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[Nirvana In Fire II]
[Episode 35]
Your Highness! Your Highness!
Your Highness, our central division has fallen!
We've lost contact with the left and right wing.
It's now only possible to break out from the west.
How many men and horses are left?
Not more than 30,000.
As long as Your Highness brings our men back safely
I won't add insult to injury, even if you return in defeat.
I won't say a harsh word.
Gather our troops to break through the encirclement!
- Yes! - Yes!
Retreat to the west!
General!
Qin Ling Shuo has barged out of the city toward the west!
It's been about two hours!
That's fine.
He won't get past Mount Fei division in the west.
He'll have to turn back toward us.
Why don't you take the initiative to meet him head on?
We'll give Qin Ling Shuo some time to gather up his remaining troops.
Won't that be better?
Your Highness! We can't stop here!
They are hot on our heels!
It's an ambush! Run!
Are you really going to let them off?
The main forces of the royal army have been annihilated.
It makes no difference to Great Liang
whether we take Qin Ling Shuo's head or not.
Qin Ling Shuo might return in defeat
but he will still be a first-rank arch prince of Great Yu.
His influence in the Royal Court runs deep.
I don't wish to uproot him entirely to make life easy for Ruan Ying.
Let's go.
Civil conflict...
Checks and balances...
You do know about all that.
I'm over 50 years old.
I think I am quite knowledgeable.
However, I've never seen the day turn as dark as night
nor a subject like you who disrespects the authority of the emperor!
It seems that Master Xun doesn't intend to announce the imperial decree?
Blood has been shed all across the northern frontier.
The blood has already blinded the sun!
It appears that you show no regard for the former emperor
nor for His Majesty!
What difference does it make to announce the decree?
Master Xun, you might as well speak honestly.
What is it that you want?
They are still talking?
Yes.
I don't know much about politics
but it's obvious that the battle of Ning Province is necessary.
I don't think that General will be in much trouble this time.
Your Grace? Your Grace?
It should be fine.
Who can harm Ping Jing as long as the old prince is in the capital?
We have laws in Great Liang.
Each and every law is clear to everyone.
The Imperial Court will handle General of Subjugation
according to your crimes.
This isn't what I want.
Understood.
You want me to stand trial back in the capital.
Second Young Master of Changlin is a prestigious identity.
I have no right to arrest you and bind you in chains.
Will you return to the capital
or should I head back to request an imperial decree?
For the sake of His Majesty's future, this matter must come to an end.
Master Xun need not travel back and forth.
Once I've handled the military affairs I will return.
It isn't that I refuse to believe General's promise...
Even if we have to wait, you should give us an estimated date.
One month.
Fine.
We'll give you a month.
By the way, General of Subjugation
according to Great Liang's military regulations
you can only return to the capital with 400 men.
You can bring 100 men into the city with you
while 300 men are to be stationed outside the city.
You can't bring more men than that.
I know that regulation.
I know that you do.
It's just that after what you did today
it can't do any harm for me to give you a reminder.
Miss Lin.
Doctor Du, have more wounded patients been brought in?
Let's go then.
That's not it.
The military physicians can still handle it.
There also aren't any critically wounded patients who require your help.
You don't have to head over there.
You came to see me because...
I just heard that Second Young Master could be in big trouble.
I know that you're worried about Second Young Master
but Cabinet Minister is still there.
It's also a military camp at the front line.
I'm afraid it isn't appropriate for you to go over there now.
I'm not going to him.
Then...
Doctor Du, please pack my bag.
I have to take a trip to Mount Langya.
Your Highness.
It's time for your medication.
Your Highness, what are you doing out here?
Are there any new military reports?
The solar eclipse just ended.
Whatever the outcome
it will take a few days before the news gets here.
Your Highness, when you've recovered
the military report will have arrived at the capital.
Come, let's head inside.
Drink your medication while it's hot.
Take my medication.
Please come in.
Greetings, Your Majesty.
It's already one o'clock in the afternoon.
I'm here to escort Your Majesty to the Imperial Court.
The Imperial Court?
I'm not going!
What is the point of attending?
Aren't they just going to keep discussing the same matters?
Mother.
I know that it's been hard on you.
However, since you now bear the responsibilities of a nation
how can you not attend the Imperial Court?
Ping Jing--
I know very well what General of Subjugation is like!
He definitely had his reasons for taking such an action.
He hasn't even had a chance to defend himself
and the cabinet has already submitted so many requests to impeach him?
Tell them that I won't read them!
Xiao Ping Jing refused to accept the imperial decree.
It's your dignity that he has trampled on.
He initiated war during national mourning
and that is a great offense to the former emperor.
Both gods and people alike are furious about these sins.
What defense could he have?
Sins?
Was that not a great victory at the northern frontier?
I don't understand it!
So many submitted impeachments but none pleaded for Cousin Ping Jing!
Your Majesty is absolutely right.
The journey between the capital and the frontier is long.
It's one side of the story to say that he defied the decree.
It's hard to say there was no misunderstanding.
Before General of Subjugation returns to defend himself
even Prince of Changlin has yet to voice his opinion
despite being an advising regent.
However, the officials are already in a heated debate.
I find it somehow inappropriate that they made it seem
as if the verdict were finalized.
What do you mean by that?
If he's not considered guilty for defying the decree and the emperor
are we to wait until he rises in rebellion?
What I mean is that
whatever the truth might be, I pleaded for General of Subjugation.
Why hasn't Your Majesty received my report?
You handed in your report?
Xun Fei Zhan!
Don't you dare forget your own family clan and surname.
Are you His Majesty's subject or a servant of the Royal Changlin Manor?
Mother!
Cousin.
Empress Dowager is trapped by the demons of her own mind.
She can no longer see clearly.
I believe that one day, she will regret it.
Empress Dowager is indeed too anxious.
It is a fact that His Majesty might be young
but an imperial decree is still a decree.
If this matter is glossed over
other officials might also follow suit
and the integrity of the Imperial Clan will be lost.
I've been at Empress Dowager's side
since the military reports came in from the northern frontier.
Many imperial officials are shocked and enraged.
It isn't all just a hoax.
But who had forced him to make such a choice?
How would those officials know?
This imperial decree should never have been sent out of the capital.
An Ru, tell me.
After the military report was received, who did Empress Dowager see?
I've already learned what happened at the northern frontier.
Miss Lin, you rushed all the way here.
What would you like to ask me?
Old Hall Master Lin can judge all sorts of difficult issues.
Is there a solution to help Ping Jing out of this predicament?
The value of natural law is to let nature take its course.
The rule of conduct is to have a clear conscience.
Langya Hall observes the changes in this world.
We don't give any answers regarding politics.
I understand that Langya Hall doesn't answer questions regarding politics.
However, to Old Hall Master Lin, Ping Jing isn't just anyone else.
I beg Old Hall Master Lin to help Ping Jing resolve this issue.
Indeed.
This child surely is different from everyone else.
Therefore, as long as Langya Hall exists
it will always be his safe haven despite what might happen.
Old Hall Master Lin, have you really decided to stay out of this matter?
Do you really think that the Royal Changlin Manor
needs my assistance?
Xiao Ting Sheng is no ordinary man.
He was born into mishap and mentored by great men.
He was intelligent at a young age and fond of studying.
Do you think that with his intelligence
he couldn't learn or manage to win over the officials' support
or manipulate officials in the Imperial Court as he wishes?
It was never in him to do that.
Not that he couldn't.
Thank you, Old Hall Master Lin.
While Your Highness is at home recuperating
everyone in the capital is already panicking.
Empress Dowager has been meeting officials.
The cabinet is even encouraging her actions.
Especially those obstinate ones.
Even those who wish to defend Ping Jing are afraid to voice their opinions
without the support of Your Highness
as the accusation of defying the emperor is too grave.
Your Highness.
The flames are already burning.
Isn't it time for you to take action now?
Fei Zhan...
What would you like me to do?
May I be so bold as to say...
I think that you should at least...
Empress Dowager has gathered a group of officials in the Imperial Court.
So I'll gather a group of mine.
From then on, there will be two opposing parties.
Are we to vie against each other?
Once I do that, it will mean taking some officials under Changlin.
Do you know that it isn't scary to have officials
with different opinions or political standings in the Imperial Court?
What's frightening is to have two opposing political parties
and you must choose which one to join.
When Emperor Wu Jing was alive...
he hated the power struggle between factions the most.
Once you're caught up in it
whether you're seeking wealth and fame, or aiming for greater ambitions
you'll be tied down by one thing.
That is...
Where you stand on the issues.
It won't be long until I see my deceased relatives and father.
Am I to start a Changlin faction for my son right before I die?
Your Highness...
This current situation wasn't caused by Your Highness.
You're not trying to do anything but win some support for Ping Jing.
Come. Fei Zhan, have a seat.
Once these two opposing parties go against each other
how can we not force others to be part of it?
Whatever reason you might have for getting involved
your standpoint will mean more to you than the truth
when this power struggle comes to an end.
How many people in this world can remain unaffected by the trend
and stay true to themselves until the very end?
I'm grateful that you've come to see me off.
Having fought alongside all of you, we're now blood brothers.
[Changlin Army]
The title on the banner might change
but all the soldiers of the frontier will always be
Great Liang's great wall of the northern frontier.
General! Take care!
General, take care!
You'll be fine.
After all this time, His Highness must have contacted some officials.
In the Imperial Court
those with true abilities will still take charge.
My father would never do that.
His Highness won't help you?
Whatever responsibilities and consequences I should bear...
my father will support me wholeheartedly.
But he won't do any of the things you just mentioned.
Please get up.
Since Princess Consort has come to bid me farewell
you must have been informed.
Yes.
You have a pure mind.
Just like your granduncle.
You're the most trustworthy of all.
And the most reliable.
Thank you, Old Hall Master Lin.
Pass on a message for me to Ping Jing in Jinling.
He should remember who his friends are
and do the best that he can.
When it's time to let go, then he should.
He shouldn't seek perfection or blame himself for it.
Don't get caught up in his obsession.
I shall bear it in mind.
Ce, you must listen to Mister Jiu.
Understand?
Give Mama a kiss?
Good boy.
Mister Jiu.
I'll have to trouble you.
Here you go.
Princess Consort, you need not be so polite.
It's quiet in the mountains, so it's more fun with a child around.
Mama is leaving.
You mustn't cry.
Let's go.
You mustn't cry.
Get up.
Come.
How is Ce?
You needn't worry.
I've entrusted him to Lin Jiu.
This must be so hard on you.
Second Young Master has returned.
- Second Young Master. - Uncle Yuan.
Your son, Ping Jing, greets Father.
Get up, my child.
Yes.
Huge victory at Ning Province.
You annihilated 200,000 men from Great Yu's royal army.
That is something your brother and I both wanted to do but didn't.
We're very proud of you.
If the former emperor were still alive
he would surely be... very proud of you.
Father...
I know that you're not just physically exhausted
but also mentally.
Get up now, my good child.
My good child...
There's no rush in reporting to the Imperial Court.
Have a good rest at home for a few days.
Yes.
What's going on?
Cabinet Minister, you're too anxious.
I just returned to the capital.
Xiao Ping Jing...
What plans did he make for himself at the northern frontier?
Are there any changes in Changlin Army's divisions?
None.
None?
Xiao Ping Jing was busy handling military affairs
related to the northern frontier after our victory in Ning Province.
He didn't make any arrangements at all concerning the capital.
Are you certain?
Could it be that they suspect you and have kept things from you?
Whether Master Xun believes it or not
Second Young Master of Changlin truly is a man
who dares to bear the consequences of his actions.
A man who dares to bear the consequences?
He's obviously arrogant and disrespectful!
Even when the first born prince of Changlin was still alive
he wouldn't have acted fearlessly in the face of such a conviction.
Does he really think that the protection of the Royal Manor
means we won't be able to do anything to him?
Say something!
Xiao Ping Jing only brought 100 of his confidants to the capital.
The Royal Manor is only allowed 2,000 guards.
What are you still worried about?
Are you really going to let him rest in the manor for a few days
to choose an auspicious day to be tried in the Imperial Court?
What will be left of His Majesty's dignity?
Your Highness.
You should know that Second Young Master of Changlin
is very different from his brother.
You can't look at them the same way.
As we are going up against the Royal Changlin Manor now
it isn't as easy as calling roll.
However...
Your Highness is right about one thing.
How we should convict Xiao Ping Jing.
Every official is now waiting to see how this will unfold.
At least, in terms of attitude
we can't allow the old prince to take the upper hand.
You mean...
Xiao Ping Jing is guilty.
Therefore, he shouldn't be staying in the Royal Manor.
Go on.
Summon Deputy Commander Tang of the Imperial Guards
and Deputy Commander Wu.
Commander General.
What are you discussing?
Master Tang and Master Wu were both summoned to the palace.
They aren't on duty today.
Empress Dowager sent her attendants to summon them.
What a rare guest.
Commander Sun, don't bother with the formalities.
I'm here at the Patrol Force for an official assignment.
This is an order from the cabinet.
[Arrest warrant for General of Subjugation]
[Arrest Xio Ping Ping and keep him in custody until his case is tried.]
[By decree of the Empress Dowager.]
Acting upon the decree of Empress Dowager and the orders of the cabinet
the guilty General of Subjugation, Xiao Ping Jing
is to be kept in custody to await trial.
Please go into the manor and report this.
Wait here.
Do you not know that His Highness is ill?
What is all this commotion about?
Please forgive us, Princess Consort.
We're acting upon the decree of the palace and cabinet--
Is the decree meant for me?
It definitely isn't for Princess Consort.
Since it isn't meant for me
I don't want to hear a word of it.
You don't have to repeat it.
Princess Consort need not receive the decree.
Please head inside to inform them.
Either the old prince or General of Subjugation will do.
The old prince is ill and resting in bed.
General of Subjugation is attending to him by his bed.
That is the filial duty of a son.
He is not to be disturbed!
- Changlin Manor, listen up! - Present!
No one is to inform anyone about this nonsense!
Yes!
Princess Consort refuses to listen to the decree
nor allow anyone to inform them.
Aren't you being too unreasonable?
I have to be reasonable?
When was Jinling a place for reason?
By reason, the decree isn't meant for me, so I don't need to hear a word of it.
Since I married into Changlin Manor, I have the right to manage the household.
What is it now?
An outsider dares to think differently?
Princess Consort is simply too much of a bully.
If you insist on being so unreasonable, don't blame me for being rude!
If you plan on being rude, you can just come at me.
I will make myself very clear.
Should anyone of Changlin Manor offer any assistance
I'll consider myself bullying you.
Are you going to just stand there and watch?
I was mentored by Meng Clan.
I can't afford to embarrass myself.
Besides, aren't you half a rank higher than me?
Commander Sun! Commander Sun!
Present.
It's said that the Patrol Force only offers assistance.
Just assistance.
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