Nirvana in Fire: The Wind Blows in Chang Lin (Nirvana in Fire 2 / 琅琊榜之风起长林)

How's your homework coming along?

Sister-in-law.

Ping Zhang could have finished all these reports just by lifting his fingers.

Why did he have to make me read them?

He certainly has his reasons for making you read them.

Just read them through carefully.

The list of envoys from Eastern Sea State.

Qian Xue, look.

Who is this?

Marquis Mo Zi of Eastern Sea State?

He ranks first this year on Langya Hall's Pugilist Ranking.

What is he doing here in the capital?

You're right.

Could it be...

Could it have to do with Consort Shu?

It's written here in the state letter.

"Offerings are prepared by Eastern Sea's customs"

"to pay respects to Consort Shu."

Consort Shu?

Which Consort Shu?

Eastern Sea State and Great Liang have always been joined by marital alliances.

20 years ago, they once married two princess into our capital.

One was married into East Palace and became Consort Shu.

What about the other princess?

The other princess was bestowed by the former emperor to the second prince.

She's now Grand Madam of Laiyang.

Grand Madam of Laiyang?

Yuan Qi's mother?

I almost forgot that she was from Eastern Sea State.

Although Marquis Mo Zi is renown

he has long withdrawn from the society in Eastern Sea State.

For many years, no one actually knew that he was the older brother of Consort Shu.

Consort Shu passed away seven years ago.

Why would he suddenly wish to pay his respects now?

It's understandable that one would wish to pay respects to one's siblings.

However... is he just here to pay his respects?

Whatever the reason, whether his intention is malicious or not

we mustn't take the visit of a top ranking professional fighter lightly.

Fortunately, we have great fighters here in Great Liang as well.

Here in the capital, we do have two people who could take him on.

Fei Zhan and Ping Jing.

Although Fei Zhan isn't on the Langya Hall's Pugilist Ranking

everyone knows that he is an extremely skilled warrior.

He surely won't have any trouble tackling the marquis.

As for Ping Jing...

Father, do rest assured.

Ping Jing hasn't just been fooling around in Langya Hall all these years.

If he joins forces with Fei Zhan

they won't be too far from being invincible.

I think that Marquis Mo Zi's intention is unclear.

I'm afraid we can't deduce his intentions.

Why don't we choose not to restrain Fei Zhan and Ping Jing?

Let them act spontaneously

as if this is just another case in the fighting world.

I think we should just leave this to the children.

Your Majesty shouldn't have to worry about this matter.

But he is, after all, Consort Shu's older brother.

I'll allow it.

I'll leave it to you to instruct Ping Jing and Fei Zhan on this.

Yes.

Mother!

Mother.

What happened? You seem so anxious.

I have great news for you.

What great news can there possibly for me?

Go on, tell me.

The Imperial Court has informed me

that envoys were sent out from the Eastern Sea State.

They should arrive in Jinling by the end of next month.

Mother married into Great Liang from afar.

Your maternal family is visiting.

Shouldn't you be happy about that?

I certainly am.

I'm so happy that I'm at a loss for words.

Paying respects to Consort Shu

is specifically requested in the state letter.

It proves that after all these years

Eastern Sea State never forgot either of you.

We...

This is so exquisite.

Grand Madam, there are more over there.

The empress was kind enough to let me have a look.

I really am blown away.

I've never seen such an exquisite makeup box.

Grand Madam, tea is ready.

Grand Madam, I'll serve you some tea.

What you just did in the empress's quarters...

I witnessed it all.

I didn't expose you on the spot

because we both came from Eastern Sea State.

We married into Great Liang at the same time.

I know what you brought with you into Great Liang.

Since you have figured it all out...

Why do you have to hear it from me?

You know the chilling element of Eastern Sea Dracaena!

You're trying to cut off the bloodline of the Royal Changlin Manor!

I can't relieve myself of the hatred in my heart!

It's all because Prince of Changlin got my husband killed!

I've always advised you to just let bygones be bygones.

Just keep Yuan Qi safe and spend your days in comfort.

Don't hold such unnecessary grudges.

Why can't you heed my words?

Once you make such a move to harm someone

how could you not leave any trace behind?

Once this matter is exposed

I'm afraid that I'll also be implicated as I was from Eastern Sea State as well.

But the makeup box has already been sent out of the palace by now.

What do you plan to do?

I'll give you 10 days.

Come up with a way to retrieve what you have sent out.

This is as much as I can do for you for the sake of our friendship.

Dear sister!

My sister... You're right.

I lost my mind in the heat of the moment.

Thank you... for leaving me a chance to survive.

Mother?

Mother.

You're right.

In the blink of an eye...

Consort Shu has been dead for seven years.

[First on Langya Hall's Pugilist Ranking, Marquis Mo Zi of Eastern Sea State]

It's written in the state letter that the ritual for Consort Shu

is to be held according to Eastern Sea customs

so there's no use of the White Cult.

I wonder why Your Highness has summoned me here.

There are past rituals to refer to.

I didn't summon you here for the ritual.

I've heard that Consort Shu's older brother is a remarkable figure.

I'd like to find out more about him.

I understand what Your Highness means.

The Imperial Court is staying alert for the visit of Marquis Mo Zi.

Once I receive any information, I'll be sure to report to Your Highness.

Guru, you have always been very resourceful.

I'm too flattered.

Do rest assured, Your Highness.

Madam, is there a change of plan regarding the makeup box?

What do you mean?

I see that between your brows, there's a dark aura gathering.

This is a sign of impending disaster.

I was observing the celestial signs last night.

The Purple Star has dimmed.

The Guest Star in the southeast is shining.

It's vying for radiance with the Purple Star.

It is the sign of rivalry between siblings.

You mean--

Madam, one of your sisters from your clan wishes you dead.

A sister from my clan?

Have a seat.

This is my father's collection of great tea.

Top quality Xuanchuan tea.

Try some.

What is it you want to tell me? Be quick.

I have to do an acupuncture treatment for Sister Meng soon.

It bothers me that the culprit behind Qian Xue's misfortune can't be found.

You once said that Eastern Sea Dracaena is a rare medicine.

Not just anyone can obtain it.

Do you think it's feasible to look into this from where it was sourced?

Eastern Sea Dracaena has a very chilling effect.

It's extremely useful for treating fevers.

It's collected every year to be sold to vendors of Yan, Liang, Yu, and Chu.

It's sold across the states.

It's rare and even a small quantity is very expensive.

It's only obtained by certain people

and only found in specific places at specific times.

Hence, whoever has Eastern Sea Dracaena

can't possibly come from just an ordinary family.

Other than that, there's nothing to deduce from the Eastern Sea Dracaena.

My brother and sister-in-law are very much in love.

My brother won't take a concubine.

Isn't this meant to cut off my brother's bloodline?

Could this culprit bear a grudge against the Royal Changlin Manor?

Judging from the tactics used

this person doesn't have a chance to seek revenge directly.

The culprit might not even get to leave home often.

The tactic used to harm Sister Meng is a makeup box.

Do you mean to say that the culprit can very well be

a lady within the Imperial Clan?

If it's a lady within our clan, there's not much I can do.

There are so many women in the palace.

I don't have any clue what grudges they have against one another.

How am I supposed to investigate?

- Ping Zhang. - Your Highness.

Fei Zhan, you're here.

Please come in.

- Get Second Young Master to join us. - Yes.

You two had a public fight.

Have you made up yet?

Ping Jing certainly did strike them much more heavily

in defense of his family.

It's not entirely his fault.

I was also at fault.

However, I do understand your kind intention in holding him back.

Second Young Master.

Commander General Xun is visiting.

His Highness has asked you to join them.

Ping Zhang.

Brother Xun.

Have a seat.

You're about to carry out a task together.

You can't have that little to say to each other.