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[Nirvana In Fire II]
[Episode 16]
This isn't Ping Zhang's fault.
Blame it all on me.
Ping Zhang kept telling me to stay out of it.
It's definitely your fault!
Have you even thought about it?
If anything went wrong, how worried would your brother and I be?
I know it was a bit of a risk
but Duan Tong Zhou has been really hard to track down.
I finally had an opportunity so I thought--
Do you think others are fools just because you're a bit witty?
You were lucky this time.
Otherwise, by the time your brother got there
he would only have been able to bring back your...
Miss Lin.
I have all the medicinal herbs that you want in here.
Thank you, Doctor Du.
These can relieve heat poisoning.
Miss Ling, are you prescribing these to Second Young Master of Changlin?
Yes.
It's all because of your disobedience and willfulness
that such trouble occurred today.
I heard that you were hurt. Where are you hurt?
Father, he's all right.
He'll be fine in a few days.
When you're healed, go and kneel in the ancestral hall.
Yes.
All right, it's all over now.
It was just a scare today.
Don't take it to heart.
The envoys of Northern Yan are already here.
There's much for you to do.
Yes, Father.
Father reprimanded you out of concern.
He's not really mad at you.
Don't worry about it.
I'm not worried that Father is mad at me.
What worries me the most is that you'll be angry at yourself for this.
You really gave me a huge scare today.
Keep this in mind.
Whatever reasons there might be in the future...
don't ever take such risks again.
I'll keep that in mind.
Commander General, Cabinet Minister Xun is here.
Commander General?
- Cabinet Minister-- - I heard you.
I knew that he would visit.
- Invite him in. - Yes.
This is all you found out?
Our men were either killed on the spot or already arrested.
We can't get to them yet.
Mister Duan was hemmed in.
Only those skilled fighters were there.
No one else could get close to them.
As for the specific details
not even our men in the Patrol Force managed to get any information.
Mentor, you should know
that only the influential figures managed to keep up with Mister Duan.
How could I dare to ask any further?
Before Duan Tong Zhou died
there was someone with him whom we could ask.
I heard that Duan Tong Zhou is dead?
Is that true?
Uncle, didn't you promise me that you wouldn't do such things again?
Fei Zhan...
Do you think I arranged for all of that to happen yesterday?
The negotiation of the peace treaty has yet to commence.
However, the ranch masters knew about confidential information.
Ping Jing was immediately ambushed right after he left the capital.
Uncle, do you intend to tell me
that it was nothing more than just a coincidence?
I know that you find me the most suspicious in this case.
However, Fei Zhan, I really didn't do anything at all!
What about Duan Tong Zhou?
How do you explain the appearance of Duan Tong Zhou?
Didn't I already tell you?
Duan Tong Zhou didn't work for me!
Since he escaped from the prison, I haven't been in contact with him!
How could I have spurred him into carrying out any actions?
Even if he did work for me, how could I make him kill Xiao Ping Jing?
I've always had opposing opinions with the Royal Changlin Manor.
But those were strictly political disputes!
I hold no personal grudges against them!
Why would I want to kill a child?
Fei Zhan.
Uncle, Duan Tong Zhou killed himself by seizing a chance to jump off a cliff
to avoid being caught by us!
Uncle Tai, you don't need to attend to me now.
Go and get some rest.
Inform the servants not to come in unless I ask for them.
Yes.
Although it's spring now, it's still quite windy.
Guru... Please come in and have a seat.
It seems that Your Grace expected me to visit.
Uncle...
Who has been manipulating Duan Tong Zhou?
Do you truly know nothing about it?
Master Xun, fret not.
I'll never drag you into it.
I really... can't think of anyone.
Guru, you made this arrangement today just to test me
to see how I'd react, didn't you?
I wonder if you're satisfied with the outcome, Guru?
Your Grace reacted swiftly.
You handled it appropriately.
You're a man who can achieve great feats.
It wasn't hard at all.
From the moment I saw Duan Tong Zhou, I realized right away
that I was led there on purpose.
He... also deliberately appeared before my eyes.
Your Grace, do you know why I arranged it like that?
Because of Xiao Ping Zhang.
Am I right?
Your mother harmed the princess consort when she was alive.
This is a very difficult grudge to resolve.
Whatever opportunities I line up for you in the future
the priority is to clear away Xiao Ping Zhang's loathing of you.
You're right.
There's probably no bigger favor one can do
for the first prince of Changlin than to rescue Xiao Ping Jing.
Not to mention that Guru calculated the timing.
Even if I made no delay in informing the prince
it would have been too late to rescue Xiao Ping Jing.
Duan Tong Zhou...
What a pity it was for Duan Tong Zhou...
He was a ranked fighter on Langya Hall's Pugilist Ranking.
I was almost certain he could succeed, but little did I expect...
Little did you expect Tuoba Yu of Han Hai Swordsmanship
would just appear out of nowhere.
Xiao Ping Jing made it out alive.
As for your most competent assistant, Duan Tong Zhou...
He ended up dead instead.
Inform the Metropolitan Governor discreetly to monitor
Qiantian Yard in secret from now on.
Yes, Master.
Duan Tong Zhou reacted quite swiftly.
Before we got there, he didn't insist on combat, and tried to retreat.
Sadly, Tuoba Yu isn't just some random skilled fighter.
It can't be easy to get away from Han Hai Swordsmanship.
Once Xun Fei Zhan got there
how could there have been any chance of survival for him in those woods?
I'm still puzzled.
Tuoba Yu is a foreigner and an outsider.
Besides, he doesn't even know Duan Tong Zhou.
Why would he suddenly join them in the attack?
He should have been guarding Prince Hui very carefully.
This was indeed a most unexpected gesture.
But I heard that he headed over to join them
which was not exactly surprising.
Oh?
Xiao Ping Jing tempted him to join in the arrest
by mentioning Langya Hall's Pugilist Ranking.
Fighters care most about their reputations.
The Pugilist Ranking is indeed very tempting to them.
Once Tuoba Yu was certain that Prince Hui was safe
he immediately rushed over to work on moving up his ranking.
How clever.
Whatever it was, I did manage to somewhat win over Xiao Ping Zhang.
But what's my next step?
Steps... You have to take them one at a time.
You'll only know how to handle some matters when they happen.
Your Grace, what you should be doing now is to stay committed to your decision.
Don't falter too easily because of anyone.
It might be good tea but... a bit more heat is needed in the water.
Some in the fighting world get involved in politics
for the sake of wealth and fame.
They work for certain influential people.
It's common in every state.
However, Duan Tong Zhou already had such a high reputation and status.
He still risked his life for the sake of loyalty.
I'm afraid it's more than just fame and wealth.
Ping Jing, what do you think he was really after?
Who knows?
Shall we?
What's wrong?
This tattoo...
I've seen this somewhere.
How is he?
Rest assured, Your Highness.
It's just a cold that most children get.
Keep him warm and let him recuperate for a few days.
How did Crown Prince catch a cold?
What have all of you been doing?
Please forgive us, Your Highness!
Mother... I was too playful.
Please don't be angry anymore, Mother.
Imperial Physician, please prescribe the medication quickly.
Yes.
The cabinet has handed the report from the Patrol Force to me
regarding the attack on the envoys of Northern Yan in the suburbs.
How dare they do such a thing outside Jinling City?
They really are impetuous!
They must not be let off lightly.
They show no regard for law and order.
A severe punishment is certainly required.
However, on that note
we've had the policy on war horses for quite some years.
The supply of war horses to the frontier is done within regulations.
The major ranches outside the western frontier do deserve credit for that.
We mustn't punish them all together.
Your father is always so forgiving.
Ping Zhang, what's your opinion?
I think that although the negotiation of the peace treaty is an opportunity
for us to set up a government owned horse ranch and reform the policy
it can't be done in one feat.
Father was right.
The ranches haven't done any wrongs that can't be fixed.
After all, their merits outdo the mistakes.
We shouldn't suspend them all.
Our main concern is to look
into striking a balance between the old and new policies
as well as considering the status quo of the major private ranches.
It's a pity that the policy was not discussed thoroughly
before it was made known to others.
Those people from the ranches only knew part of the policy.
That's why they stirred up such trouble.
Those from Northern Yan ended up having a good laugh.
Don't take that to heart.
They have a civil war going on.
Their hands are too full to be laughing at anyone.
In comparison, His Majesty is far less anxious than we are.
Qian Xue sent me here with a message.
She said that you wouldn't visit our manor even when she invited you.
Did she say anything to offend you?
Sister Meng is too polite.
The clinic is occupied with patients since the spring is flu season.
Sister Meng should just take her medication regularly.
I wouldn't have to make house calls.
My sister-in-law isn't your only patient.
There's me as well.
What is it?
Have you forgotten that I'm injured?
I was about to tell you that my wound hurts.
Although it isn't that painful, it's quite numb and itchy.
Do you think that Duan tong Zhou had poison on his palms?
Let me take a look.
What is it?
Is there really poison?
What exactly is it?
I didn't expect...
No... What didn't you expect?
I didn't expect you to recover so quickly.
Lin Xi, you've really become nasty.
Who did you learn it from?
Your Majesty.
When I entered the palace
I heard that Crown Prince has caught a cold and is running a low fever.
If Your Majesty allows, I'd like to greet His Highness at East Palace.
The imperial physician said that he's all right.
The symptoms are not very severe.
I know that you still have much to handle.
Don't bother making a visit just for that.
I'll take a look later in the day.
Spring is flu season.
Old Prince Ning hasn't been feeling well recently.
Speaking of Uncle Ning, it reminds me
that if the peace treaty works out, a marital alliance must be formed.
You know that Uncle Ning suggested
having Marquis of Laiyang marry the princess of Northern Yan.
Back then, I thought that his age and status were both suitable for it.
So I had decided on it.
However, now that his mother's crimes have been exposed...
This need not be considered.
Which of the other children in the Imperial Clan are suitable?
I don't know.
What does he mean?
The policy on war horses is related to military affairs.
My father naturally voices his opinions.
As for the other conditions of the peace treaty
Your Majesty should seek the advice of the cabinet.
A military family like Changlin Manor shouldn't express opinions on that.
You do have that distinguished so well.
What is it?
What's wrong with asking my own brother
about our clan's marriageable descendants?
I heard that Ping Jing got himself hurt.
You mustn't allow him to act so willfully again.
Didn't I ask you to host Prince Hui?
Bring him with you when you attend to the guests.
Yes, Your Majesty.
[Royal Courier Inn]
Hey!
Prince Hui, it's been a long and wearisome journey.
I'm Xiao Ping Zhang of Changlin Manor.
Upon the orders of my ruler, I've come to pay you a visit.
Thank you for the greeting.
I know that Your Highness must be tired from traveling.
We were afraid to disturb you on the first two days.
I wonder how well you've rested today.
Your Courier Inn has made very thoughtful arrangements.
I've had quite a good rest.
The first born prince of Changlin is also very well known in Great Yan.
Now that we've finally met, you're indeed handsome and graceful.
You do live up to your reputation.
I'm very flattered, Your Highness.
Our Crown Prince should have been here to host Prince Hui during your visit.
It's just that His Highness is still young.
He couldn't accompany you around.
Should you feel offended in any way, please don't take it to heart.
You're too kind, Your Highness.
This is my younger brother, Ping Jing.
Your Highness, Prince Hui.
We met for the first time out in the suburbs of Jinling.
Second Young Master is a skilled fighter.
This is the third son of our Prince Han Hai.
Tuoba Yu.
The first born prince of Changlin has gone to meet Prince Hui of Northern Yan
at the Royal Courier Inn on His Majesty's orders.
It's said that they visited East Garden today.
They got along very well.
It's not just our entire Imperial Court
but now, even Northern Yan also knows only of
the first born prince of Changlin and not Crown Prince of East Palace.
Cabinet Minister hasn't been to greet me in the palace for some days.
Your Highness should know.
His Majesty trusts the cabinet with the negotiation of the peace treaty.
According to the regulations
not even the Royal Changlin Manor can participate in it.
Therefore, Master Xun certainly is busier than anyone else.
According to the regulations...
It's rare to see the Royal Changlin Manor so obedient.
Ping Zhang, you don't believe me?
All these years in Langya Hall, I might not have done well in most fields
but I still have good judgment.
Princess Chong Hua has a steady inner force.
Her lower limbs are sturdy.
She's surely not some frail princess.
In my opinion, even if she isn't as skilled as Qian Xue
she can't be much weaker.
Northern Yan is a nation of cavalry and horsemanship.
They have always had the trend of practicing martial arts.
It isn't as strange as you think
that they have a princess who is skilled in combat.
She went out with us in that outfit.
She might as well just be dressed in women's outfits.
We have different customs.
Women in Northern Yan rarely conform to any restraints.
Perhaps, she had that outfit on because of our etiquette.
Let me have a taste of those dried fruits from Northern Yan.
You said that you wanted to see Jinling City.
You wanted to see how people are in Great Liang.
I've already allowed you to do as you wish.
The negotiation begins tomorrow.
If it goes as well as expected, you'll soon be married.
Abide by Great Liang's customs and stop acting so willfully.
When I was 13 years old
I came in first for the first time on the hunting grounds.
Father praised me and said that if I had been born a man
I could lead the army to conquer the world.
Yet now, our royal family is on the decline.
We condone the rebels growing stronger each day.
The valiance that our founding king pass down to us is gone.
And I have to be married off into some foreign state.
A pawn in this marital alliance.
Chong Hua!
What do you mean by all that?
Prince Hui didn't choose the princess for this marital alliance.
Besides, we asked for your opinion before we set out.
Didn't you say that you were willing?
Don't worry.
I'm still willing to do this.
The thought of the chaos in our nation now...
makes me all the more willing to be married here.
If that is so, have a good sleep.
Fifth Brother!
If the peace treaty turns out well
you'll be anointed Crown Prince when you return home.
I wonder what you plan to do about the military and political situation.
Why would you suddenly think of asking such a big question?
Although I'll be married into a foreign state
it is still my country that I care for.
I definitely hope that you can pacify the rebels soon
and secure the sovereignty of Great Yan.
Chong Hua...
The civil war in Great Yan isn't as simple as you think it is.
If our people are unable to live a better life
and our government is still so corrupted
it's impossible to pacify the unrest with just our ancestor's valiance.
You've always been the best with meticulous thoughts.
I also wish that you can realize all you ever wanted.
Father.
Here, have a seat.
Thank you, Father.
Judging by your expression, the preliminary negotiation went well?
Right?
The cabinet has negotiated well this time.
Northern Yan agreed to provide us with 500 stud horses.
However, due to the large number
they asked to provide horses over the course of five years.
That is also very reasonable.
What else is there?
Then, as a sign of alliance between both states
the border is not to be crossed by either side.
As a token of Great Liang's friendliness
we'll send over 50 craftsmen to Northern Yan to teach them
how to store up provisions.
Also, we'll provide them with 200 carts of medicinal herbs for the cold.
The first born prince of Prince Ting Shan is to marry Princess Chong Hua soon
to establish a marital alliance.
You do know all the details.
However, I don't understand.
Why are you telling me about it?
This is the most important news in the capital recently.
We're having a chat.
We should talk about something.
Why do you look so down?
What have you gotten scolded for?
Nothing.
The peace treaty is soon to be signed
so His Majesty is hosting a banquet in Yixian Hall two days after the signing
for the envoys of Northern Yan.
Father told me to attend.
He even said that His Majesty ordered it.
I dislike such boring events the most.
I'm not marrying the princess, so how does this concern me?
Hey.
You always have your own tea whenever I visit.
What's so nice about yours?
You won't even share it with me?
You want some?
What is this? It's so bitter.
Supreme Master has been waiting for you.
Mister Duan...
He answered the calling of the White God.
He's gone to enjoy his blessed afterlife before we did.
Qiantian Yard has always attracted much attention.
Now, we are being closely monitored.
The people and items in my manor outside the city are to be left in your care.
I hope that the three of you will act cautiously.
Before we take further actions, no more mishaps should occur.
Yes!
We'll be sure not to let Supreme Master down.
How is the person we have in our care?
Supreme Master, all is well.
That person is now showing some symptoms.
Here.
Have some medication.
Very good.
You don't recognize me in this outfit?
Second Young Master!
That's the dove messenger from Mount Langya?
Yes, Old Master Lin knows that I'll be bored in the capital
so he sends me any interesting or small town anecdotes he's heard.
Here, let's see what fun there is in the fighting world recently.
Second Young Master, there's no rush in reading about the others.
The first born prince told me to inform you
that the old prince has already set out.
You should join him quickly.
The banquet isn't that early.
Father has gone over there early to play chess.
Second Young Master, it's best for you to set out soon.
He's already asking for you.
I heard you.
Prince Hui, we'll soon sign the peace treaty.
Exactly.
It's good for both Yan and Liang State.
Master Xun, excuse me.
Prince Hui.
Young Master Tuoba.
We'll just have to wait to sign the treaty.
By then, Yan and Liang will be joined in marital alliance.
If the chance comes up, I might get to visit your country.
In regards to the scenery of Yan State, there are many places to visit.
I hope that one day when my country is finally peaceful
I can invite Your Highness over as my guest.
This might be a heavy conversation for a slight acquaintance.
If the rebels can take over almost half of your territory in a year
their actions can't be simply interpreted as those of an ungrateful mob.
Although Changlin is a military family, we know that one person can't change
the aspirations of the people.
Your Highness refused to resort to violence
but wishes to resolve this issue from the very core.
Your breadth of mind exceeds that of anyone else.
I'm deeply impressed by that.
Here.
There are many great chess players in the palace.
But it's still the most enjoyable to play against you.
Yes.
Your Majesty is just as bad at chess as I am.
When you play against the others
just seeing how they try so hard but are too scared to defeat you too soon
you lose interest in the game.
Exactly!
You're the only one who dares to speak your mind.
Your Majesty.
Time is up so soon?
Your Majesty, it's about time to set out.
We have yet to finish this round.
We'll get back to it later.
Let's go then, shall we?
What else is the matter?
Just speak your mind. Why are you holding back?
Your Majesty.
It's nothing worth mentioning.
It's needless to ask what a young man is thinking.
Can't Your Majesty figure it out by now?
It seems that you've figured it out?
Look at his outfit.
You're guarding the palace.
You don't get many chances to interact with skilled fighters.
The envoys of Northern Yan are leaving in a few days.
You wish to ask His Majesty to allow you to have a friendly match
against Han Hai Swordsmanship?
Am I right?
Your Majesty.
I think that since the treaty is almost sealed
everyone must be in a good mood today.
If it's for the purpose of livening up the banquet
I'm sure that Tuoba Yu won't mind either.
I really don't understand why military men like you
are so fond of having all these matches.
All right, I understand.
Thank you, Your Majesty!
Great Liang does indeed have the best dancers and musicians.
You're too kind, Prince Hui.
Yan and Liang are neighboring states that formed alliances in the past.
Now that the treaty is almost sealed with a marital alliance
it's a blessing for the people near our border.
Prince Hui has traveled a great distance.
Please don't mind such a simple banquet that I'm holding to welcome you.
A toast to you.
It's our honor to be invited to Your Majesty's banquet.
People of Yan State are known for not being eloquent.
We're not good with words.
With such good wine before me, I should drink a toast to you.
Prince Hui is indeed very forthright.
Please have a seat.
Your Majesty.
Your Highness.
Your Majesty?
Your Highness, the banquet in Yixian Hall has begun.
I heard you.
Yes.
Why didn't they come to invite Crown Prince?
His Highness is still recovering from his cold.
His Majesty is worried that he might get tired.
Nonsense!
Crown Prince didn't catch such a bad cold.
He's already much better after taking the medication.
I already reported that to His Majesty last night and said that we will attend.
It must be that the servants have made a mistake.
Your Highness, appease your anger!
Prince of Changlin came to visit Crown Prince this morning
but His Highness was coughing so His Majesty felt bad
and sent some herbal tea over.
He gave orders for Crown Prince to recuperate.
Mother, don't be angry anymore.
Get up.
Thank you, Your Highness!
Thank you, Crown Prince!
Practice your calligraphy.
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