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[Nirvana In Fire II]
[Episode 21]
Barge past them!
If we don't leave, everyone will die!
We have to flee for our lives!
- Don't push! - We'll die!
Let us out!
- Let us out! - We'll die in here!
Don't hold us back!
Stop pushing! The gates are sealed!
Don't push! It's useless! We can't leave the city!
Let us out!
Stop pushing!
The soldiers pushed us!
Everyone, calm down!
Quiet down!
Quiet!
Calm down!
My fellow countrymen!
Who is that?
The plague in the capital might be a disaster
but you do not have to panic.
Crown Prince is still in the East Palace!
The first born prince of Changlin Manor is right here!
As Cabinet Minister
my entire family, young and old alike, are all in my manor. None have fled.
Jinling is the city of the emperor.
We are blessed by the gods.
The Imperial Court will pull through this difficult time with our people!
We shall embrace the will of the gods together!
- Simmer slowly. - Yes.
I don't quite understand.
Isn't locking down the city unfair to those
who haven't contracted the plague?
Jinling is the imperial capital.
We are equipped and prepared to contain the plague.
According to the usual practice
the Imperial Academy of Medicine will set up epidemic areas in the city
and send in patients to be treated.
As for those who are healthy
they will keep them safe and prevent them from leaving.
Even so, it's hard to say it's perfectly safe.
However, it's much better than causing panic
and allowing people to flee to other places carrying the virus.
You're right.
After all, His Majesty is still on Mount Wei.
It's so close to the capital.
Honestly speaking, the cabinet does have a lot of courage
to make such a decision.
Uncle Tai?
What's wrong, Uncle Tai?
Your Grace, that's the epidemic area right ahead of us.
You... You shouldn't keep going forward.
We should head home quickly.
Your Grace...
Your Grace?
Your Grace, you...
Puyang Ying...
This is what you have been plotting.
Your Grace, what did you say?
Your Grace.
Princess Consort.
It's too hectic out there.
It's too dangerous.
I can't allow you to leave the manor.
Do you think that you can hold me back?
- Step aside. - Xiao Xue!
I was looking for you.
There's one matter that I need you to help me with.
What is it?
Carry all the books in here!
Yes.
You must have heard.
Langya Hall knows everything and is capable of anything, right?
Don't beat around the bush. What is it?
Ping Jing carried all these books from Langya Hall.
It's said that there's a written record of how this plague can be cured.
Really?
It's true.
But Ping Jing is helping out at Jifeng Hall.
I have even more matters to handle.
We can't make any time for this, so we'd like you to help us.
It's right there on a page in one of these books.
It says "Ancient Addendum."
There are so many books.
Don't make me go through the books.
Dong Qing--
These are books from Langya Hall.
There are many secrets concealed in them.
Outsiders are not to know about them.
All right then.
But there are so many books.
How long is this going to take me?
It will only take you a few days.
Start going through them quickly.
Which words did you say?
"Ancient Addendum."
Lin Xi, you should get some rest.
If you get sick, who will assist Old Hall Master Li?
What's wrong?
Ping Jing...
Aren't you scared?
What do I have to be scared of?
I believe in you and Old Hall Master Li.
Lin Xi!
Mentor, those at the bottom of the mountain just reported back.
Jinling has been locked down for three days.
They locked down the city?
They have reacted much faster than I expected.
Yes, I had thought that since the emperor is away
the officials would shirk responsibilities
and no one would make a final decision.
Lock down the city...
That's the only solution they could come up with.
Back then, that was what Changlin Army did to us as well.
Now... they can have a taste of what that feels like.
My dear disciple, come.
You've worked hard.
Thank you, Mentor.
His Majesty is away from the capital.
It truly is fortunate.
However, Uncle, not only did you lock down the city
but you also kept the heir apparent in here.
Seven palace attendants in Taiqing Palace are dead.
Should anything happen to Crown Prince...
Even if the people of the capital can be saved, the consequences...
Do you think I have not considered the consequences?
As Cabinet Minister
my duties as an imperial official should be my priority.
If I chose to be timid and take a step backward
how could I still face His Majesty in the future?
Don't get too close to me.
Old Hall Master Li, how is she?
The patients who took your prescribed medication
are they feeling better?
Only a few have stopped coughing blood.
However, their fever still runs very high without receding.
It seems that we can still add one more herb to it.
Xi, I know what to prescribe.
You have to worry less now.
Stay put and rest well.
Mentor...
It's best not to let the symptoms drag on.
Mentor, please be bolder.
I'm having the first symptoms.
I can try out new prescriptions for you.
Try out the prescriptions?
How are you going to try them?
Get the decoction ready.
Mentor, isn't this too risky?
What's risky?
Decoct according to the prescription.
Yes.
Ping Zhang.
Old Hall Master Li.
Your Highness.
I read the records.
Many of the doctors who volunteered to go into Yeqin State then
were from Jifeng Hall.
I came to ask if you were also--
I was one of them.
Unfortunately, I've tried the same prescription this time
but it isn't very effective.
I'm still trying to enhance it.
Ping Zhang, Lin Xi is also sick.
Miss Lin is also sick?
Master Xun?
Cabinet Minister?
Sir?
Master Tang.
Master Xun, you've been staying up all day and night.
You haven't had any rest yet.
At the moment, the capital is locked down.
Many of the officials in the six ministries are sick.
I need to have at least a general idea
how many rations we have left.
Master Tang, do you have any recent news of the situation?
Master Xun, although we're managing much better than Rosy Cloud Town
there are still more and more patients in the main epidemic area.
Master Xun, didn't you mention last night
that you want to take a look at Yeqin State's old records?
I've brought them for you.
Thank you, Master Tang.
Master Tang.
I'd like to know the status of the survivors
after Yeqin State was annihilated by the plague.
It's here. I'll find it for you.
Master Xun, look.
Master Xun, back then, it was the most severe in Yeling City.
Only a third of their residents survived.
There were even fewer who fully recovered.
The survivors were mostly toddlers and teenagers?
Indeed.
For some reason, those under the age of 15 didn't contract it as easily.
It's also easier to treat them.
After the disaster, these people wandered the lands.
Some of them were even adopted into Great Liang.
Master Xun, is there a specific reason for asking about this matter today?
Not exactly.
I just thought that no one can anticipate how the situation will develop
or how the capital will be in the end.
I just wanted to be prepared in advance.
You can leave now.
Yes.
- I'll take my leave. - All right.
Puyang Ying?
Is this where you came from?
Is this what you set out to do?
Mentor.
Lin Xi.
Here.
Miss Lin is...
If she can keep the fever at bay until tomorrow
she should be able to pull through this disaster.
I can tell that Miss Lin doesn't dislike Ping Jing.
Old Hall Master Li, may I ask why she refuses to reveal her identity?
Your Highness, what do you mean by that?
You should know what I mean, Old Hall Master Li.
Didn't you hint at it, so that I could figure it out?
Your Highness, you are indeed clever.
You're right.
I did take them in when her mother left quietly with her.
Why didn't you inform my father?
Madam suffered the loss of her husband, Lin Shen
and became traumatized.
She mustn't get agitated at all.
I'm a doctor, so my priority will always be my patients.
She passed away after five years.
I asked Xi then.
She said that she doesn't wish to bring up the past engagement.
Therefore, we could only set that aside.
This means...
Miss Lin has chosen to abide by her mother's wishes.
Not exactly.
Xi has always been mild-tempered but very obstinate.
Sometimes, I don't understand what she has on her mind either.
I just hope that the gods pity them.
The fate that has drawn them together since they were born...
Even if such a fate is not to be...
it shouldn't be broken off during a time like this.
Don't.
Don't touch me.
It's very dangerous.
I'm not scared of danger.
Lin Xi, we should be considered friends by now.
If you don't want me to, I'll be careful not to touch you.
But I'll never refrain from helping a friend out of any fear of danger.
You don't have a clue...
I actually wondered what you might look like.
It's rare to see you cry.
When you feel better, you'll become cold and distant again.
Whatever happens...
I'm very happy...
to have known you.
You can say all this when you feel better.
If you say it now, it feels a bit weird.
Lin Xi...
You'll be fine.
I'd like to have some water.
Here.
Second Young Master.
What are you busy cooking?
I'm cooking some water for Lin Xi.
How is she?
I'll be out in front, so call if you need me.
Yes.
Lin Xi.
Here.
Your Highness, Puyang Ying's Qiantian Yard--
You need not say a word.
Crown Prince is my life.
Should anything happen to him
it matters not if I live or die.
Never mind everything else.
Your Highness, Crown Prince has not yet turned 12.
According to the past medical records
Crown Prince has a good chance of recovering from this plague.
Ping Zhang...
Ping Jing.
I know that you care about Miss Lin.
But you can't keep staying by her side.
If you get sick as well, you won't be able to look after her.
You should get some rest at home tonight.
- Come tomorrow-- - I heard you.
Your Highness.
Miss Lin should get better with Old Hall Master's new medicine.
Don't worry, I'll stay by her side.
If the new medicine works, you can send it to--
Your Highness, rest assured.
Old Hall Master has asked us to prepare more.
If it is effective, we'll offer it to the patients in the front hall.
Your Highness--
A message was sent from the manor.
Minister Xun sent his men to invite you over to discuss an important matter.
Your Highness.
I feel bad for asking Your Highness over at such an hour.
Have I been asked to come over because of Crown Prince's condition?
Crown Prince is still quite stable.
That's good to know.
This way, please.
Master Xun, do speak your mind.
Puyang Ying?
Did the cabinet order the Patrol Force to seize Qiantian Yard
after the Metropolitan Governor confessed?
Yes.
Master Xun, why didn't you tell me about such important testimony?
Your Highness, you should know.
When we seized Qiantian Yard, we didn't capture Puyang Ying.
I've read through the old medical records of Yeqin State.
This is a man-made situation.
A plague identical to Yeling City's was deliberately planned
to be released in Jinling City.
There's such deep hatred.
There's no fear of consequences nor an interest in any benefits.
The only reasonable explanation is that he's seeking revenge.
Judging by Puyang Ying's age
25 years ago, he must have been 13 or 14 years old.
He is the right age to have been a survivor of Yeqin State.
Although the tragedy of Yeqin State was indeed terrible
isn't it too insane to seek revenge on Great Liang for it?
Ordinary people find it hard to understand what lunatics are capable of.
However, we do know where Li Gu is from.
Surely he isn't from Yeqin State, is he?
Why would he help Puyang Ying with this?
According to Li Gu's confession
Puyang Ying first bribed him with a large sum of money.
Then he deceived and tricked him into thinking that it wasn't so serious.
That is why it became such a disaster.
Puyang Ying bribed Li Gu directly?
Really?
He couldn't be certain that it would all work out.
He is quite bold.
Those are the details.
We need not look into it.
I asked Your Highness over because I'm a bit worried.
What about?
Your Highness, you must take extra caution when you are on watch.
Since Puyang Ying's motive is to seek revenge
he isn't the only survivor of Yeqin State.
Supreme Master.
Have you heard from Wu Liang and Wu Bing?
We haven't heard from them since Jinling was locked down.
Perhaps, it's because the cabinet reacted much faster than you expected.
Therefore, they didn't respond fast enough to leave the city in time.
Supreme Master, rest assured.
They can't contract the same plague again.
No one in the capital knows that they work for you.
They shouldn't be in any danger.
No.
Someone does know.
Who?
Your Grace.
You should be hiding in the manor and yet here you are.
What are you looking for?
Uncle Tai, is this one of the places
where the plague first broke out in the capital?
I don't know.
Uncle Tai, head home without me.
Your Grace.
It seems that the capital of Great Liang will soon end up like our Yeling City.
Its doom is sealed.
This plague turned out so well because of Supreme Master's miraculous foresight.
We should let them have a taste of the pain we went through.
Let us through.
Here, come over here.
Are you all right?
Lay him down on his side.
My husband...
Didn't you say that the new medicine has a better effect?
After taking the new medicine yesterday
most of the patients did get better.
However, just about an hour ago
these patients' conditions suddenly got worse.
Their fever relapsed again.
This is already the third one.
Lin Xi!
Ping Jing...
Leave her to Old Hall Master Li.
Xi's pulse is not exactly the same as those patients in the front hall.
You mean...
Old Hall Master Li, five more died in the front hall.
Old Hall Master Li, save Lin Xi.
- Du Zhong. - Present.
Stay here.
- I'll see to the front hall. - Yes.
Old Hall Master Li!
Leave it to me.
Ping Jing...
Look, she's awake.
Lift your head up and take a look.
Mentor.
How is Xi?
Miss Lin's recovery is obvious.
She's also regaining some energy.
However, everyone else's condition is still deteriorating.
That's strange...
It's the same prescription and Xi's physique isn't unique.
You look better now after getting a day's rest.
I knew it.
Now that you have your energy back, you start ignoring me.
This prescription really only worked on me?
Lin Xi, you said that night
you've thought of what I might look like.
I've been thinking about it, but I can't figure out what you meant.
Didn't we only meet for the first time in Gan Province?
You must have misheard what I mumbled when I was feverish.
You didn't have a fever that night.
Why?
Why was it only effective on me?
Lin Xi, you said last night--
Is this the time to discuss that?
You just recovered. Don't get mad.
Help me over to my mentor's room.
Where exactly did it go wrong?
Mentor.
Why are you up?
I can't do anything else yet.
But I can still help you come up with some ideas.
Mentor, why don't we discuss the prescription again?
Sure.
Mentor, you were there during the plague in Yeqin State.
This prescription should work.
I've adjusted it a few times.
You are also recovering gradually.
Why would the others--
It's the same prescription.
What's the difference between them and me?
Of the 20 patients
there are young ladies about your age with the first few symptoms.
However, after taking the medicine, they still had a high fever.
May I interrupt?
Just a few words.
Second Young Master, do tell.
I've wanted to tell you for some time.
That night, Lin Xi said that she wanted some water.
I cooked her some of this.
It is heat in the lungs.
The heat in the lungs isn't relieved.
Hold this.
Be careful.
I have a hunch. I think it will be effective this time.
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