Nirvana in Fire Episode 46 Recap
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Princess Nihuang heard that Mei Changsu's condition flared up, and rushed into Consort Jing's palace in a panic to inquire about his illness. The words had barely left her mouth when she realized her loss of composure, and quickly covered it up. Consort Jing indicated that she already knew Xiao Shu's identity. Princess Nihuang finally couldn't help but burst into tears, her heart aching.
Consort Jing comforted Princess Nihuang, saying that she was Xiao Shu's closest person in this world, and he didn't tell her about his illness because he was afraid she would be sad. Mei Changsu finally woke up. Prince Jing, who had been guarding by his side, frankly stated his doubts and insisted on asking Mei Changsu for his father's name first, and then asking Consort Jing to cross-reference the two sides to confirm the truth.
Mei Changsu was forced into a corner and had no choice but to tell him his father's name was Mei Shinan. Prince Jing immediately left the palace to ask Consort Jing and unexpectedly received the same answer. In fact, Lin Xie had indeed used the alias Mei Shinan to save Consort Jing.
Prince Jing, unaware of the truth, slumped down and told Consort Jing that he might be going crazy; for a moment, he had actually become convinced that Mei Changsu was Lin Shu. Meng Zhi regained control of the Jinling Imperial Guards and adjusted the palace defenses. The Emperor of Liang could now return to the palace. Xia Jiang had escaped.
The Emperor of Liang ordered the issuance of a nationwide arrest warrant for Xia Jiang, to be apprehended and brought to justice, regardless of whether he was alive or dead. The Emperor of Liang summoned Prince Ji and discussed the position of Crown Prince, asking if Prince Jing Jingyan was suitable.
Prince Ji, who had always portrayed himself as an idle prince but whose heart was as clear as a mirror, praised Prince Jing for his filial piety, virtue, sincerity, and loyalty, but remained silent about the position of Crown Prince, fearing it would arouse the Emperor of Liang's suspicion. The Emperor of Liang, however, stated that he admired Prince Jing for having no ambition and adhering to his duty. Mei Changsu met Prince Ji outside the hall.
Prince Ji hinted that Mei Changsu would return to the capital soon, and everything could be settled. Mei Changsu took the opportunity to thank Prince Ji on behalf of Prince Jing for saving Tingsheng's life. Upon returning to the capital, the Emperor of Liang immediately issued a decree to depose the Empress. Consort Yan learned that Prince Yu and his entire household had been thrown into the imperial prison. She received the decree sorrowfully and moved to Shanqing Nunnery.
In prison, Prince Yu, knowing his death was approaching, had a change of heart and apologized to Prince Yu's consort, blaming himself not only for not treating her well but also for implicating her to die with him. Prince Yu's consort, however, expressed affectionately that she was willing to go to the underworld together, but she was pregnant and was unwilling to let the child die with them.
Mei Changsu came to the prison and told Prince Yu that if he had stopped earlier, he could have kept his wealth and status. Prince Yu expressed without regret that surrounding the hunting ground was the most satisfying thing he had ever done, and even if he failed, it would just be the same outcome as Prince Qi back then.
Mei Changsu stated bluntly that Prince Qi had the world in his heart and cared about the people, and he was not even worthy of being mentioned in the same breath as Prince Qi. The Emperor of Liang came to the imperial prison to see Prince Yu, but Prince Yu had already committed suicide.
After reading the blood letter left by Prince Yu, the Emperor of Liang quickly asked where Prince Yu's consort was, but it was too late; Prince Yu's consort had already passed away. In fact, Prince Yu's consort had already been swapped out of the imperial prison with a death row prisoner under Mei Changsu's arrangement and had left the capital. In the future, Prince Yu's child, living away from the court as an ordinary person, would surely grow up happily.
Consort Jing selected the daughter of the Grand Secretariat Liu Cheng as Prince Jing's principal consort. Mei Changsu was worried about Xia Dong. Gong Yu suggested that she could use disguise to swap Xia Dong out, allowing Nie Feng and his wife to meet soon.
