Li Xue
Director
Nirvana in Fire (2015)
Season 1
Weakened by illness but strong in mind, Mei Changsu enters court politics to seek justice for a tragedy long forgotten.
Released Sept. 19, 2015
Episode 44 min
2+
Genres: Action, Drama, Fantasy
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Watch Providers: Rakuten Viki, Rakuten Viki, Plex, Plex Channel
Production Companies: Shandong Film & TV Group, Daylight Entertainment Co., Ltd., 上海儒意影视制作有限公司
Network: iQiyi
S1E1 - The Kirin Genius
Minister Xu reveals Mei Changsu’s name to Prince Yu, sparking a race to win his loyalty.
Sept. 19, 2015, midnight
S1E2 - Grand Empress Dowager
Mei Changsu arrives at Ning manor as princes vie for him; Nihuang’s suitor contest begins.
Sept. 19, 2015, midnight
S1E3 - Sons of Two Families
Mei aids Prince Jing to save a boy; Nihuang grows suspicious of his identity at a banquet.
Sept. 20, 2015, midnight
S1E4 - Choosing a Master
Mei uses children to defeat Baili Qi; Prince Jing allies with him to claim the throne.
Sept. 20, 2015, midnight
S1E5 - Schemes in the Inner Palace
Mei’s plan saves Nihuang from poisoning; Noble Consort Yue is demoted for her scheme.
Sept. 21, 2015, midnight
S1E6 - Principles of Loyalty
Prince Yu takes credit for saving Nihuang; Mei sets rules for Jing’s alliance.
Sept. 21, 2015, midnight
S1E7 - The Abandoned Garden
Xia Dong confronts Xie Yu; Mei uncovers corpses, escalating the Duke of Qing’s case.
Sept. 22, 2015, midnight
S1E8 - A Midnight Visitor
Mei fends off an attack; Prince Xian scrambles to save a minister tied to the corpses.
Sept. 22, 2015, midnight
S1E9 - A Time to Cut Ties
Mei advises Prince Yu to back Jing; the Emperor appoints a neutral Minister of Revenue.
Sept. 23, 2015, midnight
S1E10 - The Next Target
Mei targets Prince Yu’s ally; Jing’s report on Duke Qing is overshadowed by Yu’s reward.
Sept. 23, 2015, midnight
S1E11 - Mentor
Mei outsmarts Xian’s plan to reinstate Consort Yue; Jing joins the throne fight.
Sept. 24, 2015, midnight
S1E12 - Even Without a Trace
Nihuang learns Mei is Lin Shu; Jing uncovers a gunpowder smuggling plot by Xian.
Sept. 24, 2015, midnight
S1E13 - The Missing Gunpowder
Mei stops Marquise Yan’s plot to kill the Emperor; Prince Yu saves a minister’s son.
Sept. 25, 2015, midnight
S1E14 - New Year's Eve
Mei keeps Yan’s secret; Xie Yu’s plan to erode Meng Zhi’s trust with the Emperor begins.
Sept. 25, 2015, midnight
S1E15 - The Eastern Palace Strikes
Jingrui suspects Qingyao; Mei foils Xie Yu’s plan to kill Shen Zhui at a birthday party.
Sept. 26, 2015, midnight
S1E16 - Anguish
Mei protects Shen Zhui; Jingrui’s party invites spark tension with martial arts experts.
Sept. 26, 2015, midnight
S1E17 - The Secret Gunpowder Mill
Prince Yu’s explosion kills civilians; Mei boosts Jing’s image to sway the Emperor.
Sept. 27, 2015, midnight
S1E18 - Silent Movements
Qin Banruo finds Mei’s secret room; Jing recommends a new justice minister.
Sept. 27, 2015, midnight
S1E19 - Guests from Southern Chu
Meng Zhi aids Jing’s throne bid; Nihuang is sent to the border as Southern Chu arrives.
Sept. 28, 2015, midnight
S1E20 - Birthday Banquet
Xie Yu’s crimes unravel at Jingrui’s party; his Southern Chu ties are exposed.
Sept. 28, 2015, midnight
S1E21 - Standoff at the Brink
Prince Yu’s army saves guests from Xie Yu’s trap; Liyang protects the Zhuo family.
Sept. 29, 2015, midnight
S1E22 - A Resolution
Liyang confronts Xie Yu; Xia Jiang suspects a plot behind Xie’s downfall.
Sept. 29, 2015, midnight
S1E23 - The Truth of That Day
Mei uncovers Xia Jiang’s role in the Chiyan case; Jing pushes to reinvestigate it.
Sept. 30, 2015, midnight
S1E24 - Resolution
Mei mourns the Grand Empress Dowager; Xie Yu’s exile sparks Liyang’s plea for justice.
Sept. 30, 2015, midnight
S1E25 - The Fisherman’s Gain
Jing gains power; Mei uproots Banruo’s spies as Prince Yu grows wary of Jing’s rise.
Oct. 1, 2015, midnight
S1E26 - Farewell to a Friend
Jingrui leaves for Southern Chu; Banruo plots to seduce Tong Lu for Mei’s secrets.
Oct. 1, 2015, midnight
S1E27 - "Water Buffalo"
The Emperor catches Xian breaking mourning rules; Mei warns Meng Zhi to avoid suspicion.
Oct. 2, 2015, midnight
S1E28 - Next Opponent
Jing’s promotion angers Yu; Mei fears Consort Jing knows his true identity.
Oct. 2, 2015, midnight
S1E29 - Hazelnut Pastries
Mei uses a gift scandal to boost Jing; Yu and Xia Jiang plan to reopen the Chiyan case.
Oct. 3, 2015, midnight
S1E30 - Trump Card
Mei enlists Marquise Yan for Jing; Xia Jiang and Yu plot to undermine the prince.
Oct. 3, 2015, midnight
S1E31 - Strategic Setup
Prince Yu frames Consort Jing; Wei Zheng’s capture threatens Mei’s plans.
Oct. 4, 2015, midnight
S1E32 - Plot of Alienation
The Emperor frees Consort Jing; Xia Jiang uses Wei Zheng to trap Prince Jing.
Oct. 4, 2015, midnight
S1E33 - Plea in the Snow
Jing loses trust in Mei over Wei Zheng; Mei plans a risky rescue with Xia Dong.
Oct. 5, 2015, midnight
S1E34 - The Right Choice
Jing is promoted; Mei and Yan trick Xia Jiang to free Wei Zheng from captivity.
Oct. 5, 2015, midnight
S1E35 - The Rescue
Yan distracts Xia Jiang; Jing’s allies rescue Wei Zheng as Consort Jing faces scrutiny.
Oct. 6, 2015, midnight
S1E36 - Another Battlefield
Xia Jiang’s plan fails; Jing is accused of Wei’s rescue, escalating royal tensions.
Oct. 6, 2015, midnight
S1E37 - The Strategist's Resolve
Consort Jing’s secret is revealed as the Emperor’s; Xia Jiang targets Mei for interrogation.
Oct. 7, 2015, midnight
S1E38 - Confrontation
Xia Jiang poisons Mei; Xia Dong’s confession exposes the Xuan Jing Bureau’s plot.
Oct. 7, 2015, midnight
S1E39 - Turning the Tables
The Emperor arrests Xia Jiang; Mei escapes as Jing’s allies uncover Yu’s corruption.
Oct. 8, 2015, midnight
S1E40 - Wujin Pill
Jing learns of Mei’s innocence; Xia Dong reveals the Wujin poison to save Mei.
Oct. 8, 2015, midnight
S1E41 - Paving the Way
Xia Jiang’s confession clears Mei; Jing picks neutral allies as Yu is demoted.
Oct. 9, 2015, midnight
S1E42 - Mei Ridge
Prince Yu learns his mother’s fate; Jing discovers the Chiyan truth from Wei Zheng.
Oct. 9, 2015, midnight
S1E43 - Raising the Rebel Flag
Consort Jing uncovers Mei’s illness; Prince Yu plots a rebellion to seize the capital.
Oct. 10, 2015, midnight
S1E44 - Desperate Battle
Mei and Jing thwart Yu’s rebellion; Nihuang’s reinforcements save the imperial fortress.
Oct. 10, 2015, midnight
S1E45 - Reunion
Jing captures Yu; Mei’s illness worsens as Nie Feng suffers from the same poison.
Oct. 11, 2015, midnight
S1E46 - Unworthy Son
Xia Jiang escapes; Jing suspects Mei’s identity as the Emperor considers a new heir.
Oct. 11, 2015, midnight
S1E47 - Fire-Cold Poison
Mei plans to reopen Chiyan case; Lin Chen captures Banruo to find Xia Jiang.
Oct. 12, 2015, midnight
S1E48 - Remaining Time
Xia Dong learns Mei is Lin Shu; Consort Yue’s plot exposes Mei’s identity to the Emperor.
Oct. 12, 2015, midnight
S1E49 - Unveiled Identity
Xia Jiang accuses Mei as Lin Shu; Jing saves Mei from the Emperor’s wrath.
Oct. 13, 2015, midnight
S1E50 - Sweep
Gao Zhan clears Mei’s name; Jing and Consort Jing dismantle Xia Jiang’s spy network.
Oct. 13, 2015, midnight
S1E51 - Xie Yu's Letter
Jingrui saves Liyang from Xia Jiang’s disciple; Mei’s allies seek a cure for his poison.
Oct. 14, 2015, midnight
S1E52 - Five Great Crimes
Liyang presents Xie Yu’s confession; ministers urge the Emperor to reopen Chiyan case.
Oct. 14, 2015, midnight
S1E53 - Beyond Revenge
The Emperor relents to reopen Chiyan case; Mei agrees to leave to spare the throne.
Oct. 15, 2015, midnight
S1E54 - Farewell, Mei Changsu
Mei leads the army against Chu, taking a fatal pill; Jing honors him as the new Emperor.
Oct. 15, 2015, midnight
Network: iQiyi
Episode Runtime: 44 min.
Season Runtime: 4635 min.
Released: Sept. 19, 2015
Last Air Date: Feb. 12, 2018, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: TV-G / 2+
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