Nirvana in Fire

E1

1. The Kirin Genius

19 Sep 2015 · 45m

Minister Xu reveals Mei Changsu’s name to Prince Yu, sparking a race to win his loyalty.

E2

2. Grand Empress Dowager

19 Sep 2015 · 44m

Mei Changsu arrives at Ning manor as princes vie for him; Nihuang’s suitor contest begins.

E3

3. Sons of Two Families

20 Sep 2015 · 44m

Mei aids Prince Jing to save a boy; Nihuang grows suspicious of his identity at a banquet.

E4

4. Choosing a Master

20 Sep 2015 · 44m

Mei uses children to defeat Baili Qi; Prince Jing allies with him to claim the throne.

E5

5. Schemes in the Inner Palace

21 Sep 2015 · 44m

Mei’s plan saves Nihuang from poisoning; Noble Consort Yue is demoted for her scheme.

E6

6. Principles of Loyalty

21 Sep 2015 · 44m

Prince Yu takes credit for saving Nihuang; Mei sets rules for Jing’s alliance.

E7

7. The Abandoned Garden

22 Sep 2015 · 44m

Xia Dong confronts Xie Yu; Mei uncovers corpses, escalating the Duke of Qing’s case.

E8

8. A Midnight Visitor

22 Sep 2015 · 44m

Mei fends off an attack; Prince Xian scrambles to save a minister tied to the corpses.

E9

9. A Time to Cut Ties

23 Sep 2015 · 44m

Mei advises Prince Yu to back Jing; the Emperor appoints a neutral Minister of Revenue.

E10

10. The Next Target

23 Sep 2015 · 44m

Mei targets Prince Yu’s ally; Jing’s report on Duke Qing is overshadowed by Yu’s reward.

E11

11. Mentor

24 Sep 2015 · 44m

Mei outsmarts Xian’s plan to reinstate Consort Yue; Jing joins the throne fight.

E12

12. Even Without a Trace

24 Sep 2015 · 45m

Nihuang learns Mei is Lin Shu; Jing uncovers a gunpowder smuggling plot by Xian.

E13

13. The Missing Gunpowder

25 Sep 2015 · 45m

Mei stops Marquise Yan’s plot to kill the Emperor; Prince Yu saves a minister’s son.

E14

14. New Year's Eve

25 Sep 2015 · 45m

Mei keeps Yan’s secret; Xie Yu’s plan to erode Meng Zhi’s trust with the Emperor begins.

E15

15. The Eastern Palace Strikes

26 Sep 2015 · 44m

Jingrui suspects Qingyao; Mei foils Xie Yu’s plan to kill Shen Zhui at a birthday party.

E16

16. Anguish

26 Sep 2015 · 45m

Mei protects Shen Zhui; Jingrui’s party invites spark tension with martial arts experts.

E17

17. The Secret Gunpowder Mill

27 Sep 2015 · 44m

Prince Yu’s explosion kills civilians; Mei boosts Jing’s image to sway the Emperor.

E18

18. Silent Movements

27 Sep 2015 · 44m

Qin Banruo finds Mei’s secret room; Jing recommends a new justice minister.

E19

19. Guests from Southern Chu

28 Sep 2015 · 44m

Meng Zhi aids Jing’s throne bid; Nihuang is sent to the border as Southern Chu arrives.

E20

20. Birthday Banquet

28 Sep 2015 · 44m

Xie Yu’s crimes unravel at Jingrui’s party; his Southern Chu ties are exposed.

E21

21. Standoff at the Brink

29 Sep 2015 · 44m

Prince Yu’s army saves guests from Xie Yu’s trap; Liyang protects the Zhuo family.

E22

22. A Resolution

29 Sep 2015 · 44m

Liyang confronts Xie Yu; Xia Jiang suspects a plot behind Xie’s downfall.

E23

23. The Truth of That Day

30 Sep 2015 · 44m

Mei uncovers Xia Jiang’s role in the Chiyan case; Jing pushes to reinvestigate it.

E24

24. Resolution

30 Sep 2015 · 44m

Mei mourns the Grand Empress Dowager; Xie Yu’s exile sparks Liyang’s plea for justice.

E25

25. The Fisherman’s Gain

1 Oct 2015 · 44m

Jing gains power; Mei uproots Banruo’s spies as Prince Yu grows wary of Jing’s rise.

E26

26. Farewell to a Friend

1 Oct 2015 · 44m

Jingrui leaves for Southern Chu; Banruo plots to seduce Tong Lu for Mei’s secrets.

E27

27. "Water Buffalo"

2 Oct 2015 · 44m

The Emperor catches Xian breaking mourning rules; Mei warns Meng Zhi to avoid suspicion.

E28

28. Next Opponent

2 Oct 2015 · 44m

Jing’s promotion angers Yu; Mei fears Consort Jing knows his true identity.

E29

29. Hazelnut Pastries

3 Oct 2015 · 44m

Mei uses a gift scandal to boost Jing; Yu and Xia Jiang plan to reopen the Chiyan case.

E30

30. Trump Card

3 Oct 2015 · 44m

Mei enlists Marquise Yan for Jing; Xia Jiang and Yu plot to undermine the prince.

E31

31. Strategic Setup

4 Oct 2015 · 44m

Prince Yu frames Consort Jing; Wei Zheng’s capture threatens Mei’s plans.

E32

32. Plot of Alienation

4 Oct 2015 · 44m

The Emperor frees Consort Jing; Xia Jiang uses Wei Zheng to trap Prince Jing.

E33

33. Plea in the Snow

5 Oct 2015 · 44m

Jing loses trust in Mei over Wei Zheng; Mei plans a risky rescue with Xia Dong.

E34

34. The Right Choice

5 Oct 2015 · 44m

Jing is promoted; Mei and Yan trick Xia Jiang to free Wei Zheng from captivity.

E35

35. The Rescue

6 Oct 2015 · 44m

Yan distracts Xia Jiang; Jing’s allies rescue Wei Zheng as Consort Jing faces scrutiny.

E36

36. Another Battlefield

6 Oct 2015 · 44m

Xia Jiang’s plan fails; Jing is accused of Wei’s rescue, escalating royal tensions.

E37

37. The Strategist's Resolve

7 Oct 2015 · 45m

Consort Jing’s secret is revealed as the Emperor’s; Xia Jiang targets Mei for interrogation.

E38

38. Confrontation

7 Oct 2015 · 44m

Xia Jiang poisons Mei; Xia Dong’s confession exposes the Xuan Jing Bureau’s plot.

E39

39. Turning the Tables

8 Oct 2015 · 45m

The Emperor arrests Xia Jiang; Mei escapes as Jing’s allies uncover Yu’s corruption.

E40

40. Wujin Pill

8 Oct 2015 · 44m

Jing learns of Mei’s innocence; Xia Dong reveals the Wujin poison to save Mei.

E41

41. Paving the Way

9 Oct 2015 · 44m

Xia Jiang’s confession clears Mei; Jing picks neutral allies as Yu is demoted.

E42

42. Mei Ridge

9 Oct 2015 · 44m

Prince Yu learns his mother’s fate; Jing discovers the Chiyan truth from Wei Zheng.

E43

43. Raising the Rebel Flag

10 Oct 2015 · 44m

Consort Jing uncovers Mei’s illness; Prince Yu plots a rebellion to seize the capital.

E44

44. Desperate Battle

10 Oct 2015 · 44m

Mei and Jing thwart Yu’s rebellion; Nihuang’s reinforcements save the imperial fortress.

E45

45. Reunion

11 Oct 2015 · 45m

Jing captures Yu; Mei’s illness worsens as Nie Feng suffers from the same poison.

E46

46. Unworthy Son

11 Oct 2015 · 44m

Xia Jiang escapes; Jing suspects Mei’s identity as the Emperor considers a new heir.

E47

47. Fire-Cold Poison

12 Oct 2015 · 44m

Mei plans to reopen Chiyan case; Lin Chen captures Banruo to find Xia Jiang.

E48

48. Remaining Time

12 Oct 2015 · 44m

Xia Dong learns Mei is Lin Shu; Consort Yue’s plot exposes Mei’s identity to the Emperor.

E49

49. Unveiled Identity

13 Oct 2015 · 45m

Xia Jiang accuses Mei as Lin Shu; Jing saves Mei from the Emperor’s wrath.

E50

50. Sweep

13 Oct 2015 · 44m

Gao Zhan clears Mei’s name; Jing and Consort Jing dismantle Xia Jiang’s spy network.

E51

51. Xie Yu's Letter

14 Oct 2015 · 44m

Jingrui saves Liyang from Xia Jiang’s disciple; Mei’s allies seek a cure for his poison.

E52

52. Five Great Crimes

14 Oct 2015 · 45m

Liyang presents Xie Yu’s confession; ministers urge the Emperor to reopen Chiyan case.

E53

53. Beyond Revenge

15 Oct 2015 · 44m

The Emperor relents to reopen Chiyan case; Mei agrees to leave to spare the throne.

E54

54. Farewell, Mei Changsu

15 Oct 2015 · 43m

Mei leads the army against Chu, taking a fatal pill; Jing honors him as the new Emperor.