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Nirvana in Fire

Episode 10

Your Majesty.

The Minister of Revenue is a second-rank official.

As for the replacement of Lou Zhijing's position,

it is the Royal responsibility.

The Princes are right in offering an opinion on this.

Your Majesty, you don't have to worry.

Look at all these documents.

There are a lot of people to choose from,

but none of them are satisfactory.

If this keep going,

the Department of Revenue will be a mess.

Shen Zhui is currently overseeing the Ministry of Revenue.

It won't be hurt in this short time.

Shen Zhui?

Princess Qing He's Shen Zhui?

Yes.

The Assistant Minister of Revenue, Shen Zhui,

you already met him.

That day you sent me a letter,

asking me to visit Jiyun Restaurant.

I wouldn't dare dismiss your suggestions.

Since I went,

how could I not notice Shen Zhui.

The Ministry of Revenue is in charge of the nation's money

which affects the well-being of the people.

But Lou Zhijing has messed up the system.

The person who can do the task diligently is

only Shen Zhui.

Shen Zhui and I

get along fairly well.

But

he is not from the Eastern Palace.

He's not one of Prince Yu's people either.

If he wants to become the Minister,

it may be difficult.

When a snipe and a clam fought with each other,

the fisherman benefited.

That's right.

He is a third-rank official.

I did not think of him at the time.

It is difficult to have someone as smart as Shen Zhui

from the aristocratic families.

I praised him before.

Since Shen Zhui

is currently in charge of the department,

why did no one recommend him

on the list of people for the position of Minister?

Perhaps, no one has thought of it yet.

You sly old fox.

You like to mess things up all the time.

You think I'm stupid?

He is not from the Eastern Palace

and is not from Prince Yu either.

Shen Zhui comes from a precious background.

His personality is more arrogant than the average person.

He just likes to do things and not converse with others,

so he is not close

to the two Princes.

If so,

that is good.

Shen Zhui is lucky to be a part of your plans.

This is...

The Emperor wanted you to choose three jurors.

From what I know,

you only chose one main juror, right?

I am not familiar with politics,

so I am not clear.

You might need to help me.

Please look at this list.

If something is wrong, we can discuss it again.

Duke Qing's case

will be overseen by Prince Jing and by three judicial departments.

I am the main judge from the Justice department.

Prince Jing sent me here to

collect all evidence regarding the case.

Prince Jing really is arrogant.

For such an important case,

he won't even show up personally,

but only sends someone small like you here to get the documents.

Xuanjing Bureau's door

shouldn't be so easy to enter, right?

Officer Xia,

you aren't right to say that.

Prince Jing is the main juror for this case.

He is in charge of collecting all information about the case and coordinating between the three judicial departments.

All evidence must be recorded and kept safely.

That's the scope of my duty.

I am only half a rank lower than you,

but even if I'm just a junior officer today, as long as I'm the appointed officer for this trial

I can collect the evidence.

You are quite good with your words.

Where did Prince Jing find you?

What you just asked has nothing to do with the case.

Sorry that I cannot answer you.

What if I don't want to hand over the evidence?

You won't.

Why?

Xuanjing Bureau's name

is so glorified and respected by all

due to its

strict laws.

It's strange.

Strange?

In the six ministries,

I don't know anyone there.

After I returned to the Capital,

I happened to know a few but

most of them are on the list.

Isn't that strange?

Those officers on the list

are suitable to be your acquaintances.

But it's still early to keep them under your wing.

Your words

are different from those of other strategists.

If you start to build your faction,

the Crown Prince and Prince Yu will notice you prematurely.

Currently, you need to find real officers.

The more real officers,

the less scheming will happen.

If you want to keep things simple,

it will be easier.

But these people

will find it difficult to gain higher positions.

It's difficult if they follow the Crown Prince or Prince Yu,

but I hope Your Highness

will change the current situation.

They don't lack intelligence or capability

but they lack a chance.

With their character,

they may not want to follow any faction,

but they will surely appreciate that you recognize their talent.

Just relax and befriend them.

As for any future scheming,

just leave it to me.

- Your Highness, Sir Su.- Where's Fei Liu?- At the drilling field.

That's right.

Where else can he go besides the drilling field?

Let's go and take a look too.

Alright.

I thought General Lei had some military issues. Have you finished the discussions?

It's not some military issue, it's a tricky case from Lantai Province.

The Capital Magistrate came to seek our help.

Gao Sheng's luck is not too bad this year. What tricky case is that?

This time it has nothing to do with me.

It's nothing huge.

There's a beast disturbing the villagers in the Eastern suburbs.

Those constables have limited skills and cannot catch that beast.

That's why they came to me to borrow some soldiers.

Why bother to discuss something so simple?

Actually it's not difficult to destroy this beast,

but they wanted to catch it alive to study it.

It's considered a strange incident to have a beast near the Capital.

Do let me take a look if you catch it.

Alright.

It's rare to see Fei Liu so happy.

It seems that he's interested in that saber.

You have noticed.

If he weren't interested in that saber, Qimeng couldn't fight more than three strokes with him.

Fei Liu!

I'm sorry to have erred.

Literary scholars like you don't normally see these swords or sabers.

I'm sure you had a fright.

Qimeng!

I'm a rash person, I'm sorry.

Don't blame me as I'm a rough man.

Don't be sorry towards me.

His Highness is the one who's embarrassed, not me.

I have always admired your tactics in training your army,

but I'm disappointed by what I see today.

Your army discipline is so relaxed. How can His Majesty think greatly of you?

Your Highness's control over your army

can't even be compared to me, a Pugilist Chief.

Please punish me.

Today I have expanded my knowledge. I shall go now.

Your Highness, they have acknowledged their mistake. Please don't be angry.

Qimeng has ignored the army rules and will be given fifty beatings

and demoted a rank.

- You will supervise the punishment.- Yes.

Prince Jing--Jingyan--shall

be in charge of the Bing Province case.

All three judicial departments shall assist him.

Pass your judgment after you have finished the trial without any prejudice. End of the edict.

I shall follow the order.

We shall follow the order.

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Minister Qi.

Minister Qian.

Minister Zhu.

His Majesty is very concerned about this case.

Since he has assigned me to this case, I won't dare to delay.

I hope that all three Ministers can support me well.

His Majesty has ordered all three departments to assist you.

We will naturally do our best

to help you and follow your order.

Tell them the names of the helpers.

Prince Jing needs the following people from your departments:

- Cai Quan.- Yes.

- Han Zhiyi.- Yes.

- Zhang Jianzhen.- Yes.

- Wei Yuan.- Yes.

- Yuan Shiying.- Yes.

- Qin Yue.- Yes.

These officials need to start their duty by tomorrow.

All criminals related to this case will be remanded in the Justice Ministry's jail.

The main trial hall will be here as well.

Minister Qi, do you have any problem with that?

Prince Jing, the main hall and the eastern side hall have been emptied for you. There are five big rooms

and the necessary equipment is also ready. Please let me know if you aren't happy with the arrangements.

You have worked hard, Minister Qi.

The newly-appointed Minister of Revenue, Shen Zhui, is summoned by His Majesty.

Perhaps Fifth Brother and I have been fighting too fiercely.

That's why His Majesty didn't give us any face.

That Shen Zhui is really lucky this time.

Your Highness lost Lou Zhijing and

Prince Yu lost Duke Qing.

That's considered a tie.

How can that be a tie?

Duke Qing cannot be compared to Lou Zhijing in terms of capability.

For this matter, Fifth Brother is really firm.

He just dropped his man without any feelings.

I always felt that the idea came

from Mei Changsu.

Frankly speaking, why can't you remove that weak and frail Mei Changsu?

Mei Changsu may be weak and frail,

but he is always surrounded by highly-skilled Pugilists.

Don't we have people from the Pugilist world, too?

Your Highness, Tianquan Manor and the Jiangzuo Alliance

are still not on par.

See, I have lost to Fifth Brother in this area again.

He has the Jiangzuo Alliance but I only have Tianquan Manor.

- The vegetables are really fresh today.- Yes, I harvested them this morning.

- Vegetable deliveryman, come over.- Yes.

Chief, Tong Lu is here.

- I pay my respects to Chief.- Get up.

In future, you will be in charge of the communication between Mr. Shisan and me.

I will not disappoint Chief and Mr. Shisan.

Lou Zhijing is already in jail. I'm sure he cannot escape death.

You may write a letter home to tell your mother about this news.

Thank you for redressing my late sister's grievance.

Lou Zhijing has the protection of the Crown Prince.

If not for our Chief's plan,

I'm afraid that this case would never have been redressed.

Yes, I never expected Lou Zhijing to be punished so quickly.

The case dragged on for so long because there wasn't a better alternative.

We had to wait for the right time before striking.

I hope your family doesn't blame me.

Chief, you shouldn't say that. My family is grateful for your help.

Chief, are you looking for me?

The Lan Mansion case is closed now.

I believe the Capital Magistrate must be quite free.

It's about time to send a new case to Gao Sheng.

Chief, do you mean...

Flip one of these.

Flip one of these?

Flip one of these.

Ministry of Personnel. Prince Yu's Ministry of Personnel.

Ask Mr. Shisan and Gong Yu to get ready.

Yes.

Both of you have been preparing for a long time

and tonight is the best time to activate our plan. Are you ready?

If you hesitate in the process, it's okay.

We can stop the plan.

I won't stop. Even if others find out about the plan,

I will shoulder all blame. But I won't stop the plan.

My poor brother was beaten to death by Qiu Zhe at the tender age of 13.

One is the son of a performer while the other is the son of a Duke.

The government officers will never give us a fair judgment. For justice,

we need to seek revenge ourselves.

Young Master He, Xinliu and Xinyang cannot serve customers now due to sickness.

Who are you lying to? I'm not a greenhorn.

I will beat the hell out of anybody who displeases me.

- Yes, yes, yes.- Do you want to try me?

They are sick? Both at the same time?

Young Master, when did I lie to you?

- They are really sick.- Cut the crap.

- Young Master He.- Oh, Miss Gong Yu.

Why are you here instead of your own Miaoyin Court?

Sister Xinyang and Xinliu are sick. I'm here to see them.

- Really?- Yes.

Miss Gong Yu, we must be fated to meet here.

Why don't we enjoy some wine under the moon?

Alright. If we need to enjoy wine under the moon,

please wait here for a while.

I need to change my attire.

Alright, I shall wait here for you.

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Sister, I heard that Miss Xinliu and Xinyang

are just entertaining Young Master Qiu in one of the rooms.

Yes, Young Master Qiu is handsome and suave.

He is compatible with both sisters. I'm really happy for them.

What are you happy about? Young Master Qiu and both the misses

are having fun here.

But why must you make yourself serve that knave Young Master He?

We are sisters and should help each other.

That Young Master He always fights with Young Master Qiu,

but he doesn't know his status. If Miss Xinyang wasn't scared of trouble

and always advised Young Master Qiu against retaliation, I'm sure Young Master He would've been long dead.

- Qiu Zhe is here, find him.- Yes.

Qiu Zhe, come out here.

What's up?

Who's there?

Qiu Zhe, don't hide. Come out.

Qiu Zhe, come out.

- What's up?- Nothing here, let's go there.

Search for him.

Qiu Zhe, come out.

Qiu Zhe!

Who are you? What do you want?

Nothing to do with you. Let's continue our search.

How can you behave like this? So unlawful.

Nothing to do with you. Let's try that side.

Continue to search. Qiu Zhe!

Young Master He, they aren't inside.

- They aren't inside.- Step aside, don't be a busybody.

He Wenxin?

Qiu, you are really here.

Young Master He!

Mind your own business.

What are you doing?

Young Master Qiu, stop fighting.

- What should we do? - Stop fighting.

- Stop fighting and talk over nicely.- Stop it.

Stop it.

- Young Master He, stop fighting.- Don't break anything here.

I shall compensate for any damage.

Stop fighting, stop them.

Stop it.

Young Master He, you killed someone. Oh no!

He killed someone!

Let's run.

Young Master He, stop.

Chase after him.

What should we do? It's murder.

- It's still early morning. What's so urgent?- I don't know either.

Your Highness, I beg you.

My He family has been having a single heir for three generations.

I only have this one son, Your Highness.

What's up? Tell me everything. Help Minister He up.

Your Highness, save me.

What's the matter?

I know that I've erred in educating my son.

My son really got into deep trouble.

But please,

take my loyalty into consideration.

I am already past 50 years old and he is my only son.

My old mother loves him dearly

and if anything bad should happen to him,

I'm afraid my old mother

will not be able to take the shock.

You are too lax with your son.

This is the Capital city where His Majesty is. How can your son act so rashly?

If the victim was a commoner, it would be easy. But he killed the son of Count Wen Yuan!

He may not be holding a government position,

but his ancestors' merit is still there.

But Your Highness, your status...

I may be of higher status than he,

but I cannot cover up your case like this.

Not to mention the petition of any Minister,

Count Wen Yuan can also submit his petition himself.

If this matter goes to His Majesty, both of us will suffer.

Your Highness, I know that this is difficult for you,

but if my son had killed a commoner,

I wouldn't even dare to disturb you.

I know that I don't have much power.

That's why I'm here to seek your help.

Your Highness, you also know that

Count Wen Yuan is always scared of trouble.

How can you say that? Is this a small matter?

Your son is a son but his dead son isn't a son?

In his anger, he can do anything.

Alright, don't be anxious.

Your son won't be sentenced to death tomorrow, why panic?

I'm worried that once the Capital Magistrate passes judgment,

I cannot save the situation.

The Capital Magistrate?

Do you think they like to handle your case?

They just passed over the Lan Mansion case and here's a new brothel murder case.

Gao Sheng must be troubled by this case too.

But the Capital Magistrate already sent their men to capture my son this morning.

They didn't save me any embarrassment.

Open the door.

Constable Zhang, we have been knocking on the door for one hour but nobody bothers to answer us.

This is the mansion of a second-rank Minister and we cannot force our way inside.

Gao Sheng did well to send his men to your mansion.

This case is between you and Count Wen Yuan.

This is a case that will go all the way to His Majesty.

Moreover, the case is clear and there's no reason for any delay.

That's why he must act fast to catch the criminal.

If he is slower and you send your son away, will the responsibility be yours or his?

How can he answer to Count Wen Yuan?

But if I hand my son to him,

I'm worried that...

They will take your son and investigate it slowly accordingly.

If...if...

If they really sentence your son to death,

he won't bother to offend you now.

But if he's not sentenced to death, he would have done you a big favor.

I'm sure you won't go after him for catching your son now.

That's why, don't think that

it's easy to be a Magistrate, compared to a Minister like yourself.

You are quick-thinking.

- I'm foolish.- Alright.

Now is not the time for flattery. Your case is very tricky.

- Someone come.- Yes, Your Highness.

Ask Advisor Ji over.

We are here to catch the criminal He Wenxin who escaped after committing murder at Yangliu brothel last night.

Please open the door and hand the criminal over.

We are here to catch the criminal He Wenxin who escaped after committing murder at Yangliu brothel last night.

Please open the door and hand the criminal over.

We are here to catch the criminal He Wenxin

who escaped after committing murder at Yangliu brothel last night. Please open the door.

For the murder charge,

you may ask your son to admit it first.

How can he?

Your Excellency, don't panic first.

It's not scary if the Capital Magistrate concludes the case.

What is scary is if they manage to find irrefutable evidence.

Your Excellency should give way now and Gao Sheng will repay you.

The case may be a murder charge but

the evidence can be blurred

and the statements can also have loopholes.

But regardless of the report,

I'm worried as the charge is still murder.

Your Excellency,

after the Capital Magistrate concludes the case, he will submit it to the Ministry of Justice.

The Ministry can also request for a retrial.

After the case reaches the Ministry, it will be different.

With Prince Yu around,

do you think Minister Qi will do less than Gao Sheng?

Advisor Ji is brilliant. Thank you, Your Highness.

We are here to catch the criminal He Wenxin

who escaped after committing murder at Yangliu brothel last night.

Please open the door and hand the criminal over.

We are here to catch the criminal He Wenxin

who escaped after committing murder at Yangliu brothel last night.

We are here to catch the criminal He Wenxin...

Your Excellency.

We have already captured He Wenxin who committed murder at Yangliu brothel. Please issue your order.

My order?

What can I do? Lou Zhijing is the Crown Prince's man.

He Jingzhong is Prince Yu's arm.

These two big cases

caused me to offend the two strongest Princes in the Court.

It seems that I

cannot stay in this position for too long.

Your Excellency, what are you saying? We are only a month away from the New Year.

Your luck next year might be better.

Are you trying to console me?

Minister Qi.

It's Count Wen Yuan.

The case about my son being killed by He Wenxin has been dragging for more that half a month.

I have been here more than a dozen times,

but this is the first time I've seen you. I want to ask you,

have you conducted the trial for the case yet?

Yes, we have. But there are many other big cases here.

Duke Qing's case needed a lot of time for documentation. Please understand my difficulty.

The Lan Mansion case is far more complicated

but you were able to conclude the case within days.

My son's case is a simple one of fighting and murder. Why drag your feet on it?

Your son's case isn't so simple.

It was chaotic at that time and it could be manslaughter, too.

I'm busy and shall leave first.

Good zither.

Yujin.

Is Jingrui always so unhappy these days?

That's right.

It's a pity that it's winter now

and there's nowhere fun

for young people like you to relax.

Brother Su, you have reminded me.

This is the best season for visiting the hot springs.

We have a few good hot springs in the suburban area.

The biggest one belongs to Grand Prince Ji.

He did mention that I may bring my friends along at any time.

Brother Su, do go with us?

Count me out.

The Grand Prince Ji is His Majesty's youngest brother

and the Princes' uncle?

Yes, that's him.

He's a man who likes to have fun.

He's a real man

with a carefree character.

Brother Su, you should get to know him.

Prince Jing--Jingyan--and his group of officers are summoned by His Majesty.

My respects to Father.

Our respects to Your Majesty.

Rise.

-Thank you, Father.-Thank you, Your Majesty.

Since you came here,

does that mean

that you have concluded your task?

Upon your order,

I'm in charge of the Duke Qing case and

have just concluded the case.

Duke Qing--Bai Ye--and

his relatives, a total of seventeen members,

usurped others' properties, committed murder,

destroyed evidence and bribed officers.

They are found to be guilty of all charges

and were sentenced to death by the end of autumn. Their household properties will be confiscated.

The men in their household should be exiled and the women stripped of their ranks.

Please give your permission.

Your Excellency, Count Wen Yuan is waiting for you again.

Prepare my sedan at the side door. I shall go by that way.

Who wrote this report?

The main judge, Cai Quan.

Greetings, Your Majesty.

You did a good job with the report.

You have clear structure and used firm words.

I'm flattered,

Thank you.

Jingyan,

you also did well.

But you must take care of the ending.

Everything

must be stable.

Yes, Your Majesty.

This case is beautifully handled.

Your Majesty selected the right person for the job.

This is a big case but

with all due respect to Jingyan,

if this case had been handled by others,

it might still be unresolved.

You are also very sensible this time.

I haven't been worried about you.

Do you know that,

among my Princes,

you are the most stable and care about the overall situation.

I heard that you

even assisted Jingyan with some matters.

Is that right?

I'm worried as Jingyan seldom deals with the Ministry of Justice

and he would be unfamiliar.

That's why I helped him handle some minor works.

You are being magnanimous.

I'm glad.

Get some golden beads, silk and precious stones

as a reward for Prince Yu.

Thank you.

It's alright.

What's this?

Prince Jing worked so hard and concluded the case beautifully

but he only received some words of praise.

As for Prince Yu,

he just didn't interfere and

was rewarded handsomely.

I cannot understand this.

It's alright, Official Cai. Don't be angry.

Jingyan.

Jingyan, wait for me.

Don't feel down.

Father is pretty pleased with your job.

He intended to wait till you finish everything

to reward you altogether.

I just rode on your merits and received those rewards for doing nothing.

If you don't mind,

I will send those rewards to your residence.

You are being too polite, Brother.

I'm only concerned with my military works. I don't need those things.

They aren't for you.

They are more useful for your wives.

I'm just a Prince,

I only have a consort and we don't deserve to have such luxury items.

Thanks for your offer.

You and your temper.

But with your capability, I'm sure you will be promoted soon.

There shouldn't be any problem.

Do you have any other things?

The first lunar month is coming.

I have a banquet dinner on the fifth day.

Do join me this year. You never came previously.

Did you invite me previously?

Didn't you receive the invitations?

Those servants, I must discipline them.

Tell you what, I will personally send you the invitation this year.

You must come.

Alright.

I should also send my regards to you and sister-in-law.

- I shall go now.- Alright.

Sister.

Sister, I heard about something.

It's regarding He Wenxin's case.

I'm sure you will be interested.

Little Yujin.

I was really bored at home

and you actually came to join me for a drink.

Good boy.

Jingrui?

Yes.

Be at ease here.

Don't be so restrained.

- Drink the wine.- Yes.

Drink the wine.

Look at the pipa player's hand,

that hand...

her techniques are really good.

Still below Miss Gong Yu's skill.

Of course, she cannot be compared to Miss Gong Yu.

But your entertaining girls

are always superior, too.

Grand Prince, look at that dancer.

I think she looks a bit like Xinliu.

Yes. Miaoyin Court's music,

Yang Liuxin's dance,

and Hong Xiuzhao's understanding girls,

they are all beautiful.

It's a pity

that the murder case is still unresolved.

Miss Xinliu and Xinyang

cannot resume their dance for the moment.

Grand Prince, don't be sad.

Yes, don't be sad.

Don't be sad. But isn't it strange

that case hasn't been concluded yet?

Did He Wenxin kill anyone?

Yes, he did.

What?

I am the eye witness.

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