Nirvana in Fire

TV-G2015•45m•8.9/10

Drama

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8.9/10(70)

Weakened by illness but strong in mind, Mei Changsu enters court politics to seek justice for a tragedy long forgotten.

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Production

Shandong Film & TV Group, Daylight Entertainment Co., Ltd., Shanghai Ruyi Film & TV Production 上海儒意影视制作

Language

Status

Ended

First Aired

September 19, 2015

Last Aired

February 12, 2018

Networks

Beijing Television 北京卫视, Dragon Television 东方卫视, iQiyi

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Where to Watch

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Seasons & Episodes

Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.

Season

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.

Grand Empress Dowager

Air date: 2015-09-19

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

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.

Choosing a Master

Air date: 2015-09-20

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

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.

Principles of Loyalty

Air date: 2015-09-21

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

The Abandoned Garden

Air date: 2015-09-22

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

A Midnight Visitor

Air date: 2015-09-22

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

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.

E10

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.

E11

Mentor

Air date: 2015-09-24

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

E12

Even Without a Trace

Air date: 2015-09-24

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

E13

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.

E14

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.

E15

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.

E16

Anguish

Air date: 2015-09-26

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

E17

The Secret Gunpowder Mill

Air date: 2015-09-27

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

E18

Silent Movements

Air date: 2015-09-27

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

E19

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.

E20

Birthday Banquet

Air date: 2015-09-28

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

E21

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.

E22

A Resolution

Air date: 2015-09-29

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

E23

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.

E24

Resolution

Air date: 2015-09-30

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

E25

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.

E26

Farewell to a Friend

Air date: 2015-10-01

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

E27

"Water Buffalo"

Air date: 2015-10-02

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

E28

Next Opponent

Air date: 2015-10-02

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

E29

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.

E30

Trump Card

Air date: 2015-10-03

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

E31

Strategic Setup

Air date: 2015-10-04

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

E32

Plot of Alienation

Air date: 2015-10-04

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

E33

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.

E34

The Right Choice

Air date: 2015-10-05

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

E35

The Rescue

Air date: 2015-10-06

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

E36

Another Battlefield

Air date: 2015-10-06

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

E37

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.

E38

Confrontation

Air date: 2015-10-07

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

E39

Turning the Tables

Air date: 2015-10-08

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

E40

Wujin Pill

Air date: 2015-10-08

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

E41

Paving the Way

Air date: 2015-10-09

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

E42

Mei Ridge

Air date: 2015-10-09

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

E43

Raising the Rebel Flag

Air date: 2015-10-10

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

E44

Desperate Battle

Air date: 2015-10-10

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

E45

Reunion

Air date: 2015-10-11

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

E46

Unworthy Son

Air date: 2015-10-11

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

E47

Fire-Cold Poison

Air date: 2015-10-12

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

E48

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.

E49

Unveiled Identity

Air date: 2015-10-13

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

E50

Sweep

Air date: 2015-10-13

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

E51

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.

E52

Five Great Crimes

Air date: 2015-10-14

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

E53

Beyond Revenge

Air date: 2015-10-15

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

E54

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.

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Nirvana in Fire

Ratings

Production

Language

Status

First Aired

Last Aired

Networks

Trailers & Videos

Cast

Huang Xiaoming

Liu Haoran

Tong Liya

Zhang Huiwen

Sun Chun

Wu Haochen

Mei Ting

Zhang Bo

Guo Jingfei

Liu Jun

Qiao Xin

Zhang Bin

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