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

Okay. Go now.

Yes, Master.

I have caused Prince to wait.

No such thing...

There are so many people sending visitation requests to you.

Each one raising their heads and longing that you would call for them.

I initially thought that you would be so busy and would not have any time.

Or else, I would have brought Anru earlier to visit and greet you.

It is indeed important to manage social relationships during the start of the year.

But the current situation is different from the past years.

The matter with Donghai is still hanging and unsettled.

I also am not in the mood to entertain guests.

No need to be so formal.

As the head of the cabinet, you are different from an idle person like me.

You naturally should worry about government matters all the time.

You must not call yourself as an idle person.

A few days ago, I went inside the palace to greet His Majesty.

His Majesty already mentioned

of passing the heavy burden of recovering the three regions of Huaidong

to you.

Every time I send someone to see you,

they would always say that you will recover just after a few days of recuperation.

I actually believed it.

What illness is it really?

How come you have become like this?

No major illness.

It is just that at night, I am just unable to sleep.

Do I not know you? You always sleep soundly. You never had problems with sleeping.

Tell me the truth.

Are you suffering any grievances from your husband?

I initially thought that these two personal servants are smart and quick-witted.

They would be able to take good care of you.

But who would have thought

that Pei'er would get involved in such an accident.

Pei'er...

You also should not improperly belittle yourself.

Recalling when you volunteered to lead the army in the past, how many people in the government placed their high hopes on you?

In the end, did you not return fully victorious?

Minister, you also know that time, I have a bit of reckless courage.

I did not really give it much thought. Is it not that General Yue of Qianzhou already say?

Donghai already has plans to withdraw.

I just happen to have encountered some good luck.

It is fine to just listen to these words.

No need to put them to heart.

Although I am a scholarly official,

I still know very well that in fighting in the battlefield,

there are real knives and spears. Can that still be faked?!

Thank you for Minister's consoling words.

I knew very well that my foundation is shallow.

It cannot be helped for people to criticize me after being able to receive such huge graces from His Majesty.

To say that I do not mind, there would still be some uneasy feelings.

But even if I want to contradict it, there really are no one who are directly confronting me.

Minister has been leading the government for so many years and are well-knowledgeable and experienced.

Hope you can give me some guidance. If His Majesty will again entrust me such great task,

should I accept it

or not?

Your uncle and I have no children.

Good thing, our clan was prosperous in descendants.

Feizhan and you grew up in our manor.

You two are like my real children.

There are no outsiders here right now.

What words cannot be said between us?

Auntie sincerely loves me.

I know that very well.

I also feel that Pei'er's death is very strange.

The Chenxiang Villa has guardrails, doors, and windows.

How careless could she has been? Pei'er has also been good in swimming since she was little.

Even if she indeed fell, will she not be able to struggle and swim up?

Who else are there?

How come I heard that even MIn'er was not around?

Everything must have a start, cause, effect, and end, right?

You must tell me the truth so I can help you resolve your problems.

Is it not?

Auntie,

I really do not know what to do.

Madam, High Commander is here.

Auntie. Auntie.

How come no one informed me that Anru is here?

Cousin.

Anru, I was unable to rush back and attend your wedding last time.

Really so sorry.

Anru.

What is wrong? How come your complexion looks so bad?

Did anyone bully you?

Older brother...

Is Yuanqi not treating you well?

If he bullies you, you must tell me.

I do not care if he is some prince. I surely will not spare him.

- An'er! - Anru!

- Lady. - What is wrong? - Anru, what is wrong with you?

- Do you feel unwell? - Madam, there is no need to worry.

The doctor already said that Lady's morning sickness symptoms are not that grave.

Morning sickness?

An'er is pregnant?!

How come you did not say it sooner?

This is the first child.

No wonder, you said earlier that you do not know what to do.

Just wait here. I will go make you a sour soup.

Because of the battle with Donghai, you suddenly rose to fame.

If you would be successful in taking back the three regions of Huaidong,

then those clamor in the court will die down by itself.

Of course,

the Donghai army is good in water battle.

For Prince to have hesitations, it is also understandable.

How about this then?

Qianzhou's General Yue Yinchuan is a talent.

We can promote him to become your assistant commander.

He can help you train the soldiers under your generals.

In the future, while in the front lines,

you two can also discuss things among yourselves if you have any questions.

What do you think?

Yue Yinchuan

is indeed a good general.

During his audience with His Majesty, Yue Yinchuan was reckless in his words.

Do not say just you,

even I was unhappy with him.

But for the government's greater plans,

I think Prince will not make a fuss with it, right?

Minister, what are you saying?

I also have read the eastern border battle strategy that General Yue has submitted.

He indeed is an outstanding talent that can bear great responsibilities.

Okay. If you have no objections,

I will then discuss this with His Majesty when I enter the palace tomorrow.

Looks like His Majesty like General Yue a lot.

Do not know if Prince has previously heard of the term 'deep water dock'?

The terrain of the 3 regions of Huaidong is very complicated.

It seems to be giving proof to what General Yue said.

It is still Minister who make meticulous and thorough thinking.

I am willing to follow any of your arrangements.

I am extremely grateful.

Okay. Come.

It is now the new year.

We also should not keep talking about government matters.

Come, come, drink more.

Senior Grand Secretary is usually busy everyday. You have so many things that you must handle right now.

I will not bother you for too long anymore.

Minister,

is this a letter from Pingjing?

Yes!

It is rare that this child still thinks of me.

It is just some new year greetings.

How is Prince of Chang Lin doing?

I have never heard of him for quite a long time.

He is different from us.

Traveling all over the world, free and at leisure.

Madam Qi came just for these?

Boat making blueprints, geography, and hydrology? These Donghai people are really ignorant.

- The do not even know to ask for something more valuable. - What do you know?

Are those Donghai crafty men easy to deal with?

We still do not know what their real intentions are.

In the deals that Marquis Mozi make with Prince, we cannot really get much advantage.

Go and make some distraction to lure them out. I will then go in.

I understand.

What are you doing?

We will just look for items. No need to bring them out.

Remember. Do not have contact or fight with them. Do not be zealous in fighting.

Make sure to look meticulously.

What did I tell you? I told you not to be zealous in fighting.

I did not.

General.

How come there are so many?

Master...what really are you worried about?

I already carefully asked the words that you want me to ask An'er.

She did not say anything.

No leaks at all. No weakness at all.

If his heart is not hiding anything, why must he be this vigilant?

Did Prince Laiyang do anything wrong and offended you?

He is our son-in-law.

He usually is respectful and follows proper etiquette.

If it is not that important,

why don't husband just be a bit more magnanimous?

Master, Yue Yinchuan requests an audience.

I will see him.

Yes, Master.

Prince, Commander He is here. He is waiting for you in the study.

I know already. Leave now.

Prince.

Although I do not know what started it, this old man

has already started to suspect me.

What is he suspecting?

How is it possible for Xiao Pingjing to write Xun Baishui a letter?

And it is just to greet him a happy new year?

Right now, he should be preparing for his wedding.

What happened to your face?

I was just about to say it.

Today, there was someone who covertly attacked me.

Do you know who?

I do not know. They only searched through the old documents I got from the Ministry of Works and did not take anything.

Are those that items I told you to get from the Ministry of Works?

Yes. Two chest full of documents.

Prince, could it be there are someone else monitoring this matter?

Go...

and call Madam Qi over.

Yes.

I already have made my decision.

We must investigate clearly the matter concerning Donghai.

You are the complainant. Once this starts, you cannot turn back.

Have you thought about it well?

I am resolute with my decision. No hesitations.

Were you able to clearly go through the documents of the Supreme Court?