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[Nirvana in Fire 2: The Wind Blows in Chang Lin] 3
[Episode 46] 4
I can see that Imperial Mother's complexion is quite pale. Are you not feeling well? 5
It is nothing. 6
Last night, I dreamt of your uncle again. 7
When I woke up, it is still not yet 4 am. 8
I already cannot go back to sleep. 9
Imperial Mother, do not worry. 10
I surely will ask Donghai to pay for Uncle's death. 11
Every year at this time, older brother would surely be very busy. 12
Whole-heartedly arranging for your spring trip and hunt. 13
But right now... 14
He has already been separated from us forever and has went to a distant place. 15
My heart is so empty. 16
I do not want to go anywhere. 17
What Imperial Mother means is... 18
Imperial Son, 19
order the Ministry of Rites to cancel this year's spring hunt. 20
Yes. 21
Okay. I know already. 22
Thanks, Your Majesty. 23
Before, the reports submitted by the Imperial Family Yulin Army 24
should be given to the Senior Grand Secretary for deliberations. 25
Now that Minister Xun is gone, 26
it will then be given to... 27
the cabinet's Deputy Minister and the Ministry of War. 28
I will abide. 29
Your Majesty, the Imperial Family Yulin Army belongs to a different system. 30
Its control must be separated from that of the different Xingtai Army, Garrison Troops, 31
and Border Armies, 32
This is an ancient rule. I fear that it is not proper for the Ministry of War to accept the task. 33
Then give it to... 34
Let the cabinet and Prince Laiyang handle it. 35
I will abide. 36
Minister Shen. 37
I am here. 38
Imperial Mother's health recently is not well. For this years Jiu-an Mountain Spring Hunt, 39
let us just follow her wishes and cancel it. 40
Forgive me for being slow-witted. What Her Lady Majesty Empress Dowager means is... 41
After uncle died, Imperial Mother's health has never recovered. 42
It is not advisable for her to travel. 43
After the Spring Hunt for next month is canceled, you all need not prepare for any event anymore. 44
- Informing Your Majesty, I think-- - Enough! 45
This is the decree of Her Lady Majesty Empress Dowager. I also am not in the mood for it. 46
That is why, you all need not say anything more. 47
Yes. 48
The position of Senior Grand Secretary should be immediately filled in. 49
That is right. The affected matters are really... 50
- Minister. -...not suitable to for it... 51
Minister, is the Spring Hunt going to be canceled just like that? 52
His Majesty personally said it. Her Lady Majesty Empress Dowager wants to cancel it. 53
What can we do? 54
Prince. 55
Greetings Your Lady Majesty Empress Dowager. 56
Get up. 57
Thanks, Your Lady Majesty. 58
Why did Prince Laiyang think of coming into the palace? Is An'er doing well? 59
Thanks for Her Lady Majesty's concerns. Anru's illness comes and goes. 60
She also feels anxious about it. I fear that she might not completely recover before the Spring Hunt season 61
and unable to accompany to serve you. 62
I told His Majesty 63
that Senior Grand Secretary got assassinated at the start of this year. He just got buried. 64
With this miserable atmosphere, who else will be in the mood to travel? Just tell Anru to focus on recuperating. 65
There will be no Spring Hunt this year. 66
His Majesty already told the Ministry of Rites about it. 67
I came today as requested by the different ministers 68
to earnestly ask Your Lady Majesty Empress Dowager to reconsider. 69
The spring hunt of the imperial clan is a matter that is decided by the emperor. 70
What does it got to do with the different ministers of the imperial court? 71
Your Lady Majesty also know that the spring hunt of our Great Liang imperial family 72
has always been not just for fun but is also an offering ceremony. We pray for all the living things in this world can continue to multiply, 73
that the imperial sons continue to be brave in fighting, that the borders continue to be in peace. Just like what Your Lady Majesty said, 74
the inner palace and government lately have not been peaceful. 75
The more we should be sincere in making offerings to the Heaven. 76
If we casually just cancel it, I fear that it will not be beneficial to the government. 77
Hence, the Ministry of Rites feels terrified and cannot dare to promulgate the decree. 78
The emperor traveling is not a minor matter. 79
Without the Senior Grand Secretary handling it, I am not at ease. 80
Your Lady Majesty Empress Dowager, you are worrying too much. For the emperor's spring hunt, 81
no matter if it is the security provided by the Jin Army or the people staying behind to man the government, 82
there are regulations that we can follow. 83
When Senior Grand Secretary was still alive, I also have assisted him in organizing. 84
That time, he even praised me. 85
Your Lady Majesty, do not worry. For Senior Grand Secretary Xun to achieve peace while in heaven, 86
I surely will do my best to prepare everything well for His Majesty. 87
Older brother indeed previously praised you in front of me. 88
He said that you are very meticulous. 89
Every time I see Anru just eating a little and rarely talking, 90
my heart feels a piercing pain. I can imagine 91
that with Your Lady Majesty Empress Dowager grieving painfully like this, His Majesty's heart 92
must be in more pain than me. 93
If Your Lady Majesty can temporarily leave the capital and be able to pull yourself together, 94
His Majesty's heart will be a bit comforted. 95
He does not need to be overly worried with your health. 96
Although what you said are reasonable. I do not know why but my heart 97
feels a bit panic-stricken. 98
It is better to be quiet than to make any more at this time. It is better for the emperor to stay in the palace for now. 99
Your Lady Majesty Empress Dowager, the Spring Hunt Ceremony is an ancestral rule. 100
When I joined the imperial family, 101
your mother is still in Donghai. From where did you learn this? 102
Coming here to my Xian-an Palace to talk about ancestral rules? 103
I dare not. 104
During the time of Emperor Wujing and the past emperor, the Spring Hunt was also cancelled for certain reasons. 105
But I never saw so many people complaining about it. What? 106
When it comes to His Majesty, it cannot be done anymore? 107
We surely did not mean it that way. 108
It is good if it is not that meaning. 109
My decision is final. No need to discuss about this matter. 110
I will abide. 111
If I do not go back, king will come find me! 112
It's a fact that the Spring Hunt will be cancelled. 113
Our plans must change. 114
Your Highness, 115
- should we wait until next year? - No! 116
The key to scheming is secrecy, and the key to breaking our ties with them is ruthlessness. 117
A lot of changes can occur 118
in the space of a year. We cannot wait. 119
If we begin the rebellion within the Capital, it's unclear whether we'll succeed or fail. 120
General, I understand if you have 121
had a change of heart. 122
Your Highness, I knew I would be putting my life on the line 123
when I chose to support you. How can I shy away from danger now? 124
With you by my side, 125
I will be fearless even in the face of bloodshed. 126
I am grateful for your trust and am willing to lay down my life in order to achieve your ambitions. 127
Please give the order, Your Highness. 128
Good. I thank you for your hard work, general. 129
Take my orders. Since the government hasn't released its orders, 130
we must take the chance to deploy our army to the Capital under the excuse that we are the emperor's imperial patrol guards for the Spring Hunt. 131
I will be waiting on the walls of Jinling City 132
to welcome you and the Yulin imperial army. 133
By then, seventy thousand Yulin soldiers will have quietly entered the Capital. 134
When Xiao Yuanshi wakes up, Your Highness' forces will have everything under control. 135
After you enter the city, the mayor's militia unit will be controlled by the Patrol Guards. 136
We do not need to fear the scholar-officials. 137
The key problem 138
is how we can trap the imperial guards. 139
Though the imperial guards are a formidable force, 140
but it is not impossible to take command of the army after it is split. 141
The imperial army's deputy commander Tang Fengzhi 142
could be our contact. 143
General, you should publicise a false imperial edict, kill the commander 144
and get Deputy Commander Tang to invite all the soldiers who rank higher than a captain. It would be easier to kill them in a confined space. 145
Finally, trap the army in the barbican. 146
They'll be easier to control once you split them into their four camps. 147
Yes, Your Highness. 148
If the Spring Hunt is cancelled, 149
then the Duke of Laiyang's plans cannot proceed. 150
That just means he won't be launching an offensive at Mt. Jiu'an. 151
It's just a matter of time before he starts an uprising in the Capital. 152
Once people start thinking of a rebellion, 153
they'll find it extremely hard to change their minds. 154
If he launches a revolt in the Capital, 155
then he needs more time to plan all this out. 156
Then we will have time to assemble reinforcements. 157
- Reinforcements? - Of course. 158
The Yulin Imperial Army is under his control, 159
as are the patrol guards. 160
Only the imperial guards aren't his. 161
General, why are you so sure the imperial guards aren't his? 162
If the imperial guards listened to his orders, he could just revolt in the Capital instead of planning an attack at Mt. Jiu'an. 163
You're right. 164
The Yulin army is currently stationed outside the capital. 165
The imperial army is usually commanded by old Mr. Xun. 166
He just passed away... 167
which leaves no chance for the Duke of Laiyang to control them. 168
What? 169
What's on your mind? 170
His Majesty... 171
Changlin... 172
I finally understand Official Xun's last words. 173
What? 174
He wanted to tell me that only the Prince of Changlin could protect His Majesty. 175
Prince of Changlin? 176
Tanheng, haven't you always wanted to visit the world-renowned Mt. Langya? 177
From all the court officials in Jinling, 178
the people on the list have confirmed their support for me. 179
General, please remember their names. 180
General, you have a good memory. 181
If I may ask Your Highness, these people are still in the minority. 182
How should I handle the officials who haven't professed their loyalty? 183
Since they're still blindly loyal to the current ruler and refuse to open their eyes to reality 184
they'll be useless to me in the future anyways. 185
Just kill them. 186
Even though we're still hoping luck will be on our side, 187
there's no use for stability at a time like this. 188
No matter the result, 189
at least you and I 190
have worked hard to maintain the prosperity of the Great Liang Dynasty. 191
I believe Your Highness has the Heaven's mandate. 192
No matter how much trouble you encounter, you will still achieve your goals. 193
Thank you for your kind words, general. 194
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Ninth brother, why are you sighing? 196
The wind never stops blowing in this world. 197
I know why he is here. 198
To tell the truth, 199
sometimes I really don't want to be all-knowing. 200
Older brother Xun, 201
please help me kindly reject His Majesty's offer. 202
Pingjing, 203
His Majesty did not proclaim a royal edict, but personally wrote a letter to you. 204
He is truly inviting you to return to court. 205
I think... 206
The year older brother died, I asked to be sent to the border. 207
At the time, I was prepared to take up the responsibility of the Changlin Manor, 208
remain upright and protect the safety of the country, just like my father and older brother. 209
I would never think of my carefree life in jianghu. 210
The result obviously meant I hadn't thought things through well enough. 211
The way the government 212
has crumbled over the years 213
is indeed despairing. 214
However, I have made up my mind now. 215
I was once an official. 216
No matter how wronged I was, 217
I must ultimately remain loyal to His Majesty. 218
Moreover, His Majesty had his own challenges at the time. 219
Older brother Xun, you do not understand what I am saying. 220
The reason why I am reluctant to return to court 221
has nothing to do with what I believe to be right or wrong, or any grievances. 222
It's only because I have already tried, 223
and found that I am not suitable for the position. 224
Pingjing. 225
Jinling is different from what it used to be. 226
The affairs of the world have never been constant. Nothing's changed. 227
His Majesty is willing to trust me 228
because he still sees me as an old friend. 229
Imperial father's ashes are buried at the Northern borders. 230
Changlin no longer exists. 231
Since we've reached the end, 232
why can't we accept it? 233
However, Pingjing, 234
His Majesty 235
really needs us right now. 236
I want to ask you a question. 237
Were you present 238
when the Chancellor was assassinated? What was the situation like? 239
Chaoyang Hall 240
Your Majesty, Deputy Commander Wu has arrived. 241
I have come upon your orders. Greetings, Your Majesty. 242
If your commander returns, or if any letter of his arrives, 243
no matter what hour it is, you must bring it to me. 244
Your Majesty, there has been no news so far. 245
No matter what sort of news he brings, 246
I want to know immediately. 247
Yes, Your Majesty. 248
The entire city was searched, 249
and there were several witnesses. Yet the female assassin escaped? 250
I cannot imagine how, but that is the result. 251
Many nobles and aristocrats live in the capital. 252
Could it be that the patrol guards missed something because they weren't allowed access to a lot of the places? 253
Indeed, the patrol guards are not highly-ranked. 254
Hence, His Majesty ordered the Duke of Laiyang to lead the search. 255
Yuanqi? 256
What? 257
Older Brother Xun, you said that uncle was on guard. Did you pass my letter on to him? 258
Of course. 259
After reading it, uncle praised you for still worrying about the fate of the country even though you were no longer in government. 260
It was New Year's Day, two days before uncle was assassinated. 261
Was there anything suspicious in the manor during those couple of days? 262
There was nothing suspicious. Everything seemed normal. 263
Uncle invited Yuanqi and Anru over 264
for a chat. 265
Pingjing. 266
Brother Feizhan, I'm afraid things aren't as simple as they seem. 267
His Majesty could be in grave danger right now. 268
This is absurd. 269
How can he collude with his mother's killer, betray his country and kill my uncle? 270
Each of these acts are crimes that he cannot atone for even with a hundred deaths! 271
Pingjing. You really think that is what happened? 272
Even if the classified military information regarding the eastern borders can be retrieved by other people, 273
Even if the odd occurrences during the Battle of Donghai can be considered coincidences - 274
but Chancellor Xun 275
would never be targeted by the people of Donghai. 276
Older brother Xun, did you know 277
that in the letter I asked you to pass onto your uncle, I told him to be wary of Yuanqi. 278
Pingjing, did you start suspecting Xiao Yuanqi ages ago? 279
Yet, 280
I didn't have any evidence prior to today. 281
Then... 282
Come back! Come back! 283
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Like you said earlier, 285
the situation in the Capital has changed. Am I right? 286
The Capital 287
could face a major upheaval. 288
Suspicious movement of Yulin Army at the Eastern Lake, Jinling. 289
I only hope 290
that you don't make a decision that you will regret in the future. 291
Sister-in-law, 292
why are you hesitating? 293
The reason why I have been reluctant to leave the mountain 294
is because imperial father told me on his deathbed that 295
sister-in-law and Ce'er would be my greatest responsibilities. 296
No matter what I do, 297
I must take my family's feelings into account. 298
The biggest comfort family can give 299
is the sharing of responsibility. 300
That year, 301
all I could do for your older brother was accompany him. 302
And now, 303
I can do even more for Ce'er. 304
You don't need to worry about us. 305
Miss Lin has already said 306
that she will visit me often. 307
I am sorry. 308
I promised you. 309
You are the heir of Changlin after all. 310
I am. 311
I am the heir of Changlin after all. 312
Now that I know His Majesty is in danger, I cannot just stand by and watch. 313
I understand where you're coming from, and what you plan to do. 314
I have never considered changing your intentions. 315
However, Pingjing, 316
I hope you understand 317
that I am unable to completely change myself for you. 318
If one day you discover that the Capital is the best place for you, 319
then we... 320
Lin Xi. 321
I know I have no right to tell you to wait for me. 322
However, this is something I must do. I will return. 323
I only want to stay with you in this life. 324
Wait for me. 325
When I come back, we will travel the world, and test all the herbs. 326
Pingjing, 327
my heart will always be waiting for you. 328
Yet my footsteps cannot stop for you. 329
Lin Xi. 330
Pingjing, 331
no matter where you go, you will always find me. 332
Even if we cannot meet in the future, 333
promise me, that you will take care of yourself. 334
I will be happy as long as you are safe. 335
Second uncle will be leaving now. 336
Ce'er, you must be obedient and listen to your mother. 337
Be studious and learn to read as many characters as you can. That way, you'll be able to take care of your mother when you grow up. 338
Uncle, I know. 339
Uncle, take care. 340
Ninth Brother, does the Old Master have an embroidered purse to give me now that I'm leaving the mountain? 341
He really prepared one. When can I open this one? 342
Now. 343
What is this? 344
Old Master said the person who wore this 345
never lost a single battle. 346
Today, this gift is a token of his affection. 347
Langya Hall has never interfered with matters of the court. 348
However, you may go to the pigeon enclosure in Langzhou 349
to view the latest news about Jinling. 350
Thank you, ninth brother. 351
Take care of yourself. 352
I will be safe here. 353
You must take care of yourself though. 354
Rest assured. 355
Everyone, 356
take care. 357
Older brother Xun, let's go. 358
Let's go. 359
General! 360
There's trouble. 361
Xiao Yuanqi? 362
I am Yue Yinquan from Qianzhou. I request a meeting with Official Jin. 363
General Yue, just a moment. 364
Nonsense! 365
The Yulin army only takes orders from the emperor. 366
How could they have been so easily controlled? 367
The imperial army is responsible for the safety of the emperor. 368
The Yulin army should have been at the Eastern Lake. 369
However, the Duke of Laiyang has used the Spring Hunt as an excuse to move his men into the Capital. 370
My subordinate personally saw the troops moving towards Jinling. 371
We are all in grave danger. 372
Perhaps the Yulin troops at Eastern Lake 373
weren't aware the emperor had cancelled the Spring Hunt? 374
This is the Duke of Laiyang's 375
first time organising the Spring Hunt. 376
It would be understandable if he neglected some of the details. 377
However, when General Di was in the Capital, he frequently paid visits to the Laiyang manor. 378
The commander of the Yulin army is in the Capital to report on his work. 379
The emperor personally ordered the Duke of Laiyang and the Cabinet to take care of the troops, 380
of course he'll be visiting Liayang manor. 381
I do not think there is any problem. 382
Your Excellency, I am not basing my judgement on mere clues. 383
I already told you, the maid that was saved has already... 384
How can we trust the words of a lowly slave? 385
In my opinion, everything you have just told me 386
is far-fetched, 387
and not supported by hard evidence. 388
Thankfully you reported this to me privately. 389
If anyone else heard you, they would've charged you with slandering a noble! 390
General Yue, you are still young, 391
and have protected the country on many occasions. 392
I admire your talent and skill, and will let you off this time. 393
However, Your Excellency... 394
Commander He, this... 395
The emperor has ordered the Duke of Laiyang to capture a Donghai spy, and requires the imperial army's cooperation. 396
I am here to notify you of the secret edict. 397
Please step aside. 398
Yes. 399
Everyone, let them through. 400
Your Highness, Deputy Commander Tang has joined us. Of the thirty one soldiers who rank higher than a captain, 401
twenty one have arrived. 402
We have won half the battle already. 403
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It's over for the imperial army, 405
and the mayor's soldiers. 406
The entire Jinling City is in the hands of Xiao Yuanqi. 407
Now, 408
I'm afraid no one in the world knows what has happened to Jinling City. 409
This is not your fault. My brother, 410
even if you did send the news to Mt. Langya, 411
the Prince of Changlin is simply a commoner. 412
He has no military power. What can he do? 413
He probably won't have the ability to do much more than us. 414
At least were still wearing a soldier's uniform. 415
Perhaps, it's time for you guys to take off your uniform. 416
I believe that as long as you can escape the city, 417
or just remain in Jinling City as a commoner, 418
you will be safe. 419
That's it then. 420
Let's go our separate ways now. 421
- General! - Perhaps 422
we may meet again one day. 423
General, 424
what do you mean? 425
What do you plan to do? 426
Where do you plan to go? 427
What do you mean by this? 428
I want to enter the palace. 429
You want to save the emperor. 430
I'm just going to pass a message. 431
- I'll go as well. - I'll go as well! 432
A revolt 433
is about to happen. 434
There are seventy thousand Yulin soldiers outside the city. 435
Inside the palace, there are fifty thousand imperial guards. 436
Between them, there's only us. 437
A few unimportant soldiers 438
who felt they couldn't just stand by and let this happen. 439
Don't you guys think this is a joke? 440
It doesn't sound like a joke. In fact, it makes us seem amazing. 441
All of us climbed out of bloody battlefields. We're different from the noble young masters of the capital. 442
Exactly! General, don't look down on us. 443
General, 444
we have already died once. 445
- Just give us the orders. - Are you sure? 446
Fine. 447
Since we are determined to do something, 448
I need you guys to do something for me. 449
Please give us your orders General! 450
♫ The long, slow song rises like wind flowing through the corridors reaching the imposing, opulent and bright Imperial Hall ♫ 451
♫ Memories of that certain year, when far-away borders blazed with fires of war, in vast fields of ice and snow ♫ 452
♫ From this world, the many slanders pass through the vermilion gates, over the palace walls ♫ 453
♫ Beneath iron armor, together with silken skirts and silver spears, hair grows hoary as though with early frost ♫ 454
♫ Luminous cherry trees, deep-rooted with long and slender frames, still sport magnificent flowers ♫ 455
♫ Unexpected torrential rain and heavy wind, what does it matter? ♫ 456
♫ Between the trees, the moon brightly guards peak after jagged peak ♫ 457
♫ Banners tremble, drums roar, a ribbon of a thousand horsemen ride back up the ridge to settle the score ♫ 458
♫ Fiery liquor consumed at the end of the world, at the limits of exhaustion, is a feast! ♫ 459
♫ There is little intention to return the real men to the war in the north, though willing, they are not given free rein ♫ 460
♫ Discussions about their heroism led them to be questioned, and suffer dismal complaints around them, unable to clear their names ♫ 461
♫ Good bows hoarded; likewise, so as not to injure, sigh against the way of heaven when stored indefinitely ♫ 462
♫ Clouds of fear calm shameful waves, the night air stops their bickering by starlight ♫ 463
♫ There is little intention to return the real men to the war in the north, though willing, they are not given free rein ♫ 464
♫ Discussions about their heroism led them to be questioned, and suffer dismal complaints around them, unable to clear their names ♫ 465
♫ Hoping for the whole world to remain at peace, quench the fires of war ♫