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[Nirvana in Fire 2: The Wind Blows in Chang Lin] 3
[Episode 9] 4
Grand Madam. 5
Do you have something urgent, you wished to meet me in the Chamber of Elixirs? 6
Guru. Her Highness the Empress is investigating 7
the make-up kit that was given to the Meng Mansion. Did you know about this? 8
Since you know, of course, I'm aware too. 9
You are not anxious at all? 10
Grand Madam. 11
I'll take my leave. 12
Why should I be anxious? 13
Did you not say that the box you swapped 14
was a box you bribed the craftsman to make? 15
So what? 16
Aren't you afraid that craftsman would be recruited? 17
Those craftsmen... 18
died seven years ago. 19
Grand Madam, don't worry. Her Highness won't be able to find out anything. 20
- Pay attention and keep it clean. - Yes. 21
Okay, leave now. 22
Come, all the carriages that go in and out from here, 23
- you must inspect them carefully. - Yes. 24
The braziers 25
in the First Young Master's tea house must be doubled. 26
Yes. 27
Also, 28
have you ordered 29
the fruits and vegetables from the south? 30
First Young Master, what instructions do you have for me? 31
Housekeeper Zhou came with Mother when she married into this family. 32
He has been with us for many years. Now that he's getting up in years, 33
just let him focus on taking care of Royal Father. 34
There are many chores in this mansion. 35
From now on, I will leave my Eastern courtyard in your care. 36
It can be considered as sharing the load with Housekeeper Zhou. 37
Alright. 38
Good! 39
Good! 40
Great! 41
Madam. 42
The four branches are complete. 43
There is conflict and rage. The murderous intent is strong. 44
Madam, this is not a "Four Pillars of Destiny" horoscope of an ordinary person. 45
This person is in high position. 46
He has gathered too much killing karma. 47
It is already time for him to fall from the pinnacle of power. 48
I can pray for Baishen to put a curse on him, 49
to realize what's on your mind. 50
It's just that there is a a balance between heaven and earth. 51
For any grudges, they will have counter-reactions. 52
I wonder if you dare to face the consequences. 53
Miss, have your meal. 54
Okay. 55
Sister Yun, help me to replace this with wild mugwort firewood. 56
Double the amount. The cold spirit inside the Heir's Consort must be washed off by very high heat. 57
Yes. 58
Is the Second Young Master very busy? 59
He hasn't been here for the past two days. 60
Sister Yun. If you are not busy, could you help me with acupuncture? 61
Miss! 62
Wait, Miss. 63
Miss, would you like to take a break? 64
No need. This acupuncture technique is complicated. 65
Not only the needle must be fast, there must not be any mistakes either. 66
I must practice until I'm familiar with it. 67
With such strong winds on a chilly night like this, 68
it's likely there'll be snowfall. 69
It's unfortunate that Pingjing is outside in this weather. 70
He calls himself as a member of the pugilist world, and often wanders around alone. (T/N "Jianghu) 71
It's just some unpleasant weather. There's no need to worry. 72
Looking at you, it seems like you have some secret to tell me. 73
I've heard that the envoys from the Kingdom of Donghai 74
will be arriving at the capital after the new year. 75
Donghai has always had diplomatic relations with Liang. 76
The war with Northern Yan hasn't begun, 77
so it's normal for them to send ambassadors over. 78
Even I've heard the news, surely you would know as well? 79
They're saying that Northern Yan is sending a princess over for marriage. Am I right? 80
Diplomatic marriages between countries have existed for a long time. It isn't the first time 81
that our dynasty has secured alliances through marriages with noble ladies from other countries. 82
Why are you so interested this time around? 83
Stop pretending you don't know what I mean. 84
I'm wounded! I have a wound! 85
Are you okay? 86
You first. 87
You're right. 88
Imperial Father has always told Pingjing to remember the old promise and wait for his betrothed, 89
but His Majesty has always thought otherwise. 90
These couple of years, His Majesty has always wanted Pingjing to marry. 91
Regardless of what happens though, Northern Yan has nothing to do with his marriage. 92
However, I heard that... 93
You've been paying a lot of attention to rumors these past couple of years. 94
His Majesty may not even agree to Northern Yan's conditions. 95
Even if he does, a political marriage between two countries is not a simple matter. 96
Everyone knows what type of person Pingjing is. Even though the orders of an Emperor and a Father take precedence, 97
in reality, he always does things according to his own will. 98
He can't always do as he pleases. 99
No matter what, we should still keep an eye out for him. 100
You are right. When the mother has passed away, the sister-in-law is most important. 101
Regardless of who the bride-to-be is, she must pass your test first. 102
I actually have my eye on a girl already. 103
However, there's the childhood promise, and Imperial Father hasn't said anything either. 104
I don't dare to mention it. 105
Now that Northern Yan is bringing over a princess, 106
I'm feeling very anxious. That's why-- 107
Rest assured. Even if the Princess is here for a diplomatic marriage, 108
she won't be engaged to Pingjing. 109
Not Pingjing? 110
Who else? 111
You definitely know. His Majesty shares his thoughts with Imperial Father, 112
and Imperial Father will mention it to you. Don't keep me guessing! 113
Why do you care? As long as it's not me, 114
then the issue has nothing to do with you. 115
You've thought about marrying Northern Yan's princess? 116
You have to defeat me first! 117
Aren't you wounded? 118
Stop it! 119
You're still waiting for me in this weather. I've inconvenienced you. 120
I'm not waiting for you. 121
Then who are you waiting for? 122
The final piece of herbal medicine. 123
Whoa! 124
Whoa. 125
Young Miss, don't worry about the quality. Old Master made this himself. 126
Thank you. 127
Giddy up! Go! 128
Is everything ready? 129
Did you find the plant? 130
I picked this much. Is it enough? 131
Thank you. 132
Lin Xi. 133
I'll go home and prepare. 134
It should be ready after the new year. 135
Okay. 136
Thank you, Miss. 137
Pingjing. 138
Have a peaceful new year. 139
Mother, wait for me. 140
Sister-in-law, have a safe journey home. Goodbye. 141
We'll be leaving now. 142
[Chang Lin Manor] 143
Big Brother. 144
Let's wait for Imperial Father here. 145
I know exactly what Imperial Father and His Majesty are thinking. 146
But for so many years, I have never asked you. 147
What are your thoughts on this arranged marriage? 148
What thoughts can I have? 149
I've known about the promise for as long as I can remember. Mother has always told me 150
that there is a girl who means something special to me. 151
I have to protect, and take care of her. 152
I have no choice. 153
Fine. I'll give my honest opinion. 154
Imperial Father's promise is my responsibility. 155
So, I've thought about this matter many times. 156
Where she is, 157
how she looks, and what type of person she is. 158
I never hoped to be together with her. 159
Yet I sincerely hope that she can be safe and sound 160
for her entire life. 161
You make it sound like we'll never be able to find her. 162
Isn't that obvious? Imperial Father may intend to keep the promise, 163
but even if the girl is standing in front of me right now, we won't be able to recognize her. 164
Your Highness. 165
Imperial Brother, it must have been exhausting preparing for all the rituals and ceremonies. 166
- You must drink to heart's content tonight. - I will. 167
Don't worry if you get drunk, I'll get my men to send you back in a sedan chair. 168
Your Majesty, that doesn't seem possible, given your tolerance for liquor. 169
I'm not that old. 170
Here, Imperial Brother. 171
Yuanshi. 172
Have you wished your Imperial Uncle a happy New Year? 173
I cannot accept the greeting. 174
The Crown Prince is the heir to the throne. 175
I cannot accept his greetings. 176
This is a family gathering. We will only adhere to the formalities between young and old. 177
Don't be so reserved. Give your greetings. 178
If you must greet, then a bow will suffice. 179
Imperial Uncle, wishing you happiness and longevity. 180
Thank you, Your Highness. 181
Do you like Imperial Uncle's present? 182
I do. I like it a lot. 183
However, Imperial Mother said I can't ride such a big horse, because I'm not tall enough. 184
So, I can only look at it. 185
Her Majesty is correct. If Your Highness grows just a bit taller, 186
you will be able to ride fierce horses and bend large bows. 187
When that time comes, you'll just need to tell me what you want. 188
Imperial Uncle will have everything prepared. 189
What's up? You don't like the food? 190
It's normal for the food to be tasteless during big banquets like this. 191
My sister-in-law baked these. Try one. 192
After watching you eat them, I feel like tasting them as well. 193
Imperial Father, may you have a peaceful and prosperous new year. 194
You may rise. 195
Thank you, Imperial Father. 196
Xue'er. Help Pingzhang up. 197
Yes. 198
Imperial Father, may you have a peaceful and prosperous new year. 199
You may rise. 200
Thank you, Imperial Father. 201
Alright. It's almost the zi interval (11pm - 1am), so I guess we've welcomed in the new year. 202
There was a lot of socialising during the banquet, and Pingzhang doesn't look like he's fully recovered either. 203
Xue'er, you may go back first and prepare some snacks. 204
I'll let him go, once we've finished offering incense to our ancestors. 205
Yes. 206
You two both know that this no name tablet 207
was created and venerated by the past emperor. 208
He gave it to our House of Chang Lin to be worshiped. 209
Although we pay respect to it every year, I only mentioned the profound meaning behind it once 210
during the time that Pingzhang was made the heir. 211
Do you two still remember it? 212
How could we dare to easily forget the teachings of father? 213
There are numerous heroic spirits in the world but not all had their names remembered by the young generations. 214
Although this tablet has no names, the affection is in one's heart. 215
Any person that one wants to give offering to, 216
it may be a teacher or an elder, 217
an old friend, 218
or souls of Great Liang soldiers that have died in vain, 219
you can pray for them in front of this tablet. 220
To put at ease one's anxieties. To remember a long affection. 221
You said it right. 222
You two go and offer the wine. 223
Yes. 224
Lin Xi! Lin Xi! 225
These are new year's gifts from sister-in-law. 226
She especially made it for you. 227
Even I was not allowed to eat them. 228
You are done preparing? 229
Although I am not 100% sure that it will work, 230
I am already almost done with the preparations. It is better to start early. 231
Since it is a treatment, we need the cooperation of the patient. 232
It is already time to let Sister Meng know the truth. 233
Although my older brother is not talking, 234
I know that he has not been sleeping well these past days. 235
What is most hateful is 236
we might never know who the culprit behind this was. 237
Just thinking about it make me feel so suffocated. 238
Good thing, Sister Meng is a happy and optimistic person. 239
She most likely can survive this trial. 240
It is already the end of year yet I have to tell brother about things like these. 241
I really feel so sad. 242
[Ji Feng Hall] 243
Customer, this way please. 244
- Young Prince is finally here. - Young Prince. 245
Hurry and sit down. 246
During the end of year, all the manor are busying about. But for idle people like us who are not handling anything, 247
we can only eat and drink like this. 248
We two are idle people 249
but Prince Laiyang is an official imperial descendant, 250
an imperial relative. Maybe anytime from now, 251
he would be given something to do. 252
Mother went out to pray to the gods and ordered me not to accompany her. 253
I also felt bored staying in our house. 254
Since you two said that there are wine to drink here, 255
hurry and serve them! 256
Waiter, serve the wine! 257
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A'Tai. 259
- Why are you here? - Second Young Master. - Where is Yuanqi? 260
Young Prince went up already. 261
Right now, he is drinking with some friends. 262
This Yuanqi, does not even know to call me for drinks. 263
So not a friend. 264
Okay. 265
You two take care. Customer, please come inside. 266
The first day of the year is the time to pray and place incense. 267
Not only your mother, half of the noble ladies in this capital has left their houses. 268
Who cared if they believe in Baishen or Huangshen? [a play with the words bai (white) and huang (yellow)] 269
- Anyway, everyone is going to place to pray to. - That is so right. 270
When I was on my way here, 271
I happen to bump into the carriage of the Consort of the Heir of Chang Lin. 272
Looking at the direction, she seems to be on her way to Qinglian Temple in Western Mountains (Xishan). 273
Qinglian Temple in Xishan? 274
That is a place to pray for descendants. 275
Heir's Consort is so beautiful but has not bore any child yet. 276
She must be getting anxious already. 277
If you ask me, what is the use of praying to the gods? 278
There are rumors spreading in the capital that because Old Prince has been leading the army for so many years, 279
he has killed so many people and had pent-up too much dark spirit. 280
All these are being paid for by his descendants, 281
- that is why his daughter-in-law is unable to bear any child. - What nonsense are you saying?! 282
Pingjing? 283
Don't! 284
Xiao Pingjing! Who do you think you are?! 285
This place is the imperial city of Jingling. It is right under the feet of the Emperor. 286
It is not a place for you to be casually reckless and be unruly! 287
You did not even ask anything yet so sure are you to I was being unruly?! 288
I do not need to ask! No matter how big the mistake they did, 289
the doors of the office of the capital governor is always open for you to file a complaint, 290
while you are publicly beating up people and taking the law into your hands here. 291
Is it because you want to publicize how your temperament is or is being arrogant and domineering?! 292
Someone was talking bad about my House of Chang Lin and even involved the women in my family 293
and you want me to just file a complaint to the local official about it? Are you sick? 294
Involved women in your family? Who? 295
Do you not know how many women are there in my family now? 296
Men, tie them up! 297
Yes! 298
Take them away! 299
Go back and tell your masters that if they want these people back, go to my Imperial Jin Office to get them! 300
Pingjing! 301
What is going on? I still have not vented my anger. 302
I am sure that someone already told you about me beating up people in the streets today, am I right? 303
Yes. 304
Have people talked about our House of Chang Lin like this before? 305
The House of Chang Lin is a tall tree that catches the wind. (very famous so it invites criticisms) Not only now, 306
even when the past emperor was still around, there were already several rumors. 307
I still remember those years when His Majesty still had no son. 308
There were worse rumors talking about father then. 309
Afterwards, the Crown Prince was born 310
and two other imperial sons were also born in the palace. 311
The situation then got better. 312
Are we then just going to allow people to slander us and do nothing?! 313
How are we going to handle it then? When we hear them, 314
teach them a lesson like you did? 315
If we are unable to hear them, why look for problems? 316
Since time immemorial, rumors are endless and a soft tongue is as sharp as a knife. 317
Even if you are the greatest hero in the world, 318
you might be unable to come up with a good idea to resolve it too. 319
Fine then. That Xun Feizhan too, 320
do not know what is wrong with him today 321
that he suddenly meddled in my business. And he even said that I am the one who is being domineering. 322
I believe that Feizhan had no bad intentions. 323
You went to Ji Feng Hall today? 324
Do you not have any words to tell me? 325
Miss Lin said...that we must tell sister-in-law about it already. 326
You two leave first and close the doors with you. 327
Yes. 328
What is it? 329
Xiao Xue, there is one thing that I must tell you now. 330
- Let go of me! - Xiao Xue! Xiao Xue! 331
Xiao Xue...everything will be fine... 332
Although we lost several years, 333
good thing we married early and we are still young. 334
Once Miss Lin are able to nurse your health back, 335
we will have as many kids as you want. 336
Let those perpetrators see 337
that you are not that easy to harm. 338
Tell me, what was wrong with me? 339
What mistake have I done that they must harm me like this? 340
Who did I offend? 341
What those evil people are thinking, 342
unless they say it, 343
how could normal people guess it? 344
Not because someone wants to harm us, 345
it already means that we did something wrong. 346
Didn't Granduncle used to frequently say 347
that the world will always have evil and injustice 348
which will bring torment and sufferings. 349
But a person who is righteous and upright, 350
that tranquility in his heart, 351
can never be experienced by these evil people. 352
What husband said is right. 353
I am a daughter of the Meng family. 354
I strictly follow the teachings of Granduncle. 355
Miss LIn said that she can help you nurse your health back. 356
It means that this matter still can be reversed. 357
Do not overthink. Just listen to the doctor's instructions. 358
What if I am unable to be cured? 359
No matter what the result is, 360
we will bear it together, right? 361
This is for imperial mother. 362
This is for imperial father. 363
This is for imperial uncle. 364
This is for uncle's manor. 365
Hold them well. 366
Your Highness Crown Prince, slow down. 367
What is wrong, Your Majesty? 368
Consort Shu loves red plum the most. 369
If she were able to successfully deliver that child in the past, 370
that child at this time might also be here in the garden picking plum flowers for her. 371
That is right. Your Majesty loved her dearly. 372
Too bad, Consort Shu had such weak fortune 373
that she was unable to save her child. 374
So many years have past 375
but when Consort Shu's matter is mentioned, 376
I still feel sad. 377
But I know that Empress already did what you could have done. 378
This must be fate. 379
Although Consort Shu had such short life, 380
she surely is already comforted in the netherworld 381
for Your Majesty is missing her like this. 382
Come. 383
- You must be tired from playing. - Yes. 384
Wipe your sweat. 385
I am a bit hungry, Imperial Father. 386
Eat. 387
Oh, right, on the 16th day of the year, the court will resume. 388
The Court for Dependencies has already started preparing to welcome the Donghai envoys. 389
Regarding the offering for Consort Shu, I will leave that to you, Empress. 390
Offering for Consort Shu? 391
Donghai listed a few requests in their state letter. 392
One of them is to make an prayer offering to Consort Shu using their state's practice. 393
I thought about it earlier 394
and I have decided to consider and allow it. 395
Inform the cabinet to make a copy of the state letter 396
and send someone to explain the details to the Empress 397
Yes. 398
Imperial Father, eat one too. 399
I will accept your decree. 400
A huge matter like 401
Donghai sending a letter requesting that Consort Shu be offered a prayer offering, 402
why then brother did not tell it to me beforehand? 403
Your Lady Highness, Consort Shu has been dead for a long time. 404
It is also just normal for her original state to send someone to offer a prayer to her. 405
It is no big deal. 406
May Your Lady Highness not worry about it. 407
I am not making a fuss. 408
It is just that...I do not feel comfortable about it. 409
She has already been dead for 7 years! 410
Why must she still disturb my life?! 411
Your Lady Highness, the envoy troupe of Donghai will be entering the capital soon. 412
Regarding the offering to be done in the inner palace, 413
His Majesty has already ordered Your Lady Highness to handle it. 414
A person who had died does not really know or feel anything anymore. 415
There are some events that are done just for show. 416
For so many years, Your Lady Highness has been virtuous and careful. 417
His Majesty surely notices it. 418
I believe that Your Lady Highness 419
will surely do things remain unflustered and thorough just for the blessings of the Crown Prince. 420
Such thick medicinal scent. 421
Sister has always been healthy and rarely had interactions with medicinal herbs. 422
It cannot be prevented that you will find the strength a bit strong. 423
But after staying for a long time, I find it okay already. 424
Miss Lin, the medicine can be taken now. 425
Okay. Sister, please. 426
There are not much food that should be avoided. 427
Just do not eat too full or eat food that are too hot or pungent. 428
I will remember. 429
Oh, right, I initially planned to let Pingjing fetch you. 430
But before his brother and father went to the palace to discuss some matters, 431
they left a lot of paperwork to him. 432
At this moment, he is in the study feeling very bored. 433
Sister, no need to be so courteous. I frequently go out to do consults. No need for any fetching or sending off. 434
Do not know if he has used up his little patience. 435
Why don't we go to the study together and look? 436
I still need to do something in the pharmacy. I will take my leave. 437
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♫ The long, slow song rises like wind flowing through the corridors reaching the imposing, opulent and bright Imperial Hall ♫ 439
♫ Memories of that certain year, when far-away borders blazed with fires of war, in vast fields of ice and snow ♫ 440
♫ From this world, the many slanders pass through the vermilion gates, over the palace walls ♫ 441
♫ Beneath iron armor, together with silken skirts and silver spears, hair grows hoary as though with early frost ♫ 442
♫ Hoping for the day when we can sincerely join hands in a faraway place without a second thought ♫ 443
♫ Fiery liquor consumed at the end of the world, at the limits of exhaustion, is a feast! ♫ 444
♫ There is little intention to return the real men to the war in the north, though willing, they are not given free rein ♫ 445
♫ Discussions about their heroism led them to be questioned, and suffer dismal complaints around them, unable to clear their names ♫ 446
♫ Good bows hoarded; likewise, so as not to injure, sigh against the way of heaven when stored indefinitely ♫ 447
♫ Clouds of fear calm shameful waves, the night air stops their bickering by starlight ♫ 448
♫ There is little intention to return the real men to the war in the north, though willing, they are not given free rein ♫ 449
♫ Discussions about their heroism led them to be questioned, and suffer dismal complaints around them, unable to clear their names ♫ 450
♫ Good bows hoarded; likewise, so as not to injure, sigh against the way of heaven when stored indefinitely ♫ 451
♫ Clouds of fear calm shameful waves, the night air stops their bickering by starlight ♫ 452
♫ There is little intention to return the real men to the war in the north, though willing, they are not given free rein ♫ 453
♫ Discussions about their heroism led them to be questioned, and suffer dismal complaints around them, unable to clear their names ♫ 454
♫ Hoping for the whole world to remain at peace, quench the fires of war ♫