Nirvana in Fire 2: The Wind Blows in Chang Lin Episode 4 Recap
> Nirvana in Fire 2: The Wind Blows in Chang Lin Recap
Between green mountains, upon the clear waves, a lone boat drifted from afar. Lin Xi and Xiao Pingjing on the boat followed the map and found the sunken ship's location in the middle of the river. Lin Xi caringly reminded Xiao Pingjing that the old boatman had said the current here was swift, telling him to be careful. Xiao Pingjing, the 'Little Dragon of the Cold Pool,' smiled confidently, reassuring her.
Then he took off his clothes and agilely leaped into the water. Lin Xi, however, saw the longevity silver lock Xiao Pingjing carefully took off, and her heart stirred. She recalled that the one her mother held in her hand when she was gravely ill as a child was an identical silver lock. She remembered her ailing mother's advice that marrying a military man would only lead to daily anxiety and unease.
The so-called wealth of a prince's mansion was ultimately like smoke and clouds. She only hoped her daughter could have a beloved person to stay with forever and grow old together, which made Lin Xi's thoughts drift far and wide. She snapped out of her memories, only to see the surface of the water calm. Xiao Pingjing had been in the water for a long time without resurfacing, and she couldn't help but worry.
Xiao Pingjing suddenly popped his head out of the water from the side of the boat, telling her he would be diving for even longer soon. Xiao Pingjing appeared carefree, but he was actually meticulous. He understood that although Lin Xi seemed aloof, she was soft-hearted, so he specifically told her, fearing she would worry. Xiao Pingjing, using his diving skills, finally found a piece of boat wood as physical evidence.
The entire underwater hull was covered by a very strong gel mixed from black chalk powder and silkworm glue. It would only dissolve after soaking in the water for several days, but if it were struck, it would be very fragile. Xiao Yuanqi was furious. Those who did this treated the nation's fate as a game, and the lives of soldiers at the front and civilians in the rear as grass; it was utterly insane.
Duan Tongzhou was not only highly skilled in martial arts but also very eloquent. Seeing Magistrate Zhang's fear that he might botch things, he intimidated and enticed Commander Qian, bribing him to find the letters Magistrate Zhang kept regarding his communications with the capital. The Jifeng Hall in Datong reopened, but it remained under strict surveillance. Xiao Pingjing and Xiao Yuanqi discussed how to protect the witnesses and physical evidence.
They could send the witnesses and physical evidence to neighboring prefectures before taking them to the capital, but the dark curtain behind this matter was so vast that it was difficult to decide whom to trust. Therefore, it was better to wait quietly in Datong, as the emperor's special envoy was already on the way. What Xiao Pingjing worried about more was the safety of Magistrate Zhang, another witness most deeply connected to this case.
Duan Tongzhou had already found Magistrate Zhang. He went straight to the letters Magistrate Zhang had hidden, warning Magistrate Zhang that following Song Fu was the only way to survive. Otherwise, just like the letters in his hand, under his palm strike, the letters instantly turned into flying ash and scattered. The 'Nether Ghost Fire' truly lived up to its name, scaring Magistrate Zhang pale.
The spies from Datong Prefecture Office followed Sister Yun and found the abandoned winery highly suspicious. Duan Tongzhou immediately led men to search. At the same time, he had a premonition that Magistrate Zhang would cause trouble, so he ordered his subordinates to kill Magistrate Zhang. Sister Yun noticed a large number of soldiers rushing towards the winery and immediately reported it to Lin Xi.
Xiao Yuanqi acted decisively, telling his butler to gather his personal guards to resist for a while at the winery, and at the same time, asked Lin Xi to quickly find Xiao Pingjing to save the people. Xiao Pingjing came alone to Datong Prefecture Office to pay a visit in his capacity as the second young master of Changlin, but after waiting for a long time, Magistrate Zhang did not appear.
By this time, the backyard of the yamen was covered with dead and wounded. Duan Tongzhou's subordinates were hanging Magistrate Zhang from a beam, intending to strangle him. Fortunately, Xiao Pingjing's flying sword cut the white silk, saving his life. Lin Xi arrived just then. The two of them tied up Magistrate Zhang and rode quickly to the winery. Duan Tongzhou and Commander Qian led men to search all around the winery.
Before they found anything, Xiao Yuanqi rushed in with his men. He revealed his imperial clan bloodline, declaring that he had bought the winery and that it was imperial property, so others had no right to search. Duan Tongzhou, however, stated that newly acquired property was not an imperial fief and could not prevent local authorities from searching for wanted criminals.
In desperation, Xiao Yuanqi stabbed a soldier to death with his sword, resolving to fight a bloody battle to protect the witness. Commander Qian, mindful of his imperial blood and noble status as a Marquis, hesitated. At this moment, Xiao Pingjing and Lin Xi finally arrived. Xiao Pingjing also showed his Changlin Royal Mansion waist token and held Magistrate Zhang hostage, threatening everyone not to act rashly.
Commander Qian had already wavered, but under Duan Tongzhou's intimidation, he still made a move to attack Xiao Pingjing and the others. A bloody battle seemed unavoidable. Fortunately, Uncle Yuan, Xiao Tingsheng's confidant from Changlin, along with Ji Chen, leading numerous soldiers from Qizhou's Shanliu Camp, arrived in time to control the situation. Duan Tongzhou, as a Langya master, would naturally not surrender.
He suddenly launched an attack, using silver needles hidden under his robe as hidden weapons, repeatedly striking Lin Xi. This forced Xiao Pingjing to protect Lin Xi, distracting him. Then, with a sudden needle, he pierced Commander Qian's throat, instantly taking his life. Afterward, he displayed his qinggong (lightness skill), effortlessly drifting away amidst the army's encirclement, vanishing without a trace in an instant. A volley of arrows could not harm him in the slightest.
The Datong matter had temporarily settled, but Xiao Pingjing couldn't be happy. He complained to Uncle Yuan that his father and elder brother sending Ji Chen with troops was clearly a sign of distrust towards him. Uncle Yuan smiled and enlightened him, saying that after all, he was still young, and the situation was dangerous, so both the Prince of Changlin and the Heir were worried about his safety.
Ji Chen searched all night but found no trace of Duan Tongzhou. Xiao Pingjing was not surprised; after all, Langya masters were extraordinary individuals and naturally not easily captured. The most pressing matter was for everyone to lead the army, escorting Magistrate Zhang of Datong, and rush grandly back to the capital. Sister Yun saw that Lin Xi intended to follow Xiao Pingjing to the capital, and she too was filled with anticipation for the capital.
She asked Lin Xi to take her along, and Lin Xi gladly agreed. During their rest at night, Xiao Yuanqi had not yet overcome his inner turmoil from killing someone for the first time. At Lin Xi's reminder, Xiao Pingjing took a bottle of wine and properly consoled him. The army had traveled without danger so far, and Ji Chen, seeing that they were nearing the capital, inevitably became somewhat lax.
Xiao Pingjing reminded him that the forces behind the scenes near the capital should be far superior to those in Datong Prefecture, and they should be even more vigilant. Ji Chen strongly agreed. Magistrate Zhang had spoken little since being imprisoned, only showing a slight abnormality when Lin Xi's name was heard. Xiao Pingjing had always been puzzled why Duan Tongzhou killed Commander Qian instead of Magistrate Zhang. It seemed there was another hidden reason for this matter.
Inside the imperial palace in the capital, the Crown Prince's health had improved. The Emperor urged him to practice calligraphy diligently. The Empress proactively brought up the contributions of Master Pu Yangying. The Emperor, slightly impatient, told the Empress that she should properly pray for the fallen soldiers instead. The Empress stated that the prayer arrangements were ready, and the Emperor subsequently approved.
As Xiao Pingjing followed the army through a valley, everyone felt that the enemy would surely act there. Inside the Changlin Royal Mansion, Xiao Pingzhang, who had returned to the capital earlier, was worried about his younger brother's safety under the care of his consort, Meng Qianxue. He knew that Xiao Pingjing's journey would certainly not be peaceful.
