Nirvana in Fire Episode 52 Recap
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After Princess Liyang left, Xiao Jingyan comforted the disappointed and sad Mei Changsu, preparing to have Yan Que be the first accuser before the hall. Xiao Jingrui understood his mother's conflict and bitterness. Once the case was overturned, it would inevitably implicate Xie Bi and the Xie clan members. Princess Liyang originally wanted to step forward as the first accuser to seek an imperial pardon, but before she could finish speaking clearly, she was angrily expelled by the Crown Prince.
Princess Liyang believed that the Crown Prince's determination to clear the injustice was firm, and that by then the Xie manor would inevitably be implicated, and if she stood idly by, she would not be able to sleep or eat in peace for the rest of her life. She made up her mind, went and returned, and agreed to Xiao Jingyan's request. Xiao Jingyan proactively guaranteed to pardon the entire Xie clan from the crime of implication.
Only then did the Princess realize that for those who did not truly help him, he was unwilling to count on them for support. Mei Changsu knew this was a tough battle, reminding Xiao Jingyan to consider variables, and prepare backup plans, while Xiao Jingyan had already contacted the officials, severing the Emperor of Liang's connection with the outside world. Seeing Xiao Jingyan's increasingly seasoned way of handling affairs, Mei Changsu felt relieved.
Mei Changsu asked Xiao Jingyan to take him along on the day of the Emperor of Liang's birthday banquet. Xiao Jingyan excitedly said that it was a matter of course and he would definitely let him witness the final outcome. Mei Changsu's respectful and courteous demeanor made Xiao Jingyan uncomfortable. He told Mei Changsu to just be Lin Shu in front of him. Mei Changsu's single call of "Jingyan" brought back their beautiful memories.
During their conversation, Mei Changsu revealed his intention to withdraw once the injustice was cleared, which made Xiao Jingyan very reluctant. Seeing Tingsheng learning archery in the courtyard, Mei Changsu suggested that Xiao Jingyan keep Tingsheng's identity a secret because without a birth registry, it would be impossible for Tingsheng to regain royal status. Xiao Jingyan decided to adopt Tingsheng as his foster son, letting him live a carefree life. The day of the Emperor of Liang's birthday arrived.
Xiao Jingrui encouraged the Princess to face the challenge calmly. Xiao Jingyan, along with his Princess Consort, had breakfast with the Emperor of Liang. After the birthday banquet began, the officials took turns offering birthday wishes, and the Emperor of Liang beamed with joy.
At this moment, Princess Liyang, however, came alone and knelt in homage, stating that she was not just there to offer birthday wishes but also to present, on behalf of the convicted official Xie Yu, the crime of high treason for deceiving the sovereign, defying superiors, and framing loyal officials. She held up the handwritten document high, and disregarding the Emperor of Liang's opposition, she enumerated Xie Yu's crimes one by one.
The Emperor of Liang repeatedly ordered her to stop, but the Princess turned a deaf ear and continued to expose the truth of the case. The Emperor of Liang was furious and ordered the Imperial Guards to escort her away, but no one obeyed the order. At this moment, Meng Zhi knelt down and begged the Emperor of Liang to let the Princess finish speaking. Liyang seized the opportunity to list all five of Xie Yu's major crimes.
Her clear voice resonated through the great hall. Xie Yu's crimes were monstrously heinous and shocking. The imperial relatives and officials could no longer sit still and came forward one after another, demanding a retrial of the old Chiyan case. Looking at the officials and imperial relatives kneeling all over the floor, the Emperor of Liang asked with a trembling voice: Are you trying to force me together?
