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[Nirvana In Fire II]
[Episode 41]
Everything will surely go well for you
and you'll live up to His Majesty's high hopes at your post in Donghu division.
Thank you for seeing me off.
Please pass on my message to Cabinet Minister.
I shall remember his kindness for supporting me.
Brother Xun, after you leave Mount Langya today
are you heading straight back to the capital?
I missed An Ru's wedding, so I'm not pressed for time.
I have an appointment with Mister Ji of Mount Heng School.
I intend to visit him before returning to the capital.
I just need to make it back home before Lunar New Year.
You've been away from home for so long this time.
It's about time you go home for Lunar New Year.
My child, what did you say?
Prince of Changlin will finish his mourning period next month.
I think that I should send someone to summon him.
Mother, would you also like to prepare a gift?
Why would there still be any Prince of Changlin?
General of Subjugation was stripped of his military post as punishment.
The army at the northern frontier has a new title.
However, the royal title of Changlin was bestowed by my grandfather.
That shouldn't have changed.
Besides, it's a rule for the son to inherit his father's title.
Mother, do you not know which Prince of Changlin I'm speaking of?
Your Majesty is right.
I'll inform the Ministry of Rites now.
They shall carry out the right proceedings.
I thought that I would never have to hear the word Changlin again.
Changlin Manor is no longer included in the Imperial Court.
His Majesty values kinship for old times sake.
He still treats them with courtesy.
Just let him be.
Your Highness, you need not worry.
Changlin Manor has never been unfaithful.
We took out Changlin Army just to prevent
the authoritative subject from bullying the ruler.
It was never meant to target Xiao Ping Jing.
I seem to have never seen you put on the twin phoenix hairpin
that Empress Dowager bestowed you.
Do you not like the design?
It isn't that I'm out greeting guests.
There hasn't been any occasion for it.
Why would I put on such a heavy accessory?
You're right.
A lady of Xun family... how could a mere twin phoenix hairpin matter to you?
You shouldn't say that.
By etiquette, I'll wear it when I have to.
I'm just a bit lazy during the normal days.
Speaking of which, that reminds me of a rumor I once heard.
What rumor is that?
It was said that when Miss Xun turned one month old
many fortune tellers went to read your physiognomy.
They all said that you were born to be noble.
You'd surely become a consort in the palace.
When did that happen?
That was just a random rumor.
I'm just chatting with you.
Why did you take it so seriously?
Moreover, if you weren't so outstanding
in appearance and upbringing
how could there be such a rumor?
It's just something the common folks gossip about.
You can laugh it off without taking it seriously.
Whatever rumor you might have heard, my dear
or whatever you might think now
I truly never ever thought of being a consort in the harem.
I understand what you mean.
December is just around the corner.
The Ministry of Rites said that the generals and officials
heading into the capital to receive the rewards will be here soon.
Yes.
Generals should be rewarded for their contributions.
However...
I understand Your Majesty's concerns.
The three provinces that Eastern Sea State has taken
might be in a remote area but they still belong to Great Liang.
We mustn't forget about them now that the lands are secure.
You were the greatest contributor to our victory against Eastern Sea State
so I summoned you here today to ask you
how long we will have to wait to recover those lost lands.
What Master Xun explained to Your Majesty is indeed the current situation.
Compared to Great Liang
Eastern Sea State might be smaller and weaker
but they are skilled in naval warfare.
The three provinces we lost are across Huai River
and separated from our land.
They are in a different terrain.
We can't simply take them back just by sending a huge army there.
You mean...
The battles at the eastern frontier never actually ended.
Your Majesty, please believe that the troops at the eastern frontier
will continue to keep fighting to recover our lost lands.
If the Imperial Court fails to come up with a good strategy
shouldn't we invite Prince of Changlin to come offer us some advice?
Although Prince of Changlin is valiant and skilled in warfare
the situation at the eastern frontier is, after all, different from the north.
Moreover, he might not wish to be involved in this.
Your Majesty, may I ask for your decree to send me
to visit Prince of Changlin on your behalf?
I reckon it must have been two years since I last saw Ping Jing?
Be it out of friendship or sensibility, I should visit him.
This is very good.
I have prepared gifts for him.
I'll have to trouble Prince of Laiyang.
It is my honor.
We've been rushing our journey for days.
Today, we finally have beds to sleep in.
As long as we have beds, we should sleep well.
If we wish to get to the capital before December
we'll have to ride harder.
- Brother Tan. - Get us some food.
Sure.
This is all General's fault.
You insisted on waiting for those military reports.
You simply wouldn't leave the camp until the very last minute.
You don't even care much about receiving your reward in the capital.
But in the end, you also didn't receive the military reports.
What are you so anxious about?
I've calculated the journey so we won't be late for the reward.
General's merits are listed right at the very front this time.
The Ministry of Rites sent a letter to clearly state
that His Majesty will summon him alone.
Deputy General and bodyguards like us are also very honored.
I don't care much about that honor.
This is as good as I can get
but it's still pretty nice to get a chance to look around the capital.
You always talk so much.
Sleep.
I've told the housekeeper that we're visiting Lake Agila in two days.
More servants should be sent to tidy up.
Your Highness.
Your Highness, you've returned home early today.
Go and prepare lunch right away.
- Yes. - Don't bother.
I've been given orders by His Majesty.
I have to set out to Langya Hall now.
What can be so urgent?
His Majesty would like me to visit Xiao Ping Jing.
I'll go and pack for you.
It's fine.
He Cheng has that done already.
I had promised to go to Lake Agila with you.
You're going away for work and visiting an old friend.
I understand the priority.
Lake Agila is at its best during this period.
It's really a pity to miss out on it.
How about this? You still set out to Lake Agila in two days
and I'll pick you up at Agila Quarters after I leave Langya Hall.
How would you like that?
I would love that.
It's a deal?
I have a few instructions for the servants.
I'll get going.
Your Highness.
It seems that I'll have to act faster here in the capital.
Your Highness is going to Mount Langya?
Changlin...
They just won't go away.
Fine.
I'd like to meet up with Changlin's Second Young Master.
Is there something else?
Madam Qi sent a message saying that she's arriving soon.
Didn't we agree not to stay in contact unless something important comes up?
What is Marquis Mo Zi up to this time?
It's said to be a greeting since the end of the year is approaching.
Would Marquis Mo Zi greet me for no reason?
Once she gets to the capital, you must settle her down somewhere.
Tell her to wait.
I'll see her when I return.
Yes.
Keep a close eye on the manor.
Make sure that nothing goes wrong.
Rest assured, Your Highness.
General.
We said in private that everything about you is great
except for one... one matter.
What is bad about me?
You love to ponder over matters.
You think too much.
In war, there are definitely all sorts of situations.
No one else finds the battle against Eastern Sea State weird.
I'm not thinking about that right now.
What are you thinking now?
We're stationed at the eastern frontier.
Three of our provinces are still in the hands of our enemy.
Shouldn't we think about that?
Yes... we can think about that.
However, after that great battle
shouldn't you let the Imperial Court catch their breath?
The three provinces east of Huai River won't be forsaken easily.
We will still fight for them, even as late as next fall.
Why are you worried about it?
Never mind next fall.
I'm afraid that Eastern Sea State already has a firm standing.
Now, I...
[New Canon of Classical Herbology]
You have the ability to cure and a benevolent heart.
You really are so much tougher than I am.
You can't make such a comparison.
Isn't it the difference and strength in every person
that makes life impressive?
Since I happen to have the honor to be here today
can I be the first one to read it?
You won't understand it.
All you will be able to do is know if my sketches are accurate.
You won't let me be the first to read it?
Who else can?
My mentor is traveling.
It certainly will have to be Old Hall Master Lin.
[Royal Laiyang Manor]
I forgot to bring my hand warmer.
- Forget it. - That won't do!
We just prepared it for you.
It might be cold on the way.
Your Highness, please wait here while I retrieve it.
Pei, I left it on the table.
Yes!
Miss Pei, is everything loaded?
Her Highness forgot her hand warmer.
Why did you choose to come here now?
It'll be troublesome if anyone discovers you!
Don't worry, Commander He.
I do know my way around here.
Where is His Highness?
The prince isn't someone you can see whenever you want.
When we plotted together to take down the 10 provinces at the eastern frontier
you didn't have such an attitude.
Assistant Minister of War.
A fourth-rank imperial official.
He leaked military information.
It caused so many lives lost in the 10 provinces at the eastern frontier.
It's such a pity.
This black crystal sword is one of a kind.
Didn't we say never to bring up the battle against Eastern Sea State?
What brings you here? Speak quickly.
Our king sent us here to ask His Highness about another deal we made.
Who is that?
Madam, we should leave now.
Pei, why do you look so frantic?
I... I...
Where is the item that I told you to get?
What was I supposed to bring?
Pei, what exactly is wrong with you?
You've been so careless recently.
You never behaved like this in the past.
Did something happen?
Madam, we should leave quickly.
Madam!
Madam, you left your hand warmer behind.
Thank you, Commander He.
Pei, shouldn't you thank Commander He?
Thank you, Commander He.
Don't mention it. You're welcome.
All right, we should get going.
[Royal Laiyang Manor]
Lin Xi...
You're fearless of hardships and you traveled across nations
to compile all existing medical canons into one.
You drew the appearance of plants and defined their characteristics.
You looked into errors and correct them.
In the end, you finished this canon.
This is such an impressive and charitable deed.
If this "New Canon of Classical Herbology"
really becomes an important medical canon
your name will be known for generations.
I thank Old Hall Master for your compliments.
However, I don't wish to sign my name to this book.
You wrote and compiled this book.
Why don't you wish to sign it?
Old Hall Master should know that in the current times
there's still discrimination against women.
If my name is on this book
many shallow people will then regard it indifferently.
If this book can't be passed down and taken seriously
how can I achieve my goal of benefiting every person?
You mean to say...
May I be so bold as to ask Old Hall Master
to lend me the name of Langya Hall
so as to make sure this book is passed down for generations?
But, won't that be unfair to you?
As a doctor, I just wish to save lives.
I don't covet unnecessary fame.
Lin Xi, have you considered that if a woman's contribution
can't be made known to everyone in the world
how can we correct the discrimination?
You are both making reasonable points.
The author must leave her name.
This book will certainly be passed down for generations.
Thank you, Old Hall Master.
Ping Jing! Ping Jing!
Xiao Daozi.
What is the matter?
Old Hall Master, an envoy is here from Jinling.
Why are you being so secretive?
Who did they send?
Prince of Laiyang, Xiao Yuan Qi.
I would not have expected that it would be him.
When did he get here?
He came up the mountain.
All right.
Ping Jing.
I didn't expect Yuan Qi to come here.
We'll see him together.
Miss An Ru, we've arrived at Lake Agila.
Should we go and have a look?
Let's get some rest at the quarters first.
I'm a bit tired.
Yes.
Yuan Qi, thank you for coming so far out here.
How is His Majesty recently?
His Majesty is very healthy.
You don't have to be worried.
Your Highness, enjoy.
Miss Lin, when I'm with just you two, I'm still just Yuan Qi.
It's too formal to address me as Your Highness.
Before I got here, I didn't know that Miss Lin was also here.
Some time ago
I heard that you went to the border of the southwest region.
I just got here a little while ago.
I wanted Old Hall Master Lin to revise my medical book
so I stayed here for a few extra days.
If Lin Xi hadn't come here and told me...
There's actually still so much I didn't know.
You recovered seven provinces in a matter of months.
Such a great military merit.
Am I too late to congratulate Prince of Laiyang now?
Stop teasing me.
It's the duty of men in Great Liang to defend our nation.
What military merit is that?
It's just that Langya Hall has always been known
for being well-informed.
I thought that you would have already known about all those battles.
It's my fault.
Look at how carefree it is up in the mountain.
I didn't think of checking on the news.
I'm really envious of you.
Those at the bottom of the mountain aren't as carefree as you are.
That's why... I've never thought of leaving the mountain.
Does His Majesty mean to summon me back?
His Majesty respects Prince of Changlin's wishes.
He won't make you act against your will.
After the battle at the eastern frontier, our lands have not yet been recovered.
His Majesty must be greatly troubled.
Definitely.
Honestly, I'm actually here on His Majesty's orders
to discuss with you the issue of the three provinces east of Huai River.
After the battle against Eastern Sea State
the cabinet summoned all divisions to discuss it in the Imperial Court.
The generals at the eastern frontier have made suggestions
so the strategy to recover the lost lands should be decided after Lunar New Year.
His Majesty is quite relieved.
However, His Majesty still wishes to know what Prince of Changlin thinks.
I'm worried that...
I'll leave you to chat.
I'll take my leave.
Lin Xi, you don't have to excuse yourself.
It's good that they discussed the strategy.
Since Lin Xi told me about this matter
I've read a few military reports on the battle at the eastern frontier.
I also wrote some of my humble opinions.
I believe that His Majesty is willing to listen to Prince of Changlin's opinion.
If you need a messenger to deliver your letter to Jinling
why don't I bring it back to His Majesty for you?
I suppose...
General of Subjugation probably needs to send a messenger to Jinling.
I'm sure that you know no one is more suitable than I am.
It's not well developed, so why show it to His Majesty?
Besides, you won the battle against Eastern Sea State.
Judging by the tactics and experience
no one is more reliable than you are.
Am I right?
I can't claim to have won it myself.
But I did take back seven provinces by force.
In terms of experience, I do have some.
As for the other three provinces east of Huai River
you must have a strategy?
Take back the three provinces east of Huai River...
It's just a matter of time.
That's good to know.
It seems that if I don't ask you, you don't intend to tell me.
How is your princess consort?
Our wedding was quite rushed.
Although it wasn't held at a time when I could invite you
it was still my oversight not to have informed you ahead of time.
Ping Jing, you mustn't blame me.
I'll also inform you ahead of time.
Please don't blame me then.
After all, my father's mourning period is over at the end of this year.
Didn't you say that you don't wish to...
Could it be...
Could it be that you and Miss Lin...
Exactly.
When Old Hall Master Li comes here in the spring...
we'll get married.
Really?
This is wonderful!
You two have crossed paths many times over the years.
You're finally getting married!
After leaving the Imperial Court and disbanding Changlin Army
I realized this is actually the life that I've always wanted.
Yuan Qi, I'm used to this life away from political and military affairs.
This life suits me the best.
I hope that you can convey this to His Majesty as well.
Hopefully, His Majesty can empathize with me.
Ping Jing, won't you reconsider?
Yuan Qi, life up here on Mount Langya suits me well.
Although this is a secluded place
we can't really get away from all the issues in life.
Up here in the mountain, I still do what I should do.
Yuan Qi.
Please send my regards to His Majesty.
You should also take care.
Take care.
Yuan Qi!
Things are different in those three provinces now.
You mustn't act carelessly.
I understand.
I'm sorry.
Prince of Laiyang left?
Someone in Jinling doesn't want you to interfere with
the war against Eastern Sea State.
This must be very obvious to you now, right?
Yuan Qi... wasn't like this.
People do change.
You're not who you once were either.
He doesn't have to be who he once was.
He was forced, step by step, to end up in this place.
He already did all that he should.
This is such a huge world and he can't bear the all responsibility.
Ping Jing is a clever man.
Naturally, he knows all the theories.
It's fine as long as his conscience is clear.
Why can't he let it go?
Although Ping Jing has a carefree temperament
he was, after all, born into a military family.
There are some things that seem to have been carved into his bones.
How could it be easy for him to let it all go?
Perhaps, it's because I've always been indifferent
please forgive me for not being able to empathize with what you just said.
You're not an indifferent person.
It's just that your thoughts are not shrouded.
You can see things a lot more clearly than we do.
It's so cold and yet you still had the windows open?
Weren't you dizzy this afternoon?
Do you still feel dizzy?
Min... I have a question for you.
Ask away.
If you found out about something but no one would believe you
even if you tell them
and you might even be killed for it
would you still tell anyone?
No one would believe me anyway...
It would also cost me my life?
Only a fool would say something.
All right now, stop thinking.
Get some sleep soon.
I found a few more.
Take a look.
Lin Xi.
Why didn't you ask me what I need these for?
Need I ask?
Local chronicles, landscape journals
atlas, and even travel notes.
You looked up the all records from those three provinces east of Huai River.
You wish to find out why Marquis Mo Zi and Eastern Sea State initiated that war.
There is also one other matter.
You suspect Xiao Yuan Qi?
I was baffled by the battle against Eastern Sea State.
But I never suspected Xiao Yuan Qi.
But when he came here...
After recovering the seven provinces at the eastern frontier so successfully
why would he stop at Huai River?
There must have been a reason.
Please forgive me, Your Highness.
Why are you so clumsy?
Pei...
You've served at Xun Manor since you were 12 years old.
You've always attended to me.
What could be troubling you so much that you can't even confide in me?
Your highness, please forgive her.
Pei has been a bit careless in her actions recently.
She should be reprimanded.
However, her old brother's entire family died tragically
in the massacre at the hands of Eastern Sea State's army.
I'm afraid it will take her some time to recover from her grief.
Your Highness, please forgive her again
since she did serve you so wholeheartedly in the past.
Pei, I'm questioning you here today not because I'm angry with you
nor do I wish to reprimand you.
I just find it quite strange.
When the terrible news was sent to you last year
you were upset but you kept yourself together.
It doesn't make any sense that after all this time
you would behave like this now.
You're not just sad.
You're also very frightened.
What are you so scared of?
Your Highness, must you insist on asking?
You're now serving in the Royal Laiyang Manor.
Yet you're so terrified.
I definitely have to ask!
But if I do tell you...
I'm afraid, Miss An Ru, that you won't believe me.
If you still see me as your Miss An Ru
how could I not believe you for no reason?
I can only tell Miss An Ru about this matter.
You don't even want Min to hear it?
I don't know... what the consequences might be.
It's best for Min not to know.
Pei, come with me.
Your Highness!
Wait outside.
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