Nirvana in Fire
Weakened by illness but strong in mind, Mei Changsu enters court politics to seek justice for a tragedy long forgotten.
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Weakened by illness but strong in mind, Mei Changsu enters court politics to seek justice for a tragedy long forgotten.
1.The Kirin Genius
19-09-201545 minMinister Xu reveals Mei Changsu’s name to Prince Yu, sparking a race to win his loyalty.
2.Grand Empress Dowager
19-09-201544 minMei Changsu arrives at Ning manor as princes vie for him; Nihuang’s suitor contest begins.
3.Sons of Two Families
20-09-201544 minMei aids Prince Jing to save a boy; Nihuang grows suspicious of his identity at a banquet.
4.Choosing a Master
20-09-201544 minMei uses children to defeat Baili Qi; Prince Jing allies with him to claim the throne.
5.Schemes in the Inner Palace
21-09-201544 minMei’s plan saves Nihuang from poisoning; Noble Consort Yue is demoted for her scheme.
6.Principles of Loyalty
21-09-201544 minPrince Yu takes credit for saving Nihuang; Mei sets rules for Jing’s alliance.
7.The Abandoned Garden
22-09-201544 minXia Dong confronts Xie Yu; Mei uncovers corpses, escalating the Duke of Qing’s case.
8.A Midnight Visitor
22-09-201544 minMei fends off an attack; Prince Xian scrambles to save a minister tied to the corpses.
9.A Time to Cut Ties
23-09-201544 minMei advises Prince Yu to back Jing; the Emperor appoints a neutral Minister of Revenue.
10.The Next Target
23-09-201544 minMei targets Prince Yu’s ally; Jing’s report on Duke Qing is overshadowed by Yu’s reward.
11.Mentor
24-09-201544 minMei outsmarts Xian’s plan to reinstate Consort Yue; Jing joins the throne fight.
12.Even Without a Trace
24-09-201545 minNihuang learns Mei is Lin Shu; Jing uncovers a gunpowder smuggling plot by Xian.
13.The Missing Gunpowder
25-09-201545 minMei stops Marquise Yan’s plot to kill the Emperor; Prince Yu saves a minister’s son.
14.New Year's Eve
25-09-201545 minMei keeps Yan’s secret; Xie Yu’s plan to erode Meng Zhi’s trust with the Emperor begins.
15.The Eastern Palace Strikes
26-09-201544 minJingrui suspects Qingyao; Mei foils Xie Yu’s plan to kill Shen Zhui at a birthday party.
16.Anguish
26-09-201545 minMei protects Shen Zhui; Jingrui’s party invites spark tension with martial arts experts.
17.The Secret Gunpowder Mill
27-09-201544 minPrince Yu’s explosion kills civilians; Mei boosts Jing’s image to sway the Emperor.
18.Silent Movements
27-09-201544 minQin Banruo finds Mei’s secret room; Jing recommends a new justice minister.
19.Guests from Southern Chu
28-09-201544 minMeng Zhi aids Jing’s throne bid; Nihuang is sent to the border as Southern Chu arrives.
20.Birthday Banquet
28-09-201544 minXie Yu’s crimes unravel at Jingrui’s party; his Southern Chu ties are exposed.
21.Standoff at the Brink
29-09-201544 minPrince Yu’s army saves guests from Xie Yu’s trap; Liyang protects the Zhuo family.
22.A Resolution
29-09-201544 minLiyang confronts Xie Yu; Xia Jiang suspects a plot behind Xie’s downfall.
23.The Truth of That Day
30-09-201544 minMei uncovers Xia Jiang’s role in the Chiyan case; Jing pushes to reinvestigate it.
24.Resolution
30-09-201544 minMei mourns the Grand Empress Dowager; Xie Yu’s exile sparks Liyang’s plea for justice.
25.The Fisherman’s Gain
01-10-201544 minJing gains power; Mei uproots Banruo’s spies as Prince Yu grows wary of Jing’s rise.
26.Farewell to a Friend
01-10-201544 minJingrui leaves for Southern Chu; Banruo plots to seduce Tong Lu for Mei’s secrets.
27."Water Buffalo"
02-10-201544 minThe Emperor catches Xian breaking mourning rules; Mei warns Meng Zhi to avoid suspicion.
28.Next Opponent
02-10-201544 minJing’s promotion angers Yu; Mei fears Consort Jing knows his true identity.
29.Hazelnut Pastries
03-10-201544 minMei uses a gift scandal to boost Jing; Yu and Xia Jiang plan to reopen the Chiyan case.
30.Trump Card
03-10-201544 minMei enlists Marquise Yan for Jing; Xia Jiang and Yu plot to undermine the prince.
31.Strategic Setup
04-10-201544 minPrince Yu frames Consort Jing; Wei Zheng’s capture threatens Mei’s plans.
32.Plot of Alienation
04-10-201544 minThe Emperor frees Consort Jing; Xia Jiang uses Wei Zheng to trap Prince Jing.
33.Plea in the Snow
05-10-201544 minJing loses trust in Mei over Wei Zheng; Mei plans a risky rescue with Xia Dong.
34.The Right Choice
05-10-201544 minJing is promoted; Mei and Yan trick Xia Jiang to free Wei Zheng from captivity.
35.The Rescue
06-10-201544 minYan distracts Xia Jiang; Jing’s allies rescue Wei Zheng as Consort Jing faces scrutiny.
36.Another Battlefield
06-10-201544 minXia Jiang’s plan fails; Jing is accused of Wei’s rescue, escalating royal tensions.
37.The Strategist's Resolve
07-10-201545 minConsort Jing’s secret is revealed as the Emperor’s; Xia Jiang targets Mei for interrogation.
38.Confrontation
07-10-201544 minXia Jiang poisons Mei; Xia Dong’s confession exposes the Xuan Jing Bureau’s plot.
39.Turning the Tables
08-10-201545 minThe Emperor arrests Xia Jiang; Mei escapes as Jing’s allies uncover Yu’s corruption.
40.Wujin Pill
08-10-201544 minJing learns of Mei’s innocence; Xia Dong reveals the Wujin poison to save Mei.
41.Paving the Way
09-10-201544 minXia Jiang’s confession clears Mei; Jing picks neutral allies as Yu is demoted.
42.Mei Ridge
09-10-201544 minPrince Yu learns his mother’s fate; Jing discovers the Chiyan truth from Wei Zheng.
43.Raising the Rebel Flag
10-10-201544 minConsort Jing uncovers Mei’s illness; Prince Yu plots a rebellion to seize the capital.
44.Desperate Battle
10-10-201544 minMei and Jing thwart Yu’s rebellion; Nihuang’s reinforcements save the imperial fortress.
45.Reunion
11-10-201545 minJing captures Yu; Mei’s illness worsens as Nie Feng suffers from the same poison.
46.Unworthy Son
11-10-201544 minXia Jiang escapes; Jing suspects Mei’s identity as the Emperor considers a new heir.
47.Fire-Cold Poison
12-10-201544 minMei plans to reopen Chiyan case; Lin Chen captures Banruo to find Xia Jiang.
48.Remaining Time
12-10-201544 minXia Dong learns Mei is Lin Shu; Consort Yue’s plot exposes Mei’s identity to the Emperor.
49.Unveiled Identity
13-10-201545 minXia Jiang accuses Mei as Lin Shu; Jing saves Mei from the Emperor’s wrath.
50.Sweep
13-10-201544 minGao Zhan clears Mei’s name; Jing and Consort Jing dismantle Xia Jiang’s spy network.
51.Xie Yu's Letter
14-10-201544 minJingrui saves Liyang from Xia Jiang’s disciple; Mei’s allies seek a cure for his poison.
52.Five Great Crimes
14-10-201545 minLiyang presents Xie Yu’s confession; ministers urge the Emperor to reopen Chiyan case.
53.Beyond Revenge
15-10-201544 minThe Emperor relents to reopen Chiyan case; Mei agrees to leave to spare the throne.
54.Farewell, Mei Changsu
15-10-201543 minMei leads the army against Chu, taking a fatal pill; Jing honors him as the new Emperor.
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