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[Nirvana in Fire 2: The Wind Blows in Chang Lin] 3
[Episode 36] 4
What are you saying? 5
You can't even enter through the main door? 6
Senior Grand Secretary, the Heir Consort doesn't allow us t report. 7
We can't forced an attack into a Prince Manor. 8
Don't you have the decree from the Empress Dowager? 9
Minister, the Heir Consort said the decree isn't for her, 10
she doesn't allow us to announce it. 11
Both of you leave first. 12
Yes. 13
Feizhan, things have come to this end, 14
why do you still think I'm in the wrong? 15
The Chang Lin Manor repeated said they are loyal to His Majesty, but what about their actions? 16
Xiao Pingjing has just gotten hold of the military authority, 17
he dared to defy the decree. 18
Isn't it because his father is assisting His Majesty in court, and His Majesty is young? 19
If the late emperor is still alive, would they be so bold? 20
If the later emperor is still alive, this ridiculous decree 21
wouldn't exist right from the beginning! 22
It is the right way to follow the rules while the nation is in mourning period, how ridiculous is that? 23
Uncle, you know this better than anyone else! 24
What do you mean by this? 25
Uncle, there's no point in 26
arguing over this. 27
No matter what happened behind the scene, in the eyes of others, 28
that decree was clearly in your hands. 29
Pingjing defied and refused to accept the decree, it was as insult to His Majesty's authority. 30
The decree mentioned about the mourning period of the late emperor, 31
His Majesty's filial piety as a child is on the line. 32
Uncle, you repeatedly say that you are doing this for the sake of His Majesty's future, 33
but have you thought of this before? When things don't go your way, 34
His Majesty's reputation and interest will be affected! 35
Empress Dowager has always been lacking in foresight, 36
she can't see clearly the biggest bargaining chip you have in your heart. 37
That bargaining chip isn't about principles of right and wrong or status, 38
it's not about those ministers whom you have drawn to your side. 39
Actually, Uncle, you know it very well in your heart that the fact that Pingjing voluntarily returns to capital for interrogation, 40
it's not for anyone else's 41
but His Majesty's dignity. 42
I'm not wrong, am I? 43
So what if you are right? 44
So you go all out to suppress Chang Lin Manor, 45
to prevent powerful ministers from getting too powerful and making the king feel insecure. For this very motive, 46
yet you are placing all your bets on Xiao Pingjing's loyalty to His Majesty. 47
Aren't you being paradoxical? 48
Feizhan, do you still not understand? 49
A person's heart will change. 50
The late emperor has just passed on. There isn't adequate time 51
for Chang Lin Manor to have ulterior motive yet. 52
But what about in the future? Once they are used to wielding power and authority, 53
once they are used to act without restrain, 54
who would still be willing to be submissive and bow to the king? 55
Who would be willing to go back to the past? 56
So the crime of Chang Lin is in the future! 57
It's better to take precautions now than to regret later. 58
Uncle, you have always view others as bad. 59
I can't persuade you at all. 60
Since Pingjing has returned, it shows that he has no wish of evading. 61
Why do you still send people to the manor and push them so hard 62
to the point of bringing insult on yourself? 63
Alright. 64
I will wait. 65
This prescription is good. 66
I think after resting for a couple more days, I will be well. 67
Royal father, you don't have to attend court with me. 68
Rest and recuperate. 69
I can handle it myself. 70
Sit. 71
No, some things have to be done 72
for everyone to see. 73
I know your temperament very well. 74
I also know what kind of mental preparation you have done. 75
Us, father and son, to this point, we have achieved what we want with a clear conscience. 76
There's nothing to feel bad about it. 77
Yes. 78
His Majesty is young and his disposition and temperament are not matured yet. 79
He's easily swayed by others. For the sake of his future, 80
there are some words in my heart I must tell him personally. 81
I must stand by your side during this crucial moment. 82
[Prince of Chang Lin Manor] 83
Say something. Do I look good? 84
Never been better. 85
I'm going. 86
Royal father. 87
Let's go to court. 88
Your Highness, please have your breakfast. 89
How is His Majesty doing? 90
His Majesty has woke up and washed. 91
After breakfast, he would leave and attend court for the interrogation. 92
Today is different than before. 93
You must keep a close eye on every movement in Chaoyang Hall. 94
Yes. 95
Your Majesty, it is time. 96
I have always hope that my relationship with royal uncle and Brother Pingjing 97
will be the same as before. 98
But at the same time, I don't wish for them to keep treating me like a child. 99
I have grown up. 100
I am the ruler of Great Liang, as with the late emperor. 101
Am I contradicting myself with these words? 102
Your Majesty, arguments will arise at the imperial court today. 103
Your Majesty, once you have listened to all parties, you do according 104
to what you want. 105
His Majesty is leaving now. 106
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Let us just go together. 108
No one can say what the result will be in the court today. 109
But Elder Prince surely will need us. 110
Yes. 111
Greetings, Your Majesty! 112
Subjects, please rise. Elder Prince of Chang Lin, please sit down. 113
Thank you, Your Majesty. 114
Informing Your Majesty, the interrogation for the crime of General of Huaihua 115
of refusing to accept your decree outside Ningguan Fortress 116
has been delayed for several days. There are already a lot of 117
criticisms within the government. If this goes on, 118
it will surely negatively affect the mighty reputation of the imperial family. 119
We cannot delay it any longer. 120
What does the cabinet suggests? 121
I ask Your Majesty to allow me 122
to interrogate General of Huaihua right in this court. 123
Okay. I am allowing Senior Grand Secretary to ask the questions in my behalf. 124
Thank you, Your Majesty. 125
May I ask General of Huaihua, on the 1st day of the 10th month, 126
outside the military camp of Ningguan Fortress, 127
the soldier under your service forcefully hindered us and wouldn't let us into the fortress. 128
Is that true? 129
Military governance should be strict. 130
While we still haven't verified your identity, how can we allow anyone to just casually enter? 131
When Lord Xun showed the Imperial Sword, were you not allowed to enter too? 132
Even if that is so, after I went through so many ordeals to finally see you, 133
showed you His Majesty's written decree, 134
what did you tell me? 135
I begged Minister to delay the promulgation of the decree for a few days. 136
Respecting one's ruler is the first rule in the cardinal rules. 137
What right do you have to ask for a delay? It is because you hold 138
the Chang Lin military seal as the Head Commander of the border army? 139
Cook it now so that Elder Master will be able to drink it upon returning from the court. 140
Yes. 141
I've already did as you said. 142
Are you and Pingjing still not talking much together? 143
After returning to the capital, he has a lot of problems to deal with. 144
I also was intentionally avoiding him. 145
It's already rare that you two get to see each other. 146
Why must you still avoid him? 147
For these past 2 years, he lost so many people. 148
I was afraid that he'll ask me about the health condition of Elder Prince. 149
I don't know how to answer him. 150
What you mean is...Royal Father, he... 151
I thought that 152
Royal Father can live up to 100 years old. 153
Minister Xun, to resist the main troop of the Royal Army to move southwards 154
will need how many military men and resources. 155
Do you know? 156
Before a battle, if the communications and deployment of each military camp suddenly get thrown in to confusion, 157
how dangerous will our northern borders be. Do you know? 158
I believe in Your Majesty. 159
If Your Majesty knew about it beforehand, he will not make such a decree. Am I right? 160
I indeed did not know of it. 161
Informing Your Majesty, 162
I think that General of Huaihua's defense is basically reversing the cause and effect. 163
General, base on what I know, 164
was it not your deliberate plot to lure the enemy army southwards? 165
There is such a thing? 166
Minister Qi is the deputy minister of the Ministry of War. 167
Minister Jin. 168
Elder Prince. 169
I want to know if those words earlier is the conclusion of your Ministry of War? 170
The Ministry of War has never had a discussion about the Battle of Ningguan. 171
This must be Deputy Minister Qi's own opinion. 172
Is Deputy Minister Qi trying to change the original crime that Minister Xun mentioned 173
and accuse General of Huaihua for rebellion then? 174
Elder Prince, I did not mean to do that. 175
I just realized after checking the different military reports 176
that based on timing, General of Huaihua 177
reorganized the troops and allocated and transferred military resources first before the enemy army entered the border. 178
During the initial stage of the war, the Chang Lin Army clearly could have 179
collaborated with the other camp to surround the Royal Army south of Moshan. 180
But he instead lured the enemy southwards, 181
entering Ningzhou. Beforehand, he even asked so many border town citizens 182
to withdraw. 183
Your Majesty, all these movements are clearly showing 184
that General of Huaihua is deliberately inciting a huge war 185
and not just only resisting and defending. 186
So in your eyes, 187
the way we battle in the borders is not based on any strategies or military techniques. 188
Both sides should only just defend one line and randomly slash at each other face to face. Is that it? 189
Your Lady Majesty, with Senior Grand Secretary being there, things will naturally be alright. 190
What are you still worrying about? 191
Although Senior Brother secretly sent the Donghu Yulin to guard outside the city, 192
that is still the House of Chang Lin. 193
How can I not worry? 194
Although that's the case, if they are able to resolve things in the imperial court, 195
unless there is really no more choice, who will want the capital to turn into a bloodbath? 196
In terms of military strength, 197
the Donghu Yulin Army is way smaller than the Chang Lin Army. 198
But older brother has already said 199
that it's not simply based on number. 200
I still feel that Your Lady Majesty is overthinking. 201
Your Lady Majesty, think about it. 202
Given the affection with the former emperor and with His Majesty being in the court right now, 203
it will never reach that step. 204
Your Majesty, what we are interrogating here today is not the military strategy of the Chang Lin Army, right? 205
It is also not how General of Huaihua deploy and set up military formation. 206
I just want to ask one question. 207
In front of the imperial decree, General of Huaihua, 208
did you clearly express that you are refusing to accept it? 209
Yes. 210
I previously tried to persuade you 211
and informed you of the pros and cons. When I was left with no choice, 212
only then did I forcefully promulgated the decree. 213
But General of Huaihua acted as if not hearing it and insisted on going out to battle. 214
Is that correct? 215
Yes. 216
From the looks of it, 217
Your Majesty, General of Huaihua has then openly admitted 218
to the crime of disobeying the imperial decree and Your Majesty, and disrespecting the former emperor. 219
The decree stated that Your Majesty had dreamt of the late emperor. 220
I... 221
It can be considered so. 222
The late emperor has been benevolent in his reign. 223
If he knew that heaven has bestowed on a great opportunity to rid the northern borders of frequent wars, 224
Your Majesty, do you think he would put a stop to it? 225
Only His Majesty can sense the late emperor's spirit. 226
How dare you make a baseless conjecture? 227
Your subject, I admit to not receiving the decree. 228
But I will not admit to having any thoughts of being disloyal and unrighteous. 229
The ones who are standing here in the palace's imperial court 230
are the ones who are right at the top. 231
Maybe all of you are thinking so long as the northern border is not breached, 232
the capital is not endangered, 233
then no matter whether the main troops of the enemy is annihilated or retreated, 234
there seems to be no difference. 235
But thousand li away, 236
places where you can't see and can't hear, 237
there are hundreds thousands of border soldiers and citizens, 238
aren't they citizens of Great Liang? 239
Don't we need to be concerned whether they are dead or alive or living in danger or in peace? 240
General of Huaihua, in front of all the ministers in court, 241
your intentions are very clear. 242
So long as His Majesty is against your wishes, 243
you will defy and not accept them. 244
You are not loyal. You are arrogant! 245
If everything has to go according to you, 246
if all the right and wrong has to be according to you, 247
then who is the rightful ruler of the world? 248
His Majesty is young, he has a long way to go in ruling the country. 249
If His Majesty's decree is against your wishes, 250
are you going to depose His Majesty? 251
Minister Xun, what you have said 252
is not impossible. 253
You said Old Prince said he wants to despose His Majesty? 254
Yes, when Old Prince said that, 255
everyone in the hall were shocked. 256
Your Highness. 257
What happened after that? 258
I knew something is wrong, so I left immediately to inform you. 259
What happened afterwards, I don't know. 260
- Fool! Go back and find out! - Yes. 261
Don't bow anymore. Go now! 262
Your Highness. 263
Your Majesty, I have been instructed by the late emperor to assist you. 264
There are some words, if I don't say them now, 265
I'm afraid no one would speak with you honestly. 266
Royal Uncle, please give me your advice. 267
If I, your subject, becomes too powerful and unrestrained, 268
it might really endanger the ruler. 269
Because of this, it seems like not a big deal 270
to guard against it. 271
The position and military authority of Chang Lin Manor 272
are bestowed by Emperor Wujing and the late emperor. 273
If Your Majesty feels uneasy about this, 274
both my son and I are willing to give them back. 275
What I'm most afraid of is that Your Majesty might have the misconception that these are 276
all that it is to being an emperor. 277
So long as you have the power and authority, check and balance the imperial court, 278
the country can be stable, 279
you can sleep in peace. 280
But royal uncle, do you know what I think? 281
Your Majesty, please speak. 282
When the late emperor was reigning, many of his opinions are different from yours. 283
I know that I'm still young and lacking knowledge, 284
there might be other areas in the future that might not meet your expectations. 285
But I feel that 286
if everything is handled the way according to General of Huaihua, 287
I'm not as forbearing and firm as the late emperor, I can't help but have fears in my heart. 288
Your Majesty, it's my fault that you have fears. 289
Royal Uncle. 290
Your Majesty, do you know what's happening in Northern Yan? 291
I heard that they are changing their king. 292
This throne is not that easy to hold on to. 293
Since ancient times, no empire lasts forever and nothing remains constant and not change at all. 294
So as a ruler who thinks and plans for the future, 295
he must constantly have fears and worries in him. 296
I hope Your Majesty would understand that 297
the more fears and worries you have, the bigger heart you must have for all citizens. 298
Check and balance is important in the imperial court, 299
but the crux of the matter is that 300
no matter how many measures, wisdom or strategem you have, 301
the key person is the king himself. 302
You must hold the throne steadily and be able to dominate the court. 303
- Royal father. - Royal uncle. 304
Old Prince! 305
Old Prince! 306
Summon the royal physician! 307
- Royal father. - These words... 308
It would be more appropriate for me to tell you these words after you've grown up. 309
But I, your subject, is useless. It was tough for me 310
to stand here in court. I'm afraid... 311
I'm afraid I can't wait for that day. 312
Royal father. 313
As the main commander of Chang Lin, the battle at Ning Pass 314
is not decided solely by General of Huaihua. 315
I knew everything since the beginning stage of planning. 316
As for the end result, there were many obstacles. 317
I believe all the ministers have heard it well. 318
The end result and the facts are right before your eyes. 319
Pingjing doesn't need to defend himself any longer. 320
Minister Xun, you've worked hard. 321
Please stop trying to probe what are our bottom line. 322
I will still say this. No one in Chang Lin Manor 323
has the desire for position and power. 324
Royal father. 325
Old Prince! 326
Royal father! 327
- Father! - Elder Prince! Elder Prince! 328
Elder Prince! 329
Royal Father! 330
Royal Father... 331
Bring him inside the room and let him lie flat. 332
Do not put any pillow. Put a warm cauldron near his feet. 333
- Okay. - Hurry! 334
- Call some more people over. - Okay. 335
- Men! - Is the medicine already cooked? 336
- Imperial Son, you can't-- - Imperial Mother! 337
Don't say it anymore. Don't say anything anymore. 338
Gao Fu, where are my imperial physicians? Have they all went already? 339
Replying to Your Majesty, the Head Imperial Doctor has already personally led some men to go there. 340
Okay. 341
Imperial Son... 342
Your Lady Majesty Empress Dowager, just let His Majesty recover from the trauma first. 343
Master. 344
Immediately rush to Chang Lin Manor. 345
Don't alarm anyone. Just stay by the gates. 346
No matter what is happening inside, I must know of it immediately. 347
Yes, Master. 348
Miss... 349
Tell me. Do I still have time? 350
Royal Father, Ce'er is on his way back here. 351
Ce'er... 352
Third Little Brother wasn't able to return to you and your mother's side before. 353
Did you ever blame me? 354
I didn't say anything. 355
When one get old, the more ancient a matter is, 356
the more you can remember them. Look at her. 357
Look at her. 358
She looks so like her father. 359
My father died in the battlefield. 360
I never blamed you. 361
Even my mother didn't. 362
She was just too broken-hearted. 363
She does not want you to be like her. Am I right? 364
But in the end, you still cannot avoid getting sad about such a matter. 365
Am I right, child? 366
Since a human has a heart, 367
how can it not be hurt? 368
Has a heart... 369
how can it not be hurt... 370
Those words are so right. 371
Please come in. 372
Young Master. 373
I was ordered by His Majesty to come here and still must return to the palace to report to him. 374
May Second Young Master allow us to enter 375
and check on Elder Prince. Is that okay? 376
Minister Tang, Old Hall Master Li is already inside. 377
Please go in too. 378
Okay. 379
Pingjing! 380
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♫ The long, slow song rises like wind flowing through the corridors reaching the imposing, opulent and bright Imperial Hall ♫ 382
♫ Memories of that certain year, when far-away borders blazed with fires of war, in vast fields of ice and snow ♫ 383
♫ From this world, the many slanders pass through the vermilion gates, over the palace walls ♫ 384
♫ Beneath iron armor, together with silken skirts and silver spears, hair grows hoary as though with early frost ♫ 385
♫ Luminous cherry trees, deep-rooted with long and slender frames, still sport magnificent flowers ♫ 386
♫ Unexpected torrential rain and heavy wind, what does it matter? ♫ 387
♫ Between the trees, the moon brightly guards peak after jagged peak ♫ 388
♫ Banners tremble, drums roar, a ribbon of a thousand horsemen ride back up the ridge to settle the score ♫ 389
♫ Fiery liquor consumed at the end of the world, at the limits of exhaustion, is a feast! ♫ 390
♫ There is little intention to return the real men to the war in the north, though willing, they are not given free rein ♫ 391
♫ Discussions about their heroism led them to be questioned, and suffer dismal complaints around them, unable to clear their names ♫ 392
♫ Good bows hoarded; likewise, so as not to injure, sigh against the way of heaven when stored indefinitely ♫ 393
♫ Clouds of fear calm shameful waves, the night air stops their bickering by starlight ♫ 394
♫ There is little intention to return the real men to the war in the north, though willing, they are not given free rein ♫ 395
♫ Discussions about their heroism led them to be questioned, and suffer dismal complaints around them, unable to clear their names ♫ 396
♫ Hoping for the whole world to remain at peace, quench the fires of war ♫