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Nirvana in Fire

2015 · 2 seasons · 104 episodes · Drama

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Weakened by illness but strong in mind, Mei Changsu enters court politics to seek justice for a tragedy long forgotten.

Seasons

2 seasons · 104 episodes

1
The Kirin Genius

19 Sept 2015 45m

Minister Xu reveals Mei Changsu’s name to Prince Yu, sparking a race to win his loyalty.
2
Grand Empress Dowager

19 Sept 2015 44m

Mei Changsu arrives at Ning manor as princes vie for him; Nihuang’s suitor contest begins.
3
Sons of Two Families

20 Sept 2015 44m

Mei aids Prince Jing to save a boy; Nihuang grows suspicious of his identity at a banquet.
4
Choosing a Master

20 Sept 2015 44m

Mei uses children to defeat Baili Qi; Prince Jing allies with him to claim the throne.
5
Schemes in the Inner Palace

21 Sept 2015 44m

Mei’s plan saves Nihuang from poisoning; Noble Consort Yue is demoted for her scheme.
6
Principles of Loyalty

21 Sept 2015 44m

Prince Yu takes credit for saving Nihuang; Mei sets rules for Jing’s alliance.
7
The Abandoned Garden

22 Sept 2015 44m

Xia Dong confronts Xie Yu; Mei uncovers corpses, escalating the Duke of Qing’s case.
8
A Midnight Visitor

22 Sept 2015 44m

Mei fends off an attack; Prince Xian scrambles to save a minister tied to the corpses.
9
A Time to Cut Ties

23 Sept 2015 44m

Mei advises Prince Yu to back Jing; the Emperor appoints a neutral Minister of Revenue.
10
The Next Target

23 Sept 2015 44m

Mei targets Prince Yu’s ally; Jing’s report on Duke Qing is overshadowed by Yu’s reward.
11
Mentor

24 Sept 2015 44m

Mei outsmarts Xian’s plan to reinstate Consort Yue; Jing joins the throne fight.
12
Even Without a Trace

24 Sept 2015 45m

Nihuang learns Mei is Lin Shu; Jing uncovers a gunpowder smuggling plot by Xian.
13
The Missing Gunpowder

25 Sept 2015 45m

Mei stops Marquise Yan’s plot to kill the Emperor; Prince Yu saves a minister’s son.
14
New Year's Eve

25 Sept 2015 45m

Mei keeps Yan’s secret; Xie Yu’s plan to erode Meng Zhi’s trust with the Emperor begins.
15
The Eastern Palace Strikes

26 Sept 2015 44m

Jingrui suspects Qingyao; Mei foils Xie Yu’s plan to kill Shen Zhui at a birthday party.
16
Anguish

26 Sept 2015 45m

Mei protects Shen Zhui; Jingrui’s party invites spark tension with martial arts experts.
17
The Secret Gunpowder Mill

27 Sept 2015 44m

Prince Yu’s explosion kills civilians; Mei boosts Jing’s image to sway the Emperor.
18
Silent Movements

27 Sept 2015 44m

Qin Banruo finds Mei’s secret room; Jing recommends a new justice minister.
19
Guests from Southern Chu

28 Sept 2015 44m

Meng Zhi aids Jing’s throne bid; Nihuang is sent to the border as Southern Chu arrives.
20
Birthday Banquet

28 Sept 2015 44m

Xie Yu’s crimes unravel at Jingrui’s party; his Southern Chu ties are exposed.
21
Standoff at the Brink

29 Sept 2015 44m

Prince Yu’s army saves guests from Xie Yu’s trap; Liyang protects the Zhuo family.
22
A Resolution

29 Sept 2015 44m

Liyang confronts Xie Yu; Xia Jiang suspects a plot behind Xie’s downfall.
23
The Truth of That Day

30 Sept 2015 44m

Mei uncovers Xia Jiang’s role in the Chiyan case; Jing pushes to reinvestigate it.
24
Resolution

30 Sept 2015 44m

Mei mourns the Grand Empress Dowager; Xie Yu’s exile sparks Liyang’s plea for justice.
25
The Fisherman’s Gain

1 Oct 2015 44m

Jing gains power; Mei uproots Banruo’s spies as Prince Yu grows wary of Jing’s rise.
26
Farewell to a Friend

1 Oct 2015 44m

Jingrui leaves for Southern Chu; Banruo plots to seduce Tong Lu for Mei’s secrets.
27
"Water Buffalo"

2 Oct 2015 44m

The Emperor catches Xian breaking mourning rules; Mei warns Meng Zhi to avoid suspicion.
28
Next Opponent

2 Oct 2015 44m

Jing’s promotion angers Yu; Mei fears Consort Jing knows his true identity.
29
Hazelnut Pastries

3 Oct 2015 44m

Mei uses a gift scandal to boost Jing; Yu and Xia Jiang plan to reopen the Chiyan case.
30
Trump Card

3 Oct 2015 44m

Mei enlists Marquise Yan for Jing; Xia Jiang and Yu plot to undermine the prince.
31
Strategic Setup

4 Oct 2015 44m

Prince Yu frames Consort Jing; Wei Zheng’s capture threatens Mei’s plans.
32
Plot of Alienation

4 Oct 2015 44m

The Emperor frees Consort Jing; Xia Jiang uses Wei Zheng to trap Prince Jing.
33
Plea in the Snow

5 Oct 2015 44m

Jing loses trust in Mei over Wei Zheng; Mei plans a risky rescue with Xia Dong.
34
The Right Choice

5 Oct 2015 44m

Jing is promoted; Mei and Yan trick Xia Jiang to free Wei Zheng from captivity.
35
The Rescue

6 Oct 2015 44m

Yan distracts Xia Jiang; Jing’s allies rescue Wei Zheng as Consort Jing faces scrutiny.
36
Another Battlefield

6 Oct 2015 44m

Xia Jiang’s plan fails; Jing is accused of Wei’s rescue, escalating royal tensions.
37
The Strategist's Resolve

7 Oct 2015 45m

Consort Jing’s secret is revealed as the Emperor’s; Xia Jiang targets Mei for interrogation.
38
Confrontation

7 Oct 2015 44m

Xia Jiang poisons Mei; Xia Dong’s confession exposes the Xuan Jing Bureau’s plot.
39
Turning the Tables

8 Oct 2015 45m

The Emperor arrests Xia Jiang; Mei escapes as Jing’s allies uncover Yu’s corruption.
40
Wujin Pill

8 Oct 2015 44m

Jing learns of Mei’s innocence; Xia Dong reveals the Wujin poison to save Mei.
41
Paving the Way

9 Oct 2015 44m

Xia Jiang’s confession clears Mei; Jing picks neutral allies as Yu is demoted.
42
Mei Ridge

9 Oct 2015 44m

Prince Yu learns his mother’s fate; Jing discovers the Chiyan truth from Wei Zheng.
43
Raising the Rebel Flag

10 Oct 2015 44m

Consort Jing uncovers Mei’s illness; Prince Yu plots a rebellion to seize the capital.
44
Desperate Battle

10 Oct 2015 44m

Mei and Jing thwart Yu’s rebellion; Nihuang’s reinforcements save the imperial fortress.
45
Reunion

11 Oct 2015 45m

Jing captures Yu; Mei’s illness worsens as Nie Feng suffers from the same poison.
46
Unworthy Son

11 Oct 2015 44m

Xia Jiang escapes; Jing suspects Mei’s identity as the Emperor considers a new heir.
47
Fire-Cold Poison

12 Oct 2015 44m

Mei plans to reopen Chiyan case; Lin Chen captures Banruo to find Xia Jiang.
48
Remaining Time

12 Oct 2015 44m

Xia Dong learns Mei is Lin Shu; Consort Yue’s plot exposes Mei’s identity to the Emperor.
49
Unveiled Identity

13 Oct 2015 45m

Xia Jiang accuses Mei as Lin Shu; Jing saves Mei from the Emperor’s wrath.
50
Sweep

13 Oct 2015 44m

Gao Zhan clears Mei’s name; Jing and Consort Jing dismantle Xia Jiang’s spy network.
51
Xie Yu's Letter

14 Oct 2015 44m

Jingrui saves Liyang from Xia Jiang’s disciple; Mei’s allies seek a cure for his poison.
52
Five Great Crimes

14 Oct 2015 45m

Liyang presents Xie Yu’s confession; ministers urge the Emperor to reopen Chiyan case.
53
Beyond Revenge

15 Oct 2015 44m

The Emperor relents to reopen Chiyan case; Mei agrees to leave to spare the throne.
54
Farewell, Mei Changsu

15 Oct 2015 43m

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