My home and my country still present in my fragmented dreams
Missing you so much. And not seeing you is causing me to miss you more.
Separation is so difficult to bear, but I am still suffering our separation.
When will the smoke and fires from the war end?
Battles for thrones and boundary conflicts kept flowing to the East
I've also been looking forward to this day.
I couldn't stop the tear
Imagine that I can be Lin Shu
River and mountain remain the same but beauty has turned old
Couldn't bear the separation
Separation is so difficult to bear, but I am still suffering our separation.
Couldn't bear the separation
Hurry and take a look
Sister
Miss Gong Yu
Miss are you alright
Hurry and bring her into the room
Yes
Chief, everything has progress well according to plan
How is he/she?
Are you asking about Xie Yu? He isn't dead yet.
I'm asking about Gong Yu's injury?
Her injury isn't deep. Don't worry, Chief.
Then please have Mr. 13 take care of her.
Yes
Sister, I can't bare to let you go. Why don't you just stay.
Your already all grown up, why are you speaking like a child.
You already have become an adult
There are some things, I don't need to say anymore
I'm sorry for having everyone see me off. Thank you very much.
Take care sister Ni Huang...
Family Mu has guarded the South area for generations.
Has been in grudge with Nan Chu for hundred year.
This is Duke Ling who at this time dares to come here
He has a lot of courage
Nan Chu's Yu Wen Xian is nice to meet you Duchess
Duke Ling are you heading out of the capital?
I came personally to greet you and send you off.
You already have greeted her off, you can go now.
This is...?
So this is Duke Mu. I have not seen yet.
The people of Chu, only knows Duchess Ni Huang.
We don't know any Duke Mu
You already have your sister to battle in the war.
Duke Mu is very bless
What do you like to do most? Sewing right?
You also look unfamiliar to me.
I have been on the battle grounds, I have never seen you before
You must not fight in battle and probably
You are sewing flowers too.
I've always been a lay low prince
But the young prince Mu
has never appeared at the war field.
If this isn't blessing, then what is it?
I am very envious of him.
After I have ranked my sister can leave the job with me
If you are really a man, lets us meet each other in battle
You're already angry. Right now Chu and Liang is at peace with each other.
Where will we have the opportunity to fight each other?
Even if we don't have a ware
I already said, I won't go into battle
So this only applies to you Duke Mu.
Prince Ling Wang
Young Prince Mu just turned adult and be ranked
he will definitely appear at war field
You have said that you won't lead any army
When young prince is leading an army to war
you will still be stay at home.
If think this way
you should be envious of him.
That's right.
Let's compete now.
If you can't do it, get your men down.
I can fight with your men.
Our style is different with yours
we prefer act than talk
You better follow our rules and talk less
Let's compete.
Dang Liang's men are distinguished and admirable
you two looks like a gentleman
why being so rough like Northern people
Keep want fighting when in disagreement
I dare you!
We are here to say goodbye to Duchess.
It will bring disrespect to Duchess if we fight.
You should talk less
Sis, let's go to the pavilion
and ignore this fella that only talks but a coward.
First son of Xiao family
I have a friend very admire of you.
Would like to have a match with you.
Prince Ling Wang is weird. He keep changing target.
Unsure who is main target.
I am waiting here.
Thank you.
Nian Nian, Mr Xiao has agreed.
Your turn.
Prince, have you met the Nan Chu's duchess?
It was fortunate father asking me to welcome the Nan Chu ambassadors
It would be awkward if I greet the lady.
What do you think?
I think from her appearance
the news from Nan Chu's merchants said are true
How about the Empress?
She still remember.
Many years ago the Nan Chu's ambassador
did have feeling towards to aunt Li Yang
After he left
aunt Li Yang begged the Empress that time
let her leave with him
But dunno why shen then married to Xie Yu.
Mother has not idea why.
Prince
I have another news.
What kind of news?
Last night, I rescued a person at Hong Xiu Zhao
Who?
Gong Yu from Miao Ying Fang
You wouldn't know
what's her true identity.
Fantastic!
With these hidden secrets
we can overturn Xie Yu.
We should tell Mei Chang Su
so that he can help me plan.
Left.
You have lose 3 times. You can't have melon today.
Xiao Su
Brother Meng, are you looking for me?
Duchess is return home to Yun Nan.
I am here to see you.
Chief, have a look at this.
This is the bottle that carved by Master Huo that rarely be seen in palace.
- Inside are the care pills that you asked -10 pills.
Good
What do you need this for?
This is Jin Rui's birthday present.
You have decided
to destroy Xie Yu at Jin Rui's birthday party?
I have plan this
everyone is at the designated place.
We need to destroy Xie Yu
I shouldn't hesitate.
Why are you in hesitation?
Someone will be hurt
To destroy him, the innocents will be hurt.
I can't think of any better plan.
There's no perfection in this world.
Don't think too much.
Fei Liu
Brother Meng
Jin Rui is the most innocent person in this.
Too bad
that the best medicine in the world can only save lives
I am Xiao Jin Rui.
Nan Chu's duchess Yu Wen Nian.
-Please. - Please.
That is Yue Nan Jian.
She is the deciple of Yue Xiu Ze
Yue Xiu Ze is one of the ambassadors?
I am not aware of that.
Yue Xiu Ze is not ordinary master hand in pugilist world.
He is one of the Commanders in the Nan Chu's palace.
Noble identity
If he is in the team, his name should appear on the list.
But his name is not on the list, mean he is not here.
Yue Xiu Ze rank the 6th of Lang Ya Bang this year.
I heard he defeated the 5th.
His next target must be the Tianquan manor
Zhuo Ding Feng.
I am sure he is here.
Thank you.
Sir Xiao is adept in the Tian Quand swor style
whilst I'm still unfamiliar with the E Yun sword style
Today, I lost to you
not that my sword style lost to yours.
Please tell your father don't forget the promise.
My master has arrived Jin Ling and will visit him soon.
I will pass the message.
Mr Xiao.
Nian Nian, let's go.
Jin Rui,
What promise?
Father Zhuo and Yue Xiuzhe
have fought twice.
Even if there is a promise to fight again
it's not strange.
Yue Xiuzhe is a high rank minister of Nanchu
He entered with the party but did not show himself
which means he didn't come for work.
He just wants to challenge those ranked higher on the Langya list.
Considering Chief Zhuo has been a part of the puglist world for many years
receiving many challenge letters
is not unusual.
I'm not worried, E Yun and Tian Quan style are very different
Furthermore, Yue Xiuzhe may have improved,
but Father Zhuo has been practicing too.
I just think Nian Nian is strange, why did she come here
to battle me?
Why is that weird, she's E Yun sword style's inheritor
and you are Tian Quan sword's inheritor
Her master has always wanted to fight Chief Zhuo
Coming to see Tian Quan's sword techniques
is reasonable.
A pity I'm leaving today
and can't watch the Tian Quan versus E Yun battle
Please send me a letter about the results.
Of course.
Don't worry sis, it won't be long
before the emperor lets me go back, no need to miss me.
Yunnan is not the edge of the world, we will see each other soon.
Everyone, thank you.
-Jingrui. -Dong jie.
I heard that you invited Commander General Meng to your birthday.
Yes, we were chatting about it at the Su house
Commander General Meng said he wanted to come
so I had to send him an invitation.
Since you are inviting him, what about me?
Dong jie, you want to go to?
Dong jie!
Can't i go?
You can.
Of course you can.
Master, Prince Yu is here.
After planning so long, we've finally got him to come.
Invite him to the study.
Sir Yan, you are her.
Is Lady Gong ready?
The Lady is already prepared.
Please sir.
-SIr Yan. -Lady Gong.
You are a trustworthy person, to have you as a guest for Jingrui's birthday
would make half the city envious.
You flatter me.
Thank you very much for coming personally to pick me up.
No no, to be a cavalier is a rare chance.
Anyway, Jingrui and Xiebi cannot beat me.
Sir Yan, you are always so witty.
The cart is ready, please.