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[Nirvana in Fire 2: The Wind Blows in Chang Lin] 3
[Episode 43] 4
I'm boldly deducing that what Donghai really wants 5
is only the three Huaidong regions. 6
What General Yue wants to say is Donghai initially planned to retreat, 7
that's why, my war achievements are in reality, meaningless? 8
That is not what I meant. 9
But from what I have heard, 10
you were indeed giving such a connotation. 11
Prince Laiyang, you are overthinking. 12
From my understanding, he did not meant it that way. 13
Continue saying. 14
Yes. 15
The three regions of Huaidong is connected with the Donghai kingdom. It includes a lot of islands and a vast sea territory. 16
Once Donghai obtains Huaidong, they will be able to use the natural barrier of Huaishui, so it will be easier to guard the area but hard to attack. 17
By then, it will be hard for our Great Liang to sail out into the open seas. 18
As for why the Donghai kingdom dared to gamble it all in this one battle, 19
not minding to become our enemy and still persisted to take Huaidong, 20
there surely is some important motive behind this. 21
Then, General Yue, why important motive do you think Donghai has? 22
What is the importance of these three regions, 23
I still am unable to fully understand. 24
What do you mean by 'still unable to fully understand'? 25
Regarding this matter, I have already written a report beforehand. 26
Today, I ask Your Majesty and the ministers to discuss it. 27
Senior Grand Secretary. 28
Yes. 29
For General Yue's thoughts, 30
I feel requires more meticulous study to arrive with a conclusion. 31
Your Majesty, what Senior Grand Secretary said is so right. 32
The understanding of the government regarding Donghai is indeed not enough. 33
It might indeed be like what General Yue said, 34
that we belittled their resolution to obtained the three areas of Huaidong. But in my opinion, 35
judgment about another kingdom will involve a lot of aspects, so we must not rush it 36
to prevent coming up with a rash conclusion. 37
That will instead be unhelpful. 38
It will be the end of the year soon. The offering ceremony concerns the kingdom's fate for the next year. 39
It also must not be neglected. 40
In my opinion, why do we not just wait for next year 41
and ask the cabinet to gather all the ministries and discuss this matter in more details? 42
Plan the situation in the eastern borders all over again. 43
What Prince Laiyang said is also reasonable. 44
There is no rush to do it at this moment. 45
The ideas of General Yue 46
is very unique and seems useful. 47
Since we are going to re-discuss the eastern border situation at the start of next year, 48
do not rush in going back after the new year celebration. 49
Stay in the capital to hear your next task. 50
Okay. Let us do it that way then. 51
General Yue, stay in the capital, so it will be easier for all of us to discuss the battle plans. 52
I will abide. 53
Miss... 54
You are awake. 55
I... 56
Miss, do not be afraid. 57
You are finally awake. What is your name? 58
Can you understand what I am saying? 59
Could you be a mute? 60
You fainted outside the city. 61
Do you remember? 62
We then rescued you. 63
Inside the city? 64
You can talk? 65
Why am I here? Why did you bring me back into the city? 66
No. No. 67
Do not be afraid. I have no other intentions. 68
I just want to ask why you must leave. 69
Where are you going once you leave? 70
I also do not know where I should go. 71
Maybe, I will go back to Qianzhou. 72
Qianzhou? You are from Qianzhou? 73
I am on duty at Qianzhou. 74
But from your intonation, 75
it does not sound that way. 76
I left my home province for a long time. 77
Prince's Consort, the tea is cold. 78
Prince. 79
The weather has gone cold. Wife is pregnant, 80
so it is better not to stay in the garden for too long. 81
This is the first new year since we got married. 82
There are still a lot of things that you do not understand. 83
I already made a list of the people that usually come to the manor and the connections that we must visit. 84
Just prepare it as what is written here. 85
Yes. 86
In the people from the eastern border, 87
His Majesty personally chose 10 people 88
to allow to stay in the capital to attend the new year ceremony. 89
This is the place where they stay. 90
Provide each with gifts too and send them to their lodging. 91
For these people, double the value of the gifts. 92
For this Yue Yinchuan, make it triple. 93
Okay. 94
The tea is cold. Do you two not know to pour the Prince's Consort some new tea? 95
We admit our mistake. 96
[Ministry of War] 97
General Yue, I have found all the copy of the military reports that you want. 98
Thank you for your hard work. 99
The minister also personally instructed me to do so. 100
No need for thanks. 101
Actually, when General Yue first came, 102
you should have mentioned that you came to the capital to have an audience with His Majesty. 103
Just informing us your ranking, 104
there are really too many big shots here in the capital, 105
hence, we have arranged you to the back of the pack 106
and let you come in vain several times. 107
We really did not mean to bring you difficulties. Hope you will not put it to heart. 108
No such things. You are being too polite. 109
You want to return to Qianzhou? 110
Who then is your travel permit? 111
What? 112
To travel that far, there would be several city defenses that you will pass through. 113
You must have an identity proof and travel permit, right? 114
I... 115
I... 116
Do you know... 117
what you look like now? 118
What? 119
You look like an escaping slave. 120
Ha?! So you are really an escaped slave? 121
General, you are back. 122
Call Tan Heng over. 123
General, that lady is awake. General Tan is currently interrogating her. 124
- Place the items inside my room. - Yes. 125
- May Lord let me go! - No... 126
I really did not do anything wrong! I really did not! 127
I also did not do anything. 128
I just want to...want to go back 129
- to my home province. - What is going on? 130
- What did you do? - I...did not do anything. It is true. 131
I just asked her if she was an escaped slave and she got scared like that. 132
If you really want to leave, no one will stop you. 133
But miss have you thought about these? You still have not fully recovered, you do not have any money, 134
and you cannot even clearly explain to us your real identity. How then will you be able to return to your home province from the capital alive? 135
We really expended a huge effort in saving you. 136
We really do not want to see you just go out to die. 137
Am I right, General? 138
You handle this on your own. I will not interfere. 139
General! 140
Have you gotten the stuff you asked from the Ministry of War? 141
Minister Jin already gave the orders. Of course, I already got it. 142
You called him general earlier? 143
Yes. He is the General Yue of our Qianzhou Military Camp. 144
Did I not tell you already that we are not bandits. 145
We also are not tasked to arrest escaped slaves. 146
Then...you previously said that your post is in Qianzhou. 147
Is your general involved in the battle with Donghai? 148
He did. We all did. 149
I heard that there were a lot of people who died in my home province. 150
Do you feel that we did not do our duty well 151
in protecting the citizens? 152
No. 153
I know better than all of you 154
that it was not your fault. 155
What is going on? 156
Since I will eventually die, 157
I cannot die in vain. 158
What do you mean? 159
Lord, you are back. 160
[Xun Manor] 161
You really are a servant of the Xun manor? 162
I already am not considered a servant of the Xun manor. 163
It should be Prince Laiyang manor. 164
Why then did you escape out of the Prince Laiyang manor? 165
And what do you want to tell me? 166
I am going to expose Prince Laiyang's wrongdoings. 167
You child... 168
You even know to come back? 169
Auntie. 170
I was not filial. 171
I made auntie worry these past years. 172
It is enough that you are back... 173
Uncle. 174
We have not seen for so many years. Is your health 175
still well? 176
Still well... 177
It is just that there are too many matters to handle in the palace. 178
I cannot do anything about it. 179
Once His Majesty grows a little bit older, 180
everything will also become more relaxed. 181
Feizhan just got back. He surely is tired already. 182
There will still be a lot of chances to chat. Let us let him rest first. 183
Okay. 184
I have already prepared the courtyard that you are staying. 185
Let me take you there. 186
Thank you, Auntie. 187
Is that possible? 188
You must have proof to back what you are saying. 189
Without any evidences, how can you let people believe the words of a slave girl like you? 190
Is it not, General? 191
General... 192
you are not really believing that it is.... 193
I must think about the words you said first. 194
Take her back to rest. 195
Do not worry. I will not hand you to anyone. 196
Thank you, General. 197
General, have you been suspecting Prince Laiyang all long? 198
Every person's battle technique is different. 199
No matter if it is a weird advancement or illogical coincidence, 200
all these can happen in a battlefield. 201
So even towards you, 202
I am unable to clearly say what I my suspicions are. 203
- Until... - Until today, 204
when a servant girl far away in the capital 205
was able to accurately say the doubts that you are having. 206
No matter who he is that betrayed the country by conniving with the enemy, he must not be forgiven! 207
Lower down your voice. Sit down. 208
Let us not talk about other things first, 209
just think about those brothers of ours that died or got injured, 210
we must intervene in this matter! 211
How do you plan to intervene? 212
File a complaint to the Ministry of War or to the Imperial Censor Office! 213
In accusing Prince Laiyang, 214
to whom should we say it to? 215
The testimony of a slave girl is not enough to get him a sentence. 216
If we want to get hard evidences, we must continue meticulously investigating this matter. 217
In this Jinling City, I fear that the only person that can suppress Prince Laiyang and prematurely start the trial of this case 218
is the Senior Grand Secretary of the cabinet. 219
Then take this slave girl and see Senior Grand Secretary. 220
After the Donghai battle, the two families were joined by marriage. 221
What is really the relationship between the two, 222
how can us people living outside the city understand? 223
Also, are you sure that 224
the Senior Grand Secretary of the cabinet is worth trusting? 225
We still have His Majesty. 226
We cannot easily have the chance to speak with His Majesty. 227
General! 228
Prince Laiyang is currently enjoying illustrious fame. 229
For a level 5 official like me to try to topple him, 230
I fear that it is even difficult to make the first step. 231
But there is one statement that you said that is very right. 232
Which one? 233
We must not endure a traitor. 234
We must intervene in this matter. 235
Wishing Your Lady Majesty Empress Dowager peace and happiness in this new year, long life and good health. 236
Everyone, get up. 237
Thank you, Your Lady Majesty Empress Dowager! 238
Today is the 1st day of the new year, a very auspicious day. 239
The palace will prioritize merriment. I also will not restrain you all. 240
Since you already have come to wish me new year, get your rewards and go have fun. 241
Thanks, Your Lady Majesty Empress Dowager. 242
Lord, happy new year. 243
Lord, your letter. It just arrived. 244
[For Brother Xun Feizhan] 245
Tell Master that I will be going to him later to wish him. 246
Yes. 247
[For Senior Grand Secretary Xun Baishui, from Xiao Pingjing] 248
That is great! 249
Then, does Pinjing know about this? 250
You really can keep things. Why did you not say it earlier? 251
When I first saw Pingjing, 252
when I saw that little rascal, 253
I felt happy that he did not know I am. 254
But after being with him for a long time, I wanted to tell him already. But I did not know how to bring it up. 255
Now that so many things have happened, 256
I am unable to find an appropriate time to tell him this anymore. 257
It was hard on you. 258
How about I tell it to him in your behalf? 259
No, Sister. Just give me some more time. 260
I want to personally tell it to him. 261
That is good too. 262
But do not let him wait for too long. 263
Or else, I will not be able to hold it in. 264
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This Laiyang Mountain is actually quieter today than usual days. 266
There are no sign of new year celebration at all. 267
Only Ce'er was running around dressed in red. 268
There are no time in the mountain, hence, it is like this. 269
The Langya Court has been coldly observing for so many years. 270
What then is still surprising about a year, a holiday, 271
an hour, and a century? 272
Although that is so, 273
for me, this one year, 365 plus days, 24 hours in a day, 274
is the longest torment. 275
Pingjing. 276
I lost eldest brother, lost father, 277
and was unable to see you. 278
For these past 3 years, I have been hearing the sound of my heart so clearly. 279
That is why, I cannot lie to myself anymore. 280
Lin Xi, I want to accompany you in traveling the world. 281
I want to accompany you in writing those medical books. 282
I still have a lot of things I want to do. 283
But I just cannot imagine 284
how my future days will be without you. 285
That is why, I want to ask you to allow me 286
to be accompany you in this lifetime, never separating. 287
Can I? 288
Pingjing, 289
I have something to tell you. 290
Wait a minute, Lin Xi. 291
I have long taken off that silver lock. 292
You also know that was Royal Father's wishes. 293
But I have waited for so long and that lady never appeared. 294
That is why, I believe 295
that she must have found a better home. 296
What if that lady appears? 297
Isn't this my silver locket? 298
You've taken yours off, but I haven't wore mine. 299
Why do you have this? 300
I'm sorry, Pingjing. 301
I should have told you earlier. 302
This is impossible. 303
It's you? 304
No but how is this possible? 305
Lin Xi and I will be going down the mountain after spring. We'll head to Meiling 306
and inform of our marriage to Royal father and mother. 307
After that we will go to Northern Yan together. She has to collate the new Compendium of Materia Medica. 308
And I will be travelling in this neighbouring country on behalf of my brother. 309
How about Jinling? You've finally let it go? 310
Even I was disheartened before, but to me, the country, 311
I can never let it go. 312
I am just trying not to take on everything on myself 313
and not force myself to face situations which I don't want to. 314
That is what father and brother expected of me as well. 315
I was thinking too much back then. 316
That's right. Do according to what the deceased wished, 317
so long as you are safe and happy. 318
What you decide to take upon yourself 319
is all because of your nature. 320
General, have you decided to meet with Minister Xun? 321
After much consideration, since there are risks involved anyway, 322
Minister Xun is more trustworthy. 323
Though Minister Xun is now related to Prince Laiyang by marriage, 324
he has been in court for so many years, 325
he's the biological brother of the Dowager Empress. No matter how, 326
he wouldn't have any connection with Donghai. 327
I hope so. 328
Uncle. 329
[For Senior Grand Secretary Xun Baishui. From Pingjing.] 330
Pengzhou? Deep water submarines? 331
He's the descendant of a general family after all. 332
Though he's residing in Langya, yet he's able to discern the development of the war from small clues. 333
Though he's in jianghu, yet his heart is still concerned for the country. 334
I know now. Thank him on my behalf. 335
Don't worry. 336
I'm not old to the point of being foolish. 337
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Lord, these are the calling cards which you ask for. 339
[Greetings, Senior Grand Secretary, Yue Yinchuan of Qianzhou asked for a visit. I have an important matter and wish to speak with you privately. ] 340
Give a reply to General Yue. He can come by tomorrow. 341
Yes, Old Master. 342
[Greetings to Senior Grand Secretary, I'm still in mourning, forgive for not able to pay you a visit. I, Pingjing, wish you well.] 343
Lord He, pardon for the long wait. 344
Where is Minister Sui? 345
Isn't the Bureau closed for the new year? I'm the only here on duty. 346
May I know what's the matter? 347
It's like this. I have to look up on some old important documents. 348
This... 349
Why? You can't find them. 350
No. 351
I have to search the old and defunct records. 352
Please come by this way. 353
Lord, have a look. 354
There are some more over there. 355
Lord. 356
It should be these. 357
General is the first one who asked for a private visit. 358
Do you know how many 359
people wish to pay me a visit during the New Year? 360
I'm very thankful that you don't find me rude. 361
Regarding your report on the eastern border, 362
everyone in the Cabinet has read through carefully. 363
They have praises for you. 364
They think that your opinions are unique and your train of thought is very clear. 365
So I feel that it's not that you don't know the rules about visitation 366
but you have another reason for doing so. 367
Yes. 368
Speak. 369
I came today and willingly risking my life and my family's lilfe 370
to accuse Prince Laiyang of wrongdoings. 371
With just a servant maid's testimony, 372
you already dared to accuse him in front of me? 373
How sure are you then that this is not just a slander made by an escaping slave? 374
In the battle with Donghai, I am not a bystander. 375
From the sneak attack of the enemy army up to the counter attack of our army, I was in there. 376
Actually, I had long been suspicious of it. 377
That lady's testimony is just an accessory evidence for me. 378
The eastern border suffered terrible defeat. Most of the previous generals 379
indeed suffered great casualties. Only a few are left. 380
But there were also at least more than 10 generals who were able to join the battle 381
from start to finish like you, right? 382
How come the others did not feel that the battle was fishy? 383
It can only mean 384
that this set up made by Prince Laiyang and Donghai was done very ingeniously. 385
Do you know that 386
Marquis Mozi is the one 387
that killed Xiao Yuanqi's mother? 388
This... 389
This, I didn't know. 390
Right now, the whole government recognizes 391
that Prince Laiyang is the top meritorious official for the battle of Donghai. 392
His Majesty has also promulgated a decree, rewarded him, and spread the news to the whole kingdom. 393
Between him and Marquis Mozi, there is also that deep grudge for the death of his mother. 394
While you are accusing him now of a grave crime 395
just based on a servant maid's testimony and your own intuition, 396
not having any hard evidence at all. 397
Am I right? 398
I... 399
What if we search the Prince Laiyang Manor and find the Black Crystal Sword? 400
Without any evidences, you want His Majesty to order the search of a prince's manor? 401
Just like what you said, this sword is submerged in the pond. 402
How then can you prove that it is not a frame up? 403
Maybe I can carry a written order from you and go to the Supreme Court 404
to let them give me all the documents about the Donghai conspiracy and I will read them all once again. 405
Maybe I can discover any evidence. 406
But anyone involved 407
in the Donghai Collaboration Conspiracy Case has been executed. 408
This matter was indeed done too rashly. 409
But going back to it, the battle with Donghai, 410
for His Majesty and the fate of the kingdom 411
bears too great effects. 412
As the Senior Grand Secretary, I am duty bound. 413
Even if there is just minimal suspicion, I cannot let it go. 414
I do not know why 415
but I actually am starting to believe you. 416
Sit. 417
This crime is too crime, 418
if there is no strong evidence 419
Even it's me, I can't base solely on your report, 420
to easily cast a military order to arrest Prince of Laiyang. 421
Do you understand? 422
I understand. 423
But if no one investigates it, 424
then the truth will never be known. 425
Sir. The troops and people of the ten prefectures in our eastern border, with most of their souls destroyed in the fires of war. 426
Now, besides you, Sir, 427
who else could give them a justice? 428
We are near the end of the year. 429
We cannot rush in carrying out matters. 430
Until His Majesty resumes royal court session, 431
you must not behave recklessly, as to not alert anyone. 432
Let me think about it. 433
You came from Qianzhou? 434
Yes. 435
Then have you heard of the deep water ship? 436
Deep water ship? 437
I understand now. 438
The territorial waters of Huaidong are unique. The channels are deep with many areas sealed from the wind. 439
I remember the previous dynasty has a general named Wei who was a water commander in Pengzhou and Qianzhou. 440
He conceived of ways to build large-scaled ships. 441
Indeed! Donghai used assistance of a mole in our camp to ambush the ten prefectures. 442
But in actuality, that was all just to deceive people. 443
What they really wanted was actually only in the three areas of Huaidong. 444
I thought it was too much of a coincidence, 445
it was more of an act. 446
Sir. Xiao Yuanqi must have colluded with Donghai to sell to them our military confidential. 447
And Donghai gave him victories of seven prefectures as his reward. 448
Go to the Ministry of Works immediately and look at the old documents. 449
and see if you can find anything that General Wei has left 450
Such as blueprints for construction of deep water water vessel. 451
Yes. 452
But what are we going to do with it? 453
If we were to make a report, 454
that would play the role of a pivotal evidence. 455
I understand. 456
Wife. 457
Have you sent the nanny 458
to go see An'er at the Laiyang Manor? 459
Don't worry, my lord. She's already been there. 460
The restorative and calming tonics that you had them make for An'er as well. 461
I've sent them to her through the nanny. 462
That's good then. 463
Don't forget about An'er's room. 464
You need to have people clean it often. 465
An'er is our child. 466
You can rest assure about it. 467
A daughter of the Xun family. 468
you have to take good care of her. 469
She can't be treated badly in any way. 470
What do you mean by that? 471
Wasn't An'er startled a few days ago? 472
I've been weary of it since. 473
I need you to arrange something tomorrow. 474
Look, it really isn't here. 475
When was it taken? 476
Yesterday, Captain He of patrol garrison came. 477
He said he needed to remodel an aged garden so he needed some papers. 478
He ended up taking everything. But it was things that people didn't want. 479
Files in the Ministry of Works belong to the imperial chamber. 480
How can you give it away so easily? 481
General, those copies were made three years ago when the Tianlu Court (national library) was under organization. 482
It was only to preserve a base. 483
It's already been 30 years, 484
and they are considered useless old materials so I had no reason not to give them to Lord He. 485
You still- 486
Tan Heng! 487
General, then what are we going to do now? 488
He Cheng? 489
The prince consort has not recovered from her illness. 490
The physician already said to rest in quietness. 491
So I already reported to Uncle, 492
that we would come pay him a visit on the twelve day of the new year. 493
And he already consented to it. 494
He also said we are all family so we needn't be so mindful of such formal decorum. 495
Why did he want us to go over today? 496
Your Highness, 497
the princess consort grew up under the tender caring of Madam. 498
She is like their own daughter. 499
Prince Consort has been ill for all these days. 500
Madam is inevitably worried. 501
Yesterday in her dream, she dreamed of Prince Consort when she was little. 502
So first thing this mornng, she just couldn't sit still. 503
So my master finally sent me here. 504
Your Highness, and Your Ladyship, if you cannot come by today, 505
then my master and madam will come here to visit you personally. 506
We can't have the elders make the trip on a new year. 507
It's only naturally that Prince Consort and I make the trip there. 508
So please go and sit in the garden as you enjoy a cup of tea. 509
She would need to get dressed and readied for the outing. 510
I watched our lady grow up since she was little. 511
She doesn't need any makeup done behind close doors. 512
Though I am old now and I'm not as quick with my hands, 513
I can still manage standing by her side to put some powder on her. 514
Fine then. 515
Prince Consort. 516
Take your steps slowly, Miss. 517
My lord. 518
As I said, it's only to ask about the matter thoroughly. 519
There's no need to over think it. 520
Greetings to Uncle. 521
Auntie. 522
I don't dare. 523
Please be sparing of over-courtesy. 524
We ought to go with home etiquette when we are at your home, Uncle. 525
An'er. 526
How is it that an illness has you looking so pale? 527
Come. Let's go chat in the room. 528
Your Highness, those two mother and daughter are chatting. 529
Why would you go? 530
Let's go and we'll have a couple drinks in m room. 531
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♫ The long, slow song rises like wind flowing through the corridors reaching the imposing, opulent and bright Imperial Hall ♫ 533
♫ Memories of that certain year, when far-away borders blazed with fires of war, in vast fields of ice and snow ♫ 534
♫ From this world, the many slanders pass through the vermilion gates, over the palace walls ♫ 535
♫ Beneath iron armor, together with silken skirts and silver spears, hair grows hoary as though with early frost ♫ 536
♫ Luminous cherry trees, deep-rooted with long and slender frames, still sport magnificent flowers ♫ 537
♫ Unexpected torrential rain and heavy wind, what does it matter? ♫ 538
♫ Between the trees, the moon brightly guards peak after jagged peak ♫ 539
♫ Banners tremble, drums roar, a ribbon of a thousand horsemen ride back up the ridge to settle the score ♫ 540
♫ Fiery liquor consumed at the end of the world, at the limits of exhaustion, is a feast! ♫ 541
♫ There is little intention to return the real men to the war in the north, though willing, they are not given free rein ♫ 542
♫ Discussions about their heroism led them to be questioned, and suffer dismal complaints around them, unable to clear their names ♫ 543
♫ Good bows hoarded; likewise, so as not to injure, sigh against the way of heaven when stored indefinitely ♫ 544
♫ Clouds of fear calm shameful waves, the night air stops their bickering by starlight ♫ 545
♫ There is little intention to return the real men to the war in the north, though willing, they are not given free rein ♫ 546
♫ Discussions about their heroism led them to be questioned, and suffer dismal complaints around them, unable to clear their names ♫ 547
♫ Hoping for the whole world to remain at peace, quench the fires of war ♫