Nirvana in Fire
Season 1
2015 · 54 episodes
Weakened by illness but strong in mind, Mei Changsu enters court politics to seek justice for a tragedy long forgotten.
1. The Kirin Genius
2015-09-19 · 45m
Minister Xu reveals Mei Changsu’s name to Prince Yu, sparking a race to win his loyalty.
2. Grand Empress Dowager
2015-09-19 · 44m
Mei Changsu arrives at Ning manor as princes vie for him; Nihuang’s suitor contest begins.
3. Sons of Two Families
2015-09-20 · 44m
Mei aids Prince Jing to save a boy; Nihuang grows suspicious of his identity at a banquet.
4. Choosing a Master
2015-09-20 · 44m
Mei uses children to defeat Baili Qi; Prince Jing allies with him to claim the throne.
5. Schemes in the Inner Palace
2015-09-21 · 44m
Mei’s plan saves Nihuang from poisoning; Noble Consort Yue is demoted for her scheme.
6. Principles of Loyalty
2015-09-21 · 44m
Prince Yu takes credit for saving Nihuang; Mei sets rules for Jing’s alliance.
7. The Abandoned Garden
2015-09-22 · 44m
Xia Dong confronts Xie Yu; Mei uncovers corpses, escalating the Duke of Qing’s case.
8. A Midnight Visitor
2015-09-22 · 44m
Mei fends off an attack; Prince Xian scrambles to save a minister tied to the corpses.
9. A Time to Cut Ties
2015-09-23 · 44m
Mei advises Prince Yu to back Jing; the Emperor appoints a neutral Minister of Revenue.
10. The Next Target
2015-09-23 · 44m
Mei targets Prince Yu’s ally; Jing’s report on Duke Qing is overshadowed by Yu’s reward.
11. Mentor
2015-09-24 · 44m
Mei outsmarts Xian’s plan to reinstate Consort Yue; Jing joins the throne fight.
12. Even Without a Trace
2015-09-24 · 45m
Nihuang learns Mei is Lin Shu; Jing uncovers a gunpowder smuggling plot by Xian.
13. The Missing Gunpowder
2015-09-25 · 45m
Mei stops Marquise Yan’s plot to kill the Emperor; Prince Yu saves a minister’s son.
14. New Year's Eve
2015-09-25 · 45m
Mei keeps Yan’s secret; Xie Yu’s plan to erode Meng Zhi’s trust with the Emperor begins.
15. The Eastern Palace Strikes
2015-09-26 · 44m
Jingrui suspects Qingyao; Mei foils Xie Yu’s plan to kill Shen Zhui at a birthday party.
16. Anguish
2015-09-26 · 45m
Mei protects Shen Zhui; Jingrui’s party invites spark tension with martial arts experts.
17. The Secret Gunpowder Mill
2015-09-27 · 44m
Prince Yu’s explosion kills civilians; Mei boosts Jing’s image to sway the Emperor.
18. Silent Movements
2015-09-27 · 44m
Qin Banruo finds Mei’s secret room; Jing recommends a new justice minister.
19. Guests from Southern Chu
2015-09-28 · 44m
Meng Zhi aids Jing’s throne bid; Nihuang is sent to the border as Southern Chu arrives.
20. Birthday Banquet
2015-09-28 · 44m
Xie Yu’s crimes unravel at Jingrui’s party; his Southern Chu ties are exposed.
21. Standoff at the Brink
2015-09-29 · 44m
Prince Yu’s army saves guests from Xie Yu’s trap; Liyang protects the Zhuo family.
22. A Resolution
2015-09-29 · 44m
Liyang confronts Xie Yu; Xia Jiang suspects a plot behind Xie’s downfall.
23. The Truth of That Day
2015-09-30 · 44m
Mei uncovers Xia Jiang’s role in the Chiyan case; Jing pushes to reinvestigate it.
24. Resolution
2015-09-30 · 44m
Mei mourns the Grand Empress Dowager; Xie Yu’s exile sparks Liyang’s plea for justice.
25. The Fisherman’s Gain
2015-10-01 · 44m
Jing gains power; Mei uproots Banruo’s spies as Prince Yu grows wary of Jing’s rise.
26. Farewell to a Friend
2015-10-01 · 44m
Jingrui leaves for Southern Chu; Banruo plots to seduce Tong Lu for Mei’s secrets.
27. "Water Buffalo"
2015-10-02 · 44m
The Emperor catches Xian breaking mourning rules; Mei warns Meng Zhi to avoid suspicion.
28. Next Opponent
2015-10-02 · 44m
Jing’s promotion angers Yu; Mei fears Consort Jing knows his true identity.
29. Hazelnut Pastries
2015-10-03 · 44m
Mei uses a gift scandal to boost Jing; Yu and Xia Jiang plan to reopen the Chiyan case.
30. Trump Card
2015-10-03 · 44m
Mei enlists Marquise Yan for Jing; Xia Jiang and Yu plot to undermine the prince.
31. Strategic Setup
2015-10-04 · 44m
Prince Yu frames Consort Jing; Wei Zheng’s capture threatens Mei’s plans.
32. Plot of Alienation
2015-10-04 · 44m
The Emperor frees Consort Jing; Xia Jiang uses Wei Zheng to trap Prince Jing.
33. Plea in the Snow
2015-10-05 · 44m
Jing loses trust in Mei over Wei Zheng; Mei plans a risky rescue with Xia Dong.
34. The Right Choice
2015-10-05 · 44m
Jing is promoted; Mei and Yan trick Xia Jiang to free Wei Zheng from captivity.
35. The Rescue
2015-10-06 · 44m
Yan distracts Xia Jiang; Jing’s allies rescue Wei Zheng as Consort Jing faces scrutiny.
36. Another Battlefield
2015-10-06 · 44m
Xia Jiang’s plan fails; Jing is accused of Wei’s rescue, escalating royal tensions.
37. The Strategist's Resolve
2015-10-07 · 45m
Consort Jing’s secret is revealed as the Emperor’s; Xia Jiang targets Mei for interrogation.
38. Confrontation
2015-10-07 · 44m
Xia Jiang poisons Mei; Xia Dong’s confession exposes the Xuan Jing Bureau’s plot.
39. Turning the Tables
2015-10-08 · 45m
The Emperor arrests Xia Jiang; Mei escapes as Jing’s allies uncover Yu’s corruption.
40. Wujin Pill
2015-10-08 · 44m
Jing learns of Mei’s innocence; Xia Dong reveals the Wujin poison to save Mei.
41. Paving the Way
2015-10-09 · 44m
Xia Jiang’s confession clears Mei; Jing picks neutral allies as Yu is demoted.
42. Mei Ridge
2015-10-09 · 44m
Prince Yu learns his mother’s fate; Jing discovers the Chiyan truth from Wei Zheng.
43. Raising the Rebel Flag
2015-10-10 · 44m
Consort Jing uncovers Mei’s illness; Prince Yu plots a rebellion to seize the capital.
44. Desperate Battle
2015-10-10 · 44m
Mei and Jing thwart Yu’s rebellion; Nihuang’s reinforcements save the imperial fortress.
45. Reunion
2015-10-11 · 45m
Jing captures Yu; Mei’s illness worsens as Nie Feng suffers from the same poison.
46. Unworthy Son
2015-10-11 · 44m
Xia Jiang escapes; Jing suspects Mei’s identity as the Emperor considers a new heir.
47. Fire-Cold Poison
2015-10-12 · 44m
Mei plans to reopen Chiyan case; Lin Chen captures Banruo to find Xia Jiang.
48. Remaining Time
2015-10-12 · 44m
Xia Dong learns Mei is Lin Shu; Consort Yue’s plot exposes Mei’s identity to the Emperor.
49. Unveiled Identity
2015-10-13 · 45m
Xia Jiang accuses Mei as Lin Shu; Jing saves Mei from the Emperor’s wrath.
50. Sweep
2015-10-13 · 44m
Gao Zhan clears Mei’s name; Jing and Consort Jing dismantle Xia Jiang’s spy network.
51. Xie Yu's Letter
2015-10-14 · 44m
Jingrui saves Liyang from Xia Jiang’s disciple; Mei’s allies seek a cure for his poison.
52. Five Great Crimes
2015-10-14 · 45m
Liyang presents Xie Yu’s confession; ministers urge the Emperor to reopen Chiyan case.
53. Beyond Revenge
2015-10-15 · 44m
The Emperor relents to reopen Chiyan case; Mei agrees to leave to spare the throne.
54. Farewell, Mei Changsu
2015-10-15 · 43m
Mei leads the army against Chu, taking a fatal pill; Jing honors him as the new Emperor.
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