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[Nirvana In Fire II]
[Episode 7]
Commander General, there's no exit on the left or right.
Commander Sun has led the others across the manor.
If the criminal has escaped to the other side
he'll surely discover him.
- Take action now. - Yes.
Commander General.
The criminal escaped in your direction.
Didn't you see him?
There was no sign of him.
This seems to be the wall behind Marquis of Laiyang Manor.
[Memorial tablet of deceased husband, Marquis Xiao of Laiyang]
Your Grace!
- Your Grace. - Brother Xun.
My servants already informed me.
Arresting the felon is our priority.
In addition to the inner quarters, feel free to search the manor.
Thank you, Your Grace.
But I'm afraid it's the inner quarters that he's escaped into.
As for that...
I'll have to inform my mother first.
All right.
This way, please.
Mother?
Yuan Qi.
Mother.
Grand Madam.
Commander General Xun, what is the matter?
Grand Madam of Laiyang.
This cupboard... May I...
I'll open it.
Grand Madam of Laiyang, forgive me for being impertinent.
And that one...
My intimates are in that cupboard.
Are we done here?
Apologies for alarming Grand Madam.
Thank you, Brother Xun.
Let's go.
Mother?
What's the matter, Mother?
I'm all right.
I'd like to have some time alone.
You should leave the room.
I'll take my leave.
- Step outside. - Yes.
Ping Zhang, do you have to be so angry?
Yuan Shi is just a 10-year-old child.
The empress is being too harsh.
Listen up.
Bear these two points in mind.
First, Crown Prince is officially anointed
and now takes his position in East Palace.
He is not to be called by his first name.
Second, when the empress disciplines the crown prince
only His Majesty and the Three Tutors can correct her.
What is your identity?
How could you correct her to her face?
Ping Zhang, do we really have to be so careful with just a few words?
It's no wonder that Old Hall Master Lin said those in politics have a hard life.
Come up here.
You're cursing the emperor with the sorcery of voodoo...
Grand Madam...
You seem to have committed a far worse crime than I did.
Who are you?
What is it that you want?
I just happened to pass by and need a place to hide.
I don't wish to do anything else.
It's not that I wish to talk back to you.
I just find it somehow intentional that you're being so careful.
Ping Jing, before Duan Tong Zhou got away
hadn't we already speculated that he might be working for someone else?
Who do you have in mind?
No one in particular.
This isn't a matter that we can figure out easily.
However it might be
that there is an enemy lurking somewhere in the dark.
Haven't you wondered why Changlin Manor is so scrutinized
in the Imperial Court despite our efforts in defending the frontier?
The more His Majesty trusts us
the more Changlin Manor can't afford to let him down.
Even though our conscience is clear
we can't expect others to understand and trust us.
I ask that you remain cautious and conform to etiquette.
It's not out of any purpose nor hypocrisy.
This is to prevent others from assuming that
Changlin Manor believes itself to be meritorious.
Hence, we show less respect to His Majesty and Crown Prince.
You're so smart.
Can you not understand this?
The Imperial Guards and Patrol Force?
Why are they outside Marquis of Laiyang Manor?
Could it be...
Go on.
But you must obey Fei Zhan's instructions.
Let's go.
Second Young Master.
- Second Young Master. - Second Young Master.
Brother Xun.
Yuan Qi.
Is it Duan Tong Zhou?
Yes, I exchanged a few blows with him but we didn't get him.
What is he doing here?
What's going on?
Commander General, we've searched everywhere.
We didn't find him.
Brother Xun, if you could find his tracks once
you can do so again.
As long as Duan Tong Zhou is still in the capital
he surely can't get away.
Those who are searching for you have left.
You should get going quickly.
Whether Grand Madam believes it or not
I didn't just find out about this secret of yours today.
But honestly...
Could Grand Madam really appease years of hatred
as a widow by just pricking a few needles on a doll?
Duan Tong Zhou left this behind?
The dark flames of hell really are something...
Brother Xun?
What's wrong?
It's nothing.
I just didn't notice that
Duan Tong Zhou is actually so skilled when we were in combat.
Your Highness, you've returned?
Your Highness.
You've greeted Father?
Miss Lin said that you have to take the last decoction before bed.
I'll get you the medication.
Don't be so anxious.
Whatever will be, will be.
We're both still young.
Father hasn't bothered us about it either.
Why do you get so anxious about it?
But...
I've already been married to you for seven years.
You're tired of me already after just seven years?
I plan on spending the rest of my life with you.
Xiao Xue, we grew up together.
Not only am I your husband, but also your Ping Zhang.
I'm very blessed to have you as my wife.
As for the rest...
If we get to have children, that will be icing on the cake.
If we don't, you don't have to take it to heart either.
I want the icing on the cake.
I want to have your child.
Second Young Master.
Housekeeper Zhou.
Is something the matter?
The clerk at Jifeng Hall brought a message.
Miss Lin asks that you visit her there.
Right now?
I think so.
All right, I heard you.
This way, Second Young Master.
Mind the steps.
Yun, do you know why Miss Lin has asked me over?
I don't know either.
Why don't you ask Miss Lin?
- Miss. - Miss Lin.
Yun, you may leave now.
Close the door behind you.
Yes.
Lin Xi, this is the first time you've invited me over.
Is it because I've been busy lately and haven't visited
so you miss me a bit?
It's all right to miss me.
That's fine.
I've always been on many people's minds.
Lin Xi!
Lin Xi, listen!
Although Langya Hall isn't too conventional
we do have rules in Changlin Manor.
If we chat late at night in this manner...
Isn't it inappropriate?
Why does this box look so familiar?
This belongs to your sister-in-law.
You asked me here late at night to look at my sister-in-law's makeup box?
Take a closer look at it.
What's this hidden in between the compartments?
I suspect that it's the Eastern Sea Dracaena.
What's the Eastern Sea Dracaena?
Fei Zhan?
You came in without a sound and gave me quite a fright.
Haven't you been very busy lately?
How do you have the time to visit?
I've been busy lately because His Majesty has entrusted me
with the task of arresting an escaped felon.
Today, I was informed by the Patrol Force
that there were sightings of Duan Tong Zhou.
We exchanged a few blows.
You fought with him already?
Did you manage to catch him?
You mean to say it's all because of this substance
that my sister-in-law is still childless after years of marriage?
Eastern Sea Dracaena has very chilling elements.
Even leaving it lying around, its effect can still penetrate.
If the princess consort uses this makeup box very often
it's very likely that she's suffered from the result of its effect.
This is a very rare medicine.
I've only seen it once many years ago.
Whether this really is the Eastern Sea Dracaena
I am unable to confirm that yet.
That's why I asked you over instead of telling your sister-in-law first.
I understand.
My sister-in-law has always been burdened with the hope of having a child.
If you're wrong
I'll only add to their troubles if I inform them about this too soon.
It's very thoughtful of you to consider this.
How will you be able to confirm it?
Since it's now in my hands
I just need to test and compare its toxicity.
How long will it take?
It hasn't been busy in the clinic.
Two or three days will do.
That man is indeed remarkable if he was able to escape from you.
Duan Tong Zhou's skills in martial arts are indeed spooky.
When we were in combat, he left a palm print behind.
It doesn't seem to have been made by a man's hand.
It's as if it was burnt by a scalding iron palm.
There can't be a second person with the same skills
even in the fighter's world.
Not to mention in this capital.
Uncle, can you tell me...
What exactly is going on?
Lin Xi, if this substance really is what you said...
Will my sister-in-law be able to reverse its effect on her?
Princess Consort is trained in martial arts.
She's very healthy.
There should be ways to help her.
But who could possibly do this to her?
What is the motive in this?
I'm a doctor.
I've only studied the canons and classics of medical books.
All I think of is how to save lives.
As for why anyone would do such a thing...
I can never figure it out.
It's getting late.
I'll get going.
Thank you for being concerned.
I'm just a civil official.
I know nothing about martial arts at all.
Before you mentioned it, I didn't even know that there was a handprint here.
I can't even recognize it as...
The dark flames of hell?
Are you saying that Duan Tong Zhou could have snuck into my manor?
Uncle.
It's late at night and no one else is around.
Will you be honest with me?
It seems that you had already declared me guilty in your mind when you came here.
I believe only my own eyes.
If I were involved in Song Fu's case
why didn't he point me out?
Perhaps, it really is because you didn't conspire with him.
Perhaps, Song Fu isn't the only person in the capital
who Duan Tong Zhou works for.
Perhaps, this Palm of Hell went to Qi Province to contact Ji Chen.
He did it in the name of Song Fu but in fact...
There's actually someone else who hired him.
You suspect your own uncle?
Uncle...
I just told you.
I believe only my own eyes.
Even if Duan Tong Zhou had been in my manor
would this prove me guilty?
I am not the one to judge if this would prove you guilty!
Uncle, would you have me report this to His Majesty and have you convicted?
Fei Zhan... Fei Zhan...
You were orphaned at a young age.
Have I ever treated you poorly for even a day in your life?
Your aunt has been the one to look after your every need!
When you suddenly wanted to train in martial arts at seven years old
I went to Commander General Meng's manor to seek mentoring for you!
That's enough!
Uncle, you know what it is that I wish to hear from you.
But it isn't what you just said!
Master? Master, is everything all right?
It's fine!
All of you are to step further away!
No one is allowed in!
Yes, Master.
Uncle...
Forgive me for offending you.
I just couldn't understand.
The empress is in charge of the inner court
and the crown prince is officially assigned to East Palace.
In the Imperial Court, you're already ranked above every other official.
You're the Cabinet Minister.
All 50,000 imperial guards are under my management.
Taking all of those into account
His Majesty has treated the Xun family with great respect and fondness!
Yet, Uncle... why would you still take such actions?
Whatever you're accusing me of, I didn't do it.
However, I admit that I did consider doing what you accused me of.
Why?
Uncle... I really can't understand!
You've served at the emperor's side for years.
Have you not noticed?
These years, His Majesty has turned a blind eye.
He's never made any plans for the crown prince's future!
I'm not exaggerating any of this to scare you.
You know very well how powerful the Royal Changlin manor is.
The debt of gratitude they owe the former emperor still lingers.
His Majesty and Prince of Changlin are loving brothers.
They could get along so well.
But will Crown Prince be able to do so with his cousins?
If we don't try to keep their authority in check
and take precautions for what may come
we can't guarantee that there won't be a bloodbath!
No.
I don't believe His Highness to be that sort of man.
Ping Zhang is definitely not either.
Fei Zhan, it's so naive and childish of you to think that!
Must the sovereignty of Great Liang and the throne
be at the mercy of the Royal Changlin Manor's conduct?
If they are just and righteous, the nation will be peaceful.
Should they fall prey to their personal interests
the nation will be in peril.
If it were you, could you feel at ease about that?
Based on your words
it's just because of a personal motive that you resort to such means?
You--
I'd like to ask you instead.
Those who were killed at the northern frontier...
Are they not soldiers of Great Liang?
Once the enemies invade down south
are they not the lands of Great Liang that they shall trample?
Fei Zhan!
Fei Zhan...
The servants told me that there was something going on in the study.
Everyone has been sent away.
What exactly happened?
You've always been close to your uncle.
Why would you have such an argument?
Auntie...
Fei Zhan...
You're already a highly ranked official in the Imperial Court.
You have your own opinions.
I certainly can't impose my ideas on you.
I just hope you won't forget
that over 100 members of the Xun Clan are all your kin.
Uncle...
Before I arrest Duan Tong Zhou...
I won't... say a word about it.
I hope that from now on...
Uncle can rein it in before it's too late.
Don't take another step in the wrong direction again.
I apologize for disturbing Auntie.
My dear...
He sounded so stern.
What exactly happened?
Fei Zhan is too soft-hearted.
Everything's fine.
It will be all right.
Ping Jing?
Why did Miss Lin Xi ask you over last night?
Ping Zhang...
Commander General, Master Wei of the Inner Court is here.
Ping Zhang!
All these years...
Because Xiao Xue wants a child so badly
she shed so many tears and drank so many of those bitter medications.
Ping Zhang, don't get angry yet.
Lin Xi still needs to confirm that substance.
That's why she hasn't told Qian Xue about this yet.
Ping Jing...
Will you invite Miss Lin Xi over here today?
Why are you asking her to come here?
In order to avoid alarming your sister-in-law
she's only been investigating secretly.
I'm worried that she can't have every aspect checked.
You'd like her to search your quarters again carefully?
Yes.
Your sister-in-law went to Green Lotus Temple today.
She won't know about this.
I'll do it now.
Quickly.
Greetings, Commander General.
Master Wei.
There's a special fragrance on this item.
It doesn't seem foreign.
I somehow find it quite familiar.
But then I can't recall where I had a whiff of this smell.
Master Wei, you're in charge of various spices in the Inner Court.
It's said that nothing gets past your nose.
Do you know what this could be?
Commander General.
This was stained with the oil blended in the Inner Court
specifically for the lamps at the White Cult's altar.
Any other oil blended outside the palace wouldn't be the same.
It's no wonder that I remember this smell.
Master Wei, where else would this oil be used
besides in lamps in the Inner Court?
Commander General, we blended 120 kilograms of oil.
Besides the princess consort of Changlin who used some
for her prayers in Green Lotus Temple
the rest were all delivered to Guru Puyang's Qiantian Yard.
They are specifically used for the White Cult's altar.
I see. Thank you, Master Wei.
Take care, Master Wei.
I'll take my leave now.
Green Lotus Temple...
Qiantian Yard?
[Imperial Guards Battalion]
Commander General.
You seldom take two days off.
Why are you heading out again?
I'm afraid that I won't be back until quite late.
If anything comes up during the day that isn't too pressing
you'll handle it in my stead.
Yes.
Your Highness, you need not worry.
All other items in this room are fine.
That means it's only this makeup box?
Eastern Sea Dracaena is very rare.
However, this quantity is enough to achieve its purpose.
It's understandable that no other measures were taken.
We'll have to trouble Miss Lin.
Please don't be so polite, Your Highness.
Please don't walk me out, Your Highness.
Please allow Ping Jing to see you out on my behalf.
Yes.
Your Highness.
This was bestowed to me by the empress.
But there were too many who had handled it in the process.
Wait here.
- Yes. - Yes.
Abbot, are these the longevity lamps offered by
the princess consort of Changlin for her prayers to the temple?
Yes.
I do know that the oil was bestowed by His Majesty
and should be used carefully.
In order to keep the flames burning
I've instructed my disciples to take shifts guarding them.
There's always someone on watch here in the hall.
Abbot, please gather all the monks in the temple for me.
I need to know if anyone has seen this man.
Yes.
Abbot, may I ask you something?
What do people usually pray for in this temple?
Those who pray to the Goddess of Mercy mostly hope for plenty of children
and good health for their families.
Thank you, Abbot.
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