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

Now, we need not be reticent.

Master Tang, you may report back to the palace truthfully.

Father...

I'm right here.

Ping Jing...

I'd like to go out for some fresh air.

Sure.

Life and death...

No one can avoid it.

It was just that I had thought you and your brother...

That you would at least have each other after I passed away.

Life is unpredictable.

In the end...

I have no choice but to leave you here all alone.

Father...

I was born in Yeyou Yard.

I've endured suffering that ordinary men couldn't even imagine.

I've witnessed the most ruthless side of men.

However, there are three matters in life

that I consider the most fortunate for me.

The first of all, I met my mentor and was tutored by him.

He relieved me of the grudges I had once buried deep down.

Second, I was raised and trained by Emperor Wu Jing with much graciousness

to serve two wise emperors in my lifetime.

Never has my loyalty been doubted by anyone.

As for the third...

it is the harmony of our family.

I have you and Ping Zhang as my children.

Such good children you both are.

You've always preferred to be carefree.

However...

Sadly, you were born into a military family.

After I've passed away

the title of Changlin should no longer chain you to the responsibilities.

Father...

Ping Jing...

Ping Jing.

Father...

Lift your head up and look at me.

Ping Jing, lift your head up.

You've already done all that you could.

From now on, there's no need to feel burdened

by the responsibility to protect your sister-in-law and nephew.

Bear that in mind.

I understand.

Good boy.

Do you remember how I want my funeral to be observed?

I do.

Tell me.

Cenotaph... is to be at the Imperial Mausoleum.

As for your remains...

they are to be buried on Plum Ridge.

Good.

Listen.

Listen to the sound of this wind.

Listen to the sound of this wind...

It must have snowed so many times at the northern frontier by now.

Plum Ridge...

Plum Ridge...

What is your name?

Ting Sheng.

How old are you?

11 years old.

Ting Sheng of Xiao family has returned home!

Although Your Majesty is in great sorrow

you must handle matters by yourself now.

You must decide how to handle General of Subjugation's case.

Didn't the old prince hope that Your Majesty could judge decisively?

I've decided... to strip Xiao Ping Jing of his position

as General of Subjugation.

His command of military power will be revoked.

I'll decree to have him leave the capital to remain in mourning.

That is all?

The old prince will also be comforted in Heaven to know

that Your Majesty can be impartial in handling personal and public affairs.

Your Majesty surely understands

that it's a simple reason that the entire Imperial Court

asks Your Majesty to punish him severely.

Whoever, whatever, and whenever

the military power must not surpass that of the sovereignty.

The divisions of Changlin Army obeyed their commander blindly.

Although they are at fault for doing so

the victory at Ning Province is enough to make up for it.

Convey my decree to the Ministry of War.

Revoke the posts of Changlin Army.

Rename the northern frontier's army.

Your Majesty is very forgiving!

I accept the decree.

My son--

Mother, get some rest in your palace.

I'd like to spend some time alone.

Judging by the current situation, does it seem that we've won?

The old prince passed away.

Xiao Ping Jing has been removed from his post to go into mourning.

We used this chance to take the military power from him.

This will seem logical.

However, many officials might take his side.

They won't be able to refute it.

But Xiao Ping Jing committed a felony by defying the emperor.

Are we to let him off with so much talk but little action taken?

If so, what will others make of the Imperial Family's integrity?

Once Changlin Army is disbanded, and his past subordinates dismissed

we will have achieved our goal.

Why would we leave him no leeway?

Your Highness, it might only backfire at us if we choose to go in for the kill.

However, if so, everyone will assume that His Majesty is too weak

and that he couldn't suppress the Royal Changlin Manor.

I've heard that military personnel often only obey their commander

but not the ruler.

If they grow arrogant because of that

how will you be able to establish a new northern frontier army?

Your Highness, minds can be manipulated.

Be it the common folks or the military personnel

don't they only know what we tell them?

Whatever the reasoning is behind this case

we will only make one explanation known to all.

That is... the old prince passed away.

His Majesty therefore pardoned General of Subjugation.

This will then make people think that the Imperial Family is very benevolent.

Any petty-minded people won't complain about it.

If you find that a suitable explanation...

we shall do it that way.

[Funeral banner of Great Liang's Prince of Changlin, Xiao Ting Sheng]

Second Young Master, many members of the Imperial Clan and officials are here

to pay their respects.

Uncle, you're here?

Cabinet Minister Xun is here to pay his respects.

General of Subjugation...

Although this isn't the appropriate time or place to discuss this matter

I believe that even in Heaven

the old prince would like to know the final conclusion.

Go ahead.

His Majesty made such a decision out of his benevolence.

Considering that you're in mourning for your father

he doesn't wish to punish you severely for certain crimes.

As for disbanding Changlin Army

it is just easier for the Imperial Court to manage military affairs.

Since some things have already happened

we should have to answer to the people.

I think that... it's the best solution.

We'll both take a step back.

Not only will it prevent any conflicts, but also bloodshed.

This is best for His Majesty.

Does General agree with it?

From now on...

in this world...

Changlin Army shall exist no more.

When Prince of Changlin was alive, he once said...

that nothing lasts forever or remains unchanged.

General, you wished to head up north with the funeral procession.

If that's true, why are you upset about this?

It's good that it ended this way.

Cabinet Minister Xun, please focus on assisting His Majesty from now on.

Only when the snipe and clam grapple, can the fisherman can benefit.

Now that Xiao Ting Sheng is dead

his son has no desire to vie for the throne.

If the Royal Changlin Manor withdraws from Jinling's Imperial Court

you won't be of much use to Xun Bai Shui anymore.

Xiao Yuan Shi has not yet grown up.

You no longer have

the Royal Changlin Manor hovering above you now.

This is a great opportunity for you to make a name for yourself

and move up the ranks.

Isn't it?

Uncle, you came all the way to Jinling.

You must have some suggestions.

These are the 10 provinces in Great Liang closest to Eastern Sea State.

What are you going to do?

I need details on the defenses of Great Liang's provinces in the east.

For instance, the charts of the cities' defenses

disposition of troops, information on their commanders

and supplies or reinforcements.

Anyway, I need all the details.

Why should I give them to you?

What on earth are you trying to do?

Since I dare to ask you for this

there are benefits you can gain from doing it.

I don't understand.

Great Liang and Eastern Sea State might have always been on friendly terms