Nirvana in Fire Episode 23 Recap
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Mei Changsu speculated that Xia Jiang had a handle on Xie Yu, so he asked Prince Yu to arrange a meeting with Xie Yu in prison. Fei Liu, following Mei Changsu's instructions, snuck into Xuanjing Division to deliver a message to Xia Dong. Mei Changsu and Fei Liu entered the prison to visit Xie Yu.
He knew that Xie Yu was quick-witted and difficult to deal with, so he used reverse psychology, saying he was stupid, and that Xia Jiang was the smart one. He proceeded steadily, slowly engaging in a battle of wits and courage with Xie Yu. He analyzed that Xia Jiang would first promise to spare his life and change the death sentence to exile, but knowing Xia Jiang's character, he would only trust dead people to keep secrets.
Therefore, as soon as Xie Yu walked out of prison, it would be his death day, with every step leading to death's door. At the same time, Prince Yu personally went to Xuanjing Division to meet Xia Jiang. Using the reason of investigating the case and gathering evidence, he asked Xia Jiang: Zhuo Dingfeng had testified that Xie Yu killed Li Zhongxin for Chief Xia 17 years ago.
Xie Yu had already confessed, but after Chief Xia returned, he recanted and said it was something he wanted to kill. Is this matter related to Chief Xia? Xia Jiang flatly denied it, but Prince Yu had already planted a thorn in his heart, making him feel that Xie Yu was untrustworthy. Although Xie Yu knew that Mei Changsu made sense, he still held onto a glimmer of hope and chose to believe Xia Jiang.
At this moment, Mei Changsu calmly told him: Actually, your last way out has already been cut off by me. Because Prince Yu has already checked the case details with Xia Jiang. Mei Changsu successfully made Xie Yu believe that Xia Jiang already suspected he had betrayed him, completely destroying the trust between them. Mei Changsu stated that as long as Xie Yu told the truth about the Li Zhongxin matter, he would spare his life.
Knowing he had no way out, Xie Yu finally lowered his head to Mei Changsu in defeat. It turned out that thirteen years ago, Li Zhongxin, who could imitate others' handwriting, forged Nie Feng's plea for help on behalf of Xia Jiang. The letter read: Commander Lin Xie of the Chiyan Army is plotting treason. To silence me, he is driving me to my death. I hope for rescue.
Later, Xie Yu led troops there and killed the unsuspecting vanguard general Nie Feng, bringing back only half a corpse. At that time, Xia Jiang was afraid that his disciple Xia Dong would find out, so he hinted to Xie Yu to kill Li Zhongxin's entire family. Meanwhile, in the cell next to Xie Yu's, Prince Jing and Xia Dong, invited by Mei Changsu, heard everything clearly. Even the source of Nie Feng's plea for help was fake!
After learning the truth about the Chiyan Army's rebellion, the three of them had complex feelings. Xia Dong said sorry to Prince Jing, staggered away, and came to her husband Nie Feng's grave filled with endless regret. Prince Jing was heavy-hearted. Although it wasn't a day for him to enter the palace, he particularly wanted to see his mother. He came before Consort Jing and couldn't help but say with tears streaming down his face, "I miss Xiao Shu."
Mei Changsu returned from prison and remained silent, sitting still. He had not expected the truth to be like this! After a long time, Prince Jing came to see Mei Changsu through a secret passage. Filled with righteous indignation, he wanted to use this detailed clue to thoroughly investigate the wrongful case and clear the names of Prince Qi and the Lin family.
Mei Changsu, however, calmly stated: The fundamental reason for this rebellion case was that the Emperor of Liang suspected Prince Qi of plotting treason and did it intentionally. Even if the truth is found, the injustice cannot be cleared. In the palace, the Grand Empress Dowager was on her deathbed. In her delirium, she repeatedly called out, "Jinyang, Xiao Shu. . ."
