Nirvana in Fire 2: The Wind Blows in Chang Lin Episode 13 Recap
> Nirvana in Fire 2: The Wind Blows in Chang Lin Recap
Meng Qianxue arrived at Jifeng Hall for treatment, dressed in light purple, elegant and dignified. Lin Xi brought up the matter of the Marquise Dowager of Laiyang. Meng Qianxue felt that people's hearts were unpredictable; she never expected that while the Marquise Dowager of Laiyang appeared submissive, deep hatred actually flowed within her. Lin Xi didn't understand where the Marquise Dowager of Laiyang's hatred came from and asked about the grievances between her and the Changlin Royal Mansion.
Meng Qianxue slowly recalled past events, telling Lin Xi that the case committed by Prince Laiyang back then was first detected by Prince Changlin, then handled by the current Emperor, and finally adjudicated by the Former Emperor. That's why the Marquise Dowager of Laiyang harbored resentment towards everyone, but she was unable to harm the Emperor, so she could only vent her resentment on the Changlin Royal Mansion.
After Meng Qianxue left, Lin Xi suddenly found Xiao Pingjing standing in the corridor of her inner courtyard, his face gloomy. Xiao Pingjing told Lin Xi that Meng Qianxue's suffering from this undeserved disaster was entirely due to him. After nightfall, Xiao Pingjing's heart was filled with unbearable sorrow, and he desperately practiced martial arts in Jifeng Hall to vent. The force of his sword destroyed flowers and broke wood. The more he practiced, the more agitated he became.
Lin Xi saw his pitiful state but didn't know how to advise him. The once proper Laiyang Marquis Manor was completely confiscated. Xiao Yuanqi sat alone, his figure desolate, in the now empty room, staring blankly at the bloodstains left by his mother on the floor, unmoving. Xun Feizhan stood outside the door, his expression grave. At this moment, the Patrol Camp arrived under imperial edict to take over the Laiyang Marquis Manor.
Xun Feizhan solemnly reminded them that the Marquis of Laiyang was merely awaiting the imperial decree and must not be treated disrespectfully. Xiao Yuanqi wandered through the Marquis Manor, swaying and disoriented. The Laiyang Marquis Manor had been sealed by the Patrol Camp; he had no freedom to leave, nor could anyone enter to see him, which made him sigh deeply. Yet, he was helpless and could only bear everything alone.
Xiao Pingjing, who had vented all night, woke up in the medical hall. Lin Xi thoughtfully brought him hangover soup. Xiao Pingjing admitted he dared not go home, unsure how to face his elder brother and sister-in-law. However, Lin Xi provoked him, saying that hiding wouldn't make things unhappen. Xiao Pingjing helped Lin Xi process medicinal herbs, alleviating his worries. He had done this kind of work often on Langya Mountain, so he was quite adept at it.
Xiao Pingzhang suddenly came to Jifeng Hall and persuaded him to go home. Xiao Pingjing confessed that he was actually afraid of Xiao Pingzhang getting angry. Xiao Pingzhang laughed, saying how could he be angry with his younger brother, and pulled him back home. Inside Qiantian Court, Marquis Mozi's face was cold as he questioned Pu Yangying on how much longer it would take to be ready.
Pu Yangying asked him to calm down, explaining that the deeper the fuse was buried, the better the effect would be. When the time was ripe, he would surely use the will left by the Marquise Dowager of Laiyang to turn Xiao Yuanqi into a hidden poisonous blade within Daliang. In the imperial palace, Prince Changlin Xiao Tingsheng and the Emperor discussed how to handle Xiao Yuanqi.
Xiao Tingsheng judged that Xiao Yuanqi was unaware of his mother's crimes, and the Emperor agreed, thinking that Xiao Yuanqi was still young and had potential. However, Xiao Tingsheng still reminded the Emperor about Xiao Yuanqi's father's matter. The Emperor believed that Xiao Yuanqi should have no way of knowing the inside story. The East Sea Envoy Delegation was now approaching the Imperial Capital.
The Emperor was greatly troubled by Marquis Mozi's ruckus and felt some misplaced anger towards the delegation, asking Prince Changlin if Marquis Mozi would still dare to appear before him. Prince Changlin believed that the East Sea envoys would likely not dare to admit that Marquis Mozi had been to Daliang. Everything was as he judged; when the East Sea Envoy Delegation entered the Imperial Capital, there was no trace of Marquis Mozi.
However, Xiao Pingzhang grew suspicious of the note Marquis Mozi left behind. Since Marquis Mozi had intended to leave, why would he leave a note? He judged that Marquis Mozi deliberately did this to cover up the fact that he had not actually left Daliang. Xiao Pingjing suggested that there were not many places in the Imperial Capital that would interest the world's top master; they only needed to strengthen their defenses.
Xiao Pingzhang reminded him that Xiao Yuanqi's Laiyang Marquis Manor should also be wary. Xiao Pingzhang's judgment had always been extremely accurate, and this time was no exception. Marquis Mozi, as expected, arrived alone at the Laiyang Marquis Manor. The ordinary soldiers of the Patrol Camp naturally remained oblivious. Xiao Yuanqi, seeing a stranger suddenly appear in the manor, immediately engaged him in combat.
However, Marquis Mozi's martial arts were so superior that he played with Xiao Yuanqi as if he were a child. Xiao Yuanqi, knowing he was no match, questioned who he was. Pu Yangying suddenly appeared, stating that Marquis Mozi was someone who could help Xiao Yuanqi achieve his dreams. In the imperial court, hundreds of officials stood. The East Sea Envoy entered the court to meet the Emperor and presented the state letter.
The Emperor deliberately asked who the renowned Marquis Mozi of Langya was. The East Sea Envoy indeed lied, claiming that Marquis Mozi had suffered from acclimatization issues and had returned to his country first, without setting foot in Daliang. The Emperor was slightly angered, secretly scolding Marquis Mozi of East Sea for being too presumptuous. The East Sea Envoy could only admit to their indulgence, stating that the Lord of East Sea would surely discipline him strictly in the future.
After the court session, the East Sea envoy, according to the state letter and East Sea customs, paid respects to the memorial tablet of Consort Shu. Xun Baishui entered the imperial harem to comfort his sister, Empress Xun, saying that the East Sea envoy had merely paid respects to Consort Shu's memorial tablet according to etiquette and built a small shrine, so the Empress need not be surprised.
The Empress was also in good spirits; a phantom who had been dead for seven years could finally be put out of her mind. However, in reality, things had only just begun. Pu Yangying had already given the Marquise Dowager of Laiyang's will to Xiao Yuanqi. Xiao Yuanqi knew that Pu Yangying's action was merely to force him down the same path as his mother.
Yet, Pu Yangying's eloquent tongue easily breached his psychological defenses, successfully stirring the anger and desires in Xiao Yuanqi's heart. Spiritually, he manipulated Xiao Yuanqi at will. The seeds of hatred and lust for power deeply rooted themselves in Xiao Yuanqi's heart. Xiao Pingjing came to see Xiao Yuanqi. Xiao Yuanqi hid his mother's will and led Xiao Pingjing into the hall to offer incense to the Marquise Dowager of Laiyang.
Xiao Pingjing confessed that he had originally intended to help Xiao Yuanqi retrieve his mother's remains, but family matters had caused a delay. Xiao Yuanqi's heart had already been twisted by Pu Yangying, and he coldly complained about being underestimated. Xiao Pingjing reminded him that evil causes lead to evil consequences. The Marquise Dowager of Laiyang was not innocent, and the Emperor's handling was not inappropriate.
Xiao Yuanqi sarcastically said that he had no fortune to enjoy the glory of the Imperial Capital, and it would have been better if he had been exiled to a distant place back then, to have a good end. Xiao Pingjing painstakingly tried to persuade him, but it only brought out Xiao Yuanqi's anger. The two had a big argument. Xiao Yuanqi blamed the current Emperor for leaving no room for his father's death.
Xiao Pingjing was greatly shocked, finding that the current Xiao Yuanqi was unlike the one he had known before. He loudly reprimanded Xiao Yuanqi for being deluded and treating a long-settled old case as a power struggle. Xiao Yuanqi was startled, realizing he had misspoken. He didn't know what was wrong with him, but he felt that Xiao Pingjing couldn't understand his loneliness and pain. At this moment, an imperial attendant delivered an oral decree, ordering Xiao Yuanqi to have an audience.
