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

His Majesty is arriving!

Greetings, Your Majesty!

Court chant!

Long live the emperor!

Court chant!

Long live the emperor!

Court chant again!

Long live the emperor!

Officials, rise.

His Majesty...

The former emperor entrusted His Majesty to the old prince.

It shows his absolute trust in His Highness.

He definitely trusted him.

But most importantly, he wished to protect him.

Protect him?

My father doesn't actually know much about politics.

The former emperor didn't really mean for him to act as a regent.

He made this decision as a concession to give my father the identity

of a regent who is entrusted with an orphaned emperor.

Isn't the old prince's original title enough to keep him safe?

My father is old with many great merits.

Without my brother in the Imperial Court

the former emperor was worried about my father.

Why?

I should get ready.

I need to make time for a trip back to the capital.

We just inspected southern Gan Province.

Now, Ning Prefecture and Mount Fei.

You've been meeting with commanders in various camps.

Do you think you're made of steel?

A round trip to the capital will take at least four months.

How can I not get it all arranged?

I know what you mean.

But hasn't it been very peaceful here at the northern frontier?

Don't you find it unusually quiet?

Some very minor details could be easily overlooked.

Not only do the other camps need to be cautious

but ours in Gan Province will have a lot of places to look out for.

I'm not as sharp as you are.

But as long as you tell me what to look out for

I'll be sure to leave nothing uninspected.

What is it? Aren't you coming with me to Jinling?

You still have an old father at home in Jinling.

For me, there's nothing left.

When I dream of it on some nights, I don't even know what I miss about it.

Honestly, you did impress quite a lot of people

by enduring hardships in the army.

But, Yuan Qi, you need not prove anything to yourself or anyone.

Whether you come with me or not, I'd like you to think about that.

Sure.

My home in Jinling or the city at the frontier.

Where should I eventually settle down?

It is indeed about time I think it over thoroughly.

Uncle.

An Ru, Empress Dowager summoned me over so urgently.

Is something wrong?

I didn't ask, so I don't know.

It's good not to ask about it.

An Ru...

Of all the family members in the Xun family

Empress Dowager has always favored you.

She's summoned you over for a short stay in the palace.

You've been tutored on some basic regulations, right?

Yes, Uncle.

I have faith in you.

It's just that from now on

you must remember to consider Empress Dowager your priority.

Uncle, thank you for your advice.

I will surely abide by it.

Your Highness!

Your Highness!

Your Highness.

News from the northern frontier.

Is Second Young Master coming home?

What?

Is Second Young Master coming home?

A new emperor was crowned, so he should make time to come back

to greet His Majesty.

When His Majesty came to greet me today, he said very happily

that Xiao Ping Jing of Changlin Manor is returning to the capital soon.

Did you know about this, my brother?

I certainly did.

After the Ministry of War was informed, they reported to the cabinet.

Didn't you tell me that once Xiao Ping Zhang was dead

Changlin Manor would be as good as half gone?

If we don't make use of this opportunity now

are we to wait until Xiao Ping Jing gains power?

I did have some plans in mind

to whittle down Royal Changlin Manor's influence.

However, the former emperor made a decree before his death

and it all became complicated.

Quite a few plans aren't appropriate anymore.

Xiao Ting Sheng rarely joins any political discussions.

You've been the Cabinet Minister for over 10 years now.

Could you not even tackle Prince of Changlin in politics?

That isn't what I meant, Your Highness.

According to the old prince's title

we'd have to get His Majesty to make a decree if we wished to tackle him.

However, filial piety and benevolence come first in Great Liang.

It's only been a few days.

We're already trying to tackle the veteran subject

entrusted by the former emperor to look after His Majesty?

Your Highness, think about it.

Does His Majesty still hope to uphold a good reputation or not?

Your Highness.

Where exactly are you going after you leave Mount Langya?

How long will you be gone?

You didn't tell me very clearly.

How can I not be worried?

I'll be honest with you.

I've always had the ambition to be like the legendary Emperor Shennong

to travel across all the states and taste every plant.

I wish to compile my findings into a pharmacopoeia.

I know it's a feat that I might not accomplish in a lifetime.

Since I can't be a wife who stays home and obeys my husband's every word

why would I make myself a burden to anyone?

I know that you're someone of ambition and insight.

Someone as carefree as Ping Jing would have suited you the best.

However, things have changed.

There's now this grudge between you.

He's also burdened with the responsibilities

of the Royal Changlin Manor.

I don't know what to say right now.

What's lost is lost. Just let it be.

I still have my duties as a doctor.

It's hard to say when I will be able to return.

Sister Meng, please do take care.

Take good care of yourself.

Just see me off here.

Ping Jing used to stay away from home all year round in the past as well.

I've never seen you behave like this.

I don't know why I'm acting like this either.

Somehow, I think that the past year has been quite different.

It seems to be... much longer than any other year.

It's different now.

He's the General of Subjugation.

He has to report to the Ministry of War first.

He might only get home when all the lamps are lit.

I understand.

All right now, get up.

Ping Jing... get up.

If we are to be so upset whenever we meet

it surely isn't what your brother, Ping Zhang, would have wanted.

Didn't you come here so that you could be alone?

What is there to be frightened of?

Those are all your confidants down there?

I've worked hard out here at the frontier for a year.

I can at least win over a few subordinates who are loyal to me.

Can Your Grace be content with just a couple of followers?

I haven't seen Father for a year and your hair is already all gray.

Is it?

You've been like this since you were a child.

Whenever there was something that you couldn't endure

you'd find a place to hide.

What do you think?

You've been hiding for more than a year.

Have you thought things through?

I knew deep down that I was just putting the blame on her.

Yet I still can't face Lin Xi.

If the same mindset applies to Father and Qian Xue

I believe neither of you would want to see me again.

What a silly child!

That! I did it for your brother.

Eat up.

You're too slow!

I can tell that since we last parted ways

you haven't slacked off in your training.

Some people are born lucky.

He was born with a father and brother who would risk their lives

to save his future.

Someone like me who can only look after myself...

what right do I have to slack off?

Speaking of which

do you really think that Xiao Ping Jing was just lucky?

You've made a good decision to train in the camp at the frontier.

However, all the famous generals in history weren't just born lucky.

They need to be gifted.

Haven't you been able to figure out after a year

the difference between you and Xiao Ping Jing?

His Majesty was just given the throne.

He is sure to feel frantic even if he is accompanied.

When you visit the palace tomorrow

be sure to keep him company for a while longer.

- All right? - Yes.

I've also brought a little something from Gan Province for His Majesty.

His Majesty has always been very close to you since he was a child.

This isn't bad at all.

But times have changed.

Right now, you are his subject and he, your ruler.

When you interact with him, be sure to have a sense of propriety.

Ping Zhang told me off once.

I understand.

Tell me. Talk to me about the northern frontier.

I knew that Father would ask

so I went through all the security measures at the northern frontier

before I set out from Gan Province.

Father, give me a moment.

Uncle, you're right.

Indeed, I'm not gifted like Xiao Ping Jing is.

Perhaps, it was all destined.