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