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

Everything will surely go well for you

and you'll live up to His Majesty's high hopes at your post in Donghu division.

Thank you for seeing me off.

Please pass on my message to Cabinet Minister.

I shall remember his kindness for supporting me.

Brother Xun, after you leave Mount Langya today

are you heading straight back to the capital?

I missed An Ru's wedding, so I'm not pressed for time.

I have an appointment with Mister Ji of Mount Heng School.

I intend to visit him before returning to the capital.

I just need to make it back home before Lunar New Year.

You've been away from home for so long this time.

It's about time you go home for Lunar New Year.

My child, what did you say?

Prince of Changlin will finish his mourning period next month.

I think that I should send someone to summon him.

Mother, would you also like to prepare a gift?

Why would there still be any Prince of Changlin?

General of Subjugation was stripped of his military post as punishment.

The army at the northern frontier has a new title.

However, the royal title of Changlin was bestowed by my grandfather.

That shouldn't have changed.

Besides, it's a rule for the son to inherit his father's title.

Mother, do you not know which Prince of Changlin I'm speaking of?

Your Majesty is right.

I'll inform the Ministry of Rites now.

They shall carry out the right proceedings.

I thought that I would never have to hear the word Changlin again.

Changlin Manor is no longer included in the Imperial Court.

His Majesty values kinship for old times sake.

He still treats them with courtesy.

Just let him be.

Your Highness, you need not worry.

Changlin Manor has never been unfaithful.

We took out Changlin Army just to prevent

the authoritative subject from bullying the ruler.

It was never meant to target Xiao Ping Jing.

I seem to have never seen you put on the twin phoenix hairpin

that Empress Dowager bestowed you.

Do you not like the design?

It isn't that I'm out greeting guests.

There hasn't been any occasion for it.

Why would I put on such a heavy accessory?

You're right.

A lady of Xun family... how could a mere twin phoenix hairpin matter to you?

You shouldn't say that.

By etiquette, I'll wear it when I have to.

I'm just a bit lazy during the normal days.

Speaking of which, that reminds me of a rumor I once heard.

What rumor is that?

It was said that when Miss Xun turned one month old

many fortune tellers went to read your physiognomy.

They all said that you were born to be noble.

You'd surely become a consort in the palace.

When did that happen?

That was just a random rumor.

I'm just chatting with you.

Why did you take it so seriously?

Moreover, if you weren't so outstanding

in appearance and upbringing

how could there be such a rumor?

It's just something the common folks gossip about.

You can laugh it off without taking it seriously.

Whatever rumor you might have heard, my dear

or whatever you might think now

I truly never ever thought of being a consort in the harem.

I understand what you mean.

December is just around the corner.

The Ministry of Rites said that the generals and officials

heading into the capital to receive the rewards will be here soon.

Yes.

Generals should be rewarded for their contributions.

However...

I understand Your Majesty's concerns.

The three provinces that Eastern Sea State has taken

might be in a remote area but they still belong to Great Liang.

We mustn't forget about them now that the lands are secure.

You were the greatest contributor to our victory against Eastern Sea State

so I summoned you here today to ask you

how long we will have to wait to recover those lost lands.

What Master Xun explained to Your Majesty is indeed the current situation.

Compared to Great Liang

Eastern Sea State might be smaller and weaker

but they are skilled in naval warfare.

The three provinces we lost are across Huai River

and separated from our land.

They are in a different terrain.

We can't simply take them back just by sending a huge army there.

You mean...

The battles at the eastern frontier never actually ended.

Your Majesty, please believe that the troops at the eastern frontier

will continue to keep fighting to recover our lost lands.

If the Imperial Court fails to come up with a good strategy

shouldn't we invite Prince of Changlin to come offer us some advice?

Although Prince of Changlin is valiant and skilled in warfare

the situation at the eastern frontier is, after all, different from the north.

Moreover, he might not wish to be involved in this.

Your Majesty, may I ask for your decree to send me

to visit Prince of Changlin on your behalf?

I reckon it must have been two years since I last saw Ping Jing?

Be it out of friendship or sensibility, I should visit him.

This is very good.

I have prepared gifts for him.

I'll have to trouble Prince of Laiyang.

It is my honor.

We've been rushing our journey for days.

Today, we finally have beds to sleep in.

As long as we have beds, we should sleep well.

If we wish to get to the capital before December

we'll have to ride harder.

- Brother Tan. - Get us some food.

Sure.

This is all General's fault.

You insisted on waiting for those military reports.

You simply wouldn't leave the camp until the very last minute.

You don't even care much about receiving your reward in the capital.

But in the end, you also didn't receive the military reports.

What are you so anxious about?

I've calculated the journey so we won't be late for the reward.

General's merits are listed right at the very front this time.

The Ministry of Rites sent a letter to clearly state

that His Majesty will summon him alone.

Deputy General and bodyguards like us are also very honored.

I don't care much about that honor.

This is as good as I can get

but it's still pretty nice to get a chance to look around the capital.

You always talk so much.

Sleep.

I've told the housekeeper that we're visiting Lake Agila in two days.

More servants should be sent to tidy up.

Your Highness.

Your Highness, you've returned home early today.

Go and prepare lunch right away.

- Yes. - Don't bother.

I've been given orders by His Majesty.

I have to set out to Langya Hall now.

What can be so urgent?

His Majesty would like me to visit Xiao Ping Jing.

I'll go and pack for you.

It's fine.

He Cheng has that done already.

I had promised to go to Lake Agila with you.

You're going away for work and visiting an old friend.

I understand the priority.

Lake Agila is at its best during this period.

It's really a pity to miss out on it.

How about this? You still set out to Lake Agila in two days

and I'll pick you up at Agila Quarters after I leave Langya Hall.

How would you like that?

I would love that.

It's a deal?

I have a few instructions for the servants.

I'll get going.

Your Highness.

It seems that I'll have to act faster here in the capital.

Your Highness is going to Mount Langya?

Changlin...

They just won't go away.

Fine.

I'd like to meet up with Changlin's Second Young Master.

Is there something else?

Madam Qi sent a message saying that she's arriving soon.

Didn't we agree not to stay in contact unless something important comes up?

What is Marquis Mo Zi up to this time?

It's said to be a greeting since the end of the year is approaching.

Would Marquis Mo Zi greet me for no reason?

Once she gets to the capital, you must settle her down somewhere.

Tell her to wait.

I'll see her when I return.

Yes.

Keep a close eye on the manor.

Make sure that nothing goes wrong.

Rest assured, Your Highness.

General.

We said in private that everything about you is great

except for one... one matter.

What is bad about me?

You love to ponder over matters.

You think too much.

In war, there are definitely all sorts of situations.

No one else finds the battle against Eastern Sea State weird.

I'm not thinking about that right now.

What are you thinking now?

We're stationed at the eastern frontier.

Three of our provinces are still in the hands of our enemy.

Shouldn't we think about that?

Yes... we can think about that.

However, after that great battle

shouldn't you let the Imperial Court catch their breath?

The three provinces east of Huai River won't be forsaken easily.

We will still fight for them, even as late as next fall.

Why are you worried about it?

Never mind next fall.

I'm afraid that Eastern Sea State already has a firm standing.

Now, I...

You have the ability to cure and a benevolent heart.

You really are so much tougher than I am.

You can't make such a comparison.

Isn't it the difference and strength in every person

that makes life impressive?