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Nirvana in Fire

Episode 52

Don't be upset. We neverdid have a lot of hope for Aunt Liyang to do this.

Marquis Yan can do it in her stead.

Marquis Yan is determined to finish the plead, even if it means taking swords and axes coming his way

Do you also feel that I was too heartless?

I would not dare. If this old case were to bebrought up again

Marquis Xie's crime becomes High Treason.

Xie Bi and the entire Xie Clan is bound to be involved.

Mother does not want to be the hand that pushes them into the impasse

As your son, I understand

Only you understand my thoughts

But seeing the determination in Jingyan, this case willbe brought up. There is no way to escape it.

I wanted to be the first to present the plead, to exchange for a vow of amnesty for the Xie Clan

but I didn't think after saying those few words

Sir Su and Jingyan would get so angry.

When I first met Brother Su, I admired him for his talents and tolerance

Though many things have happened since then, I still feel that

fighting for power and dominance is not his real intent

Since he already knew the truth aboutthe Chiyan case

The more I think about it, he may have come here just for this case.

As for who he sided with, who he assisted, may have been nothing but a means to the end.

Based on what your saying, Sir Suisn't an outsider to this.

But who is he?

And how is he related to this Chiyan case?

Whether he is someone associated to the case or just the advisor of the Crown Prince

Choosing to proclaim Marquis Xie's testament, it shows their firmness in clearing the names of the wronged

I admire their determination

Only, just as Brother Su has said

my position is awkward

I can't do it on Mother's behalf.

If you changed places with Mother, you'd have agreed to it immediately, wouldn't you?

Most things in this world come with a dilemma

How can I be inconsiderate towards Mother's struggles and distress?

Let's go.

Jingrui

Accompany me to see them again.

Let me go. Let me go.

Although Prince Xian has been exiled, but atleast he is safe

for his sake, jie-jie should be morepeaceful at least.

Will you only be happy if you endup in the same state as Prince Yu?

It's you

In the palace, you manipulate His MajestyOutside, your son aligns the court ministers!

It was your evil plotting! You robbed the Crown Prince of his position!

And Lin Shu. That Lin Shu

Because you have been speakingnonsense, that is why His Majesty is punished you.

Why can't you remember this

Send Consort Yue to the back of the palace to rest

she needs to recuperate from her illness.

Yes.

I don't want go. I won't go!

I won't go. Release me!

Find out for me

who is still delivering messages to Consort Xian.

Yes.

The issue is of great sensitivity. Has Aunt given it a careful thought?

Returning upon leaving, of course I have throught about it meticulously

In truth, no matter how much I think about it, I cannot truly pretend to be indifferent

If I left today, I fear, I will never be rid of nightmares

Well then. I appreciate Aunt's feelings.

I too will assure you Once truth of the Chiyan Case comes under the sun

The entire Xie Clan will be spared None of them will be persecuted

So you knew

Aunt is concerned for your children. This is human nature, how can I not notice?

Just now, Sir Su did not want to point it out and turn it into a deal

Coming this far, now is the most critical time

Any forced vows going exchanged against a true heartbecomes an unstable risk

Not forcing Aunt is also to avoid risks

Your honesty soothes me.

It appears now,you won't accept anyone without sincere intentto clear the name of the deceased

as your aid

Since Sir Su can be at your side

certainly he has sworn unwavering loyalty to you and has earned your trust in return

I have already told AuntSir Su and I can be treated as one person

Treated as one

"Doubt not the man you use"You certainly are like Jingyu in that respect

Succeeding Brother's behest is indeed my wish

If Aunt should change your mind at a later time do not force yourself

When the time comes, in the middle of the palace, to withstand the pressure of His Majesty's fierce fury

If one is not of steadfast determination, it will be difficult to finish your words

Jingrui, you have been to Southern Chu more than a year

You surely have gained a lot of experienceHas it been good for you?

Yes. Leaving my country far behind,meeting certain people, making certain experiences

Looking back on it now,I can understand more easily,see things more clearly

The third bottle

The small stove

Crush it

Don't eat itCrush itThe smaller the pieces, the better.

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Do you think

that this time, Aunt Liyang iscommitted to doing this task?

Princess Liyang is not a person thatacts rashly.

If she promised your Highness, thenshe will not go back on her word.

That's true. And even if she changesher mind, we still have Marquis Yan.

However to use Xie Yue's confessionto bring up the old case

it is still best to have aunt Liyang do it.

I'm concerned that once the time comes,unforseen events will to happen.Your Highness should plan ahead

That you don't need to worry about.I have spoken separately with ministersand members of the imperial family who can be trusted

To avoid yes-men among them who might leak my plannings to Father

I especially asked Mother to look out,and be sure that these few days,no-one can pay his respects to Father

Your Highness is indeed fast

Not telling before talking to the ministers,I hope you don't reprimand me for my rashness

Why would I blame you?

This is something you should be managing.In truth, I really can't...

I don't want to wait any longer.

You did nothing wrong.As long as His Majesty is still on the throne

reversing the verdict, will never be absolutely riskless

Whether for the deceased of for the people

To have his Majesty reopen the case and investigate it

is different from having you doing it afteryou take over the throne.

I understand your reasoning.

If we succeed in making His Majesty's agree to it in front of all

I am resolute, that I can retry the case to its roots

not leaving any room for the later world to question

There is another thing that I wouldask of your Highness.

You don't need to be so polite with me.

On His Majesty's celebration date, can youallow me join you in the courts?

Is there some difficulty for your Highness?

I do have a court appointed status, sobeing there should not be strange.

-What's wrong?-Do you think you need to ask this of me? Of courseyou must be there!

All of this, everything that has been accomplishedwas all your heart blood. How could I

not let you see the resolution of it?

-Your Highness-What Highness

Even if I listen to you,not revealing identity as Lin Shu

do you have to be Mei Changsu even in front of me?

Jingyan.

Once this is all finished, do you plan to leavethe Capital?

Fei Liu

in short while, we will be leaving this place.

Lang Zhou?

Perhaps Lang Zhou or Lang Ya San.

Which place do you like?

Su ge-ge, all good.

That's right, as long as we are together,it doesn't matter where we go.

Nothing in this world is predictable.This is no longer Lin Shu's Imperial Court.

Returning from hell, he is bound not to be able to stay long

I am sure he understands betterthan anyone.

What do you think?

You plan to leave after the case is reopened, to roam Jianghu?

These past 13 years, I have done much. I am a bit tired now.

At your side, you do not lack bright mindsto help you with state affairs

you should let me take some time off, no?

Let me wander a bit

In four or five years, I will come visit you again.

Our fraternity and friendship

Shouldn't be as frail as to break,just because we don't see each other, right?

Xiao Shu, tell me the truth, is yourillness getting better?

Recovering completely is doubtful.

I am now a weak scholar, and can never again beatyou in a fight.

What are you smiling about?

You are the one that has the advantage.

Even if you hit me, I wouldn't dare hityou back.

You are the crown prince now. If I hit you, I wouldbe asking for death.

Ting Sheng.

How did you end up practicing here?

I heard that Sir Su was here, so I wantedto ask him for some directions on my homework.

But did not want to intrude on him speaking with his Highness, soI am waiting here for him.

Shoot an arrow for me.

Let me teach you.

Actually, my visit today is alsobecause I wanted to discuss another issue with you

Do you mean to talk about Ting Sheng's identity?

Since long, for the imperial lineage, verification of the imperial blood line has been subject to the strictest of rules

If there was no golden shelf and jade plate at birth

With no imperial seal and record fromthe Imperial Palace Affairs Bureau,he does not have the status of a member of the imperial family

Even though we both know thatTing Sheng is Prince Qi's son

He was born in the servant prison, used someone else' identity

Unfortunately, he will never be ableto return to the imperial family

The rules of the imperial family has always been strict.There is nothing we can change.

Back then, Emperor Hui did not have any offspings

Yet he could not bring back his illegitimate child,left among commoners. Even less can Ting Sheng...

You have not told Ting Sheng of his true background, have you?

No, I haven't. He is still young and he has alsosuffered so much hardship

I don't want him to avenge his father either. I see no reason in telling him.

Then that is good.

This child has a good nature, and is willing to learnHe will make tremendous progress in the near future

There are things in this world,when you didn't know, you were satisfied.

But once you know,it brings you nothing but wild thoughts and worries

I only wish him to peacefully live out his life

As to not fail Prince Qi's soul, who is looking on in the heavens

How about thisSince he cannot be admitted into the imperial family

I will adopt him.This way at least, it elevates his status

Supposing he will not become a wise noble,at least he can become a capable minister

Is that not good?

Nothing. I have just been thinking too much lately.

If there isn't anything happening thesenext few days, please have him come see memore often.

Afterall, I have enough free time at home,just the time to teach him a little more

You should not over exert yourself.

On the day of the banquet, there is not a momentwe can let our guard down. Will you be fine?

Don't worry. All these years I have been waiting for this moment.

Even if I die, I will see this through.

Come with me, I want to show you something.

-What is it?-Open it, and you'll see.

This time when you go to Dong Hai, you won't return till at least half a year.

I heard Dong Hai has many pearls. Bring someback for me so I can use them as marbles.

At least bring one back the size of an egg.

The size of an egg? Don't be ridiculous.

Okay, the size pigeon's egg then.

Fine, I'll try.

Aren't you going to say anything?

You owe me this

Thanks!

How long?

At least another four hours.

No. How long?

Are you asking, how long before weleave the Capital?

Two to three months I guess.

Fei Liu, you know in the next few days

your Su ge-ge will be going somethingvery difficult.

Speaking of that, I am worried about him.

Right now, he is holding his breath for this aim,which is nothing to worry about.Yet, once he passes the last obstacle

and suddently lets go of this last breath, what will happen to him?

For long, he has been refusingto return to his identity of Lin Shu,

what other reason is there,than not having any confidence in his own constitution?

Never mind then.

He is about to die anyway

why confuse Lin Shu and Mei Changsu together atthis time?

Won't die.

Xiao Fei Liu, are you now also avoiding the truth?

There is you. Won't die.

It seems that Xiao Fei Liu here stilltrusts my skills.

You are right. With me here, he won't die.

I heard, today's birthday banquet waswell prepared by the Ministry of Rites

All Your Majesty needs to do,is to accept the gratulations the official pay to you

Resting numerous days

I do indeed feel better

In the palace, there is you

As for the state affairs, thankfullythe Crown Prince is there to take care of

This relieves much of my burdens

Mother.

Not bad.

I appreciate your efforts.

These are my natural duties

Does Your Highness want to take your breakfast here

or to take it in the palace, with Father and Mother

We shall go pay them respect in the palace.

Your Majesty, the Crown Prince andthe Princess Consort wish to pay you their respects

Jingyan's here this early?Call for them to come in

Your son and his madam gives you morning greetings. May you live for a thousand years, father.

Rise

Your son pays his respects to Mother

Hurry and rise

The morning hours are still early,you certainly haven't taken breakfast yet, just as well

Lunch will be with the ministers, nothing but clattering

We are rarely together as a family,having a breakfast quietly together. Come!

- Thank you Father. - Come, come, come.

Your MajestyIt is nine of the clock

The ministers should have arrived. Your Majesty should move to the Chengqian Palace.

The chess pieces are in deadlock

It seems indeed, this game will not come to an end anytime soon

So be it.After the ceremony, we shall continue our battle

His Majesty is leaving

We give our congratulations for your birthday, Your Majesty.

May you live for another hundred thousand years.

Rise, my officials.

-What time is it?-It is past 11 o'clock

-Why has no-one woken me up?-Madame

Your Majesty's birthday banquet is beginningI haven't dressed up yet

Hurry, hurry and fetch me my Wufeng hairpin, hurry

The Noble Consort has orders that you are ill, youcannot go out.

Nonsense! His Majesty's celebration, when haveI not been by his side?

Let me goConsort Xian, Consort Xian.

This is all Consort Jing's conspiracy, I know it!I am going to report to His MajestyI will report to His Majesty

Madam

Prince Jing plans a coup d'état,are you all with him in this rebellion

Madam! Please retain those horrifying words!

I know it allAll of you are trying to deceive me

Once I report to His Majesty, I will get capital reward

His Majesty will reward you, all of you

-You will all be rewarded, all be rewarded-Madam

-Let go!-Madam!

Madam might be confused, are you confused too?

-All rewarded-Madam

-All of you rewarded

-Close the doors-Madam

Your Majesty!

Your Majesty!

Your Majesty

What is she doing here

Liyang, when everyone elsegave me their birthday gratulations,

how come I did not see you among them?

This bow of mine is not necessarily to gratulate your birthday

If not for as a gratulation for my birthday, what else is it for?

I want to use this heavenly-sent opportunity, to bring to the knowledge of all the ministers present

instead of Xie Yu the felon,to reveal his sins in deceiving Your Majesty,

framing and killing the loyal, the faithful

What are you trying to say?

Xie Yu has died. His sins,

I have already dealt with,not affecting to and your children

What are you unsatisfied with,that to have to stir up unrest on my birthday banquet?

Xie Yu may have died, but he still has sins that have not been revealed to the world

This crime is unforgivable, and causes even the deities to be incensed.

If I do not present them before Your Majesty,I am sure to infer divine punishment by the heavens

I beg Your Majesty to listen to the details

Are you aware what kind of occasion this is?I do not want to listen

You may step down now. Leave!

12 years ago, Xie Yu allied with Xia Jiang

Coaxing a scholar of the name Li,to imitate the handwritingof the Chiyan Army's vanguard general Nie Feng

To forge a letter calling for rescue,accusing Chiyan's general Lin Xie of revolting

Deceiving the emperorThis is the first sin he has committed

To make the letter's content appear more real,they eliminated the source of the letters

Xie Yu led his men to ambush Nie Feng's vanguard troops

Completely annihilating them, framing Lin Xie for his deeds.This is the second sin he has committed

Liyang

On his way, Xie Yu claimed thatLin Xie is sending troops to attack the capital.He tricked Your Majesty into entrusting himwith the imperial seal of the military

With their troops, Xie Yu and Xia Jiangwaited to ambush Chiyan at Meiling

Taking advantage of Chiyan Army's exhaustionfrom their fierce battle against Da Yu's troops

Without announcing the imperial edict,nor calling on them to surrender

They charged at them by surprise,massacring them without a spark of mercyRobbing the life to 70,000 loyal souls

Afterwards they claimed that the Chiyan Armyresisted imperial orders in an attempt for rebellion,

They made Your Majesty believe,that they were forced to exterminate Chiyan on the spot

SilenceSilence!

GuardsGet her out of my sight, now

I beg Your MajestyPlease let Grand Princess Liyang finish her words

Meng Zhi, so you...even you

Following the massacre at Meiling, Xie Yu and Xia Jiangused General Lin's seal, to forge further letters

And insisted that Chiyan's rebellion was instigated by Prince Qi,with the intention to take over the throne

Leading all members of Prince Qi's householdto lose their lives from a false accusation.This is the fourth sin he has committed.

YouStop it right now

-After that tragic incident-Your Majesty-Get lost

Xie Yu and Xia Jiang blocked all passages to call for redressAnyone with the slightest knowledge of the truth,intending to report

were eradicated one by one,their words never reaching reaching Your Majesty's ears.;br:This is the fifth sin he has committed.

Five capital sins, each and every single onewritten out by Xie Yu's own hand.

Not a word has been falsely fabricated.

Your Majesty, please follow the Heaven's orders by allowing a thorough investigation and

order the reopening of the Chiyan Case

If you grant your permission, I will be at peace

even if I die.

Imperial Guards! Where are the Imperial Guards? Imperial Guards!!

Your Majesty

Your Majesty Back then the grand Empress decreed an engagement

betrothing me to Lin Shu

Thirteen years have passed, yet this arrangement has not been abandoned.

As a surviving member of the Lin family, I ask that Your Majesty

Reopen the old Chiyan Case

At the time, it was because of the imperial decree that

I did not punish the Mu Manor I cannot believe that even you.. You!

Your Majesty

The words of the Grand Princess are alarming. With the handwritten confession from Xie Yu,

if this case is not given a thorough investigation, the court and people will feel uneasy.

Your Majesty, please agree to the Princess' memorial,

and reopen the First Imperial Son and Lin Family's case.

Your Majesty will also be seen as a just and righteous ruler.

Your Majesty,what Minister Cai just said is genuinely legitimate.I join in the plead.

I join the plead.

-I join the plead.-I join the plead.

-I too join the plead.-I too join the plead.

-I join the plead.-I join the plead.

I think

What the ministers plead for, is undoubtedly legitimate.

I beg Your Majesty to approve

You...even you are...

- Your Majesty, Your Majesty. - Leave me.

What are you all doing?

Are you forcing my hand?

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♫ How many scrolls can be filled with stories of change? ♫

♫ Troubled times stirring fear ♫

♫ Blood still flows but no one cares ♫

♫ Raging fires consume lifelong hopes ♫

♫ The sword is given away to her ♫

♫ With no wish to live out the rest of my years ♫

♫ The Emperor’s palace is still imposing, and towers above all ♫

♫ Crystal clear vows split the night sky ♫

♫ The red bow of yesteryear hangs empty on the wall ♫

♫ The march of battle begs for an end while the armor is still bright ♫

♫ The world cannot hide my pure heart ♫

♫ It is my belief that the world be like a painting ♫

♫ Holding up the spear at the borders, who will repair the heavens? ♫

♫ A spear of justice and sacrifice, the youth of yesterday ♫

♫ returns by his lonely self, beacon flames no longer seen ♫

♫ It is written for all to see ♫

♫ That wind ♫

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♫ scatters the clouds. ♫