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[Nirvana In Fire II]
[Episode 48]
Your Highness, we're now a day away from Jinling City.
Gather our vanguard cavalry and have them hold the banner of Changlin
to ride with me through the night.
Yes!
Brother Xun, as for our main armed forces
I'll leave them to you to bring up the rear.
Ping Jing, you only have 500 men in the vanguard cavalry.
How will you tackle 70,000 rebels by leaving the main forces
and going to the capital alone?
Judging from the information we received along the way
His Majesty's life hangs by a thread.
I want Xiao Yuan Qi to see Changlin's banner as soon as possible.
Don't worry.
If he dares to step out of the city, I'll take him head on.
I've heard that quite a few officials now serve Prince of Laiyang.
There hasn't been any movement outside the city.
If today--
Such nonsense again!
I was wrong. I won't say another word.
Even if Xiao Yuan Qi takes the throne by force today
he isn't secured enough to not be defeated.
There's still much that we can do now.
We mustn't be discouraged.
Your Majesty.
Your Majesty is bestowed with the former emperor's blessings
to inherit the throne.
Since you took the throne
you have shown little benevolence
and much discontent rose among the people.
I've been asked on behalf of all the officials
to report to Your Majesty and request that you reflect on your mistakes
and abdicate the throne to someone better qualified.
This is to secure the royal Xiao family's reign and ease the people's minds.
Your Majesty, please consent to it.
The peril of a nation lies in the fault of the ruler.
His Majesty has written his Edict of Introspection.
He's ordered me to read it on his behalf.
Since His Majesty has made a decree...
you may read it.
Open the city gates!
Urgent report!
Open the city gates! Urgent report!
Prince of Laiyang, Yuan Qi
is the direct descendant of my ancestors.
Elegant stance and outstanding appearance.
Talented and virtuous.
I'm willing to entrust my sovereignty to him
and hope that he won't turn it down.
I'm much indebted to be entrusted by His Majesty...
to take over the sovereignty.
It is just that I've always been slow-witted.
I'm afraid that I can't handle such a huge responsibility.
I truly am terribly frantic.
Prince of Laiyang, you're too modest.
We beseech Prince of Laiyang to put the nation and the people first.
Please don't refuse the offer again.
Report!
Your Highness.
The banner of Changlin. They are attacking their way into the capital!
- Changlin? - Changlin?
Say it clearly.
Which banner?
Chang... Changlin.
Why are you worried?
Changlin Army was disbanded!
Xiao Ping Jing is far away on Mount Langya!
What armed forces can he have?
What Changlin can it be?
General!
General, something is up.
Don't panic. Say it slowly.
There's movement near the city gates.
Xiao Yuan Qi led his men up the city walls.
All four divisions of the rebels and the Patrol Force went as well.
What about His Majesty's abdication ceremony?
It's uncertain.
But I'm positive that Xiao Yuan Qi didn't get what he wanted.
Could it be...
It really is the banner of Changlin Army.
As a military officer of Great Liang
I never once thought that I'd fight against Changlin Army.
This isn't Changlin Army.
Hurry up!
- Brother! - Brother!
- Don't move! - Brother!
- Hold on to them! - Brother!
Yuan Jia! Yuan You!
- Hold him back! - Brother!
- Let go of me! - Brother!
- Let go of me!
Second Prince!
Your Highness!
- Your Highness... - Go!
- Second Prince... - Go!
Pull him up!
Go!
Xiao Ping Jing's Changlin Army was scattered across many divisions.
They could never have made it all the way to the capital.
This are no more than some mob that he pulled together hastily.
He's just using the title of Changlin, that's all.
I have 70,000 Palace Guards.
General Di is also a valiant commander.
That small number of men down there
can be crushed to bits in the blink of an eye.
Yes.
Your Highness.
Your Highness, I don't think that we can allow him to parade his army out there.
Our army's morale will waver.
Your Highness, please give orders.
I'm willing to go out there to take them on in combat.
It's spacious outside the city.
Our Palace Guards outnumber them.
Your Highness, please rest assured.
I have confidence.
I definitely believe that with General Di's valiance
you can obtain victory.
Your Highness.
Your Highness, look.
That's impossible...
Three days?
After years of effort and right at the pinnacle of my glory...
He crushed it all in one feat.
In the end, he's offering me three days.
Xiao Ping Jing...
Supporting Xiao Ping Jing is the prestige and reputation
that his father and brother accumulated over two generations.
Your Highness is on your own.
Do you regret it?
I didn't follow Your Highness into this rebellion on a whim.
I've considered the worst outcome.
Fortunately, I'm left with no family who can be implicated.
In the end, my life is all there is.
No...
We don't have to risk our lives.
As long as Xiao Yuan Shi is still in my hands
we can wait for Xiao Ping Jing to walk right into our hands!
If I don't get rid of Xiao Ping Jing
I won't sleep well even if I become the emperor.
Your Highness, there's one matter that puzzles me.
However many soldiers there might be outside Jinling City
Your Highness already has the city under your control.
The four gates of Jinling are sealed.
Can he possibly sneak in?
Why do you think he's giving me three days
when he has so many soldiers?
Jinling City is too big.
We might be able to lock out ordinary folks....
but we might not be able to keep him out.
I knew that he'd make his way here.
It seems that Prince of Changlin really has come.
What we've been doing here in the city finally won't be in vain.
Lift your heads high.
Yes!
After I make it out of the city
you must all hide yourselves very well.
Try and avoid running into them.
Don't make any reckless moves.
Yes.
- Yes. - Yes.
Stay alive.
This will do.
Go.
Ping Jing.
Brother Xun.
As you've instructed
I've had the entire army pitch camp and settle in.
Thank you, Brother Xun.
I heard that you've given Xiao Yuan Qi three days
to arrange conditions in exchange for his surrender?
What else can I do?
His Majesty, the Imperial Clan, all the officials
and the Imperial Ancestral Temple are all in Xiao Yuan Qi's hands.
If we make him feel like a cornered beast, both parties will suffer.
Why negotiate with a traitor like him
who colluded with foreigners?
As long as he has His Majesty in his hands
we have to be very careful.
Have a seat. I happen to have something to ask you.
Tell me. What exactly have you planned?
Those three days aren't really for Xiao Yuan Qi.
They are actually for us.
What do you mean?
I intend to sneak His Majesty out of the palace.
What? Sneak His Majesty out of the palace?
Ping Jing, have you gone crazy?
Brother Xun, you should know the palace better than I do.
I do know the palace very well
but I don't know the exact situation in there at the moment!
General!
General, someone has asked to see you.
He says that he escaped from the city.
From the city?
- Invite him in quickly! - Yes!
Yue Yin Chuan greets General of Subjugation!
Yue Yin Chuan?
Yue Yin Chuan of Qian Province?
Indeed.
His Majesty entrusted me with the Imperial Seal
to summon loyal subjects to his aid.
Go!
[Jifeng Hall]
This spot is overlooked by the Palace Guards in their patrol.
If you wish to go over the city walls to sneak into the palace
this is the best location.
Your Highness, how many men are you sending in?
It might be troublesome with too many men.
Brother Xun and I are the most skilled warriors of us all.
The palace was once Commander General's turf
so he is more familiar with it than anyone else.
It will be just the two of us.
Your Highness is going?
Brother Xun, you've had a long face right from the start.
What are you worried about?
Ping Jing...
With our skills, it would not be difficult for us
to sneak into the palace to see His Majesty.
But have you considered
that with Xiao Yuan Qi's 70,000 men
it'll be absolutely impossible to get His Majesty out of the city.
Why must we get him out of the city?
Does it hurt?
You were born into the imperial family, so you've never endured such pain.
It's true.
You were anointed as Crown Prince when you were born.
What a great life.
But right here, you're nothing to me.
You're insignificant.
I can have you killed at any time.
Kill me then.
Don't worry.
I won't kill you now.
Xiao Ping Jing is here.
You think that your savior is here.
I never thought...
that Xiao Ping Jing could actually summon so many men so quickly.
I know what he's going to do.
Do you want to know what's out there?
In the corridors, under the stairs, and by the walls
there are three layers of Palace Guards.
Changlin Manor, Jifeng Hall, and every place
that was related to Prince of Changlin, they are all under my control.
Outside this hall, General Di is keeping watch.
In the hall...
I'll be here to keep you company.
Do you know why we have to go to such trouble?
It's because of you.
You're now my biggest bargaining chip and bait.
The area inside and outside of the palace is too big.
I might be able to keep ordinary folks out
but I can't shut out Xiao Ping Jing and Xun Fei Zhan.
Skilled fighters like them...
No security measures would be enough for them.
If he doesn't come here personally
how can he demonstrate Changlin's family tradition of loyalty?
But I also know that once he gets in here...
he won't be able to get away.
Don't worry.
I might consider giving you and your cousin some time
to bid each other farewell.
I understand what Your Highness means.
It is indeed too risky to leave the city.
It's almost impossible.
But if we can hide His Majesty in a place
where Xiao Yuan Qi won't find him
isn't that as good as having rescued him already?
General Yue.
I know Xiao Yuan Qi's strengths and weaknesses.
However, as for Di Ming--
You're right.
Di Ming manages his troops with strict discipline and fights valiantly.
He fought ferociously during the battle against Eastern Sea State.
However, Donghu Palace Guards are still an inexperienced troop.
I believe they must have slacked off a bit by now.
General Yue, why don't you make a prediction?
If we were to start launching a full attack on the city
how long would it take to take it down?
It shouldn't take more than six hours.
- Six hours? - Yes.
But, Your Highness
you're the one Xiao Yuan Qi will be expecting.
- Why don't Commander General Xun and I-- - No.
You can't go there.
You know more about the territory than anyone else.
Therefore, we'll need General Yue to stay behind to lead the troops.
Don't worry.
Xiao Yuan Qi definitely won't know where Brother Xun and I will hide.
Kneel!
You're all to get down on your knees!
General Di.
Deserters?
His Highness is so benevolent to have rewarded you handsomely
but you still dare to escape on the eve of war.
You really are sick of living.
Commander He...
- Your Highness. - Your Highness.
- Your Highness... - Your Highness...
Since you joined me in the rebellion
you should all understand that there's no turning back now.
Do you know what you'll be convicted of outside these walls?
Treason.
Annihilation of your entire clan.
You can survive only if you persist until the end.
If you can't even figure that out....
There's probably no need for you to live much longer.
Your Highness! Please give us another chance!
- Your Highness! - Fled before the war!
Behead them and put their bodies on display!
Get all supervisors centurion and above to watch the execution!
- Your Highness! - Your Highness!
- Please spare us! - Your Highness!
Only a few in the army know that we're sneaking into the palace.
After Brother Xun and I set out tonight
you must all carry on just as we would.
I'll leave the vanguard troop in General Yue's command.
I've already introduced you to the other generals.
Uncle Yuan and Old General Wei will also assist you.
I believe that while I'm away, you can hold your ground here.
Your Highness, I think that--
What I just said is a military command.
I wasn't asking for your opinion.
Yes, Your Highness!
Your Highness, please forgive me.
Get up.
General Yue, please stop.
Commander General.
I know that you're not one to question a military command.
I'm not against the plan to sneak into the palace.
I'm against the idea of having Prince of Changlin do so personally.
Why?
Commander General, give this some thought.
Xiao Yuan Qi is already a traitor.
We might not be able to get His Majesty out of there alive.
When it does get to that stage
the Imperial Court will need someone like Prince of Changlin to lead them.
But if he loses his life
who else in the Imperial Clan has the same prestige as he does?
I'm afraid that the Imperial Court could split into factions
simply debating over the next suitable emperor.
If the Imperial Clan falters, domestic disturbances will arise.
If so, it will damage the national power and the people's livelihood.
It would become another calamity for the people.
General.
How is the situation?
They haven't taken any action.
Brother Xun.
From what I know of him, when we attack the city
His Majesty's life will surely be forfeited.
Then who are all the loyal subjects fighting for?
But General Yue Yin Chuan also has a good point.
Once both parties crash and burn...
the future of Great Liang might be...
Brother Xun, when 100,000 loyal subjects arrive in the city
Xiao Yuan Qi will have already been defeated.
Even without me...
No one in this world will allow this villain to succeed.
- Let's go. - Let's go.
It's quiet up there.
It seems to be going well.
Ignore whatever crazy rumors are going around out there.
They are all false.
If anyone dares to tell lies to Princess Consort
I won't spare any of you.
Yes.
Bring me my accessories.
Yes.
Grab him!
Your Highness.
You should get some rest.
They are sure to make a move outside the city tomorrow.
Whether you decide to fight or come to a reconciliation
it won't be easy.
Xiao Yuan Shi is right here.
What have you got to worry about?
You don't know Xiao Ping Jing well at all.
This period of time before dawn breaks is simply too quiet.
The quieter it is...
The more dangers are lurking in the corners.
It's about time for him to show up.
If he doesn't show up...
It'll be a waste of my efforts.
- Princess Consort! - Don't come near me!
- Don't!
Princess Consort, don't!
- Step aside! - Princess Consort!
- Princess Consort!
Go away! Don't come near me!
Princess Consort!
Get out of my way!
Don't you dare follow me!
- Don't come any closer! - Princess Consort!
Princess Consort!
Quickly! Report this to His Highness!
- Princess Consort! - Princess Consort!
Princess Consort! Princess Consort!
Your Highness.
An Ru...
- Don't come near me! - An Ru!
An Ru, what are you doing?
Come down here quickly, An Ru.
I'm here.
We're going to succeed soon!
What are you doing?
Sometimes, death...
It's so much easier than staying alive.
An Ru...
An Ru, has someone said something to you?
Don't imagine things.
It isn't as bad in the capital as you think!
Jinling City is besieged.
Do you really think that you can get away unscathed?
I don't think I can, I know I can!
How?
An Ru, listen to me.
An Ru!
An Ru...
Personal reasons aside, Xiao Ping Jing is burdened
with two generations of Changlin manor's reputation.
Xiao Yuan Shi is his ruler
and he cares about the young emperor's life more than anyone else!
An Ru, don't be scared.
I still have the ability to take on Xiao Ping Jing.
Even if in the end, the gods let me down
I can ensure our safety as long as I hold Xiao Yuan Shi in my hands.
I'll take you with me.
We'll go far away from here.
Go far away from here?
Where to?
To Eastern Sea State?
An Ru, since you understand this reasoning...
why would you still act so willfully?
Come down here quickly.
Come to your husband.
An Ru!
An Ru! An Ru!
An Ru...
Didn't I already tell you?
You have me! There's nothing to worry about!
I might be a woman.
Everything has always been decided for me.
But I also wish to live with a clear conscience
and not disgrace my family.
You raised a rebellion.
That makes me disloyal to my own country!
My uncle raised me.
He was murdered because of my momentary cowardice!
This makes me utterly unfilial!
An Ru, you can't think like that!
This life of mine is now laden with grave sins...
I hope that I can live unsullied in my next life.
An Ru!
Princess Consort!
An Ru!
Cousin An Ru?
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