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[Nirvana In Fire II]
[Episode 23]
I've been following the Wei brothers for long time.
They never noticed it.
Yet Puyang Ying...
he knew very clearly that I hadn't made up my mind.
It turns out that for the past 20 years or so
there actually wasn't anyone around me... whom I truly knew.
Your Grace...
What are you talking about?
I didn't...
I didn't--
Ancient Addendum...
[Ancient Addendum]
Ancient Addendum?
I finally found it!
It was right under my nose!
Why didn't I see it?
Ping Zhang!
The Ancient Addendum.
I finally found it.
There really is such a book?
What?
I mean, it's been really hard on you.
I happen to have a few questions for Old Hall Master Li.
Why don't we go over to him?
Let's go.
It took me ages to find it. I'm so tired.
Xi?
Yes, Mentor?
Where have you put the tarragon that the academy sent to us?
It's in the pharmacy in the back. I'll get some.
Old Hall Master Li.
Where's Lin Xi?
She's retrieving some medicine from the pharmacy.
Second Young Master.
I wish to speak to you about something.
It will just take a minute.
Old Hall Master Li, when Lin Xi gets here
give this to her.
It's a copy of the tattoo we found on the suicide warrior I told her about.
Yun, what is the matter?
Didn't you say
that Guru Puyang of Qiantian Yard was the mastermind behind this plague?
Yes.
What's wrong?
I saw him.
You saw Puyang Ying?
Is he in the city?
I saw him at Nanming Street's entrance
where local authorities are handing out rations.
He was with the people.
I didn't dare to get close to him.
- I'll take you there. - Sure.
Mentor, I've brought the tarragon.
Xi.
Second Young Master of Changlin was just here.
He left a paper with...
something on a suicide warrior for you to take a look at.
Suicide warrior?
Have you seen Yun?
She was outside just now.
She asked Second Young Master to go out with her.
This is bad!
Quickly! They are handing out rations!
Yun, the Distribution Bureau is right up front, right?
Yes, they're right in the front.
Aren't you a nurse in the inner yard of Jifeng Hall?
Why did you do this?
I'm all right.
Yeling...
Second Young Master!
Are you all right?
I'm fine. It's just a small cut.
I'll dress the wound.
Don't bother.
Why would you come running after us?
I saw the image that you left for me.
I've seen it once before.
What is that?
Yun knew that once Ping Jing showed it to me
I'd recall that you have the same tattoo.
Did you think that you wouldn't get a chance if you didn't act right away?
You joined Jifeng Hall 10 years ago.
It wasn't because of Second Young Master.
What was your original plan?
Was it Old Hall Master Li?
Or me?
As Sons of Yeling, we can tell gratitude from enmity.
The doctors were our saviors.
I wouldn't hurt any of you.
Sons of Yeling again?
Before Wei Wu Liang died, he claimed to be one.
What exactly are Sons of Yeling?
Your Highness.
Your Highness has a better appetite today.
You've also regained much strength.
But the imperial physician said that you mustn't exert yourself.
You've strolled for a while.
You should get some rest and have some snacks.
I heard you.
Your Highness!
I'm fine.
The cut isn't deep.
Be careful not to get water in it.
Remember to redress the wound.
This is a good sword.
Whatever identity you might have had in the past
you've been in Jifeng Hall for so many years now.
You should be able to tell right from wrong somehow.
Why wouldn't you turn away when you still could?
Once you've been one of the Sons of Yeling, even for a day
you shall serve the king and obey the Supreme Master.
As for right and wrong...
that isn't what I should look at or think about.
This book has more details on Mozhen Blossoms.
However, there seems to be a chapter missing from it.
That's why I still don't understand why it was tattooed on them.
What is the significance?
It isn't all that complicated to explain.
Back then, although Yeqin State was Great Liang's vassal state
they had a very different system in their royal court from ours.
Since the very first King of Yeqin
the kings would set aside separate quarters in the palace.
The Royal School of Yeling.
Unless you are extremely gifted and the best out of thousands of children
you won't be able to attend the Royal School of Yeling.
Every 7 years, the royal court of Yeqin would select the best 50
out of all children who are 7 years old and older.
Girls and boys alike.
They are tattooed with the Mozhen Blossom.
They then enter the Royal School of Yeling.
They are tutored by the Supreme Master and other masters
to study liberal arts, martial arts, and the six classical arts.
Those who just entered the school are only tattooed with single blossom.
When the students reach the age of 14
the Supreme Master will test them personally.
After different stages of strict tests...
only one fifth of them are qualified to remain in the school.
This is when the students are tattooed with another Mozhen Blossom.
It looks like this one.
One stem with two blossoms.
So, those with two blossoms are the Sons of Yeling?
After they are qualified as Sons of Yeling
they need to train for another four years.
Then they are directly assigned to the royal family as bodyguards.
In Yeqin State, they are held in very high regard.
What about those who are disqualified?
They return to where they came from.
The Royal School of Yeling is very strict in selecting students.
Even if they can't become Sons of Yeling in the end
these children won't do poorly because of their natural talents.
Such a high expectation that falls flat in the end.
Even though those children can do well, they won't think it's good enough.
Brother!
You've always trained and studied so hard.
You must have just stumbled on this test.
We'll go and plead with Supreme Master to give you another chance.
Forget it.
They have never made such an exception.
Our parents will be so pleased to see you become one of the Sons of Yeling.
Before that plague broke out
a new batch of the Sons of Yeling had just graduated.
However, the royal family had all died in the plague and the bloodline was cut.
Without the royal family to serve
those children could only roam homeless
in various states just like the other survivors.
Thinking about it, that is tragic.
But they are also fortunate to have survived such a disaster.
Judging by their disposition, they would have survived anywhere.
Why would they resort to such vicious means?
Our king might be dead.
Our vengeance is not yet realized.
Since Supreme Master has given us orders
how can we, as Sons of Yeling
drag out our lives instead of avenging our king?
Your Supreme Master died from the plague 25 years ago.
I was right by his side when he passed away.
What Supreme Master's orders can you receive?
Our Supreme Master is the most intelligent of all.
Could he not leave behind his successor to carry his title?
The Supreme Master I knew
was a man of great knowledge and a sensible mind.
He would never resort to extreme means!
Even if the gold seal of Supreme Master was passed down
he would never leave such a ridiculous order to seek revenge!
Yeqin State was annihilated!
It was all because Great Liang locked our border!
However hard you try to defend yourselves
you can't change that fact!
Supreme Master's last words were that no nation could have lasted forever.
Since the gods showed us no mercy, we should abide by his will.
There's no need to insist on it.
He passed down this seal to me.
It's just a keepsake.
Now that we no longer have a king to serve
we can only go on living.
Why should we carry hatred in our hearts for life?
The king didn't survive the plague and hence the bloodline was cut.
This is all because Great Liang cut off our chance to survive.
However, as one of the Sons of Yeling
you don't think that we should seek revenge?
Our parents have passed away.
I know that you're just as upset as I am.
Blaming Great Liang isn't just unjustifiable
but also useless.
The Royal Court of Yeling has been dismissed.
Before the king and Supreme Master passed away
they had no intention of seeking revenge either.
I'd never go against their will.
Nor will I use this gold seal to summon anyone back.
It's best for you to let go of such intentions.
Come to terms with reality.
Supreme Master...
You said that although I am highly gifted
my personality is flawed.
Therefore...
I wasn't fit to be one of the Sons of Yeling.
However, all these years have passed.
The one who avenged you and thought often of you...
I am the only one.
Old Hall Master Li, do you know where the Royal School of Yeling's survivors
mostly ended up going?
After the plague, the population was already very scarce.
The first year after the plague was definitely a barren year.
Many of the people fled the state.
The entire state was like a dead zone.
It wasn't until three years later
that Yeqin was taken into Great Liang's commandery system.
That was when their people started moving back.
After going through the annihilation of their state...
Puyang Ying still managed to take many Sons of Yeling under his wing.
It must be that he does hold the gold seal of Supreme Master.
Judging by Puyang Ying's deeds
he's obsessive and crazy.
The last Supreme Master was wise and gentle.
I really can't understand why he would pass on the gold seal to such a person.
I believe we won't ever know the answer to that question.
What worries me is...
if there are other Sons of Yeling in the capital.
Your brother told me to look this up for you.
I went through so many books for days in the manor to find it.
My brother told you to look this up for me?
Right.
This is for me.
You finally found it.
Thank you, Qian Xue.
Old Hall Master, Head of the Imperial Physicians is here.
He's waiting in the foyer.
Master Tang?
I heard you.
I believe there must be good news.
May I join you?
Your Highness, please do.
Old Hall Master Li.
Your Highness, you're here as well.
I wonder what brings Master Tang here today?
Old Hall Master Li, after the academy made their rounds
and inquired about the epidemic areas
we can confirm that the plague is now contained.
Master Tang, do you mean that the ban on Jinling City can be lifted?
Your Highness.
The Imperial Academy of Medicine has reported to the cabinet.
We're now awaiting final approval.
The plague did not spread.
We suffered great losses in the capital
but the condition won't worsen.
Crown Prince is also recovering.
This must be the gods' sympathy for us.
His Majesty's great fortune has blessed us all.
Speaking of Crown Prince
I actually have a question for both of you.
I remember that it was stated in the old records
and Master Tang also mentioned it.
Back in Yeling City
toddlers and teenagers were less likely to contract this plague.
It wasn't just Yeling. It's also the same in the capital this time--
Since that is so
Crown Prince is only 11 years old and carefully looked after.
There are so many people in the East Palace.
Why was he the first to get it?
How did this plague even start in the palace in the first place?
Crown Prince was the first in the palace to come down with the plague?
Hold on.
What's wrong?
It was a woman!
I never took the women in the palace into consideration!
After the Wei brothers died in your hands
I informed her, despite the consequences.
She now knows that you know about the Mozhen Blossom.
Since she can no longer conceal her identity
she will make a move when she gets a chance, despite the consequences.
Second Young Master is far away from the palace
and you've only just remembered.
It is indeed a bit too late.
Ping Zhang!
I remember where I saw that tattoo!
East Palace!
The chief palace lady at Crown Prince's side!
Go!
I'll keep watch.
You're all tired.
Go and get some rest.
Yes.
The empress has given orders.
How can there be so few attending to Crown Prince as he sleeps?
The ban on the capital has been lifted.
His Majesty will return to the capital very soon.
The itinerary for the ritual of sacred offerings to ward off disasters
must be drafted in advance by the Ministry of Rites
and the The Court of Imperial Sacrifices in case His Majesty asks to preview it.
Yes, I'll head over to the Ministry of Rites right away.
What is this about?
You have such a long face.
Cabinet Minister.
Metropolitan Governor, Li Gu, who died in the Celestial Prison
was Grandfather's disciple.
The Justice Commissioner of the Ministry of Justice
is also a member of the Xun family clan.
Uncle, do you think that I would believe Li Gu killed himself?
Crown Prince is asleep?
He just fell asleep.
It's best not to disturb him.
You should stay here on standby.
I'll report back to the empress.
When His Highness has to take his medication in two hours
the empress will be here.
Yes.
I can be certain that I have been too foolish.
I was too careless.
I failed to do what Ping Zhang asked of me.
Brother Xun!
- What happened? - East Palace!
Puyang Ying has planted someone there!
Crown Prince!
Sons of Yeling...
We were once just like you.
We had a country and a hometown...
Ping Zhang, it was such a close call.
Looking at the Sons of Yeling
they are hateful but also pitiful.
At the same time, they are frightening.
If a person becomes too obsessed
everything and everyone will seem hateful to him.
- Ping Jing! What's wrong? - What's wrong?
I'm all right.
I feel a bit traumatized.
Supreme Master.
The ban on Jinling City has been lifted.
Have you contacted them?
Supreme Master, I've sent someone to do that.
It's just...
Just what?
We can't reach Miss Yun or Palace Lady Xing.
It's also very quiet in East Palace and Changlin Manor.
It doesn't seem like anything has gone wrong.
You could use the gallbladder of a dark hornless dragon to heal your injury.
Supreme Master, do take care of yourself.
If it's quiet in East Palace
it proves that nothing has happened.
The Royal Changlin Manor...
That might not mean quite the same thing.
The obvious symptoms of Bone Frost only show
three days after being poisoned by it.
Send someone to keep an eye on them.
I don't think that Miss Yun would make a mistake.
Yes.
Move it!
Hurry up!
The gallbladder of a dark hornless dragon!
You can only come by it with luck!
Even if you know how to make the antidote...
I'm afraid it will still be difficult to save him!
What did she just say?
Who can't we save?
Supreme Master.
Miss Yun has been arrested.
However...
She has succeeded.
Understood.
Wu Bing and Wu Liang were both captured.
They killed themselves.
I'll set up an altar to usher their souls into the next life.
The place they are going is more beautiful than this one.
It's the greatest honor of the Sons of Yeling to serve Supreme Master.
It is also my honor to have your loyalty.
Xi?
Mentor.
What are you doing?
I've been thinking about it all night.
I don't think Yun would have said those words without a reason.
One of the Sons of Yeling actually manage to blend into East Palace.
The empress must be terrified.
The Imperial Guards are having all personnel in the palace examined.
The cabinet has distributed the image of that tattoo.
All six ministries are to conduct their own examinations.
Puyang Ying is still on the run.
This is all we can do right now.
Right, I gave you some homework before I left for my task.
It's been hectic since I returned.
I haven't had time to test you on it.
You must have slacked off.
Mentor...
Look at this... Is it...
Bone Frost.
This is the poison, Bone Frost.
Apart from those places I just named
Hui Province and Mount Fei are obviously low on maneuverability.
It's hard to have them respond in time.
Father should have these two locations reinforced first.
Last of all is Ning Prefecture.
You did well.
What's wrong?
I'm a bit dizzy.
I've been very nervous recently.
Now that the ban has been lifted, I'm suddenly so relieved.
I'll be fine after I get some rest.
You don't have a fever.
But your temperature is slightly lower than usual.
We won't continue discussing the northern frontier today.
Judging by the color in your face, you must really be tired.
Go and get some sleep now.
I'll wake you up for dinner.
Your sister-in-law is cooking tonight.
Second Young Master, what's wrong?
Are you all right?
I'm fine.
I've been feeling... a bit unwell since yesterday.
It's worse today.
Why don't I get the doctor?
It's fine.
Dong Qing...
You should get back to your chores.
Second Young Master, I'll help you to your room to get some rest.
I'm fine.
Are you really all right?
Go on.
Yes.
Second Young Master!
Second Young Master?
Anyone! Get someone quickly!
Don't move him.
Loosen the straps.
- Get him into the room. - Yes.
Yes. Here.
Come, help out.
Mentor, you finally have everything prepared.
Once you've finished the treatment today, you'll be fully recovered.
My dear disciple...
I have to ask you again.
Are you prepared to assist me in my treatment?
I'm willing to lay down my life to do whatever I can for Mentor!
Indeed...
You've lived up to my high expectations.
Xi.
Old Hall Master Li.
Miss Lin.
Old Hall Master Li...
What makes Bone Frost such a lethal poison
is the freezing one's heart and veins.
Xi and I performed acupuncture to stop the poison from spreading.
It's good that the poison can be held off.
Old Hall Master Li, what ingredients do you need for the antidote?
I'll have them collected right away.
I truly am sorry.
Second Young Master was poisoned three days ago.
He has all the physical symptoms.
There is no cure for it.
No cure?
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