Nirvana in Fire

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The Kirin Genius 45m Minister Xu reveals Mei Changsu’s name to Prince Yu, sparking a race to win his loyalty.

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Grand Empress Dowager 44m Mei Changsu arrives at Ning manor as princes vie for him; Nihuang’s suitor contest begins.

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Sons of Two Families 44m Mei aids Prince Jing to save a boy; Nihuang grows suspicious of his identity at a banquet.

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Choosing a Master 44m Mei uses children to defeat Baili Qi; Prince Jing allies with him to claim the throne.

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Schemes in the Inner Palace 44m Mei’s plan saves Nihuang from poisoning; Noble Consort Yue is demoted for her scheme.

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Principles of Loyalty 44m Prince Yu takes credit for saving Nihuang; Mei sets rules for Jing’s alliance.

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The Abandoned Garden 44m Xia Dong confronts Xie Yu; Mei uncovers corpses, escalating the Duke of Qing’s case.

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A Midnight Visitor 44m Mei fends off an attack; Prince Xian scrambles to save a minister tied to the corpses.

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A Time to Cut Ties 44m Mei advises Prince Yu to back Jing; the Emperor appoints a neutral Minister of Revenue.

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The Next Target 44m Mei targets Prince Yu’s ally; Jing’s report on Duke Qing is overshadowed by Yu’s reward.

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Mentor 44m Mei outsmarts Xian’s plan to reinstate Consort Yue; Jing joins the throne fight.

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Even Without a Trace 45m Nihuang learns Mei is Lin Shu; Jing uncovers a gunpowder smuggling plot by Xian.

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The Missing Gunpowder 45m Mei stops Marquise Yan’s plot to kill the Emperor; Prince Yu saves a minister’s son.

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New Year's Eve 45m Mei keeps Yan’s secret; Xie Yu’s plan to erode Meng Zhi’s trust with the Emperor begins.

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The Eastern Palace Strikes 44m Jingrui suspects Qingyao; Mei foils Xie Yu’s plan to kill Shen Zhui at a birthday party.

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Anguish 45m Mei protects Shen Zhui; Jingrui’s party invites spark tension with martial arts experts.

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The Secret Gunpowder Mill 44m Prince Yu’s explosion kills civilians; Mei boosts Jing’s image to sway the Emperor.

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Silent Movements 44m Qin Banruo finds Mei’s secret room; Jing recommends a new justice minister.

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Guests from Southern Chu 44m Meng Zhi aids Jing’s throne bid; Nihuang is sent to the border as Southern Chu arrives.

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Birthday Banquet 44m Xie Yu’s crimes unravel at Jingrui’s party; his Southern Chu ties are exposed.

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Standoff at the Brink 44m Prince Yu’s army saves guests from Xie Yu’s trap; Liyang protects the Zhuo family.

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A Resolution 44m Liyang confronts Xie Yu; Xia Jiang suspects a plot behind Xie’s downfall.

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The Truth of That Day 44m Mei uncovers Xia Jiang’s role in the Chiyan case; Jing pushes to reinvestigate it.

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Resolution 44m Mei mourns the Grand Empress Dowager; Xie Yu’s exile sparks Liyang’s plea for justice.

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The Fisherman’s Gain 44m Jing gains power; Mei uproots Banruo’s spies as Prince Yu grows wary of Jing’s rise.

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Farewell to a Friend 44m Jingrui leaves for Southern Chu; Banruo plots to seduce Tong Lu for Mei’s secrets.

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"Water Buffalo" 44m The Emperor catches Xian breaking mourning rules; Mei warns Meng Zhi to avoid suspicion.

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Next Opponent 44m Jing’s promotion angers Yu; Mei fears Consort Jing knows his true identity.

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Hazelnut Pastries 44m Mei uses a gift scandal to boost Jing; Yu and Xia Jiang plan to reopen the Chiyan case.

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Trump Card 44m Mei enlists Marquise Yan for Jing; Xia Jiang and Yu plot to undermine the prince.

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Strategic Setup 44m Prince Yu frames Consort Jing; Wei Zheng’s capture threatens Mei’s plans.

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Plot of Alienation 44m The Emperor frees Consort Jing; Xia Jiang uses Wei Zheng to trap Prince Jing.

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Plea in the Snow 44m Jing loses trust in Mei over Wei Zheng; Mei plans a risky rescue with Xia Dong.

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The Right Choice 44m Jing is promoted; Mei and Yan trick Xia Jiang to free Wei Zheng from captivity.

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The Rescue 44m Yan distracts Xia Jiang; Jing’s allies rescue Wei Zheng as Consort Jing faces scrutiny.

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Another Battlefield 44m Xia Jiang’s plan fails; Jing is accused of Wei’s rescue, escalating royal tensions.

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The Strategist's Resolve 45m Consort Jing’s secret is revealed as the Emperor’s; Xia Jiang targets Mei for interrogation.

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Confrontation 44m Xia Jiang poisons Mei; Xia Dong’s confession exposes the Xuan Jing Bureau’s plot.

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Turning the Tables 45m The Emperor arrests Xia Jiang; Mei escapes as Jing’s allies uncover Yu’s corruption.

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Wujin Pill 44m Jing learns of Mei’s innocence; Xia Dong reveals the Wujin poison to save Mei.

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Paving the Way 44m Xia Jiang’s confession clears Mei; Jing picks neutral allies as Yu is demoted.

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Mei Ridge 44m Prince Yu learns his mother’s fate; Jing discovers the Chiyan truth from Wei Zheng.

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Raising the Rebel Flag 44m Consort Jing uncovers Mei’s illness; Prince Yu plots a rebellion to seize the capital.

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Desperate Battle 44m Mei and Jing thwart Yu’s rebellion; Nihuang’s reinforcements save the imperial fortress.

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Reunion 45m Jing captures Yu; Mei’s illness worsens as Nie Feng suffers from the same poison.

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Unworthy Son 44m Xia Jiang escapes; Jing suspects Mei’s identity as the Emperor considers a new heir.

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Fire-Cold Poison 44m Mei plans to reopen Chiyan case; Lin Chen captures Banruo to find Xia Jiang.

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Remaining Time 44m Xia Dong learns Mei is Lin Shu; Consort Yue’s plot exposes Mei’s identity to the Emperor.

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Unveiled Identity 45m Xia Jiang accuses Mei as Lin Shu; Jing saves Mei from the Emperor’s wrath.

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Sweep 44m Gao Zhan clears Mei’s name; Jing and Consort Jing dismantle Xia Jiang’s spy network.

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Xie Yu's Letter 44m Jingrui saves Liyang from Xia Jiang’s disciple; Mei’s allies seek a cure for his poison.

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Five Great Crimes 45m Liyang presents Xie Yu’s confession; ministers urge the Emperor to reopen Chiyan case.

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Beyond Revenge 44m The Emperor relents to reopen Chiyan case; Mei agrees to leave to spare the throne.

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Farewell, Mei Changsu 43m Mei leads the army against Chu, taking a fatal pill; Jing honors him as the new Emperor.