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[Nirvana In Fire II]
[Episode 20]
Madam, I'll leave the money here.
Sure.
Take care and come again.
Madam? Madam?
- Wake up! - What happened?
What's wrong?
Can anyone help carry her to the clinic?
Madam?
- Here, I'll carry her. - Slowly.
Be careful.
Slowly.
Your Highness, I don't quite understand what you just instructed.
His Majesty is away on Mount Wei.
The capital should abide by my orders.
You still don't understand that?
That isn't what I meant.
Master Li, you were mentored under my maternal family, the Xuns.
All these years, I've never troubled you for any favors.
You won't even do me such a small favor?
Are you still interested in having a career at all?
I wouldn't dare think so!
Thank you, Doctor.
How is it going?
They brought in another patient.
Adding her to the ones we've already treated
this can't be just an ordinary situation.
We're the only clinic in Rosy Cloud Town.
We can't handle all the patients.
Do you think...
There's no time to lose.
Report this to the Metropolitan Government Office immediately.
Yes.
Get going now.
[Metropolitan Government Office]
This way, please.
All right, I understand.
I'll handle this according to the proper procedure.
You can head back now.
Yes.
Chief Wu.
Master, what are your orders?
Mister Du.
Doctor Zhang, it's been some time since we last met.
I have a new disciple this year.
I rarely get any time outside the clinic.
Is Miss Lin in?
- She is. - Thank you.
Put these away first.
Doctor Zhang, this way, please.
Miss Lin.
Greetings, Miss Lin.
Greetings, Doctor Zhang.
What brings you to the capital?
We suddenly have many patients with a fever in our town.
It's all quite abrupt, so it isn't a seasonal flu.
Miss Lin, you should know that my small clinic is overwhelmed.
Could I borrow a few good doctors from Jifeng Hall to help us out?
Everyone has the same symptoms?
Has this been reported to the Metropolitan Government Office?
Yes, I already reported it to them.
Sudden illness?
Everyone has the same symptoms?
This is not to be taken slightly.
Miss Lin, take care.
Second Young Master.
Greetings, Yun.
Is Miss Lin in the clinic?
What a coincidence. Miss Lin has gone to visit patients.
She won't make it back for two or three days.
When I brought her snacks last time
she didn't speak to me because she was too busy treating patients.
This time, it's even better.
She's gone out visiting patients?
Is she trying to avoid me?
Second Young Master might have social status
but it isn't that high and mighty.
Our Miss Lin is very busy.
Why would she try to avoid you?
Yun, have I offended you today?
I should think it through before I answer you.
Yun, I'll leave this for you then.
When Miss Lin returns, please send someone to inform me.
It's said that you owe a favor if you accept food from someone.
I heard you.
Doctor Lin!
We have another patient!
Miss Lin!
There are 10 more patients with the same symptoms at the inn.
Another 10 patients?
Yes, what should we do now?
Papa, wake up.
Papa!
Papa, talk to me.
Papa, wake up.
Let's go home together.
Papa...
Wake up quickly, Papa...
Quickly, take him to the clinic.
Yes.
- Carefully. - Slow down.
Doctor Zhang, you reported this situation two days ago.
The local authorities shouldn't be so slow.
We'll have to send someone over to urge them on.
Yes.
As Master instructed
the road from Rosy Cloud Town to our city has been sealed off.
Their own path to the capital from behind the mountain
is now also sealed off.
No one can leave or enter from there.
Good.
Head back over there quickly.
Don't forget that you must see to this matter personally.
No outsider must learn of this.
Yes!
Sir, where is Miss Lin?
She's in the back.
Miss Lin!
The road to the city has now been sealed off by soldiers.
We can't even get out.
How are we to urge the Metropolitan Government Office?
What about the path to the capital from behind the mountain?
It's also sealed off.
It's also sealed off?
Come, we have to take a look.
Let's go and take a look.
Rosy Cloud Town has been sealed off for seven days now.
The timing is just right.
Actions should be taken in the palace as well now.
I understand.
My dear disciple...
I remember that you once told me that you would sacrifice your life for me
and die without hesitation.
Those words...
Do you still remember saying them?
I can bare my heart to the White God.
I certainly meant it.
It's fine as long as I know it.
It's been days and she hasn't returned?
Where exactly did she go?
Rosy Cloud Town.
It's normal for Miss Lin to visit patients for 10 or more days.
Could she have encountered some trouble?
If anything went wrong, she'd have send someone to inform us.
Since we haven't heard from her yet
it means that the situation is under control.
She will return when she's done.
Second Young Master, you needn't worry.
Rosy Cloud Town?
Mentor.
Reporting to Supreme Master.
Speak.
Some of the soldiers who are guarding the path out of Rosy Cloud Town
have also fallen ill.
Moreover, Xiao Ping Jing just barged right past them.
What is he doing there?
Lin Xi is in Rosy Cloud Town.
That's quite unexpected.
Have you brought the black hornless dragons?
They have been sent to be raised and fed in Xuanling Cave.
Supreme Master, you needn't worry.
It won't cause any delay in your treatment.
Very good.
We finally made it back.
We haven't taken any time off on this journey.
You didn't have to be so hard on yourself.
The sooner we make it back
the sooner we're done handling the work in the capital.
I can then swap with Father at the northern frontier.
Yes!
Sir, if you lift the quarantine, the plague will surely spread!
Whether we lift the ban or not, it's the superiors who decide!
Soldiers, move it!
Sir!
Lin Xi!
Are you all right?
I'm fine.
You finally got here.
What exactly is going on here?
The plague in Rosy Cloud Town started seven days ago.
However, the roads were sealed off after we alert the Metropolitan Governor.
Now that the entire town is infected by the plague
the soldiers lifted the ban, allowing the townspeople to flee.
Come quickly with me.
I can't leave!
The source of this illness is unknown and we're down on medicine.
I can't just leave them like this!
Don't move!
What happened?
This is the very first symptom.
Leave with me now!
I'm not leaving.
I'm a doctor.
In this situation, I can't leave!
Lin Xi!
The Metropolitan Governor was informed seven days ago.
The local authorities are not acting as they should.
Head back to the capital to inform them.
Get them to send some reinforcement.
What about you?
I'll be careful.
Go now!
All right. I won't go to the Imperial Academy of Medicine.
I'll head straight to the cabinet.
Ping Jing!
Ping Zhang!
Ping Zhang, you're back?
You look frantic. What happened?
Seven days ago, a plague broke out in Rosy Cloud Town, west of the capital.
The situation is now out of control.
Lin Xi suspects that the Metropolitan Governor covered it up.
Second Young Master, let go of me!
How is this appropriate?
Master Xun, look!
How is this appropriate?
What is this about?
Master Li is an important official of the Imperial Court.
This is the restricted grounds of the central government.
What are you doing?
You think that since you are greatly favored by the emperor
you can...
Your Highness, I thought that at least you should know the rules.
I had also thought that for all the years
that Master Xun served in the Imperial Court
you should at least know your priority and the fine line of one's conscience.
Is the outbreak of a plague in the capital
and a town of lives some matter you can cover up?
Your Highness, what do you mean by that?
A plague broke out in Rosy Cloud Town, west of the capital, several days ago.
Several thousand people are sick and dying!
Master Xun, are you also going to claim ignorance
just like the Metropolitan Governor?
I wonder where you heard that rumor.
The Metropolitan Government Office was never informed.
A plague west of the capital?
This isn't something you can make up.
Are you serious about this?
His Majesty is away so the capital is now entrusted to the cabinet.
However, the plague is out of control.
Cabinet Minister is still totally unaware of it?
Mentor, what is a black hornless dragon?
Black hornless dragons are rare and sacred snakes.
They can only be found in the deep valleys
on the border of Yeqin State.
It took me 10 plus years to finally catch 2 of them.
I got it!
Although Bone Frost is a deadly poison
it becomes a healing medication
once it incorporates the dark hornless dragon, right?
You really are clever.
According to Yeqin State's imperial medical collection
the cold poisoning from Bone Frost can spread to all veins.
Then it consumes the guts of a dark hornless dragon to rebuild the bones.
If a normal person takes such a decoction
he can increase his inner force to last for 10 years.
Those old and sickly can then develop strong bones
and prolong their lives.
Why would Mentor say that such a great treatment can't be passed down?
It must be because the ingredients are too hard to obtain.
Master Li... This isn't some trivial matter you can simply cover up.
I will ask you again.
Is there really a plague west of the capital?
Master Xun, I really don't know
if there's a plague west of the capital.
But it's true that I was never alerted by the commoner's doctor.
Inform the Minister of the Bureau of Religious Affairs.
Order the Imperial Academy of Medicine to head over to Rosy Cloud Town
to investigate the plague and report back to the cabinet!
Yes!
Hold on!
Alert the Patrol Force to increase security measures in the capital!
Yes!
If Second Young Master is telling the truth
our priority right now is to take hold of the situation.
Whether the Metropolitan Governor is negligent of his duties
I shall question him once this matter is under control.
This isn't the time to look into holding anyone liable.
Your Highness, I wonder if you agree with me?
Master Xun, you mean...
I think that he should be stripped of his position and held in custody.
Once the emergency in the capital is resolved
we will interrogate him carefully.
All right.
Ping Jing was the first to report this case.
Master Xun, do remember to ask him over when you conduct the interrogation.
Certainly.
After I get an overall picture of the situation
I'll summon the ministries of revenue and rites to discuss this.
Your Highness, please do join us then.
Should there be a crisis in the capital, Changlin Manor is certainly here to help.
What exactly is this about?
It's time you tell me the truth, isn't it?
No one expected Second Young Master to show up there.
I had thought I could just cover up this entire matter.
But who knew...
What do you mean?
Didn't the empress tell you about this matter?
Her Highness?
Ping Zhang, it doesn't matter when the cabinet makes a decision.
Rosy Cloud Town is now in trouble.
I will order Changlin Army in the capital to lock down Rosy Cloud Town again.
You might have to go there again to explain the situation to everyone.
I'll head over there right now.
- Mentor. - Supreme Master.
I'll let you decide when to take action.
You must not act carelessly.
Yes.
Mentor, everything is tidied up.
The storm shall strike soon.
It's about time we go into hiding.
You are all to step out!
My brother...
What happened?
Covering up the news and allowing a plague to break out
were the orders you gave to Li Gu?
How would you know about it?
Did you stop him from carrying out my orders?
My brother, a plague is a natural disaster.
Whatever happens in Rosy Cloud Town
it's just the White God's way of resolving Crown Prince's calamity.
You mustn't look into it.
You mustn't stop it!
Resolve Crown Prince's calamity?
Guru Puyang said...
that it is not yet complete.
You mustn't interfere with it!
If we quit halfway through this ritual, the powers might backfire at us!
Puyang Ying!
I knew Puyang Ying was behind all this!
My sister, you've acted foolishly!
The plague is ravaging Rosy Cloud Town.
Not only will that be a toll on their human and material resources
but also lets them know... what it is like in hell.
If there's trouble in the capital
panic will surely arise within the city.
However capable the Imperial Court of Great Liang is
it will be hard for them to restore the town to its former power.
There was an outbreak of this plague in the past.
It isn't entirely uncontrollable.
If Supreme Master hasn't used such a proficient method
it wouldn't have been this serious
judging by the capital's security measures.
How much contaminated blood is left?
Two bottles.
You and your brother can scatter the blood within the city as you please.
- Yes. - Yes.
I know that it's against the morals of Great Liang's emperor
to offer the lives of his people as human sacrifices to God.
However...
But this concerns Crown Prince!
It's just better to be safe than sorry.
Whoever dies as a sacrifice for Crown Prince
I'll compensate their family.
Their entire family can enjoy wealth for life.
My sister...
I knew that you'd be troubled by that fire in East Palace
but I never would have thought
that you could lose your judgment to such a degree!
It's hard to tell if we could both shirk responsibilities this time.
I won't beat around the bush.
Just tell me honestly.
Is Li Gu the only one you instructed this time?
Is he or is he not?
Yes.
Your Highness, bad news!
Crown Prince suddenly fainted.
Your Highness! Your Highness!
We're all doctors.
I don't need to say much more.
I've been here for a few days.
Clean frequently with spring water, prevent fecal-oral contamination
from the patients' body fluids and we should be fine.
Come with me.
How else would you like me to help?
You already helped me a lot.
Thank you.
Acting upon the orders of the cabinet
Qiantian Yard's Puyang Ying and his gang gathered to perform witchcraft!
- Arrest them immediately! - Yes!
The doctors of Jifeng Hall have been in Rosy Cloud Town
since the early stages of the outbreak of the plague.
Therefore, in terms of the changes in symptoms, treatment
contamination, and how it results in death
they would know much more in great details.
The Imperial Academy of Medicine is looking through old records.
We're checking to see if the same sort of plague has had an outbreak in the past.
Why do you have to go through the old records?
Master Xun, in order to curb a plague
we usually find the best remedy after a larger number of deaths have occurred.
If there are past records that we can learn from
it's possible to prevent more deaths.
According to the academy's judgment
is it possible to control the plague in Rosy Cloud Town?
Rosy Cloud Town's situation is already very bad.
What worries me is that...
What is it?
You're afraid that the plague started in Rosy Cloud Town
but it might not end there.
Why?
Are there cases here in the capital?
They have yet to be confirmed.
But I think that there are.
The news of Rosy Cloud Town was sealed off early.
There aren't many who know of the situation in the town.
However, there are already rumors.
Once we get more cases in the capital and it can't be curbed
I'm afraid...
Panic will strike the city and the people will try to escape.
It will happen very soon.
At the moment, the situation is still unclear.
I think that it's best not to make any judgment too recklessly.
The plague broke out too suddenly.
Whether we can contain it or not
we must prepare for the worst case scenario in advance.
Master Xun.
His Majesty is still on Mount Wei.
Draft a report to be sent to Mount Wei.
Ask His Majesty not to return to the capital yet.
Yes.
Mother!
- Doctor! - Mother!
Mother, wake up!
Quickly! Doctor!
Mother!
Give us a hand!
Get inside quickly!
Doctor, look!
There are cases in the capital as well?
It's not just the capital.
The palace as well.
It's an outbreak of multiple cases just as it was here.
Lin Xi, are you all right?
If we could have taken precautions much sooner
it wouldn't have escalated to such a degree.
I've been trapped in here during the most critical days.
This is all my fault.
I'm a doctor!
Lin Xi...
Don't blame yourself.
Although I'm not trained in medicine
I find this plague too bizarre.
Could it be that it's not a natural disaster?
You think so as well?
I've found something amiss from the very beginning.
The plague in the capital will only get worse in the next few days.
Let's go. We have to head back to the capital.
Come on!
Lin Xi!
Is Crown Prince the first to come down with the plague in East Palace?
Yes.
However, since the first symptoms appeared
three imperial physicians have been looking after Crown Prince day and night.
His condition has finally stabilized.
Plague...
Plague that we haven't had for years...
Who knows how the capital will be changed by this plague?
Your Highness.
The cabinet has given orders to seize Qiantian Yard.
However...
Guru Puyang, he...
He put out his altar long ago and fled the capital.
Doctor! Is there a doctor?
[Jifeng Hall]
Doctor!
Please take a look.
Miss Lin, your new prescription works on some patients
and their symptoms are relieved, but then they have a relapse.
It also doesn't have much effect on the more severe patients.
Show me your latest prescription.
Mentor!
Mentor?
Master, Cabinet Minister is here.
- Master Tang. - Cabinet Minister.
Master Tang.
You sent someone to inform me that there's been some progress.
Cabinet Minister, the academy has been going through all the records for days
and we finally discovered that 25 years ago
there was a plague similar to the one we have now in the capital.
25 years ago?
It was some time ago but it was still in our generation.
Why didn't any of us remember this?
Why did it take us so long to look it up?
The plague broke out too far away from here.
It happened outside our border.
However, it still is Great Liang's vassal state.
It was in the royal capital of Yeqin State!
Yeling City?
Exactly.
Could it be that the plague that wiped out Yeqin State...
is the one in the capital now?
Uncle, I've heard that the same plague broke out in the past as well.
What was the situation then?
Could it be that our situation is even worse than it was back then?
This is terrifying.
Even if the imperial physicians do all that they can
the outbreak of the plague in the capital is now inevitable.
It's inevitable?
What... what should we do now?
You must safeguard the capital.
Before the six ministries discuss anything else with the cabinet
there's one place I have to go.
Where are you going?
Royal Changlin Manor.
It's done. The medication is coming.
- Bring it to them. - Yes.
Let me through.
Anyone?
Old Hall Master.
It's just been a day.
There's already much panic in the capital.
Rumors are going around, some true, some false.
We don't know what will happen next.
Judging by how it was back in Yeling City at that time...
the Imperial Court can't afford to hesitate much longer.
Hesitate about what?
After I received the report from the cabinet
I looked up the old records in our camp on Mount Fei.
Although I did find the records of the plague
it can't be more detailed than the one in the Imperial Academy of Medicine.
Your Highness, since you've read the old records
you should know what became of the royal Yeling capital in the end.
If the perilous fate of Jinling City is sealed
we mustn't allow Great Liang to end up like Yeqin State did.
At the moment, His Majesty is away.
The cabinet should take responsibility.
Therefore, we must make a decision immediately.
Master Xun, you mean...
While this condition is still within our control
we must lock down the capital.
But this is the capital.
The Imperial Ancestral Hall and a city full of our people...
Can the cabinet make such a decision?
I also know how hard it will be to make this decision.
I understand that a slight mistake will mar my reputation for generations.
However, Your Highness, you should understand.
If we hesitate a day longer, it might all be too late in the end!
Since His Majesty entrusted such a huge responsibility to the cabinet
I should take it.
If I don't take on this responsibility, who can?
Your Highness.
Outside the walls of Jinling City
His Majesty and the entire territory of Great Liang are waiting.
I understand what Master Xun has in mind.
Please head back.
When the Imperial Court is in discussion
Changlin Manor is willing to support your decision.
Thank you, Your Highness.
Thank you, Your Highness!
The severity of the plague makes it hard to contain in a short time.
The Imperial Court's best solution
would be to lock down Jinling City from today on!
This can't be appropriate.
Master Xun, this is the capital.
The foundation of the emperor lies in the capital.
Once we lock down the city, we'll be cut off from the outside.
If the plague gets worse
won't everyone in the capital die from the plague?
In times of peril, extreme courage must be shown.
There's a possibility that everyone in the city might die
once we lock down the capital.
Yet if we allow the plague to spread, the entire nation will be in peril.
What use would it be to save just the people in the capital?
Once the capital is officially locked down
the Royal Changlin Manor is willing to obey the order.
Gentlemen.
All of you are important officials of the Imperial Court.
Since you accept the wages of your ruler, you should be loyal to him.
We're now in a time of great peril.
I hope that you can be role models for our people.
Once the announcement to lock down the capital is made
anyone who escapes with their family and stirs up panic among the people
shall be killed!
Yes.
- Yes. - Yes.
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