Nirvana in Fire
Weakened by illness but strong in mind, Mei Changsu enters court politics to seek justice for a tragedy long forgotten.
Seasons
1. The Kirin Genius
Air Date: 2015-09-19
Minister Xu reveals Mei Changsu’s name to Prince Yu, sparking a race to win his loyalty.
2. Grand Empress Dowager
Air Date: 2015-09-19
Mei Changsu arrives at Ning manor as princes vie for him; Nihuang’s suitor contest begins.
3. Sons of Two Families
Air Date: 2015-09-20
Mei aids Prince Jing to save a boy; Nihuang grows suspicious of his identity at a banquet.
4. Choosing a Master
Air Date: 2015-09-20
Mei uses children to defeat Baili Qi; Prince Jing allies with him to claim the throne.
5. Schemes in the Inner Palace
Air Date: 2015-09-21
Mei’s plan saves Nihuang from poisoning; Noble Consort Yue is demoted for her scheme.
6. Principles of Loyalty
Air Date: 2015-09-21
Prince Yu takes credit for saving Nihuang; Mei sets rules for Jing’s alliance.
7. The Abandoned Garden
Air Date: 2015-09-22
Xia Dong confronts Xie Yu; Mei uncovers corpses, escalating the Duke of Qing’s case.
8. A Midnight Visitor
Air Date: 2015-09-22
Mei fends off an attack; Prince Xian scrambles to save a minister tied to the corpses.
9. A Time to Cut Ties
Air Date: 2015-09-23
Mei advises Prince Yu to back Jing; the Emperor appoints a neutral Minister of Revenue.
10. The Next Target
Air Date: 2015-09-23
Mei targets Prince Yu’s ally; Jing’s report on Duke Qing is overshadowed by Yu’s reward.
11. Mentor
Air Date: 2015-09-24
Mei outsmarts Xian’s plan to reinstate Consort Yue; Jing joins the throne fight.
12. Even Without a Trace
Air Date: 2015-09-24
Nihuang learns Mei is Lin Shu; Jing uncovers a gunpowder smuggling plot by Xian.
13. The Missing Gunpowder
Air Date: 2015-09-25
Mei stops Marquise Yan’s plot to kill the Emperor; Prince Yu saves a minister’s son.
14. New Year's Eve
Air Date: 2015-09-25
Mei keeps Yan’s secret; Xie Yu’s plan to erode Meng Zhi’s trust with the Emperor begins.
15. The Eastern Palace Strikes
Air Date: 2015-09-26
Jingrui suspects Qingyao; Mei foils Xie Yu’s plan to kill Shen Zhui at a birthday party.
16. Anguish
Air Date: 2015-09-26
Mei protects Shen Zhui; Jingrui’s party invites spark tension with martial arts experts.
17. The Secret Gunpowder Mill
Air Date: 2015-09-27
Prince Yu’s explosion kills civilians; Mei boosts Jing’s image to sway the Emperor.
18. Silent Movements
Air Date: 2015-09-27
Qin Banruo finds Mei’s secret room; Jing recommends a new justice minister.
19. Guests from Southern Chu
Air Date: 2015-09-28
Meng Zhi aids Jing’s throne bid; Nihuang is sent to the border as Southern Chu arrives.
20. Birthday Banquet
Air Date: 2015-09-28
Xie Yu’s crimes unravel at Jingrui’s party; his Southern Chu ties are exposed.
21. Standoff at the Brink
Air Date: 2015-09-29
Prince Yu’s army saves guests from Xie Yu’s trap; Liyang protects the Zhuo family.
22. A Resolution
Air Date: 2015-09-29
Liyang confronts Xie Yu; Xia Jiang suspects a plot behind Xie’s downfall.
23. The Truth of That Day
Air Date: 2015-09-30
Mei uncovers Xia Jiang’s role in the Chiyan case; Jing pushes to reinvestigate it.
24. Resolution
Air Date: 2015-09-30
Mei mourns the Grand Empress Dowager; Xie Yu’s exile sparks Liyang’s plea for justice.
25. The Fisherman’s Gain
Air Date: 2015-10-01
Jing gains power; Mei uproots Banruo’s spies as Prince Yu grows wary of Jing’s rise.
26. Farewell to a Friend
Air Date: 2015-10-01
Jingrui leaves for Southern Chu; Banruo plots to seduce Tong Lu for Mei’s secrets.
27. "Water Buffalo"
Air Date: 2015-10-02
The Emperor catches Xian breaking mourning rules; Mei warns Meng Zhi to avoid suspicion.
28. Next Opponent
Air Date: 2015-10-02
Jing’s promotion angers Yu; Mei fears Consort Jing knows his true identity.
29. Hazelnut Pastries
Air Date: 2015-10-03
Mei uses a gift scandal to boost Jing; Yu and Xia Jiang plan to reopen the Chiyan case.
30. Trump Card
Air Date: 2015-10-03
Mei enlists Marquise Yan for Jing; Xia Jiang and Yu plot to undermine the prince.
31. Strategic Setup
Air Date: 2015-10-04
Prince Yu frames Consort Jing; Wei Zheng’s capture threatens Mei’s plans.
32. Plot of Alienation
Air Date: 2015-10-04
The Emperor frees Consort Jing; Xia Jiang uses Wei Zheng to trap Prince Jing.
33. Plea in the Snow
Air Date: 2015-10-05
Jing loses trust in Mei over Wei Zheng; Mei plans a risky rescue with Xia Dong.
34. The Right Choice
Air Date: 2015-10-05
Jing is promoted; Mei and Yan trick Xia Jiang to free Wei Zheng from captivity.
35. The Rescue
Air Date: 2015-10-06
Yan distracts Xia Jiang; Jing’s allies rescue Wei Zheng as Consort Jing faces scrutiny.
36. Another Battlefield
Air Date: 2015-10-06
Xia Jiang’s plan fails; Jing is accused of Wei’s rescue, escalating royal tensions.
37. The Strategist's Resolve
Air Date: 2015-10-07
Consort Jing’s secret is revealed as the Emperor’s; Xia Jiang targets Mei for interrogation.
38. Confrontation
Air Date: 2015-10-07
Xia Jiang poisons Mei; Xia Dong’s confession exposes the Xuan Jing Bureau’s plot.
39. Turning the Tables
Air Date: 2015-10-08
The Emperor arrests Xia Jiang; Mei escapes as Jing’s allies uncover Yu’s corruption.
40. Wujin Pill
Air Date: 2015-10-08
Jing learns of Mei’s innocence; Xia Dong reveals the Wujin poison to save Mei.
41. Paving the Way
Air Date: 2015-10-09
Xia Jiang’s confession clears Mei; Jing picks neutral allies as Yu is demoted.
42. Mei Ridge
Air Date: 2015-10-09
Prince Yu learns his mother’s fate; Jing discovers the Chiyan truth from Wei Zheng.
43. Raising the Rebel Flag
Air Date: 2015-10-10
Consort Jing uncovers Mei’s illness; Prince Yu plots a rebellion to seize the capital.
44. Desperate Battle
Air Date: 2015-10-10
Mei and Jing thwart Yu’s rebellion; Nihuang’s reinforcements save the imperial fortress.
45. Reunion
Air Date: 2015-10-11
Jing captures Yu; Mei’s illness worsens as Nie Feng suffers from the same poison.
46. Unworthy Son
Air Date: 2015-10-11
Xia Jiang escapes; Jing suspects Mei’s identity as the Emperor considers a new heir.
47. Fire-Cold Poison
Air Date: 2015-10-12
Mei plans to reopen Chiyan case; Lin Chen captures Banruo to find Xia Jiang.
48. Remaining Time
Air Date: 2015-10-12
Xia Dong learns Mei is Lin Shu; Consort Yue’s plot exposes Mei’s identity to the Emperor.
49. Unveiled Identity
Air Date: 2015-10-13
Xia Jiang accuses Mei as Lin Shu; Jing saves Mei from the Emperor’s wrath.
50. Sweep
Air Date: 2015-10-13
Gao Zhan clears Mei’s name; Jing and Consort Jing dismantle Xia Jiang’s spy network.
51. Xie Yu's Letter
Air Date: 2015-10-14
Jingrui saves Liyang from Xia Jiang’s disciple; Mei’s allies seek a cure for his poison.
52. Five Great Crimes
Air Date: 2015-10-14
Liyang presents Xie Yu’s confession; ministers urge the Emperor to reopen Chiyan case.
53. Beyond Revenge
Air Date: 2015-10-15
The Emperor relents to reopen Chiyan case; Mei agrees to leave to spare the throne.
54. Farewell, Mei Changsu
Air Date: 2015-10-15
Mei leads the army against Chu, taking a fatal pill; Jing honors him as the new Emperor.
1. The King's Succession
Air Date: 2017-12-18
Pingjing rushes to Ganzhou as rising tensions hint at betrayal behind a sunken supply ship.
2. The Oath of Brotherhood
Air Date: 2017-12-18
Pingjing and Lin Xi uncover clues, sparking suspicion of foul play in the ship’s sabotage.
3. The Langya Expert
Air Date: 2017-12-19
An elite assassin attacks as Pingjing confirms the ship’s sinking was no accident.
4. The Living Witness
Air Date: 2017-12-19
A near-murdered magistrate and physical evidence push the case toward the capital.
5. The Conspirators
Air Date: 2017-12-20
An ambush reveals a general’s betrayal—but the court finally hears the truth.
6. Corruption
Air Date: 2017-12-20
Suspicions grow as Duan Tongzhou escapes and a deadly handprint deepens the plot.
7. The Secret in the Jewelry Box
Air Date: 2017-12-25
A cursed lacquer box links the empress to a long-buried secret and deadly scheme.
8. Twisted Loyalty
Air Date: 2017-12-25
The empress is warned as accusations rise and Duan Tongzhou disappears once more.
9. Nameless Memorial Tablet
Air Date: 2017-12-26
Old curses and hidden infertility secrets threaten royal harmony and truth.
10. The Foreign Consort
Air Date: 2017-12-26
Mysterious deaths and foreign threats cast new doubt over a royal delegation.
11. Shadow of the Hermit
Air Date: 2017-12-27
A hidden killer and an old enemy corner a suspect—revealing deeper motives.
12. Form of Malice
Air Date: 2017-12-27
Madam Laiyang is killed after confessing—leaving her son trapped between grief and truth.
13. Awakening
Air Date: 2018-01-01
Pingjing and Pingzhang reaffirm their bond while Mozi poisons Yuanqi with doubt.
14. Terms of Peace
Air Date: 2018-01-01
Talks with Northern Yan mask betrayal as tensions shift toward hidden war.
15. The Target
Air Date: 2018-01-02
Pingjing’s mission is betrayed—just as a deadly trap begins to unfold.
16. Royal Visit
Air Date: 2018-01-02
A fragile peace is sealed with marriage—but Puyang prepares a new strike.
17. The Spark
Air Date: 2018-01-03
A duel turns deadly and peace collapses—Pingjing is thrown into prison.
18. Signs of the Torrent
Air Date: 2018-01-03
Pingjing proves his innocence—but war at the border reignites with fury.
19. Two Truths
Air Date: 2018-01-08
A cursed prince and a buried past point to a spreading plague and ancient revenge.
20. Past Tragedy
Air Date: 2018-01-08
A familiar disease returns—this time orchestrated by a long-hidden enemy.
21. Interwoven Bonds
Air Date: 2018-01-09
Lin Xi falls ill as the capital seals off—Pingjing stays by her side.
22. The Survivors
Air Date: 2018-01-09
A cure emerges, but suicide tattoos confirm Puyang’s elite followers are close.
23. When the Dead Walk
Air Date: 2018-01-10
Pingjing is stabbed by a traitor with ties to a long-forgotten royal scandal.
24. Unlocking Frostbone
Air Date: 2018-01-10
Only a rare poison cure can save Pingjing—Puyang holds the key.
25. The Brother's Resolve
Air Date: 2018-01-15
Pingzhang faces a deadly trap to retrieve the cure—and chooses to risk it all.
26. Together, Always
Air Date: 2018-01-15
The cure is shared—Pingzhang survives. But a greater war looms on the horizon.
27. That Day
Air Date: 2018-01-16
Pingzhang saves his father from an ambush—but his body can no longer hold on.
28. Worry for the Future
Air Date: 2018-01-16
A new emperor rises, but danger brews as Pingjing is promoted amid growing unease.
29. Inherited Will
Air Date: 2018-01-17
The Chang Lin legacy continues—but enemies move to reclaim control of court power.
30. The New Emperor's Message
Air Date: 2018-01-17
Pingjing prepares for peace talks while the empress plots a power shift.
31. In Enemy Territory
Air Date: 2018-01-22
Pingjing infiltrates Dayu’s stronghold to expose their plan for war.
32. Betrayal
Air Date: 2018-01-22
Pingjing’s war strategy is leaked—Yuanqi betrays him to the court.
33. The Secret Decree
Air Date: 2018-01-23
Tingsheng backs Pingjing’s war—but the emperor’s decree forbids all action.
34. The Final Battle
Air Date: 2018-01-23
Despite imperial orders, Pingjing leads a brilliant ambush as war erupts.
35. The Unwavering Path
Air Date: 2018-01-24
Pingjing wins the battle—but promises to face judgment for his defiance.
36. Final Remonstration
Air Date: 2018-01-24
Tingsheng dies after defending Pingjing in court, sealing a father’s love.
37. The Soul Returns
Air Date: 2018-01-29
With Tingsheng gone, Pingjing is exiled—and the Chang Lin army is disbanded.
38. The Pact
Air Date: 2018-01-29
Yuanqi strikes a secret deal to become a war hero—at a terrible cost.
39. The Obsidian Sword
Air Date: 2018-01-30
Yuanqi hides his pact with Mozi—but his secret is nearly exposed.
40. Ambitions Accelerate
Air Date: 2018-01-30
Yuanqi manipulates court ranks while Pingjing grows suspicious from afar.
41. Reunion with a Friend
Air Date: 2018-01-31
Yuanqi visits Pingjing—asking advice while hiding a deeper agenda.
42. False Hero
Air Date: 2018-01-31
Yuanqi’s wife learns the truth—while Pingjing warns the capital of danger.
43. The Accusation
Air Date: 2018-02-05
Pingjing confesses love; Pei’er’s witness could bring Yuanqi down.
44. A Loyalist’s Regret
Air Date: 2018-02-05
Xun Baisui confirms Yuanqi’s betrayal—then is assassinated.
45. Conditions for a Coup
Air Date: 2018-02-06
Yuanqi prepares to seize the palace; Pingjing receives urgent warning.
46. The Rising Banner of Rebellion
Air Date: 2018-02-06
The hunt is canceled—Yuanqi pivots to a full palace coup.
47. Men Rise Again
Air Date: 2018-02-07
The empress dies shielding the emperor—Pingjing raises the Chang Lin banner.
48. Palace Infiltration
Air Date: 2018-02-07
As Yuanqi prepares to ascend, Pingjing surrounds the city with his army.
49. The Hidden Passage
Air Date: 2018-02-12
A secret tunnel and a childhood memory give Pingjing a chance to strike back.
50. The Name of Chang Lin Forever
Air Date: 2018-02-12
Pingjing defeats Yuanqi—but leaves glory behind to honor his family’s legacy.
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Rating
8.9/10
Release Date
2015-09-19
Episodes
104 (2 seasons)
Status
Ended
Cast
Videos
Production Companies
Shandong Film & TV Group
Daylight Entertainment Co., Ltd.
Shanghai Ruyi Film & TV Production