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[Nirvana In Fire II]
[Episode 26]
The criminal has escaped! Go after him!
I...
Should I thank Your Grace for saving me?
Why would I save you?
I can tell Your Grace a huge secret in exchange.
I had another accomplice helping me with spreading the plague in Jinling.
Sir, this way, please.
This is my handwritten statement.
I had wanted to escape first and then send this back to the capital
to stir up more chaos.
Since I've run into Your Grace now, I can give it to you as a gift.
You now have evidence to blackmail the empress.
Everyone knows that you're a ruthless lunatic who would resort to anything.
You expect me to take down the empress with a lunatic's confession?
Do you think that I'm as crazy as you are?
What if I can also offer you the decree Her Highness wrote me
stating that she ordered me to dispel misfortune for Crown Prince?
She wrote a decree?
Exactly.
She couldn't be that brainless.
She's a mother.
For the sake of her child...
it's only normal that she'd lose her senses.
I tricked her into writing the decree by saying
that I need it as an offering to God.
That was why she frantically wrote this down for me.
We both know very well...
the empress is ranked right up at the top.
She also has the Cabinet Minister as her older brother.
Even if I take this, I might not have a chance to use it.
It's just better than having nothing at all.
Can I now thank Your Grace for saving me?
Thank you.
If anyone gets something on you, you have a weakness.
That's why I've never kept anything from the Royal Changlin Manor.
The only matter that they mustn't find out
is the promise between me and Marquis Mo Zi.
Whether you truly wish to stay out of the fighting world or not
the best thing for me is...
Dead men can't talk.
Very good.
Bear this in mind, dear child.
You have to be even meaner and more ruthless...
so as to achieve your ambition.
I'm tired.
I need to rest for a while.
Why should we avoid using the blood transfusion?
Xi!
What have you thought of?
Mentor.
The poison in Ping Jing has broken out, so he can't facilitate his inner force.
He needs someone to take the gallbladder and transfer blood to him.
Haven't we already figured out how to get around that?
She's right, Mentor.
You're right!
We've blocked the meridians.
The gallbladder's medical effects can be enhanced.
Moreover, his energy won't be consumed as it would in a transfusion.
We can surely cure both of them with one gallbladder!
Mentor.
It will work.
Judging from the theory...
This method might work.
As for proportioning the gallbladder...
Come with me.
Xi and I managed to find a new method to cure the poison
because of this transcript from Langya Hall that Princess Consort found.
It recorded a rarely used medicinal herb.
Among its effects, it can relieve the coagulation of blood.
Du Zhong found some in our pharmacy.
We've decocted it and had Second Young Master try two doses.
It is working quite well.
The circulation is already better in his heart and veins.
It's also written in the book that only two thirds
of the dark hornless dragon's gallbladder is enough to cure the Bone Frost.
I already made a calculation.
The energy consumed during a transfusion and unused meridians
will use up about a third of the gallbladder.
Therefore, this method is feasible.
In fact, the method to save two lives with one gallbladder
is exactly the same as saving one life with one gallbladder.
It's to take the gallbladder along with medicine
that can relieve coagulation of blood.
Doctors will also have to seal off meridians that aren't in use.
This then allows the gallbladder's effect to facilitate the heart and veins
pumping the medicated blood into Yin meridians and organs.
- Then-- - Excuse my slow wits.
I don't quite understand the medical theory.
Old Hall Master needs only to tell me if it will work
and how I should cooperate with you.
This is definitely feasible.
It's just that the main cure is still the gallbladder
of the dark hornless dragon snake.
The two of you will have to share one.
Ping Jing has been poisoned for quite some time.
As for Your Highness's dosage...
It might not be enough.
Didn't you say that it is feasible?
Sister Meng, fret not.
We've deliberated over all the factors.
It is indeed feasible.
We just wish to be explain it as clearly as we can.
Don't panic.
Let Old Hall Master Li finish.
Old Hall Master Li, you said that my four vital organs must be sealed first
and separated from my heart and veins.
What exactly does that mean?
Simply put, the poison in Ping Jing's body has gone deeper.
Therefore, he must take a bigger portion of the medication.
We'll have to perform acupuncture on Your Highness first
to stop the less important functions.
Once the chilling of blood is cured, you can move on to recuperation.
Is there any danger?
During days of the treatment, His Highness will lose consciousness.
His breathing will be shallow.
He will seem very vulnerable, but his life won't be in danger.
However, it's certain that his health will be affected.
He'll need to recuperate for months before he resumes his usual activities.
I had thought that it could only be resolved with my death.
Now that we both have a chance to be saved
I'm full of unexpected renewed hope.
Whatever the risks might be
whatever the final outcome
my brother and I would like to thank Old Hall Master Li in advance.
Miss Lin, you've also worked very hard.
I won't say much else now that Your Highness has trusted me with this.
Second Young Master's condition is not to be put off for long.
Should we start right away?
Your Highness.
Come in.
Your Highness, someone has come to see you about an important matter.
He insists on discussing it with you in person.
What could be more important right now?
Send him away. We won't see him.
I have seen this man before.
Han Hai?
Tuoba Yu of Northern Yan.
This man couldn't have come to Jinling City without a reason.
Old Hall Master, please give me a moment.
I have to see him first.
Don't worry.
It shouldn't take too long.
First born prince of Changlin.
It's been some time.
Young Master Tuoba has traveled a great distance.
I wonder what urgent matter has brought you here.
Your Highness should know that since Prince Hui was assassinated
the situation in our Royal Court has changed drastically.
I've heard about it.
Prince Chen is now leading the Royal Court.
He has suffered numerous defeats from going against the rebels.
Now that he is left with no choice
he has resorted to convincing our king
to sign a secret treaty with Great Yu.
A secret treaty with Great Yu?
I don't actually know if I should inform you of this matter.
I just think that if Prince Hui were still alive now
he would never want bad blood between Changlin Army and Northern Yan
for the sake of temporary benefits.
What secret treaty is it that your king has signed with Great Yu?
Great Yu agreed to attack the northern border
that the rebels have taken over.
At the same time, they will supply silver and rations to our state.
In order to repay the favor...
Our king agreed to open up the entrance to Mount Yin.
Great Yu's royal army is allowed to go through it
to get to the western frontier.
Open up the entrance to Mount Yin?
That's your crucial portal to the southwest!
Our state is now faltering.
Our king has lost his senses.
When did this happen?
The secret treaty was signed last month.
Great Yu was obviously prepared well in advance.
They won't go slowly.
Right now, the last thing Great Yan needs is enemies.
That's all I can say.
Your Highness, please take care.
Your Highness.
Ping Zhang!
Ping Zhang...
Father...
His Majesty returns to the capital tomorrow.
The basic arrangements for receiving His Majesty are done.
I'll leave this matter entirely to the two of you.
- Yes. - Yes.
I should be supervising this personally.
However...
I'm really concerned about Changlin Manor.
Therefore, this time...
It will be hard on you both.
Commander General, you're too polite.
This is our rightful duty.
How is it hard work at all?
That's impossible.
That's definitely impossible!
We're doctors, not deities!
We racked our brains and came up with the method we just explained!
There's no room for negotiation!
Old Hall Master!
Do you know that once Great Yu's royal army passes through Mount Yin
into Northern Yan
what situation will await us all?
I don't know.
I don't!
It's now too late to simply inform my father about this.
The enemies will soon be upon us at the frontier in full force.
They will cut us off from behind!
Once my father's main camp is besieged
his military commands won't get out to the army!
As Deputy General of Changlin Army
I'm the only one who can gather the armed forces from out here
and get to their rescue in time.
I am the only one!
My father is now in grave danger.
I can't possibly...
shut my eyes and just lie here.
If you insist on doing this...
There's nothing more I can do.
Your Highness hasn't been poisoned for more than three days
so you can cure yourself by taking the gallbladder and channeling inner force.
Then...
What about Ping Jing?
Old Hall Master Li...
Sometimes, this is how life is.
You've done all that you can but in the end...
it comes back to how it once was.
I met Puyang Ying's apprentice.
He was still alert and conscious.
He only seemed to be frail.
He said...
I know that you're upset.
But both Father and Ping Jing's lives are laid out right before my eyes.
How can I choose between them?
If I beg you desperately...
If I beg you to choose yourself instead...
Will you agree to it?
I will.
I beg you...
I beg you not to leave me behind...
Please?
What comes after... will be the hardest of all, right?
Yes.
Ping Zhang...
I've known you since I was a child.
I can read your every thought.
You promise me today that you will stay...
But what about later?
Year after year...
Month after month...
You'll only regret this decision more and more every day.
Until one day you can't even look yourself in the eye anymore.
Nor look me in the eye.
I'm sorry...
My Ping Zhang...
My husband...
My darling husband, do you know
how I wish you could just keep me here in your arms forever?
Don't ever leave me...
Don't leave me...
What should I do?
[Royal Changlin Manor]
Old Hall Master Li.
Throughout decades of my career as a doctor
I've never taught anyone to harm themselves.
Whatever Your Highness wishes to say
my principles will not falter because of it.
Miss Lin.
Your Highness.
You've been to the norther frontier.
You've witnessed the battlefield.
You know that after a battle, corpses pile up in heaps.
During a siege, a day feels like a year.
I have already made up my mind.
I hope that Miss Lin will help me once again
as you did in Gan Province.
Back then, you were both infants.
Whatever engagement was made in the past
it was only done by our parents.
However, Miss Lin...
Now you've met Ping Jing, and you've gone through so much together.
The feelings you have for each other have nothing to do with anyone else.
It's not about the promise made years ago or any responsibility.
This is true destiny that brought you both together.
Your Highness knew about it all along?
I guessed as much.
But you didn't say a word about it.
That's because our parents made an engagement out of friendship
not as a restraint.
You have the right to make the most important decision in your life.
As for our Ping Jing...
He, too, deserves a good lady who will love him wholeheartedly
without being forced to.
Once Ping Jing finds out what I have done today...
he might never forgive me.
I know that asking such a favor of you will burden you greatly for no reason.
Therefore, please promise me.
Don't tell him any of this.
Not a word about anything that happened.
It's best that he never knows about it.
Commander General Xun.
The manor is closed to visitors today.
I need to see Princess Consort about an urgent matter.
Commander General, we're acting on her orders.
Please don't put us on the spot.
Commander General!
I want to see her!
Commander General, we're just carrying out orders.
- Commander General. - Xiao Xue!
- Please don't put us on the spot. - Xiao Xue!
Commander General!
Senior.
Dong Qing just told me that Ping Zhang...
Xiao Xue...
Are you crazy?
How could you allow him to do that?
He has to take your feelings into consideration as well!
Whatever the reason, I definitely won't allow him to do this!
In marriage, my husband and I rightfully share the same mind.
Since the day I married him
I've known what sort of a man my husband is.
Senior...
Forgive me.
[The Imperial Clan]
[To His Majesty]
Your Majesty.
My brother is in grave danger.
I can only be at ease if you set out to rescue him personally.
It's uncertain what the situation is now.
I bestow to you the Imperial Jade Gold Tally.
You may then act spontaneously according to the situation.
I thank Your Majesty for your trust and benevolence.
Get up.
Ping Zhang...
I've read through the military strategy that you submitted.
It's an excellent strategy of fortification.
But it will be very risky.
I hope that...
I hope that both my brother and you can return safely.
Are you keeping that in mind?
With Your Majesty as Changlin Army's greatest supporter
this battle will surely be won.
This battle will surely be won.
Fei Zhan.
There's one more thing.
I can only ask you for help.
Ask away, by all means.
Since I've already used the former emperor's imperial badge
it's best not to keep this in Changlin Manor anymore.
I'll leave this in the care of Commander General for now.
When...
When they bring me back home
hand this back to His Majesty in person.
I understand.
As a daughter of a military family
I've never been some gentle or graceful lady of the manor.
Fortunately, you never seem to care about that.
Instead of seeing you off on the conquest and waiting for you to come home
I prefer to fight alongside you on the battlefield
to stick through thick and thin together.
Since there's danger at the border
everyone is entitled to serve their country.
This time...
Let me join you?
I've listened to your reports on the plague.
During this period of time, not once have I felt at ease.
Li Gu might have already confessed to his crimes
but I don't think that it was as simple as it seems.
Further investigations must be conducted.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Certainly, at this moment
what matters the most is the war at the northern frontier.
Get the Ministry of War to stay alert.
No mistake is allowed this time for the supply of military provisions.
I will supervise it personally.
Please rest assured, Your Majesty.
Xi?
Xi!
Lin Xi...
What is the matter with me?
You were poisoned.
Poisoned?
Where's my brother?
Your brother has gone off to war.
War?
What are you doing?
- You have to lie down! - I need to go now!
You're now--
- Ping Jing! - Let go of me!
Ping Jing!
Ping Jing...
- Ping Jing! - Let go of me!
Ping Jing!
Let go of me!
Ping Jing!
Do you know how hard it has been for us to save you?
You can't stand properly!
What's the use in going to the northern frontier?
Ping Jing!
Brother Xun...
Brother Xun!
You just woke up. What are you doing?
Lin Xi just told me.
Northern Yan opened up Mount Yin.
Changlin Army's main camp will bear the brunt.
Both Ping Zhang and Qian Xue have gone to save my father.
How can I just lie here?
Let me join them.
Calm down!
Calm down.
It will be fine.
Your brother and sister-in-law will be fine.
They will be just fine.
What you need to do right now is lie back down in bed and rest.
Behave.
Come.
I'm not rushing off to the northern frontier.
I just want to look at the map in my brother's room.
I want to deduce how the war will progress.
At least I'll know what the situation might be like when I've recovered.
I'll know where to go to help them.
I understand.
I'll walk you there.
Miss Lin Xi, don't worry.
I'll look after him.
Come.
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