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[Nirvana In Fire II]
[Episode 39]
Although I'm not very pleased about bestowing An Ru to Marquis of Laiyang
I can't come up with a reason to object to it.
He is Grand Madam of Laiyang's son.
The crimes she committed did leave quite an impression.
What I can't forget is what his father, Prince of Laiyang, was like.
Could anyone have committed a worse crime than Prince of Laiyang?
However...
Since His Majesty already consented to their marriage
it doesn't help at all to keep worrying about it.
He's one of us from now on.
It's best to start thinking about how to get along with him.
Your Highness, do you remember
that when we wanted to hold Changlin Army in check
it was Xiao Yuan Qi who told me
about Xiao Ping Jing's intention to deploy the army?
That was how we managed to act in time.
However...
It's known that Xiao Yuan Qi was mentored by Prince of Changlin.
He's also a close friend of Xiao Ping Jing.
Yet he was capable of taking such an action.
It's truly... baffling.
I know you're worried that Marquis of Laiyang is too cunning.
However, think about this.
He informed us about Xiao Ping Jing's plan
while keeping it from his mentor and close friend.
It shows that he truly cares about Great Liang.
He puts the interests of the whole above anything else.
This time, he asked His Majesty to bestow marriage to him.
On one hand, it's out of his affection for An Ru.
On the other hand, most importantly, he's expressing goodwill to us.
We'll be a family soon.
We should look out for one another.
If that is all he means to do...
I must have been overly sensitive.
Since Marquis of Laiyang and An Ru's marriage is decided
I should also express my well wishes.
Your Highness, you mean...
It shouldn't be too hard... to confer him as an arch prince, should it?
I understand.
Brother Xiao Dao.
Brother Jiu.
This came from Jinling.
Great, Jin... Lady?
[Great Liang, Jinling, Marquis of Laiyang marries a lady of the Xun family.]
Congratulations.
Please come in.
Congratulations.
- Congratulations. - Thank you.
Your Grace.
What is it?
Madam Qi suddenly showed up.
Keep her company and make sure no one sees her.
Yes.
Master Jin!
- Congratulations, Your Grace. - Minister Jin. Quickly.
Please take a seat in the hall.
Your Highness treats Miss An Ru as if she were your daughter.
Princesses don't even get to have some of these items in their dowry.
Exactly.
For some reason, I've doted on her since she was a child.
But sadly, her age isn't compatible.
I can't keep her in the harem.
Miss An Ru is very blessed.
Marquis of Laiyang is young, and promising, with very good looks.
Miss An Ru won't have to attend to a mother-in-law either.
She will have such a good life.
I didn't consent to it just for his good looks.
It's just that I didn't expect Marquis of Laiyang to be so capable.
All right, deliver my gifts from the palace quickly.
Don't be late for the auspicious hour.
Yes.
Miss An Ru, all the servants have heard about it.
Our marquis fought such a great battle against the Eastern Sea State.
He won all the way to the Huai River.
If it weren't for the marquis, the capital might have been attacked by now.
Nonsense.
However arrogant Eastern Sea State is, it would be impossible for them to get here.
I heard this from the others.
However, previously when we suffered continuous defeat
everyone was in a great panic.
Marquis of Laiyang managed to stabilize the situation.
His courage, valiance, and leadership are truly admirable.
It's only right that you admire your own husband.
Nonsense.
Pei?
Please forgive me, Miss An Ru!
I'm so sorry!
Pei, what have you done wrong?
Just now...
You said from Eastern Sea State to Min.
I can't help but think of my family.
It's Miss An Ru's wedding today.
I really shouldn't have cried.
Miss An Ru, please forgive me.
Whenever there is war, lives are always taken.
Eastern Sea State is far more ruthless.
We heard about what happened to your family.
It's our negligence to have brought up such a painful matter.
It's only natural to cry when one is too emotional.
Pei, you need not ask for forgiveness.
I thank Miss An Ru for being so forgiving.
Miss An Ru, congratulations on having your wish fulfilled
by marrying an outstanding hero.
Your Grace.
Greetings, Your Grace.
What are you doing here?
Do you know what day this is?
In the past two years that Your Grace has collaborated with our king
haven't I always been the one to send information back and forth?
I recall that Your Grace was always very happy to see me in the past.
Why has your expression changed since you returned victorious?
Your king and I made a pact.
Once the Eastern Sea State battle was over
we wouldn't stay in contact unless there was some important matter!
Now that you're here today, it's as good as breaking that promise.
Master Xun.
Our marquis has been welcoming guests at the front door
awaiting your arrival.
He just happens to have gone in to get changed.
Master Xun, please forgive him and wait a while longer.
- Go quickly. - Yes.
Your Grace, calm down and don't get angry.
Of course it is an important matter since you're getting married today.
How is this breaking our promise?
Not only is our king the maternal uncle of Your Grace
but also your mentor.
Now that you're getting married
as your uncle, how can he act impolitely?
Your Grace, wouldn't you like to take a look at it?
This black crystal sword should look familiar to you.
This is our king's favorite black crystal sword.
It's a rare treasure.
It's one of a kind.
After all, you did train in Black Crystal Swordsmanship.
You surely need a matching black crystal sword.
Therefore, our king asked me to deliver it to you
as a wedding gift.
On my wedding day
you brought me a black crystal sword known to be wielded by Marquis Mo Zi.
Do you think that I've covered my tracks too well?
Are you trying to help or harm me?
If I were to explain it in our king's own words
you're his most favorite disciple.
You've now become someone worthy of this black crystal sword.
Fine, I'll accept this gift.
Since you've delivered the gift
Madam, you should leave quickly.
I've known Your Grace for years.
I came all this way
but Your Grace won't even offer me a cup of wedding wine?
Madam, are you joking?
Your Grace, calm down.
Since you refuse to have me over, I will leave.
I just hope that when Your Grace is enjoying great success
you won't forget the kindness of Eastern Sea State.
Your Grace.
Master Xun is in the front yard.
We heard you. His Grace will be there soon.
Yes.
I have guests in the front hall.
He Cheng.
Present.
Look after Madam Qi.
Yes.
- Put it away. - I understand.
Master Xun, this way, please.
I've told them to keep an eye out in the streets.
Who knew that they would miss you.
It's too impolite of me not to have welcomed you in sooner.
It's your big day.
You might not even get to catch your breath with so many guests.
From today on, we're a family.
There's no need for formalities.
Yes.
From now on, in private
Master Xun is my older relative.
On this auspicious day, I have more good news for you.
What is it?
You belong to the close branch of the Imperial Clan.
Moreover, you contributed in defending the nation.
Recently, many officials have suggested
that your family's royal title should be reinstated.
My royal title?
The cabinet has already decided.
However, Prince Ning just passed away.
The Imperial Clan will need a bit more time to process it.
But the decree won't be announced later than September.
It's all because of His majesty's trust in me and your support
that I could achieve so much.
You have to be lucky and truly capable as well.
This way, please.
Being a single lady is different from being someone's wife.
An Ru...
Have you listened carefully so you can remember what I just reminded you?
It's rumored that Miss Xun is favored by Empress Dowager
so she must be arrogant and spoiled like a princess.
But I know very well just how lovely you are.
Don't worry.
I've heard that the marquis is also quite a mild-tempered man.
If you and your husband share the same mind and virtues
I'm sure that your marriage will be blessed and happy.
Auntie, thank you for your kind words.
I'm just a bit upset that Cousin Fei Zhan isn't here to marry me off.
Fei Zhan, that child...
Once he left the capital, it was as if he broke off all reins.
No one knows where he is now.
He doesn't even send letters.
Fortunately, we do have many offspring in our clan, so we're not short on men.
Auntie, you're right.
Madam!
Madam. Miss An Ru.
They are urging us to be quick.
The wedding sedan chair is already waiting outside.
Auntie...
It's time for you to leave.
This way, please.
Thank you.
Senior, you've brought Ce so many gifts.
You're too kind.
I've been traveling all these years.
I finally get to visit you.
I mean to visit Princess Consort and your child.
I shouldn't come empty-handed.
Princess Consort?
Changlin Manor is sealed off.
What Princess Consort is there?
Recently, you...
How have you been?
I'm lucky to have Ce.
Brother Xun.
Ping Jing?
- Ping Jing. - Brother Xun.
I heard that you've been challenging many great fighters these years.
Have you finally come to me?
Why are you so proud?
You call yourself a great fighter?
Brother Xun has beaten you since you were a child.
He's sick of it already, all right?
Brother Xun.
It really has been such a long time.
Indeed.
It has been such a long time.
My husband, what are you smiling at?
I remembered the first time I saw you.
You saw me before?
I only saw you leaving Xun Manor and getting into a horse carriage.
The Imperial Guards were escorting you then.
I was quite surprised.
My husband, please do rest assured.
Although I'm favored by Empress Dowager
I've always followed my family regulations strictly
and never dared to behave arrogantly or impolitely.
That isn't what I meant.
Since you've married me, it's all right to act a bit arrogant.
I'll take good care of you.
My husband...
In the past, my mother was the only one who relied on me.
But I didn't look after her well.
Now that you're mine...
I'll be sure to look after you.
My only wish is to have us support each other mutually
and spend our days together.
- You may be dismissed. - Yes.
My dear, it's been hard on you today.
I should take care of our young niece's wedding.
How is that hard work?
My dear, the eastern frontier is now secure and safe.
There isn't any other issue in the palace.
It's time for you to relax.
My dear, you're right.
It's safe and secure in general and smooth sailing for the Imperial Court.
Our new nephew-in-law seems like someone who knows the ins and outs.
When His Majesty gets a few years older
I can relieve the burden and retire to keep you company.
I really look forward to that.
I'm only afraid that out of your worry for His Majesty
you won't retire at any age.
I was wondering why you didn't say anything about it.
It turns out Old Hall Master didn't even tell you.
That's because I made a decision right at the beginning.
I didn't want to see, listen, or ask about anything.
I was in Northern Yan at that time.
I was so frantic when I got the news
but it seems that I worried so much for nothing.
See?
Without our assistance, the crisis was resolved anyway.
Xiao Yuan Qi was trained in Gan Province, but he actually improved that much?
I must have underestimated him.
Ping Jing, what's the matter?
I think that I can still say I do know much about Xiao Yuan Qi.
However, it's been such a long time since I last saw him.
I shouldn't speculate at will.
You just said that you were in Northern Yan.
You were there to challenge the Ashen Perch Sword?
Listen, Ping Jing.
Ashen Perch Swordsmanship glides and flows with elegance.
It's very different from Han Hai Swordsmanship.
I learned so much from that match.
You're right.
I shouldn't ask about that.
It's such a lovely night with great wine.
A reunion of old friends.
Why should we talk about Jinling?
It's best to talk about the fighting world!
Here!
What a pity.
This black crystal sword is one of a kind.
Who's there?
Min! Min, wake up quickly.
What is it?
I saw someone dump something into the pond secretly.
Dumping something into the water in the middle of the night?
What do you think he was doing?
Madam Xun used to say that these nobles have many secrets.
If we come across anything strange
we should pretend not to know if it doesn't concern us.
We won't worry about who that man is.
He went out there to dump something at midnight.
He surely didn't want anyone to know.
Just act as if you didn't see him.
We just joined this manor today.
It's best to stay out of trouble.
But it wasn't just an ordinary item that he threw away.
It was a shiny sword.
A sword?
He must have done it to ward off evil in the manor.
Ward off evil in the manor?
Why would he have to be sneaky about it?
Well...
I don't know either.
You're right.
This is just our first day in this manor, so there's a lot we have yet to learn.
It's best to stay out of trouble.
Exactly.
All right, let's go to bed then.
We have to attend to Miss An Ru tomorrow.
You'll have to correct that tomorrow.
We have to address her as Madam.
You should sleep soon.
What a pity.
This black crystal sword is one of a kind.
You've inherited the skills from Old Master Meng.
You're sure to top the ranking soon.
I'm really ashamed.
I didn't manage to get the upper hand much throughout the match.
You're actually complimenting yourself?
I did so very inconspicuously but you still noticed.
Honestly, Ping Jing, I was quite worried about you.
I'm really happy to see you in good spirits today.
If I remained frustrated and depressed, how can I take care of my family?
Well said. Let's go.
Let's go.
Simply by looking at this year's ranking
we can tell how unexpected changes occur in the world.
The most unexpected changes that will occur aren't on this ranking.
Ping Jing no longer holds a post in the Imperial Court.
Do you still intend to keep him out of the ranking?
That child has wanted some peace and quiet.
We'll give him peace and quiet.
Does this count as a bias on your part? Is it unfair?
Yes, whatever you say.
Ping Jing...
He hasn't asked you for any archived information on Eastern Sea State?
He hasn't.
That child had his heart broken, and it seems he did let it all go.
However, I think that the more he deliberately avoids asking
the more it shows that he hasn't really let it go.
Langya Hall has always only observed the changes in the world.
We never asked for the reasons.
Ping Jing is the protagonist.
He won't be able to do that.
Once he learns certain information
he will surely start having suspicions.
He will also look into it until he discovers the truth.
I understand what you mean.
Once he digs into it, it will be hard to stay away.
However, even if it is the case, if e asks me about it
I won't keep anything from him.
Isn't this how you treated your friends when you were young?
Brother Jiu!
Let us have a look.
What do you want to look at?
You know what I'm referring to.
The rankings of Langya Hall for this year.
The rankings will be announced in five days.
There are only five days to go.
That means Old Hall Master must have finished it.
- Show it to us. - Ping Jing.
It's just five days. We can wait.
We shouldn't break Langya Hall's regulations, right?
Outsiders always mistakenly believed that Langya Hall was a prim and proper place.
It's actually really casual here.
There aren't that many regulations.
Am I right, Brother Jiu?
Stop right there.
Give it to me.
Marquis Mo Zi has topped the ranking for years. Why isn't he on it this year?
His identity has changed, so he's not to be ranked.
His identity changed?
What is his new identity?
The king of Eastern Sea State passed away from illness six months ago.
Marquis Mo Zi has taken over Eastern Sea State now.
What?
Brother Jiu.
Come with me.
I'm off.
Your Grace.
What's going on?
I've sent my men to keep watch.
They just reported back that Madam Qi went all the way east.
She didn't linger in Great Liang at all.
Good.
Marquis Mo Zi used to be nothing more than an idle noble.
Yet he now has the entire Eastern Sea State in his hands.
He Cheng.
Do you think I can get to where he is right now?
Eastern Sea State is very small.
Your Grace can surely achieve much more than he did.
All the information that we have so far
about the battle against Eastern Sea State has been compiled here.
It seems that you were prepared for this.
Old Hall Master once said
friendship is to allow friends the right to choose.
Whatever they might end up choosing
we can at least be of some help.
Ping Jing.
I just hope that before you take these documents away
you think it through.
We were told to go around that place.
Yes, I understand. Thank you, Uncle Qin.
Madam.
The housekeeper informed us
that Master Qi's manor is being searched
for colluding with Eastern Sea State.
We were told to take a detour around it later.
Colluding with Eastern Sea State?
I heard you.
We'll take a detour then.
Pei?
Madam, I'm sorry.
I have no intention of blaming you.
I just think that you seem distracted.
I...
Don't we always talk about everything?
Is it just because I'm married that you don't treat me like you used to?
It could be that after I heard about the treason case
it reminded me of my hometown.
I was a bit distracted.
That is understandable.
After all, the east of Huai River was once your hometown.
Pei, you mustn't be too upset.
Fortunately, the treason case has now been solved
and the culprit will be executed.
Assistant Minister of War...
A fourth-rank imperial official.
He betrayed military information and caused 10 provinces
at the eastern frontier to suffer in the flames of war.
It's justice served to have him executed for it today.
Madam, what exactly is it that they are after?
Would they actually do something that can get their entire clan killed?
It's no more than money and rare treasures.
These are nothing but material possessions.
It's just that some people fail to see past that.
They believe that they won't get caught if they reach out in the dark.
Yes, I've also heard that two boxes
full of Eastern Sea pearls were fished out of the culprit's manor
and they are all as big as eyeballs.
You're so fond of listening to such gossip.
All right, it's about time.
- Go and get the carriage ready. - Yes.
A married young lady is different.
I'm afraid it won't be easy for me to see you from now on.
As long as Empress Dowager is willing to summon me
I'll visit the palace to greet and serve you.
Even if you're willing to come over
I can't keep newlyweds apart.
Here, the Inner Court had this made this year.
When I saw this design, I knew it would suit you.
Thank you for thinking of me, Your Highness.
But I'm just the wife of a marquis.
According to the code of rites, I can't wear a twin phoenix hairpin.
What now? Didn't your husband tell you?
What was he supposed to tell me?
His Majesty has consented and the Imperial Clan has no objection.
In no time, you'll be a Commandery Princess Consort.
Just keep it.
It'll be perfect for the day when the seal and gown are bestowed.
Thank you for the gift, Your Highness.
Pei?
Pei.
My maid behaved carelessly. Your Highness must be offended.
We're family. You need not take that to heart.
Hand this over to the Deputy Magistrate right away.
Yes.
Greetings, Cabinet Minister.
Master Shen.
These are all excerpts that required your review?
Master Xun, you're so occupied with many state affairs every day.
It's been too tough on you.
As an imperial official, isn't this what I should do?
Yes.
Master Shen, is there some matter at the Ministry of Rites
that brings you here?
Yes, indeed. There's a trivial matter that I wish to ask for your opinion.
Shall we?
Please.
Marquis of Laiyang will be promoted and given a royal title in two months.
The Ministry of Rites isn't too sure about this title.
Master Shen, what do you mean?
Marquis of Laiyang is being promoted to two-rank Prince of Laiyang.
What is inappropriate about that?
Although it was never made known to the public
I knew in private that the former Prince of Laiyang died
because of his crimes.
Marquis of Laiyang was only a second rank marquis.
His title doesn't mean much.
Therefore, no one paid much attention to it.
However, if Marquis of Laiyang is bestowed a royal title for his merits
if he inherits the title of Laiyang...
I'm afraid it won't be... too auspicious.
I thought that since Marquis of Laiyang is now your relative by marriage
I should ask you if you think we should come up with another title?
It's quite inauspicious?
Marquis of Laiyang fought on the battlefield.
Would he care about that?
Yes.
I understand what you mean.
Your Grace.
News from the east, Madam Qi has crossed Huai River.
Since the three provinces east of Huai River are not yet recovered
she is considered to have left Great Liang's territory.
That's good.
I've been worried for half a month because of that woman.
Have a seat.
Thank you, Your Grace.
So many gift cards were sent.
It must be that Your Grace's birthday is around the corner?
At this age, it's the first time that so many remembered my birthday.
Your Grace will soon be conferred to a prince.
It's definitely very different.
Conferred to a prince?
That's just a hollow royal title.
Xun Bai Shui thought that I'd really care about that?
But that's good in a way.
We'll still have to go along with him.
I'll play the role of an obedient nephew-in-law for now
and wait for him to promote me.
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