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[Nirvana in Fire 2: The Wind Blows in Chang Lin] 3
[Episode 39] 4
Although I am not happy about Anru being married off the the Marquis Laiyang, 5
I am unable to give any reason to go against it. 6
He is still the child of Grand Madam Laiyang. 7
The past crimes of Grand Madam Laiyang 8
is quite unforgettable. 9
What I can't forget more 10
is what kind of person his father, the past Prince Laiyang, is. 11
Are there any crimes worse than what the past Prince Laiyang did? 12
But...since His Majesty has already agreed with their marriage, 13
there is also no point for us to keep worrying like this. 14
We will become one family soon after all. 15
It is better to think more of how to get along. 16
Your Lady Majesty, do you still remember 17
that when we were planning to limit the power of the Chnag Lin Army, it was Xiao Yuanqi 18
who leaked to me that Xiao Pingjing is planning to launch an attack, 19
hence, we were able to get the upper hand? 20
But... 21
You should know that 22
Xiao Yuanqi respects Elder Prince of Chang Lin as his Teacher 23
and is even a good friend of Xiao Pinjing, 24
yet he was able to do such a thing. 25
It is really unimaginable. 26
I know that you are worried that Marquis Laiyang is too scheming. 27
But think about it. 28
He told us the plans of Xiao Pingjing to launch an attack 29
behind the back of his friend and his respected teacher. 30
This proves that 31
he has Great Liang in his heart and can consider the greater good. 32
This time, he earnestly asked His Majesty to be granted this marriage. 33
On one hand, it is because he likes Anru. 34
But more importantly, he wants to establish a good relationship with us. 35
Now that we are one family, we will be able to take care of each other more. 36
If those are the only reasons, 37
then I indeed have overthink. 38
Since Marquis Laiyang and Anru's wedding is set, 39
then I must show some stand too. 40
What Lady Majesty means is... 41
It should not be hard to confer some Prince Title, right? 42
I understand. 43
Brother Xiao Dao. 44
Brother Jiu. 45
This came from Jinling. 46
Great...Jin...Lady... 47
[Marquis Laiyang of Great Liang in Jinling is marrying a lady from the Xun clan.] 48
[Marquis Laiyang's Manor] 49
- Congratulations. - Please enter. 50
Congratulations. 51
- Congratulations. - Thanks. Thanks. 52
Marquis. 53
What is it? 54
Madam Qi is suddenly here. 55
Hurry and accompany her. Don't let anyone see her. 56
Yes. 57
- Oh, my, Congratulations, Marquis. - Minister Jin! 58
Hurry! Hurry! Hurry and enter my manor to take a seat! 59
Your Lady Majesty Empress Dowager has always treated Lady Anru like your own daughter. 60
Some special dowry here cannot even be owned by a princess. 61
That is right. I also do not know why 62
but she was my favorite since she was little. 63
Too bad, her age is inappropriate and I cannot let her stay in the palace. 64
Lady Anru is blessed. 65
Marquis Laiyang is a promising youth and is quite handsome. 66
In his manor, there are also no in-laws that Lady will need to serve. 67
Do not know how satisfactory her future life will be. 68
It is not just because he has outstanding looks and character. 69
I never expected that this Marquis Laiyang 70
will be this successful. 71
Okay already. Hurry and send my gifts out of the palace. 72
Do not miss the auspicious hour. 73
Yes. 74
Lady, we all have heard of it. Your future husband's battle with Donghai 75
was fought greatly. He had successive victories since starting the expedition and eventually reached the side of Huaishuei. 76
If not because of your future husband, the flames of war from the eastern border would have reached the capital. 77
You are making up things again. No matter how arrogant and violent Donghai is, 78
it is impossible for them to reach the capital. 79
I also just heard that from other people. 80
But after those successive defeats, people were frightened. 81
It was all thanks to Marquis Laiyang for stabilizing the situation. 82
His loyalty, bravery, and leadership talent 83
is really impressive. 84
It is just right for Lady to admire your husband. 85
You are making up things again. 86
Pei'er. 87
May Lady forgive me. I should die. 88
What did you do wrong? 89
Earlier, when Lady and Min'er were talking about Donghai, 90
I cannot help but remember my family. 91
Today is Lady's happy day. 92
I should have not cried. May Lady forgive me. 93
In every war, there surely will be people caught in between the fire. 94
The methods of Donghai is more savage. 95
We also have heard about your family. 96
Unintentionally mentioning about this hurtful memory of yours is our negligence. 97
It is just natural for people to cry. You do not need to ask forgiveness for it. 98
Thank you Lady for your mercy. 99
I congratulate Lady for getting your wish of marrying a great hero. 100
Marquis. 101
Greetings, Marquis. 102
Why did you come?! Do you know what kind of event it is today? 103
Marquis and our king have been planning grand matters for more than 2 years. 104
Was it not I who has been sending the messages back and forth between you two? 105
In the past, Marquis would be quite happy when you see me. 106
How come after returning from your victories, you now have such an expression? 107
I and your Master have a previous agreement. 108
After the Donghai matter ends, if it is not some important and urgent matter, 109
we will not contact each other! 110
You coming here is already breaking our agreement. 111
Minister Xun, our Marquis was welcoming guests by the gates earlier because we was especially waiting for you. 112
It is just that he went back to change his clothes. Hope Minister can forgive it and wait for a little while. 113
Hurry and go. 114
Yes. 115
May Marquis calm down. There is no need to be angry. 116
You are getting married today. That is an important and urgent matter. 117
How can it count as breaking the agreement? 118
Our king is both your maternal uncle and your martial arts teacher. 119
As your uncle, with a lady marrying into your family, how can he breach proper etiquette? 120
Doesn't Marquis want to see it? 121
I am sure the Marquis is familiar with this Black Crystal Sword. 122
This is king's favorite Black Crystal Sword. 123
It is a rare treasure, one and only. 124
What you trained in is after all, the Black Crystal Sword Technique. 125
Of course, you must use a Black Crystal Sword to go with it. 126
That's why, king told me to deliver that here 127
as a gift to congratulate your wedding. 128
In my wedding day, 129
you gifted me a Black Crystal Sword that made Marquis Mozi famous throughout the world. 130
Are you guys thinking that I hide too well? 131
Are you planning to help or harm me? 132
Using king's own words, you are his best disciple. 133
The you now has already become a person that is worthy to have this Black Crystal Sword. 134
Okay. I will accept the item. 135
Since you have delivered the gift, can you hurry and leave? 136
I have known Marquis for several years. 137
I traveled far to come here, but how come Marquis will not even serve me your wedding wine? 138
Are you joking with me? 139
Marquis, calm down. 140
Since you are not willing to make me stay, I will leave. 141
I just hope that when Marquis is enjoying flying with the dragon (emperor) in the future, 142
you will not forget the kindness of our Donghai. 143
Informing Marquis, Minister Xun has arrived in the front courtyard. 144
Got it. Marquis will be there soon. 145
Yes. 146
I still have guests in my front courtyard. 147
- He Cheng. - Here. 148
Take good care of Madam Qi. 149
Yes. 150
Keep this well. 151
I understand. 152
Minister Xun, this way please. 153
I have told them to monitor the streets. 154
Who knew that they would fail to inform me 155
and I missed welcoming you early on. It is really so disrespectful. 156
Today is your happy day. With so many guests that you have to welcome and accompany, 157
I fear that you do not even have anytime to take a breather, right? 158
From now on, we are one family. 159
No need to be this formal. 160
Yes. 161
From now on, privately speaking, Minister will be my elder. 162
While today is a an auspicious day, I still have one good news to tell you. 163
What good news? 164
You are an imperial relative to begin with. 165
Plus the fact that you gained merits for protecting the kingdom. 166
Recently, a lot of government officials are submitting reports 167
suggesting to reinstate your manor's prince title. 168
Prince title? 169
The cabinet has already decided on it. 170
It is just that Prince Ning has just died. The imperial clan has to delay it. 171
At most in just 9 months, there will be a decree coming out regarding it. 172
For me to have such success today, 173
it is all thanks to the trust of His Majesty and the support of Minister. 174
Also, that you have such good fortune 175
and have real skills. 176
Minister, please. 177
Being a wife and a lady are very different. 178
Anru... 179
Have you understood and remembered all the words I told you? 180
Rumors outside 181
say that Lady Xun was spoiled and loved by Empress Dowager, 182
she must have been pampered like a princess. 183
But I know that you are the kindest. 184
Do not worry, I heard that your future husband is also an amiable person. 185
In the future, you two being united in mind and principles, 186
you two will surely have a satisfying and wonderful married life. 187
Thank you for auntie's auspicious wishes. 188
It is just that cousin was not here to send me off. 189
I feel quite sad about it. 190
When Feizhan left the capital, 191
he is like a horse that threw off its reins. 192
We do not know where he is now. He is not even writing us letters. 193
Good thing, our clan is thriving and we do not lack male descendants. 194
That is true indeed. 195
Madam! Madam! 196
Madam, Lady, people outside are rushing you. Your marriage carriage has arrived. 197
Auntie. 198
You should leave now. 199
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- Please. - Thanks. 201
Senior Brother has given Ce'er so many gifts. 202
You are being too courteous. 203
These past years, I have been wandering around the world. 204
It is rare to have a chance to visit you... 205
...to visit Heir's Consort and your child. 206
I cannot just come empty-handed right? 207
Heir's Consort? 208
The House of Chang Lin has already been closed down. How can there still be a Heir's Consort? 209
Have you been living well? 210
Good thing, I have Ce'er. 211
Brother Xun! 212
Pingjing? 213
Pingjing. 214
Brother Xun. 215
I heard that you have been visiting the world martial arts masters these past years. 216
Have you finally come to look for me? 217
How come you're so shameless? Calling yourself as a martial arts master. 218
Brother Xun has been beating you since you were little. He is already annoyed from doing it, okay? 219
Brother Xun. 220
Long time no see. 221
That's right. Long time no see. 222
What is husband laughing about? 223
I remembered when I saw you for the first time. 224
Husband saw me before? 225
I only saw you came out from the Xun Manor and entered your horse carriage. 226
Behind you, there were Jin Guards as escorts. 227
That time, I was a bit surprised. 228
Husband, do not worry. 229
Although I was blessed to be the favorite of Her Lady Majesty Empress Dowager, 230
I have received family teachings since I was little and dare not be arrogant, unbridled, and impolite. 231
That is not what I meant. Since you have married me, 232
even if you are a bit arrogant and unbridled, it is fine. 233
I naturally will take good care of you. 234
Husband... 235
In this world, people who must totally rely on my care 236
used to be just my mother. But I was unable to take good care of her. 237
Now, you are my person. 238
I surely will take good care of you. 239
I am willing to support husband from now on. 240
Holding hands and accompany you forever. 241
Leave now. 242
Yes. 243
Madam, you have worked hard today. 244
It is my duty anyway to handle the marrying of a lady of the house. 245
There is no need to be grateful about it. 246
Husband, the eastern border has now been stabilized. 247
There are also not much trouble in the palace now. 248
It is exactly the time for you to relax. 249
Wife said it right. 250
The general situation is currently stable. 251
The government situation is going smoothly. 252
This new son-in-law of the Xun family looks like 253
a person who adapts to circumstances. 254
When His Majesty grows old for some more years, 255
I can already remove the burdens on my shoulders 256
and age in ease. Be able to accompany you better. 257
I so want that. 258
I just fear that Husband will continue to be worried about His Majesty 259
and will not be able to let go forever. 260
And I was baffled why you did not have any reaction at all. So, it was because Old Master never told you about it. 261
No. It was me who made the decision from the start. 262
Not looking. Not listening. Not asking. 263
When I heard of this news while I was still in Northern Yan, I was really worried. 264
But from the looks of it now, I worried excessively. 265
Look. Without us interfering, didn't the danger also pass? 266
It is just that I never thought that Xiao Yuanqi will improve this greatly 267
after training in Ganzhou. 268
I really have belittled him previously. 269
Pingjing, what is it? 270
Although I know Xiao Yuanqi well, 271
we still have not seen each other for so long. I cannot casually make guesses. 272
You said earlier that you have went to Northern Yan. 273
Surely, it was to challenge that Cangqi (blue nest) Sword, right? 274
Let me tell you, Pingjing. 275
The Cangqi Sword was graceful and nimble. 276
It is totally different with the Hanhai Sword Technique. 277
I really learned a lot from that duel. 278
What you said is right. We should not ask things that shouldn't be asked. 279
With such a good night and good wine, two old friends reuniting. 280
Why talk about Jinling? It is better to talk about jianghu. 281
Come. 282
Too bad...the world renowned precious Black Crystal Sword... 283
Who is it? 284
Min'er, Min'er, hurry and wake up. 285
What is it? 286
I saw someone secretly throwing an item into the pond earlier. 287
Throwing something into the water in the middle of the night? 288
Say, what could he be doing? 289
Old Madam previously said that rich and noble families surely are hiding a lot of secrets. 290
If we encounter any strange things, 291
as long as it has nothing to do with us, we should act as if we do not know anything. 292
Let us not care who that person is first. He quietly coming out 293
in the middle of the night to throw an item means that he does not want anyone to know about it. 294
Just treat it like you did not see it. 295
We just entered this manor today. Let us not make any trouble. 296
But what he threw was not an ordinary item. 297
It was a shiny precious sword. 298
Precious sword? Then it must be for the manor's security. 299
Used for the manor's security? 300
Then if it's for the manor's security, why must he do it in such covert manner? 301
This...I do not know too. 302
What you said is right too. We just entered this manor today. 303
There are a lot of things that we still do not know. It is better to not attract trouble. 304
Right. Right. 305
Okay. Go back to sleep then. We still have to serve Lady tomorrow. 306
Hey, you should learn to change your address. You should call her Madam now. 307
Hurry and go to sleep. 308
Too bad...the world renowned precious Black Crystal Sword... 309
You were able to personally receive the teachings of Master Meng. You surely will top the rankings in the future. 310
I am really embarrassed. In dueling with you, I was never able to attain the upper hand. Are you praising yourself? 311
I already hid my praises well. You were still able to get it? 312
Honestly, Pingjing, I was quite worried about you before. 313
Seeing how you are doing quite well now, I am really happy. 314
If I keep being depressed and worried, how can I take care of my family? 315
You did great. Let's go. 316
Let's go. 317
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[Langya Ranking: top - Cangqi Sword by Xiong Feirui; second - Hanhai Sword by Tuoba Yu; third - Great Liang's Xun Feizhan] 319
Just looking at this ranking and you will know that the things in this world 320
are really changing unpredictably. 321
The matter that is changing most unpredictably is still not on this ranking. 322
Pingjing already has not government post. 323
Do you still not plan to include him in the ranking? 324
This child has always want peace and quiet. Just let him have it. 325
Can you be counted as being biased and losing fairness? 326
Yes, your words are final. 327
Has Pingjing never asked access to the Donghai files from you? 328
No. 329
After getting hurt that year, this child 330
seems to have really let it go. 331
I instead feel that the more he deliberately not ask about it, 332
the more it means that he has not yet truly let go. 333
The Langya Court has always just observe the starting of the wind and the movement of the clouds. We never ask its origin or reason. 334
Pingjing is a person that is involved within. He is unable to do what we do. 335
There are news that if he knew about it, 336
he surely will waver and try to investigate fully. 337
I understand what you mean. 338
Once it is started, it is hard to really stay not involved. 339
Even so, if he asks about it, 340
I would not hide anything from him at all. 341
Didn't you also treat your friends in this manner in your youth? 342
Brother Nine. 343
Let us see it. 344
What do you wish to see? 345
You clearly know what I'm referring to. 346
This year's Lanya Court roster. 347
The roster will be published to the world in five days. 348
Only five days left so Old Tower Master must already finished it. Let us see it. 349
Pingjing. Still give days left so we should wait a bit more. 350
Let's not ruin Lanya Court's rules. Right? 351
Outsiders always have this misunderstanding that Lanya Court is a strict and old-fashioned place. 352
But actually this place is the most free going place. There aren't so many rules. 353
Right, Brother Nine? 354
Stop there. 355
Give it to me. 356
Marquis of Mozi who is the perennial top on the list isn't on this this year. 357
His status has changed and thus unsuitable to remain on the martial artist list. 358
His status changed? Changed to what? 359
Donghai monarch passed away from illness half a year ago. 360
Marquis of Mozi is the de facto leader of Donghai Nation. 361
What? 362
Brother Nine. 363
Come with me then. 364
Bye now. 365
- Marquis. - What's the update? 366
I've dispatched someone to keep an eye nonstop and I just received the report. 367
Madam Qi kept going eastbound and did not show any intention of lingering in our Great Liang territory. 368
Good. 369
Marquis of Mozi. He used to be a mere idling royal. 370
Now he's able to grasp the entire Donghai. 371
He Cheng. 372
Do you think I could rise up to his status too? 373
Donghai is only a small nation. 374
Marquis, surely you will rise higher than him in the future. 375
Until now, all news linked to the Donghai war are here. 376
It seems you've been long prepared. 377
Old Tower Master once said this. 378
The way of a friendship is to allow your friend to choose for himself. 379
Whichever ends up being the decision, one can help regardless. 380
Pingjing, I only wish that before you take these items, you have thought it through. 381
Let us bypass that area. 382
I got it. Thank you, Uncle Qin. 383
Reporting to My Lady. We're told by the exterior tha the manor of Assistant Minister Qi from Ministry of Defense a street away, 384
due to collusion with the enemy of Donghai, it's been shut down, so we've been told to bypass around it later. 385
Collusion with enemy in Donghai? 386
I understand. We will bypass it then. 387
Pei'er. 388
My Lady, I am aware of my offense. 389
I wasn't trying to cast blame on you. 390
I just find that you seem a bit distracted. 391
Your servant -- 392
Weren't we supposed to be frank in everything? 393
Or maybe you don't regard me as the same miss from before now that I am married? 394
It's perhaps due to hearing of the collusion case with Donghai. 395
It reminded me of my old home and my mind wandered. 396
If that's the case, I can understand it. 397
Indeed since Huaidong was once your hometown. 398
Pei'er, don't be too upset though. 399
The Donghai enemy collusion has been cracked and the criminal has already been captured. 400
An assistant minister in the Ministry of Defense is a fourth-ranking high minister of the royal court. 401
To sell out military confidential, causing ten prefectures on the eastern border to fall to ashes. 402
To submit before the law is only fair. 403
My Lady, what do you suppose they are greedy for? 404
To commit these acts that have their whole clans slaughtered? 405
Probably all for money and gold and rare gems and jewels. 406
In reality, these are all just materials but it's only that some people cannot see through it clearly. 407
To make them think they can reach their hands out in the dark and no one will catch them. 408
Yes. I even heard that when the main culprit's family was getting shut down, 409
they fished out at least two boxes full of pearls from the garden pond, with the beads as big as eye balls! 410
You just love to hear about these idle talks. 411
Alright. It's about time. Hurry and get the carriage ready. 412
Yes. 413
Once married, a woman is just different no matter what. 414
I fear it won't be so easy for me to see you when I want now. 415
As long as Your Highness the Empress Dowager is willing to summon me, 416
I shall naturally be on standby to come at any time to serve you. 417
Even if you are willing, 418
I can't rip you newlywed couple apart. 419
Come. This was newly fabricated by the inner court this year. 420
As soon as I saw it, I thought it would suit you perfectly. 421
Thank Your Highness for the thought. 422
But I am only a marchioness, by custom, I am not qualified to wear such a double phoenix pin. 423
How come? Your husband did not tell you then? 424
Tell me what? 425
His Majesty already approved and the imperial clansmen have no objections to it either. 426
Soon, you will be a duchess! 427
You better take it. The day you are granted the decree, you could wear it! 428
Thank Your Highness for the kind gift. 429
Pei'er. 430
Pei'er. 431
My servant is languishing, an embarrassment before Your Highness. 432
We are all family. There's no cause for concern. 433
Hurry and take this to magistrate's office. 434
Yes, Sir. 435
Greetings to Your Lordship the Chancellor. 436
Lord Shen. 437
These must be all summaries urgently waiting for Your Lordship's review. 438
Your Lordship, you are toiling too much daily over your work. 439
As a subject of the royal court, this is only natural. 440
Indeed. 441
Lord Shen, is there a matter at the Office of Ceremony that brings you here at this hour? 442
Yes. There is indeed a small matter. 443
I would like to hear Your Lordship's opinion over it. 444
- This way. - After you. 445
In two months, Marquis of Laiyang shall be promoted in nobility title. 446
The Office of Ceremony can't seem to decide on the title. 447
Lord Shen, what do you mean by it? 448
Marquis of Laiyang is to be promoted to Duke of Laiyang, with special grant of double pearls. 449
Is there something unsuitable? 450
Though it's never been made public, I happen to know privately, 451
that the late Marquis of Laiyang died for a crime. 452
Marquis of Laiyang was previously only a secondary tier of marquis. 453
Actually the title isn't what's most important. 454
Since no one really cares too much either. 455
But this time around, Marquis of Laiyang is getting promoted in nobility due to his merits. 456
So if he's to inherit the two words of "Laiyang" again, 457
I fear it's not too auspicious. 458
I am thinking, since Marquis of Laiyang is now a close relation of Your Lordship's, 459
so naturally I wanted to seek Your Lordship's opinion on whether it's necessary to 460
erect a new title instead. 461
Not too auspicious. 462
Marquis of Laiyang is someone who stood in battle. 463
Would he care about that now? 464
Yes. I understand Chancellor's meaning. 465
Marquis. 466
News from the east. Madam Qi has already crossed the Huai waters. Since Huaidong's three prefectures were not recovered, 467
we can say that she has already left our country border. 468
That's good then. 469
Because that woman has made me worry for half a month. 470
Have a seat. 471
Thank you, Marquis. 472
You've received so many cards. I imagine it must because of your upcoming birthday. 473
Until I've gotten to this age already, 474
it's actually the very first time that my birthday is being thought of by so many. 475
You're about to be promoted in nobility, so naturally, it's completely different than any other year. 476
Promoted in nobility? 477
Just a little false nobility title. 478
Xun Baishui actually really thinks I care. 479
It's for the better though for now since we need to act like we're going along with him. 480
I'll just put on the act of a good and obedient son-in-law for now. 481
I'll just wait for him to raise me up. 482
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♫ The long, slow song rises like wind flowing through the corridors reaching the imposing, opulent and bright Imperial Hall ♫ 484
♫ Memories of that certain year, when far-away borders blazed with fires of war, in vast fields of ice and snow ♫ 485
♫ From this world, the many slanders pass through the vermilion gates, over the palace walls ♫ 486
♫ Beneath iron armor, together with silken skirts and silver spears, hair grows hoary as though with early frost ♫ 487
♫ Luminous cherry trees, deep-rooted with long and slender frames, still sport magnificent flowers ♫ 488
♫ Unexpected torrential rain and heavy wind, what does it matter? ♫ 489
♫ Between the trees, the moon brightly guards peak after jagged peak ♫ 490
♫ Banners tremble, drums roar, a ribbon of a thousand horsemen ride back up the ridge to settle the score ♫ 491
♫ Fiery liquor consumed at the end of the world, at the limits of exhaustion, is a feast! ♫ 492
♫ There is little intention to return the real men to the war in the north, though willing, they are not given free rein ♫ 493
♫ Discussions about their heroism led them to be questioned, and suffer dismal complaints around them, unable to clear their names ♫ 494
♫ Good bows hoarded; likewise, so as not to injure, sigh against the way of heaven when stored indefinitely ♫ 495
♫ Clouds of fear calm shameful waves, the night air stops their bickering by starlight ♫ 496
♫ There is little intention to return the real men to the war in the north, though willing, they are not given free rein ♫ 497
♫ Discussions about their heroism led them to be questioned, and suffer dismal complaints around them, unable to clear their names ♫ 498
♫ Hoping for the whole world to remain at peace, quench the fires of war ♫