Nirvana in Fire Episode 54 (Ending) Recap
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Emperor of Liang decreed in the Mingtang Hall, and the unjust verdict was sent to all regions. The survivors and bereaved families of the original Chiyan Army were all properly resettled or compensated. The main culprit, Xia Jiang, was executed by slow slicing. Jingyan specifically set up a memorial altar and ceremony, which the Emperor of Liang personally led the hundred officials to attend and pay respects, to appease the spirits of the deceased.
Heavenly justice prevailed, and the unjust case was finally vindicated. Inside the Su Residence, Lin Chen excitedly described the travel route, preparing to take Mei Changsu and Fei Liu sightseeing. Mei Changsu finally put his worries aside and was ready to leave Jinling after the memorial ceremony. Inside the newly renovated Lin Family ancestral hall, Mei Changsu knelt before the memorial tablets of the Lin lineage, his face solemn, not uttering a word.
He believed that his father and mother would understand the myriad of thoughts in his heart. Urgent military reports suddenly came one after another. Dayu, the Donghai Water Army, Nan Chu, Ye Qin, and Northern Yan simultaneously invaded. The border was in critical danger. Jingyan summoned his ministers to discuss countermeasures. A military commander proposed peace talks on the grounds of insufficient troops, which was opposed by Nihuang. Jingyan asked who was willing to lead the army out.
The various military commanders all demurred, citing old age. Jingyan, having no choice, prepared to personally lead the troops to war. Jingrui and Yujin, with their families' support, went to the recruitment office to sign up. Mei Changsu stopped Jingyan from personally leading the campaign, stating that to defend against external threats, internal stability is necessary, and the Emperor of Liang cannot be fully trusted; leaving the capital at this time would surely backfire.
He analyzed the entire battle situation, suggesting that Nihuang secure Nan Chu, Nie Feng and Xia Dong pacify Northern Yan, and he himself requested to confront Dayu. Before he finished speaking, he was interrupted by Jingyan, and Nihuang also firmly opposed it. At Mei Changsu's insistence, Jingyan said that he would agree only if the doctor by his side said in person that he could go. Mei Changsu wanted to persuade Lin Chen, but was met with his strong opposition.
In his urgency, Mei Changsu emotionally declared that he was a descendant of the Lin family and would absolutely not stand idly by in a time of national crisis. If he could die on the battlefield as Lin Shu, it would be a great fortune in life. Lin Chen was deeply moved and decided to go to the battlefield with Mei Changsu and stay with him until his last day.
Jingyan and Nihuang were both very reluctant to let him go. Mei Changsu comforted Jingyan, saying that Dayu was the enemy he was most familiar with and victory was certain. Jingyan, in turn, promised to prioritize the people, not lose his original intentions, and create a different Great Liang realm. The great army set off. Mei Changsu donned his armor and departed for the campaign. He and Nihuang parted with deep reluctance.
Mei Changsu knew his time was short and promised that in the next life, he would surely spend his old age hand in hand with Nihuang. Nihuang tearfully agreed. Jingyan stood on the city wall, gazing at the departing army, watching Mei Changsu leave. After the war was settled, Mei Changsu was unable to return to Jinling. The Emperor of Liang passed away, and Jingyan ascended the throne.
Years later, Great Liang enjoyed political stability, social harmony, national prosperity, and people's peace. On this day, the Ministry of War requested His Majesty to bestow a name upon the newly reorganized army. Jingyan dipped his brush in thick ink and wrote three strong, powerful characters: Changlin Army.
