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[Nirvana in Fire 2: The Wind Blows in Chang Lin] 3
[Episode 29] 4
His Majesty is here! 5
Greetings, Your Majesty! 6
Congratulatory greetings! 7
Long live! 8
Congratulatory greetings! 9
Long live! 10
One more congratulatory greeting! 11
Long live! 12
Subject, please all rise. 13
His Majesty... 14
The way the former emperor made his last wishes 15
shows how he trusted Elder Prince. 16
Of course, he trusted him. 17
But more of it was because he wanted to protect him. 18
Protect? 19
Royal father actually doesn't know much about political matters. 20
The former emperor didn't really intend for him to assist the governance of the state. 21
He just pretended to move ahead in order to hide the intention to retreat. 22
He just wanted to give Royal Father an untouchable position as an entrusted old subject. 23
Could it be with Elder Prince's position, it's still not enough? 24
Royal Father is old and had numerous achievements. Because older brother is gone from the government, 25
even the former emperor started to feel uneasy. 26
Uneasy about what? 27
I should make preparations and find time to go back to the capital. 28
You just checked Gannan earlier and then went to Ningzhou and Feishan. 29
You are meeting with the different camp leaders nonstop. You really think you are made of iron? 30
I will be gone for at least 4 months in this trip back to the capital. If I don't prepare things properly, how can I be at ease? 31
I understand the principles. But isn't the northern border 32
always been very peaceful? 33
Don't you feel that it's abnormally too quiet? 34
Very little details are easily overlooked. 35
Not only must the different camps be more vigilant. 36
There are also a lot of areas that our Ganzhou Camp must widen their eyes about. 37
I am not as sensitive as you. 38
But as long as you will tell me what I should take note of, I surely will not be negligent. 39
What? You're not coming back with me to Jinling? 40
You still have a family in Jinling. 41
But for me, there is already nothing. 42
Sometimes, when I dream of it, I don't even know what I am still longing for. 43
Honestly, for you to have been able to endure the hard life here in the military camp, 44
really changed a lot of people's view about you. 45
But Yuanqi, you already don't need to prove anything to yourself or to anyone. 46
No matter if you are coming with me or not, I hope you can think about it well. 47
Okay. 48
My old manor in Jinling or the border cities beyond the pass, 49
which is really the home that I should return to, 50
I indeed must give it thought. 51
Uncle. 52
Anru, did anything happen, that's why, 53
the Empress Dowager wanted to see me immediately? 54
I didn't ask. I also don't know. [Xun Anru, the niece of Senior Grand Secretary Xun Baishui] 55
It's also good that you didn't ask. 56
Anru, you are the Empress Dowager's favorite among our Xun clan. 57
Now that she asked you to live for a little while here in the palace, 58
did she already teach you some rules? 59
Yes, uncle. 60
I am at ease about you. 61
But from now on, you must remember to always put the Empress Dowager first. 62
Thank you for uncle's teachings. I surely will abide them. 63
Elder Prince! 64
Elder Prince! 65
Elder Prince... 66
A message from the northern border. 67
Is Second Young Master coming back? 68
What? 69
Is Second Young Master coming back? 70
The new emperor has ascended to the throne. He indeed must find time to come back 71
to greet His Majesty. 72
When His Majesty came today to visit me, 73
he happily said that Xiao Pingjing from the House of Chang Lin will be coming back to the capital soon. 74
Don't older brother know about this news? 75
Of course, I know. 76
When the Ministry of War received the letter, they already relayed it to the cabinet. 77
Didn't you tell me that once Xiao PIngzhang dies, 78
the House of Chang Lin will have lost half of its power? 79
If we're not going to take advantage of this situation now, 80
are you going to wait for Xiao Pingjing's wings to grow? 81
I initially had several ideas 82
to slowly decrease the power and fame of the House of Chang Lin. 83
But when the former emperor made his last will, things got complicated. 84
My initial plans are not appropriate anymore. 85
Xiao Tingsheng had rarely got involved in politics before. 86
You are the head of the cabinet for more than ten years. 87
In political matters, will you be defeated by a Prince of Chang Lin? 88
It's not that, Your Lady Highness. 89
Based on Elder Prince's status, 90
if you want to touch him, it can only be thru His Majesty's royal decree, right? 91
But my Great Liang puts benevolence and filial piety first. 92
It has been just how many days? And you already want to touch the old subject entrusted by the former emperor? 93
Your Lady Highness, think about His Majesty's reputation. 94
Your Lady Highness. 95
After you leave the mountains, 96
where are you going? How long will you be away? You didn't tell me clearly. 97
How can I be not worried? 98
Honestly speaking, 99
Since young, I've always wanted to follow in the footsteps of Shennong, (T/N: God Farmer in Chinese mythology who compiled a book on medicinal plants) 100
I wish to travel to all countries and try all types of medicinal plants, 101
to compile a detailed and practical medicinal dictionary. 102
I know it's impossible to complete this even if I devoted my entire life to it. 103
Since I can't confine myself to the house and obey my husband, 104
then why should I be burden to others? 105
I know you are a girl with ambition. 106
Someone like Pingjing who is 107
natural and unrestrained, who is the most compatible for you. 108
It's pity that circumstances have changed. Both of you 109
have misunderstanding. 110
Now that he's taking on the burden of Chang Lin Manor. 111
I also don't know what I should say at this point of time. 112
The gains and losses are already final. 113
No need to force it anymore. 114
I have a duty as a doctor that I must fulfill. 115
It is hard to say when I will be back. Hope Sister can take good care of yourself. 116
Take good care of yourself. 117
Sister, do not walk me out anymore. 118
[Ji Feng Hall] 119
Pingjing before will also not come home for several years, 120
but I never saw you like this. 121
I also do not why but I kept feeling that this year is a bit different. 122
It seems to be longer than before. 123
It is already different now. 124
He is already the Huaihua General. 125
He must first report to the Ministry of War. 126
I fear that it will be night time before he will be back home. 127
I know already. 128
It is fine already. Get up now. 129
Pingjing, get up. 130
If we get this sad when we meet, 131
it is not what your older brother Pingzhang would want to see. 132
Is it not you wanted to be alone 133
that is why you came here? So what are you afraid of? 134
Are the people downstairs your confidants? 135
I have been here in the borders for a year. 136
I more or less was able to find some loyal subordinates. 137
Just with a few followers, 138
you are not really satisfied already, right? 139
After not seeing for more than a year, 140
Royal Father, your hair has all gone white. 141
Really? 142
You are like this since you were little. 143
Whenever you face a problem that you cannot bear, 144
you will look for a place to hide. So how was it? 145
After hiding for a year, have you thought about it clearly? 146
I just feel that 147
I clearly know that I was just venting my anger to her 148
but I am unable to face Lin Xi. 149
I also assumed that Royal Father and Sister-in-law 150
would not want to see me. 151
Stupid child! 152
That one was teaching you a lesson in behalf of your older brother. 153
Go now. 154
Too slow! 155
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It seems like 157
that after we separated last time, you were not lazy. 158
There are people born to have a good life. 159
Born to have a father and older brother who would risk their lives to pave the way for him. 160
For a person like me who only has myself to take care of myself, 161
how can I still have time to be lazy? 162
Going back to it, 163
do you feel that Xiao Pingjing just plainly have a good fate? 164
It is a good decision that you came here to the border military camp to train. 165
But since time immemorial, other than having good luck, a famous general must have talents. 166
Is a year's time still not enough for you to realize 167
your difference with Xiao Pingjing? 168
No matter how many people are by his side, His Majesty will surely feel some fear 169
since he just ascended to the throne. When you enter the palace tomorrow, 170
try your best to accompany him longer. 171
Yes. 172
I especially brought something for him from Ganzhou. 173
His Majesty is close to you since he was little. That is really not a bad thing. 174
But now, times are different. 175
Now, you two are a ruler and a subject. 176
When you interact with him, you must take not of proper behavior. 177
Older brother has already lectured that to me before. 178
I understand. 179
Tell me about the situation in the northern borders. 180
I just knew that Royal Father will ask me that. 181
That's why before coming back, I reorganized the defense in the northern borders. 182
Royal Father, please wait. 183
Uncle, what you said is right. 184
I indeed am not as talented as Xiao Pingjing. 185
Maybe the heaven has destined me to just become an ordinary person. 186
These so many years of unable to accept one's indifference 187
is just me trying to fool myself. 188
No... 189
That is not what I meant. 190
There are a lot of aspects where you are better than the Second Young Master of Chang Lin. 191
Why must you compare your shortcomings with the best traits of others? 192
You were already able to get everything that you can get from the northern border. 193
The future you want surely cannot be found in this border military camp. 194
Find a chance 195
to return to Jinling. 196
Is uncle telling me to return to the capital really because you are concerned about my future 197
or you have some plot towards Jinling that you need to use me? 198
You asked me before 199
how Donghai plans to benefit. 200
I said then that you are not qualified to know. 201
Actually, up to now, you still do not have it. 202
But compared to before, you are more able now and can start moving. 203
A new emperor has ascended the throne in the capital, so there are abundance of opportunities. 204
Do you still plan to continue hiding here in the border city 205
and become a subordinate under the Huaihua General? 206
I will return to Jinling sooner or later. 207
It is just that I cannot return in such a quiet manner. 208
Before Xiao Pingjing left, he said that 209
the movements here in the northern borders are not normal. 210
You also said before that he is a naturally born genius. 211
Since he has such prediction, then he surely cannot be wrong. 212
The larger are the waves here in the borders, 213
the more chance I will have. 214
While I still am not able to see the real situation clearly, I will not leave. 215
Okay. Let us wait and see then. 216
Wait and see? 217
You also want to stay here? 218
The situation in northern borders is as such. Royal Father, do you have anything you want to ask? 219
Sit. Sit. 220
Yes. 221
Our Great Liang lost a ruler. It is more or less a good opportunity for others. 222
Let us not talk about Northern Yan anymore. It cannot even take care of itself. 223
But the Great Yu being this quiet, not even scouting us, 224
it find it very weird. 225
It is indeed abnormal. I also tried my best to know the reason behind it. 226
The most important reason might be because they are currently having an internal strife. 227
Internal strife? 228
One year ago, Great Yu attempted to replay the Curved Blade in the Third Month, 229
but they failed. Although they retreated on time and only lost 30,000 men, 230
but the commander Yuan Ying still got relieved because of it. 231
When I just returned from Ganzhou, I receive a still unconfirmed news. 232
The Kang Prince of Great Yu Qian Lingshuo 233
has already gotten the position as the Grand Commander of the Royal Army. 234
Kang Prince Qian Lingshuo? 235
Right. 236
I understand now. 237
Since it is him, then you cannot stay long 238
in your return to the capital. Am I right? 239
Qian Lingshuo is a combative person and as a newly appointed commander, he surely will try to establish his might. 240
Fastest will be in half a year's time, latest will be in a year, there surely will be changes in the northern borders. 241
I wanted to take the opportunity while the fires of war has not yet been ignited 242
to come back and visit Royal Father. 243
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Your Majesty, what I reported earlier 245
are the discussions made by the cabinet today. 246
The related documents have also been submitted. 247
We are just waiting for your approval and have your seal put on it. 248
Okay. 249
Informing Your Majesty, Huaihua General Xiao Pingjing has entered the palace to greet you. 250
He is currently waiting outside your palace. 251
Uncle, you have worked hard. I will immediately put my seal on the cabinet's decision. 252
Call for Huaihua General to come in! 253
Calling for Huaihua General to come inside the palace! 254
Yes. 255
I will take my leave then. 256
Your Majesty. 257
I, Huaihua General Xiao Pingjing, greets Your Majesty. 258
Rise. 259
Thank you, Your Majesty. 260
Brother Pingjing, you are finally back. 261
Your Majesty is already the ruler of the kingdom. 262
I fear that you cannot call me that way anymore. 263
Now, there is always someone nagging me 264
about the proper rites and bearing of a ruler. I am already annoyed by it. 265
Even you are here to lecture me?! 266
The spring weather in the imperial garden is just right. Do you want me to accompany you for a walk? 267
That is exactly what I wanted. 268
Your Majesty. 269
- Let's go... - Your Majesty. 270
Senior Grand Secretary. 271
Minister Qi. 272
Come. Come. 273
Senior Grand Secretary, you look problematic. 274
Do you have any problems lately? 275
There is really none. It is just that I saw Huaihua General when I went to the place today to see His Majesty, 276
I just remembered an old matter. 277
Old matter? 278
In the past, Xiao Pingzhang used the imperial seal given to them by Emperor Wujing 279
to mobilize the Yulin Army. 280
To tell you the truth, when he was able to mobilize such a huge army around the capital, 281
a lot of ministers were really surprised. 282
But the former emperor did not mind it. 283
That thing happened long time ago. I am sure that no one now is talking about it 284
and no one really remembers it. 285
What Senior Grand Secretary means is... 286
We already have a new emperor. 287
Should we not reestablish the Imperial Family Yulin Army? 288
As Your Majesty grew older, your arm strength also increased. 289
But this performance is not that good. 290
You can then just teach me how to shoot arrows and ride the horses here in the palace every day. 291
If I stay in the palace, who will guard the borders for you? 292
Will letting other people go not good? 293
Of course, you can. But to decide who should go and if this person can do his duty well 294
is not a simple matter. 295
The most important thing that you should actually do while in the imperial throne is to learn how to use people, how to choose people. 296
Will you still enter the palace tomorrow? 297
If you want to see me, I can come here anytime. 298
Pingjing? 299
Brother Xun. 300
I just haven't seen you for a year but you seemed unrecognizable already. 301
Brother Xun, instead, did not change much. 302
How long will you be staying this time? 303
I will be visiting the tomb of the past emperor first and then Royal Father had instructed me a lot of Chang Lin military matters. 304
I think I will not be able to finish them in 1 to 2 months. 305
Based on usual mourning practice, it is prohibited to wage a war during these times. The borders need only to defend. 306
Each camp of Chang Lin has a main commander. Even in Ganzhou, you have an assistant commander. 307
Why must you hurry to go? 308
Royal Father is the Commanding General of Chang Lin. I must listen to his dispatch orders. 309
Brother Xun must still be on duty. It is not convenient for us to talk long. 310
Let us just meet up and reminisce some other time. 311
Why does older brother suddenly want to reestablish the capital's Yulin Army Camp? 312
I just feel that for Your Majesty's long term good, 313
we must first eliminate the influence of the House of Chang Lin here in the capital. 314
We must reestablish a Yulin Army that 315
totally listens to the imperial decree. 316
This is a very important step. 317
Since that is the case, it is better to start early. 318
Can this plan of yours work? 319
There had been frequent examples of emperors reestablishing their Yulin Army upon taking office. 320
But it is a frequent example and not usual practice. 321
Disbanding the old army and recruiting new army personnel is not a minor matter. 322
His Majesty is young and Elder Prince of Chang Lin was decreed to assist him. 323
I think that he will not easily agree to it. 324
Then must my imperial son get his permission first 325
before he can establish his own Yulin Army? 326
Your Lady Highness, what is the point of 327
just saying such straightforward words? 328
If His Majesty can do whatever he wants, 329
why then must we still worry here? 330
Your Lady Highness, what is important now is to think of a way 331
to let His Majesty personally say it in front of Elder Prince of Chang Lin. 332
I dreamt of the former emperor last night and he asked me what you have done for the kingdom these past days. 333
I never ask about government matters, 334
so I was not able to reply anything. It disappointed him. 335
I also miss the former emperor a lot. 336
I also have dreamt of him but not like that. 337
Then tell me about it. 338
So that when former emperor asks me next time, I can reply to him. 339
For the usual political matters, it is the cabinet that usually discusses it and decides on it, 340
then they submit a report to me and give the House of Chang Lin a copy. 341
If there are no objections, I will then ask them to bring me my seal and stamp on it. 342
Was there not one thing that was decided by you on your own? 343
These are important kingdom matters. 344
Right now, I still have to listen and think more, try to study it more. 345
My imperial son, although you are still not governing on your own, 346
there are still some things that your subjects cannot meddle with. 347
For example, the Yulin Imperial Army. 348
It only belongs and listens to the emperor's decree. They will not listen to anyone else. Talking about that, 349
Imperial Son, when do you plan to reestablish your own Imperial Yulin Army here in the capital? 350
What did you say? 351
Royal Father. 352
I have something to give you when you go to pay your respect to the past emperor tomorrow. 353
Bring it and report it in front of the tomb of the past emperor. 354
What item? 355
Wait here. 356
Yes. 357
I previously promised the past emperor 358
that it will be the last time I go to the northern border. 359
Since I sent my son away, the more this heart of mine realized 360
that there is no permanent thing in life. 361
I cannot wait anymore. 362
Royal Father. 363
Royal Father, the seal of Chang Lin carries a weight as heavy as the Tai Mountain. 364
I still am not able to bear it now. 365
Four years ago, your older brother Pingzhang was conferred the title of Assistant Commander of Chang Lin. 366
I personally gave him this military seal. 367
While he was in command, 368
our Chang Lin Army's might never dwindled. 369
Did you not say that 370
you will bear all the heavy responsibilities that were once bore by Pingzhang? 371
What now? 372
You cannot dare to accept it? 373
Pingjing, raise your head and look at me. 374
I am giving you this military seal because I and your brother 375
both think that your natural talents and ambitions 376
are enough for you to bear this duty. 377
Do you not believe in yourself? 378
I surely will do my best 379
to not disappoint you and older brother. 380
Pingjing, from now on, 381
you can use this military seal 382
to summon great men. Even if it is a mountain of blades or a sea of fire, 383
my men of Chang Lin will surely follow you. 384
But at the same time, do not forget 385
that as the bearer of this seal, 386
having a high position means that you are bearing immense responsibilities. 387
Every military order that you will make from now on 388
must not shame the heavy responsibility you have on your shoulders. 389
Not shame the trust of the soldiers in the borders and the citizens of Great Liang 390
towards our House of Chang Lin. 391
I surely will remember 392
the teachings of Royal Father. 393
Imperial Family Yulin Army? 394
How come Your Majesty thought of asking this? 395
A few days ago, Imperial Mother asked me about it. I felt a bit confused. 396
What do the past rulers or government say about it? 397
Since our ancestors started our dynasty, 398
other than the government of Xianwen, Xianguang, and Zhaogping, 399
there has always been a separation of the Imperial Family Yulin Military Camp 400
and the Jin Army, both only serving the Emperor. 401
But the methods of the different emperors upon ascending to throne are different. 402
There were some who maintained the past army. 403
There were some that established a totally new army. 404
There were some who just changed the banner name. 405
There were also some who completely changed everything. 406
Of course, this all depends on the emperor's decision. 407
There is no definite rule. 408
So that's the case. 409
When Imperial Mother asked me, I thought that it was something that one must do after ascending to the throne. 410
Her Lady Highness must have asked about it 411
because Emperor Wujing and the former emperor made some adjustments right after they took power. 412
I said earlier that during the reign of Emperor Zhaoping, there was no Imperial Family Yulin Army. 413
When Emperor Wujing ascended the throne, he immediately removed the Tuntian Army in the periphery of the capital. 414
He reestablished the Yulin Army. 415
When the former emperor ascended the throne, 416
he divided the Yulin Army in Nan-an into Wei Mountain and Cuifeng. 417
It then got continued up to now. 418
For this matter, the cabinet should have 419
submitted a report to Your Majesty to inquire about your intentions. 420
But I think that Elder Prince of Chang Lin will not approve of it. 421
Why then must I still mention it? 422
Why will not Royal Uncle agree to it? 423
Your Majesty, a new government should have a new atmosphere. 424
It is just that Elder Prince of Chang Lin is too old. 425
He might not like this new scheme. 426
Also, he has been used to having a Wei Mountain and Cuifeng division. 427
It is also convenient for him to mobilize them. He will not agree to change them. 428
Of course, that is also just normal human behavior. 429
When did Royal Uncle mobilized the Yulin Army? 430
Could those be just your own assumptions? 431
Yes. Yes. 432
I was just randomly making assumptions. May Your Majesty forgive me. 433
Royal Uncle has informed me that he will be absent these few days due to sickness, so it is not proper to disturb him. 434
Once he comes to attend the court next time, I will just ask him. 435
I will abide. 436
[Chang Lin Manor] 437
Elder Prince. 438
Second Young Master has already been back for a month. 439
Yet you never told him about the condition of your illness. 440
Even Old Master Li must come at night to secretly check on you. 441
I fear that this is inappropriate. 442
This is a chronic illness from my long years of fighting. No need to worry. 443
Is it not, Brother Li? 444
Uncle Yuan, listen. 445
Since PIngjing just got the Chang Lin military seal, he has so many matters to attend to. In a few days, he will be leaving. 446
You must not say anything to make him unnecessarily suspicious. 447
Yes. 448
I am tired. 449
Brother Li, thanks. 450
Uncle Yuan. 451
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♫ The long, slow song rises like wind flowing through the corridors reaching the imposing, opulent and bright Imperial Hall ♫ 453
♫ Memories of that certain year, when far-away borders blazed with fires of war, in vast fields of ice and snow ♫ 454
♫ From this world, the many slanders pass through the vermilion gates, over the palace walls ♫ 455
♫ Beneath iron armor, together with silken skirts and silver spears, hair grows hoary as though with early frost ♫ 456
♫ Luminous cherry trees, deep-rooted with long and slender frames, still sport magnificent flowers ♫ 457
♫ Unexpected torrential rain and heavy wind, what does it matter? ♫ 458
♫ Between the trees, the moon brightly guards peak after jagged peak ♫ 459
♫ Banners tremble, drums roar, a ribbon of a thousand horsemen ride back up the ridge to settle the score ♫ 460
♫ Fiery liquor consumed at the end of the world, at the limits of exhaustion, is a feast! ♫ 461
♫ There is little intention to return the real men to the war in the north, though willing, they are not given free rein ♫ 462
♫ Discussions about their heroism led them to be questioned, and suffer dismal complaints around them, unable to clear their names ♫ 463
♫ Good bows hoarded; likewise, so as not to injure, sigh against the way of heaven when stored indefinitely ♫ 464
♫ Clouds of fear calm shameful waves, the night air stops their bickering by starlight ♫ 465
♫ There is little intention to return the real men to the war in the north, though willing, they are not given free rein ♫ 466
♫ Discussions about their heroism led them to be questioned, and suffer dismal complaints around them, unable to clear their names ♫ 467
♫ Hoping for the whole world to remain at peace, quench the fires of war ♫