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[Nirvana in Fire 2: The Wind Blows in Chang Lin] 3
[Episode 33] 4
Elder Prince. 5
Did you write anything wrong? 6
Don't look at Pingjing as being usually so loud. 7
He actually is a very sensitive person. 8
My wrist strength got a bit suspended in that word earlier. 9
If that child sees it, he will overthink again. 10
No rush. No rush. I will write slower. 11
It is also not a problem if I have to write for 2 more days. 12
[My child] 13
I just got back to the capital not long ago. I only have 14
casually bought teas here in my manor. Hope you will not mind. 15
Young Prince, since I personally visited, 16
let us not talk in circles anymore. Let us be more direct. 17
I am giving much importance to the information you told me. 18
But going back to it, why must I believe 19
that you only have the sincerity of being loyal to His Majesty and not 20
investigating the background of government officials for the House of Chang Lin? 21
What you said is also reasonable. But I want to ask you a question. 22
Although my Great Liang has numerous loyal subjects, 23
His Majesty is still young and the power of the Elder Prince's is great. The loyalty of people is surely unstable. 24
Once the House of Chang Lin shows any intention of rebelling, I fear that the people who will really risk everything for the sake of His Majesty 25
will only be Her Lady Majesty Empress Dowager and you, am I right? 26
What really do you want to say? 27
Minister, please sit first. 28
[Admission letter of Puyang Ying] 29
[Imperial Decree from the Empress] 30
When were you able to get this? 31
Of course, it was during the day that Puyang Ying died. 32
The epidemic in Jingling then can be described as piles of corpses as high as a mountain. 33
If I really have evil intentions towards Her Lady Majesty and you, 34
I just need to submit these two things to the former emperor. 35
Minister, think about it. What could have been the result? 36
Once you and Her Lady Majesty Empress Dowager is toppled, 37
even if His Majesty was able to successfully ascend to the throne, 38
he would be under the control of Elder Prince now. 39
He surely would not have any space to struggle in. 40
May I ask Minister, if I indeed am doing these for the House of Chang Lin, 41
with such a good opportunity in my hands like that, would I not give it to them 42
and just miss out on this chance? 43
Since you claim that 44
you have good intentions towards Her Lady Majesty Empress Dowager, why then 45
did you meticulously kept these things until now? 46
Because sincerity can be casually said. 47
Without any real proof, how can it be trusted? 48
Minister, do you believe it? 49
Elder Prince actually actively sent someone to call for me today. 50
That is really rare. 51
To tell you the truth, Brother Li, 52
Pingjing will be needing me to arrange a lot of things for him here in the capital. I was afraid 53
that if I was unable to handle these matters, I will cause him delays. 54
I understand. I will not force it. 55
Okay. Rest first. 56
Customers, please come inside. 57
- Isn't this Young Prince? - Young Prince. 58
Hello. 59
We have not seen each other for a long time. Let us go have some drink in the second floor. 60
It is not convenient for me today. Next time, I will treat you two. 61
- Don't. Let us make it today. Let us go. - I really... 62
This is not an imperial carriage. How come there are Jin Guards escorting it? 63
Young Prince has left for quite a long time. There are a lot of things that you do not know. 64
That is a lady from the House of Xun. She is Her Lady Majesty Empress Dowager's favorite. 65
She will frequently be invited to enter the palace, so of course, the Jin Guards would escort her to and from. 66
Too bad, her age is not compatible with His Majesty. 67
Or else, she would have been an imperial consort. 68
A lady from the Xun family? 69
Eldest Uncle. 70
Remember, you must hand this letter personally to Pingjing. 71
It must not get passed to any other hand. 72
Eldest Uncle, do not worry. I surely will travel day and night and will not cause any delays. 73
You do not really to rush and travel day and night. 74
It is still better not to tire yourself too much when travelling far. 75
I am currently very healthy and strong. A journey like this will not tire me. 76
When I was your age, 77
I was also traveling far for days, not feeling tired at all. 78
How can I compare to how Eldest Uncle was before? 79
Tell Pingjing that I will wait for his report of success. 80
Yes. 81
I will take my leave. 82
[To Xiao Pingjing] 83
[Jing'er, my health is good and well. Your sister-in-law and Ce'er are safe in Langya Court.] 84
[I have Uncle Yuan taking care of me in the Manor. ] 85
[You don't have to worry and just do your best in guarding the border and country.] 86
[In your letter, you mentioned about the impending battle with Great Yu's royal army.] 87
[You can analyze the situation, and discuss with the old generals about it.] 88
[Now the whole country is in mourning...(From the Grand Prince of Chang Lin)] 89
Minister! 90
Minister, please be more careful. 91
I risked danger in opening this letter. I still have to deliver this to Ganzhou. 92
The two of them actually discussed it in such a detailed manner. 93
Don't we have any way to respond to that? 94
To say that Xiao Pinjing is doing some grand move... 95
But he still has not started yet, 96
how then can you make a countermeasure? 97
You cannot really send someone to tell Prince Kang of Great Yu 98
that the Chang Lin Army is currently digging a pit to wait for him to jump into, right? 99
Informing the enemy and betraying the country? Of course not! 100
Going back to it, 101
if we are really able to kill the commander of the Royal Army, 102
for our Great Liang, that is also a good thing. 103
Minister, why won't you just let it be? 104
When Young Prince talked about politics last time, you were so on point. 105
Do you really not understand why I am being this anxious right now? 106
I thank Minister for praising me that way. 107
I will make a guess then. 108
Elder Prince of Chang Lin is in the capital assisting governance while Xiao Pingjing is outside holding great military power. 109
The military and government joining forces, you have someone from the inside and outside, this is a dead end to begin with. 110
But how come it still looks peaceful in the imperial court? 111
I think it is because when Xiao Pingzhang died, 112
the power of the House of Chang Lin in the government has at least decreased by half. 113
Although Xiao Pingjing have also joined battles and gotten some military merits, 114
his mighty reputation is still inferior to his father and older brother. 115
It is like clouds versus mud. 116
What Young Prince said is very right. 117
The reason why the young ruler is having a peaceful and stable government now 118
is mainly because even though the two of them look like to be colluding from the inside and outside, 119
in reality, they are unable to do it. 120
We both know that they temporarily are unable to do it for now. 121
An Ru. 122
Why are you standing here this late? 123
Cousin. 124
I heard from auntie that you are sick and cannot even get up from bed. 125
But at this late at night, why are you out of your room? 126
I have already recovered from my illness. 127
I was just pretending. 128
Ha? Pretending? 129
Why must you pretend that you are sick? 130
I do not want to stay in the palace anymore. 131
In our clan, Her Lady Majesty Empress Dowager likes you the most. 132
Fetching you to enter the palace was also because she loves you. Why then do you not want to go? 133
Nothing. I am just not used to the restraints. 134
Still being childish? Feels that staying at home is more relaxing? 135
Okay already. Hurry and greet uncle and auntie. Go back early to your room to rest. 136
Uncle is in the study entertaining a guest. 137
Entertaining a guest? 138
Yes. 139
At this time? 140
Although it was not stated clearly in the reply letter, 141
Xiao Pingjing must have already made arrangement in the different military camp. 142
If he is really able to defeat the leader of the enemy's army, 143
and be able to withdraw safely, 144
Minister, think about it. What will happen to the political state of Great Liang then? 145
A victory in this battle is enough to increase the fame of Xiao Pingjing 146
to be of equal to that of his father and older brother. 147
If there won't be any more war in the northern borders, 148
a huge army can just be pulled back anytime. 149
By then, I fear that the whole political court 150
will really need to look at the House of Chang Lin for every decision. 151
Not only the whole government, 152
whether if His Majesty must consider them first in the future, 153
is still unknown. 154
But I feel that the reason the Chang Lin father and son 155
are communicating privately 156
is still because of considerations regarding our national mourning state. 157
But since they have decided to attack, 158
I am sure that they have already come up with an excuse. 159
They will just say that it was Great Yu who provoked it first. 160
It is hard to decide whether to attack or guard. 161
Then let us ask His Majesty 162
to make an imperial decree ordering 163
the kingdom's four armies as being allowed only to guard 164
and not allowed to leave the city, look for fights, 165
contact other military camps, and more importantly, expand the war. 166
Once this imperial decree 167
is placed in front of Xiao Pingjing, 168
either he follows the decree 169
or bear the crime of disobeying the imperial decree 170
and the rules of national mourning. 171
Other than those, he does not have a third path to choose. 172
High Commander, why are you here? 173
I came to greet Uncle. 174
Master has given orders to not let anyone enter the study. 175
Did a guest visit? 176
I do not know. 177
- High Commander! High Commander, you cannot enter! - Move aside! 178
Feizhan, what is it? 179
Uncle. 180
What kind of guest is it that I cannot see? 181
There is none. I am the only one here. 182
What then is that door sound about? 183
Could it be the wind? 184
I was just overly suspicious. 185
Uncle, please rest early. 186
Young Prince, all preparations are complete. 187
We should get going. 188
He Cheng, you were originally from a family of government officials and just got exiled to the borders because of a crime. 189
You followed me so you can achieve success here in the capital. 190
But after arriving in Jinling, we are already leaving just after several short days. 191
Do you feel any dissatisfaction? 192
Although I am not as far-sighted as Young Prince, 193
I do know that our leaving today is to be able to come back in the future. 194
You said it so well. 195
I indeed was right about you. 196
Thanks. 197
When we were in Great Yu, I made you a promise 198
that we should sit down and have a chat 199
once we return to Ganzhou. 200
But many days have passed 201
and I kept being... 202
I kept being unable to come see you. 203
You are busy with military matters. I know that. 204
Lin Xi. 205
Actually, even if I do not say it, you surely understand it. 206
You even understand it more than I do. Right? 207
I understand. 208
In your heart, that wound related to me is just too painful. 209
You are still unable to face it until now. 210
Only wrapping it up and placing it aside can you continue sustaining yourself. 211
It was because I am such a coward. 212
But I really am unable to face it. 213
That's why...I can only choose something that is easier to do. 214
No, it's not like that. 215
Being inactive, depressed, escaping, and abandoning oneself to despair 216
are the easiest things to do. 217
You have decided to bear your duties first. How is that not a form of courage? 218
You are my most precious friend. 219
I do not want to just lose you like this. Can you be more patient with me? 220
We are facing a looming war. Please do not lose focus. 221
I will always be here once you are ready to face it. 222
I don't understand. When the late emperor was in reign, Royal Uncle was already taking charge of military matters. 223
He has his own way of doing things. 224
If he feels that I should know, he'd report it to me. Why should I ask him? 225
The late emperor didn't ask is because he knew it fully well. 226
If you don't ask, then you won't know anything. 227
Your Highness Empress Dowager. 228
Your Majesty, if it concerns other matters, 229
it's reasonable that Old Prince don't wish for you to know. 230
But with war breaking out in the northern border, 231
Old Prince did not even mention a single word in the Imperial Court. 232
If the Cabinet tolerates that and not speak a single word, 233
we would be letting the late emperor down. 234
We should be shirking our responsibility to Your Majesty. 235
Royal Uncle has always knew what he's doing. As to something big is brewing in the northern border, 236
could it be that you are being over suspicious? 237
If Your Majesty doesn't believe, 238
you can always take up on my suggestion 239
and ask him implicitly. 240
Whether Old Prince of Chang Lin tells you the truth, 241
you will then know. 242
Your Majesty riding and shooting skills have improved, this is really good news. 243
- Royal Uncle, have a seat. - Thank you, Your Majesty. 244
Royal Uncle. 245
I have read the summarised report by the Ministry of War. 246
There's one matter I don't understand. I would like to ask you. 247
Your Majesty, please speak. 248
During this mourning period, according to the Rites, we should close off the borders and guard the country. 249
There shouldn't be any bloodshed and battles. It's a form of respect. 250
But recently why were there 251
three times the amount of the military supplies given to the northern borders than normal? 252
Your Majesty, is this specially reported by Ministry of War? 253
I've asked the Minister of War. He seemed not to know. 254
It seems like Royal Uncle arranged it himself. 255
Should I not ask about it? 256
Your Majesty, you rule over the country. So long as it's state affairs, 257
there isn't any that you can't ask. 258
Our Great Liang is surround by strong enemies. 259
The political situation in those countries are different. 260
The late emperor passed away and Your Majesty is still young, 261
to the other states, this could be an opportunity for them to strike. 262
That's why we should be more alert of the dangers lurking in the borders. 263
Your Majesty, please think. We don't initiate attacks, 264
but if they attack us, how should we respond? 265
What Royal Uncle meant is that 266
all the arrangements you made for the northern borders, it's all about taking precautions? 267
Yes. 268
- Gao Fu. - Your Majesty. 269
- I'll have another try. - Yes. 270
Old Prince. 271
Old Prince, you have been taking charge of military affairs. Regarding the distribution of military supplies, you have never overstep the boundaries. 272
Why did His Majesty have such questions? 273
If the borders are safe, then the capital will be safe. 274
Why can't Minister Xun not understand at all? 275
Queen Mother. 276
How was it? Your uncle and I were right? 277
Even if Old Prince is patronising the Cabinet, 278
how could he just brush you off when you have asked him personally? 279
It's evident that in his eyes, 280
he is just disregarding you. 281
Disregarding other matters, in the past, 282
would he dare to do this towards the late emperor? 283
Queen Mother, you can't say that. 284
We need to be on alert with strong enemies surrounding us. 285
What Royal Uncle said was right. 286
With new ruler ascending the throne, being more alert than before 287
it's not wrong. 288
But I think that with regards to the northern borders 289
this is not that simple. 290
Let's not decide whether Old Prince's decision is right or wrong. 291
But this concerns the fate of the country. 292
Why can't he bring up this matter in the Imperial court, 293
let everyone discuss and for you to make the decision? 294
That's right. Do you understand that now? 295
Old Prince is taking advantage of the usual practice during the late emperor's reign, 296
and single-handedly taking charge of the military matters. 297
He refused to report this matter to you. 298
You won't have a chance to refute. 299
This is what happens when a powerful minister dominates everything. 300
Why aren't you not on the alert? 301
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Well... 303
What would the Cabinet suggest? 304
Old Prince. 305
You are saying that Pingjing wants to... 306
Yes. 307
Once Pingjing's plan is successful, 308
a huge battle will eventually break out. 309
If this matter is not reported to the Cabinet, 310
I'm really worried that when Chang Lin Army defends the country, 311
they will in the end be implicated. 312
Not to mention that military matters are confidential, 313
if we only talk about the hardships of battle in the northern border, 314
who in the capital and imperial court 315
would be able to relate and understand? 316
It's not that my son and I are arrogant and overbearing, 317
if this matter is brought up in the imperial court, 318
it would result in a deadlock and no decision can be made. 319
If I insisted and not give in, 320
I'm afraid I won't be able to escape the bad name of being authoritarian. 321
If I can't hold out, 322
the rare opportunity that arise in the northern border 323
would be gone in an instant. 324
If we win this battle, the country is stable and citizens can live in peace, 325
even if misfortune befell upon us, 326
it is still worthwhile. 327
Old Prince. 328
The way the Cabinet do things is really... 329
Can't you report it to His Majesty in secret? 330
With the current situation, on one hand, it's about piety and rites, 331
on the other hand, it's a heaven sent opportunity. 332
It is a dilemma. 333
I'm in my seventies and have been in the military for the whole of my life. 334
It can be said that I have gone through much. 335
But after making this decision, 336
I still feel 337
troubled in my heart 338
and depressed. 339
His Majesty is not yet 14 years old, he just ascended the throne. 340
He has just lost the childish look, 341
How can I let him be in a dilemma 342
and be burdened by it? 343
Old Prince. 344
You really dote and love His Majesty. 345
You are the close courtier to His Majesty. 346
You are the most reliable person whom His Majesty can depend on. 347
The reason why I told you all these in advance is I hope 348
that you can draw your own conclusion. 349
So long as your heart is stable, it's not 350
something bad for His Majesty. 351
Old Prince, I will remember this in my heart. 352
I still feel that I should discuss this with Imperial Uncle. 353
Before royal father died, he especially instructed me to respect royal uncle. 354
Promulgating an imperial decree like this behind his back is a bit inappropriate. 355
It is indeed because you must respect Elder Prince of Chang Lin 356
that is why you did not discuss it with him. 357
Why? 358
Eldest Prince is a stubborn man. 359
Before, when he has differing opinions with the former emperor, he would not easily yield. 360
The more it is with you. 361
Elder Prince has been used to making military decisions by his own. 362
If he refuses to listen to your words, 363
can Your Majesty forcefully make this decree? 364
Will that hurt Elder Prince of Chang Lin's pride more? 365
That is right, my royal son. 366
Think about it. How old is Elder Prince of Chang Lin already? 367
His complexion is also not good lately. 368
He is the older brother of the former emperor and has always been receiving great kindness from him. 369
Although the relationship of emperor and subject comes first, you are still of a lower generation than him. 370
What if a conflict arises between you two because of differing opinions and Elder Prince gets sick out of anger, 371
then would that not be more inappropriate? 372
That is right. Former emperor has left us in just less than a year. 373
If something bad also happens to Royal Uncle, 374
I indeed will feel guilty about it. 375
The filial traditions during national mourning is a very important matter concerning the kingdom. 376
But we also must consider not hurting the pride of Elder Prince. 377
That's why, after thinking about it, this is the best idea. 378
Royal Uncle was decreed to assist me in governing. 379
If the Prefect of Insignia and Credentials will be using the imperial stamp, should I not inform him first? 380
Your Majesty can call for the Prefect of Insignia and Credentials to enter the palace and open the seal. 381
You do not need to pass through the imperial court. You can directly make a decree and order the Minor Treasurer to not speak of it. 382
Afterwards, the inner cabinet will archive it and it will be promulgated to all corners of the kingdom. 383
That will be your uncle's job then. 384
Ganzhou 385
I am returning for the completion of my mission. 386
Yuanqi, you are finally back. 387
Thank you. 388
Yuan Qi, it is tiring to travel that far. Go rest first. 389
I carefully thought about it earlier. 390
After receiving uncle's letter, I dare not let it leave my side. 391
Even if sleeping at night, I have placed it by my side. I really cannot think of 392
when it got opened by anyone. 393
Could it be the spies of Great Yu did some trick? 394
Even I only knew when you will leave the capital on the day that you left. 395
Your journey was quite secured and you didn't make any delay at all. No matter how good the spies of Great Yu are, 396
they still are from a foreign land that just mixed in here. 397
They surely will not be able to do it to this degree. 398
It is my fault for being careless and slow-witted, hence, foiling everything. 399
But honestly, I still am unable to see 400
what is wrong with this envelope. 401
The way it was done was indeed good so it is not surprising that you did not notice. 402
Sit. 403
I instead feel that this letter got opened even prior to you leaving the capital. 404
Then is it important? How can we still make up for it? 405
Good thing, Royal Father did not write too many details in the letter. It cannot really affect the earlier stage of the battle. 406
Anyway, it will not be the worse kind of situation. 407
I do not understand it. 408
No matter who did this matter, 409
he only secretly opened the letter and looked at it, 410
so what can he do afterwards? 411
Someone said before that if you do not know from where the sword of your enemy will come from 412
or in what manner, what you should think first is 413
where your fatal weakness is. 414
Based on this matter, what we should think about is what they will do next, 415
and what we fear they will do the most. 416
The envoy going to the four borders can leave the capital today. 417
Elder Prince of Chang Lin has also not yet sensed anything. 418
We finally can relax a little. 419
Older brother. 420
Older brother! 421
How can we relax? 422
What do you mean? 423
I am thinking that by tomorrow, 424
the decree will be sent to the northern border. 425
Can we really sleep at ease? 426
Men! Dong Qing! Lu Zhao! 427
Here! 428
- Second Young Master. - I have decided. Pick some quick-witted people. 429
Any route to here from the capital, they must guard it. 430
As long as they notice any person that looks like a person from the capital traveling towards the northern border, immediately inform me. 431
Yes. 432
I do not understand anymore. What is older brother still worrying about? 433
No matter how Xiao Pingjing is reckless, 434
when the decree is promulgated, it is like a spilled water than cannot be taken back. 435
You think he would dare to disobey the decree publicly? 436
Even if he disregards laws and morality, 437
those northern border troops are still my government's subjects. 438
The former emperor has just left long ago. Are there no one now who is willing to follow 439
the orders of my imperial family? 440
Even if he disobey the decree openly, 441
the envoy should first see the face of Xiao Pingjing, right? 442
Moreover, the northern border is the territory of the Chang Lin Army. 443
If they casually just dig a pit or devise a trick to trip us, 444
just trapping the imperial decree 445
at some place for several days. And then, casually denying it afterwards. 446
By then, no one can clearly explain what happened anymore. 447
Then...what should we do? 448
This imperial decree is too important. 449
I am not at ease to send anyone else. 450
Older brother is thinking of personally going to the northern border? 451
Now is a crucial time. 452
We must not allow any mistakes. 453
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♫ The long, slow song rises like wind flowing through the corridors reaching the imposing, opulent and bright Imperial Hall ♫ 455
♫ Memories of that certain year, when far-away borders blazed with fires of war, in vast fields of ice and snow ♫ 456
♫ From this world, the many slanders pass through the vermilion gates, over the palace walls ♫ 457
♫ Beneath iron armor, together with silken skirts and silver spears, hair grows hoary as though with early frost ♫ 458
♫ Luminous cherry trees, deep-rooted with long and slender frames, still sport magnificent flowers ♫ 459
♫ Unexpected torrential rain and heavy wind, what does it matter? ♫ 460
♫ Between the trees, the moon brightly guards peak after jagged peak ♫ 461
♫ Banners tremble, drums roar, a ribbon of a thousand horsemen ride back up the ridge to settle the score ♫ 462
♫ Fiery liquor consumed at the end of the world, at the limits of exhaustion, is a feast! ♫ 463
♫ There is little intention to return the real men to the war in the north, though willing, they are not given free rein ♫ 464
♫ Discussions about their heroism led them to be questioned, and suffer dismal complaints around them, unable to clear their names ♫ 465
♫ Good bows hoarded; likewise, so as not to injure, sigh against the way of heaven when stored indefinitely ♫ 466
♫ Clouds of fear calm shameful waves, the night air stops their bickering by starlight ♫ 467
♫ There is little intention to return the real men to the war in the north, though willing, they are not given free rein ♫ 468
♫ Discussions about their heroism led them to be questioned, and suffer dismal complaints around them, unable to clear their names ♫ 469
i>♫ Hoping for the whole world to remain at peace, quench the fires of war ♫