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[Nirvana In Fire II]

[Episode 12]

Using him isn't as scary as you think.

In one's life, one must first be useful in order to be given an opportunity.

Isn't that so?

This is the only way out for the young marquis.

Otherwise, he'd die without a reason.

Heed my advice.

Leave a note for the young marquis.

Write down every word that you need to tell him.

What do you want me to write down?

You must write about Prince of Laiyang's death

as well as your hatred for the former emperor

His Majesty, and the old Prince of Changlin.

The young marquis mustn't be kept in the dark foolishly.

He has to know everything.

He needs to know the reason behind

his father's death and his mother's hatred.

Fourth Brother?

I beg you to say something.

Once you're dead, my sister's death is avenged.

From then on, all debts are cleared.

Your son should address me as Uncle since I'm your cousin.

If he is sincere about pledging his allegiance to Eastern Sea State...

why would he worry about having no achievements?

Good morning, Brother Xun.

Ping Jing.

I have to warn you.

I'm just here to accompany you.

As for how to question Grand Madam of Laiyang

I have no clue at all.

I can't help you with it or assist you in any way.

Let's go.

Brother Xun. Ping Jing.

You're such rare guests.

What brings you here so early in the morning?

Your Grace must have heard about it by now.

Ping Jing and I are acting on His Majesty's decree

to investigate an old case

so we'll need to ask Grand Madam of Laiyang about some details.

Your Grace, please inform her of our visit.

You have questions for my mother?

Sure. This way, please.

- Madam? - Madam?

- Madam? - Madam?

Madam?

Madam hasn't answered?

- She hasn't. - Did Madam leave her room?

Madam!

His Grace is here.

Your Grace.

- What's wrong? - Your Grace.

Grand Madam didn't get out of bed this morning

and she isn't answering when we knock or call out to her.

We don't know what happened and were about to inform you.

Mother?

Mother?

Mother?

[Revenge fulfilled. Return to Eastern Sea. Mo Zi.]

Your Grace.

Yuan Qi!

Your Grace!

Calm down!

Quickly! Summon the imperial physician!

Your Grace...

Calm down.

[Revenge fulfilled. Return to Eastern Sea. Mo Zi.]

Can you confirm that she was killed by Marquis Mo Zi?

We're certain.

This message could have been forged, but not Marquis Mo Zi's mark.

This means...

He found out that Grand Madam of Laiyang killed Consort Shu?

I really can't understand.

What reason could she have?

[Revenge fulfilled. Return to Eastern Sea. Mo Zi.]

Fei Zhan. Ping Jing.

- Present. - Present.

I command you two to lead the troop personally

to search the Marquis of Laiyang Manor!

- Yes, Your Majesty! - Yes, Your Majesty.

- Brother Xun. - Yes?

Seal the manor.

I'd like to check on Yuan Qi.

Talk to him and advise him to wait patiently for the decree.

Hold on!

What are you doing?

Second Young Master

His Majesty has decreed to have Grand Madam inspected in the palace

and to await further instructions.

What further instructions?

I...

- Go on. - Yes.

Yuan Qi.

Yuan Qi?

Yuan Qi...

How are you holding up?

Ping Jing...

I don't understand...

Everything was fine yesterday.

What happened last night?

This case is too complicated.

I can't explain it clearly in a short time.

The Imperial Guards are carrying out His Majesty's decree in the manor now.

If we find anything, we'll be sure to report it.

We won't let Grand Madam of Laiyang be accused wrongly of anything.

Try not to worry so much.

Don't let this affect your health.

Carry out... His Majesty's decree?

Yes.

Apart... from sealing off the manor for the search

what else do they have to do?

It depends on what they find.

Don't panic.

Ping Jing...

However gravely my mother sinned, she is already dead.

At least...

Allow me to pay my respects to my mother and have her buried.

Give her a chance to be reincarnated?

I'll try to help you with this.

- I'll plead with His Majesty. - Ping Jing...

You're the second young master of Changlin Manor.

His Majesty will listen to you. Ping Jing, help me!

- Ping Jing, help me! - Yuan Qi!

Please help me!

Second Young Master.

Commander General Xun asks that you head over to the back hall quickly.

I heard you.

Yuan Qi, get up.

Get up.

- Ping Jing... - Yuan Qi.

Don't worry.

I'll help you with this.

Brother Xun.

What is it?

I've been busy lately

so I haven't taken a good look at our second and third prince for a few days.

Come, bring them over here.

Your Highness.

His Majesty has made a decree.

He's asked Your Highness to go to Yangju Hall.

Her Royal Highness, the empress, has arrived!

I've come to greet Your Majesty as decreed.

This matter concerns the Inner Court.

The empress should listen to it as well.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Come up here.

Your Highness.

Sit.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

Your Majesty, acting upon your decree, I searched Marquis of Laiyang Manor.

We found that in Grand Madam's bedroom, there was a secret compartment.

There were quite a few baffling items.

Bring them to me.

Your Majesty, calm down.

Based on this item, we can deduce

that Grand Madam of Laiyang's hatred for the Imperial Clan

has certainly increased over the years.

Back then, the former emperor was lenient on her and her son.

Who could have known...

that she was actually so stubborn?

Your Majesty.

Grand Madam of Laiyang stumbled upon a chance

to cause damage to the Royal Changlin Manor.

This is another item that we found.

Your Highness, you should recognize this.

That is the makeup box I bestowed to Princess Consort on her wedding.

Your Majesty, you knew about it.

The first born prince had asked me to investigate this matter.

However...

Why would this show up in Marquis of Laiyang Manor?

Your Highness.

This makeup box that I have here is the one my wife has been using.

Your Majesty, Grand Madam wrote

that she had swapped the makeup box prepared by the empress

to be bestowed to Princess Consort seven years ago.

When the box arrived in the Royal Changlin Manor

it was the one His Highness just presented.

The size and design of both boxes are almost identical.

It's been seven years, so it's normal if Her Highness doesn't remember it.

The box Ping Zhang presented has an extra compartment at the bottom

so the last drawer is slightly taller.

In this compartment, there's a layer of Eastern Sea Dracaena.

Eastern Sea Dracaena?

Your Majesty, Eastern Sea Dracaena is a very rare, chilling substance.

Anyone in contact with it for a long period of time...

Anyone in contact with it for a long period of time...

becomes infertile.

What?

A woman's mind is so...

Your Majesty...

Your Majesty, please do not be too worried.

After Miss Lin Xi's meticulous treatments

Xiao Xue is now slowly recovering.

It's good that she can still recover.

It's fine as long as she can recover.

Your Majesty, in Grand Madam's note

she also clearly stated the cause of Consort Shu's death.

Bring the letter to me.

Empress.

Your Majesty...

Was it her?

I do not know, Your Majesty!

Is this her handwriting?

Although it's addressed to her son, Yuan Qi

the note isn't signed at the end.

Is this her handwriting?

Judging by the handwriting, she did write this note.

Your Majesty, it's written in the letter

that Consort Shu discovered Grand Madam of Laiyang swapping the boxes.

Consort Shu tried to talk her out of it.

However, she ended up being silenced for it.

Judging from the time, motive, evidence, and statements

the content can be verified as true.

Therefore, we can conclude

that Grand Madam of Laiyang is the sole culprit behind all this.

[Qiantian Yard]

Did the Imperial Guards seal off and search

the Marquis of Laiyang Manor this morning?

Yes.

Grand Madam's corpse was carried out with a linen draped over it.

There was no sight of Xiao Yuan Qi.

He must be grounded in the manor.

What about Xun Fei Zhan and Xiao Ping Jing?

They have already reported back to the palace.

Since this matter can no longer be covered up

we should put an end to it.

Never had I ever thought...

that my Consort Shu would actually die at the hands of her own cousin.

It's because of Marquis Mo Zi that we found out

that Grand Madam was the true culprit behind Consort Shu's death.

If we look back at previous events

we finally have a clear answer to this old case from years ago.

Who knew that she had pretended to be respectful and submissive all these years

but was actually so vicious deep down?

Fortunately, Your Majesty is blessed.

You weren't harmed by her curse.

I know that Your Majesty is upset.

However, it's comforting to have closed

this cold case after so many years.

Your Majesty is still unwell.

If your health is affected because of your anger

wouldn't that be exactly what those villains wanted?

My brother, you're right.

I am exhausted.

I don't wish to handle this matter today.

You may all be dismissed now.

- Your Majesty. - Your Majesty.

Ting Sheng, don't worry.

I'm really all right.

I just wish to get some rest.

Your Majesty, take care of yourself.

Your Majesty.

I've been incompetent.

I failed to notice that such a person was with us in the harem.

Consort Shu died because of this.

Your Majesty, please punish me!

Empress...

All these years...

It's been hard on you.

Your Majesty!

Grand Madam of Laiyang got what she deserved.

But I believe Yuan Qi wasn't involved in this.

He's now being kept at home in a unfavorable position.

He can't defend himself before His Majesty.

He didn't ask me for any other favors.

He just wants me to explain to His Majesty.

Ping Jing.

Grand Madam of Laiyang's corpse is still being examined.

Yuan Qi is also being attended to in his own manor.

Shouldn't you be concerned with your own matters now?

What matters do I have to be concerned about?

Your Highness.

Your Highness, the old prince has asked to see you.

Yes.

Second Young Master as well.

Speak.

Do you both already know about Xue's condition?

Yes.

Why didn't you tell me sooner?

Father, you're occupied with military affairs.

We can handle our own matters.

We didn't want Father to be worried.

You didn't want me to be worried?

This is such a serious matter!

A very serious matter!

Ping Zhang, get up.

I didn't tell you to get up!

What did Miss Lin say after her diagnosis?

Father.

Lin Xi said that the condition can be reversed.

It will just take some time.

If we had discovered it sooner...

If only it hadn't taken us seven years to find out about it.

Ping Zhang, stay behind.

Ping Jing, leave the room.

Father!

You have every right to be angry, but you shouldn't be mad at Ping Zhang!

Get out!

Get out!

Sister-in-law.

Where's your brother?

I've never seen Father so angry.

He sent me out of the room.

Is Father scolding your brother?

This isn't his fault.

Exactly.

- Father-- - I've heard that

you handed the management of your East Quarters to your deputy chief.

Why?

Housekeeper Zhou is old.

I think that--

Ping Zhang...

Now that you know about your parentage, you no longer bare your heart to me?

Father, you misunderstand.

Ping Zhang...

Get up and speak.

Ping Zhang...

I would like you to be honest with me.

Father...

Housekeeper Zhou has a granddaughter.

She's one of Xiao Xue's maids.

I found out that she accidentally broke that makeup box years ago.

She was scared, so she brought it to Housekeeper Zhou to fix it.

Housekeeper Zhou couldn't possibly have overlooked the substance hidden in it.

However, it was sent back with the substance in tact.

Housekeeper Zhou is a veteran servant in our manor.

He knows... just how close you are to Xue.

He knows that even if Xue bears no child, you'll never take a concubine!

There's only one reason for doing that.

He doesn't want you to have any offspring.

He...

Father.

Housekeeper Zhou joined the manor when Mother married you.

He certainly would favor Ping Jing more.

I didn't have to ask to know that.

I believe he must felt bad for Mother.

If your mother were still with us...

She'd be the first to punish Housekeeper Zhou!

Ping Zhang, why do you look so pale?

What did Father say to you?

It's nothing serious.

He just asked how we investigated the case.

Why did he have to send me away to ask about that?

Ping Jing, I'm a bit tired.

We'll talk tomorrow.

Ping Zhang...

It's been a long time since I've seen you behave like this.

Why did Father reprimand you?

It's not that.

I don't know why either.

But I miss Mother terribly these days.

Now that you mention it...

I miss her too.

Ping Jing takes after Mother for temperament.

He's always so positive and cheerful.

He cheers up so easily.

Unfortunately, there's so much in this world to worry about.

He has to realize that sooner or later.

[Royal Changlin Manor]

Second Young Master.

Isn't that Housekeeper Zhou?

What is this about?

The old prince gave orders to keep Housekeeper Zhou under house arrest

in the summer country house in Han Province.

Why?

Housekeeper Zhou was summoned for questioning this morning.

I don't know why His Highness was enraged.

Ping Zhang!

We heard you!

Your brother just woke up.

Sister-in-law.

There's no breakfast this morning.

Ping Zhang, Father had Housekeeper Zhang put under house arrest in Han Province.

Do you know why?

What did you say?

Housekeeper Zhou?

What happened?

Ping Jing said that it was Father's order

so he must have done something wrong.

But Housekeeper Zhou served Mother since she was born.

It was all fine yesterday.

What could he have done today to be put under house arrest?

Father has his reasons.

As his children, we shouldn't meddle.

Miss Lin is still waiting for you.

You'd better hurry up.

For Mother's sake, you must ask for an explanation today

and let me know.

I think that you already know without having to ask Father.

Am I right?

I knew something was weird last night.

You and Father have been something from me.

You both knew but kept it from me.

This won't do. We're family.

I can't stand being kept in the dark.

You have to explain it today.

I won't leave until you do.

Have a seat.

I don't mind standing.

About four years ago, Housekeeper Zhou found out

about the Eastern Sea Dracaena in the makeup box.

What?

Why didn't he inform us?

He didn't inform us because...

That was what he wanted as well.

I don't believe that.

He had no reason!

Housekeeper Zhou has been in our manor for almost 40 years.

He looked after you and me.

What does he have to gain from all this?

You know that Father was adopted by the former emperor?

Of course.

Everyone in the capital knows that.

So was I.

So were you?

I was adopted by Father.

Mother treated me as if I were her own.

However, Housekeeper Zhou doesn't regard me as Mother's child.

Mother's child, on the other hand, wasn't made the heir of Changlin Manor

solely because of my existence.

So...

He did that because...

It was all because...

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