Nirvana in Fire 2: The Wind Blows in Chang Lin Episode 38 Recap
> Nirvana in Fire 2: The Wind Blows in Chang Lin Recap
Xun Feizhan witnessed that Changlin Palace, despite its loyalty to the emperor, ended up in such a predicament. Disheartened, he submitted his resignation. Xun Baishui earnestly tried to persuade him to change his mind. However, Xun Feizhan frankly stated that people's hearts can grow cold and weary. The imperial capital appears prosperous on the surface but is secretly squalid and dirty, and there are many things he doesn't want to see or is unwilling to see.
On the contrary, outside Jinling City, there are magnificent rivers and mountains that he should go out and see. He bid farewell to Xun Baishui and left. Inside Changlin Palace, Meng Qianxue silently shed two lines of clear tears as she collected old family belongings. She lamented that the name of Changlin ended up like this, wondering what Xiao Pingzhang would think. Xiao Pingjing also felt a myriad of emotions facing his elder brother's memorial tablet.
Changlin Palace was preparing to be sealed, and its plaque had also been taken down, which was greatly regrettable. Xiao Yuanqi, upon learning of this, sighed at the once glorious reputation of Changlin. However, he thought, as long as one is a subject and the sovereign is still present, all glory can turn into nothing in an instant. He looked at the long sky where clouds drifted swiftly, lamenting that Changlin Wang had given up his opportunity.
Had he never felt unwilling? At this moment, seeing the situation of Changlin Palace, his own determination grew even stronger. The Changlin Wang's coffin procession officially set off. Thousands of common people inside and outside Jinling City spontaneously knelt by the roadside to bid him farewell. Mo Zihou stood on the city wall, watching the Changlin Wang's coffin depart. The funeral procession majestically left Jinling.
From then on, there would be no more trace of Changlin Palace in the Daliang imperial court, and no more mention of Changlin in the Daliang army. The Changlin military flags were taken down in all camps, replaced by the banners of the Northern Border. Old generals in the army looked at the military flags in their hands, all filled with emotion.
Xiao Pingjing and Meng Qianxue buried the Changlin Wang, then returned together to Langya Mountain to live in seclusion. Lin Xi embarked on her journey of identifying herbs and compiling medical texts. Changlin Wang was buried on Meiling Mountain. The Old Master of Langya Pavilion recalled past events upon hearing the news, sighing at the fleeting passage of time.
Then Lin Jiu told him that the Lord of Donghai had reportedly been placed under house arrest, which slightly surprised him, knowing it must be Mo Zihou's doing. At the same time, Xiao Yuanqi was distressed because he was underestimated by Xun Baishui, when he unexpectedly found a note on his desk. Only the elusive Mo Zihou could achieve such a feat.
He dared not delay, immediately dismissed his servants, and angrily said that he had already asked Mo Zihou to leave. Mo Zihou leisurely emerged from the room, smiling and saying, "If Xiao Yuanqi truly doesn't want to cooperate with me, why would he care if I stay a few more days?" Xiao Yuanqi spoke frankly, declaring that even with his help, Donghai's limited strength meant that attempting to covet Daliang's ten prefectures was merely wishful thinking.
However, Mo Zihou confidently stated that taking ten cities was not an impossible task. Xiao Yuanqi questioned him, "Even if you win, how will you swallow such vast land?" Mo Zihou replied that among these prefectures, only three were what he wanted, and the other seven were his grand gift to Xiao Yuanqi. Xiao Yuanqi's heart stirred upon hearing this, and he pondered for a long time.
However, he knew that if ten prefectures fell, it would surely throw the Daliang court into chaos. Mo Zihou continued, saying that at that time, Daliang would surely conscript a large army for a counterattack, and then Xiao Yuanqi could volunteer to lead the troops into battle. And if it wasn't Xiao Yuanqi who ultimately accepted this task, then he would collaborate with Xiao Yuanqi to strike again.
Anyway, the current Daliang court no longer had any presence that Mo Zihou feared. At that time, Xiao Yuanqi leading a large army to stop Donghai's invasion and single-handedly securing seven prefectures would surely bring him immense fame, unparalleled at the moment. It would create a vast expanse where Xiao Yuanqi could independently develop his foundation. Faced with such an opportunity, Xiao Yuanqi couldn't help but be tempted. He then questioned Mo Zihou whether he had planned this long ago.
Mo Zihou admitted, firstly, that he didn't have such a far-reaching plan, and secondly, he didn't expect Changlin Palace to be driven out of Jinling. Xiao Yuanqi tried to restrain his desire for power, but under Mo Zihou's gradual inducement, he ultimately couldn't suppress his inner turmoil. After much hesitation, he finally made an alliance with Mo Zihou. However, this matter still required one or two years of preparation. Two years passed like flowing water.
Urgent military dispatches, like a lone rider leaving all behind, galloped directly from the border into the Daliang Imperial Palace. Within half a month, six consecutive urgent reports shook the Daliang court and public. The young emperor was furious in the court, and the cabinet deliberated for a long time but still couldn't decide on a general to lead the relief troops. Donghai's strength far exceeded Daliang's imagination.
Just as the court officials were at their wits' end, Xiao Yuanqi, following the plan he discussed with Mo Zihou, presented his strategy to repel the enemy to the young emperor, volunteering to lead the troops into battle. At this time, Xiao Pingjing was living in seclusion at Langya Pavilion, dedicating himself to martial arts and self-cultivation, remaining oblivious to court affairs. He didn't pay much attention to the new news from Langya Pavilion either.
However, Meng Qianxue told him that Lin Xi was ready to come up the mountain, which delighted him. Meng Qianxue reminded him that the three-year engagement period had passed, and he must not be vague with Lin Xi about future matters; he had to make everything clear. Xiao Pingjing said that he had already taken off the silver lock of their engagement. The two agreed that this time they would absolutely not let Lin Xi leave again.
Unfortunately, neither of them knew that Lin Xi was his betrothed. After Lin Xi came up the mountain, just as Xiao Pingjing was about to express his feelings to her, Lin Xi mentioned news from Daliang's eastern border. Xiao Pingjing became very anxious upon hearing this, but Lin Xi told him that these were already old news from half a year ago, and now the Daliang relief army had already liberated seven prefectures, led by none other than Xiao Yuanqi.
Xiao Yuanqi, according to his plan, recaptured seven prefectures and returned to the court in triumph. The young emperor was exceptionally excited and asked Xiao Yuanqi what reward he desired. However, he didn't expect Xiao Yuanqi to publicly request the emperor to bestow a marriage upon him, which immediately piqued the emperor's interest. The young lady Xiao Yuanqi proposed to was none other than Empress Dowager's beloved daughter, Xun Anru. The young emperor was very pleased.
Xun Baishui was first stunned but immediately expressed his agreement. However, he still couldn't quite understand Xiao Yuanqi's true intentions. The emperor didn't have so many thoughts and immediately decided to bestow the marriage upon Xiao Yuanqi and Xun Anru.
