Nirvana in Fire — Season 1
Weakened by illness but strong in mind, Mei Changsu enters court politics to seek justice for a tragedy long forgotten.
01 The Kirin Genius
Sep 19, 201545m
Minister Xu reveals Mei Changsu’s name to Prince Yu, sparking a race to win his loyalty.
02 Grand Empress Dowager
Sep 19, 201544m
Mei Changsu arrives at Ning manor as princes vie for him; Nihuang’s suitor contest begins.
03 Sons of Two Families
Sep 20, 201544m
Mei aids Prince Jing to save a boy; Nihuang grows suspicious of his identity at a banquet.
04 Choosing a Master
Sep 20, 201544m
Mei uses children to defeat Baili Qi; Prince Jing allies with him to claim the throne.
05 Schemes in the Inner Palace
Sep 21, 201544m
Mei’s plan saves Nihuang from poisoning; Noble Consort Yue is demoted for her scheme.
06 Principles of Loyalty
Sep 21, 201544m
Prince Yu takes credit for saving Nihuang; Mei sets rules for Jing’s alliance.
07 The Abandoned Garden
Sep 22, 201544m
Xia Dong confronts Xie Yu; Mei uncovers corpses, escalating the Duke of Qing’s case.
08 A Midnight Visitor
Sep 22, 201544m
Mei fends off an attack; Prince Xian scrambles to save a minister tied to the corpses.
09 A Time to Cut Ties
Sep 23, 201544m
Mei advises Prince Yu to back Jing; the Emperor appoints a neutral Minister of Revenue.
10 The Next Target
Sep 23, 201544m
Mei targets Prince Yu’s ally; Jing’s report on Duke Qing is overshadowed by Yu’s reward.
11 Mentor
Sep 24, 201544m
Mei outsmarts Xian’s plan to reinstate Consort Yue; Jing joins the throne fight.
12 Even Without a Trace
Sep 24, 201545m
Nihuang learns Mei is Lin Shu; Jing uncovers a gunpowder smuggling plot by Xian.
13 The Missing Gunpowder
Sep 25, 201545m
Mei stops Marquise Yan’s plot to kill the Emperor; Prince Yu saves a minister’s son.
14 New Year's Eve
Sep 25, 201545m
Mei keeps Yan’s secret; Xie Yu’s plan to erode Meng Zhi’s trust with the Emperor begins.
15 The Eastern Palace Strikes
Sep 26, 201544m
Jingrui suspects Qingyao; Mei foils Xie Yu’s plan to kill Shen Zhui at a birthday party.
16 Anguish
Sep 26, 201545m
Mei protects Shen Zhui; Jingrui’s party invites spark tension with martial arts experts.
17 The Secret Gunpowder Mill
Sep 27, 201544m
Prince Yu’s explosion kills civilians; Mei boosts Jing’s image to sway the Emperor.
18 Silent Movements
Sep 27, 201544m
Qin Banruo finds Mei’s secret room; Jing recommends a new justice minister.
19 Guests from Southern Chu
Sep 28, 201544m
Meng Zhi aids Jing’s throne bid; Nihuang is sent to the border as Southern Chu arrives.
20 Birthday Banquet
Sep 28, 201544m
Xie Yu’s crimes unravel at Jingrui’s party; his Southern Chu ties are exposed.
21 Standoff at the Brink
Sep 29, 201544m
Prince Yu’s army saves guests from Xie Yu’s trap; Liyang protects the Zhuo family.
22 A Resolution
Sep 29, 201544m
Liyang confronts Xie Yu; Xia Jiang suspects a plot behind Xie’s downfall.
23 The Truth of That Day
Sep 30, 201544m
Mei uncovers Xia Jiang’s role in the Chiyan case; Jing pushes to reinvestigate it.
24 Resolution
Sep 30, 201544m
Mei mourns the Grand Empress Dowager; Xie Yu’s exile sparks Liyang’s plea for justice.
25 The Fisherman’s Gain
Oct 1, 201544m
Jing gains power; Mei uproots Banruo’s spies as Prince Yu grows wary of Jing’s rise.
26 Farewell to a Friend
Oct 1, 201544m
Jingrui leaves for Southern Chu; Banruo plots to seduce Tong Lu for Mei’s secrets.
27 "Water Buffalo"
Oct 2, 201544m
The Emperor catches Xian breaking mourning rules; Mei warns Meng Zhi to avoid suspicion.
28 Next Opponent
Oct 2, 201544m
Jing’s promotion angers Yu; Mei fears Consort Jing knows his true identity.
29 Hazelnut Pastries
Oct 3, 201544m
Mei uses a gift scandal to boost Jing; Yu and Xia Jiang plan to reopen the Chiyan case.
30 Trump Card
Oct 3, 201544m
Mei enlists Marquise Yan for Jing; Xia Jiang and Yu plot to undermine the prince.
31 Strategic Setup
Oct 4, 201544m
Prince Yu frames Consort Jing; Wei Zheng’s capture threatens Mei’s plans.
32 Plot of Alienation
Oct 4, 201544m
The Emperor frees Consort Jing; Xia Jiang uses Wei Zheng to trap Prince Jing.
33 Plea in the Snow
Oct 5, 201544m
Jing loses trust in Mei over Wei Zheng; Mei plans a risky rescue with Xia Dong.
34 The Right Choice
Oct 5, 201544m
Jing is promoted; Mei and Yan trick Xia Jiang to free Wei Zheng from captivity.
35 The Rescue
Oct 6, 201544m
Yan distracts Xia Jiang; Jing’s allies rescue Wei Zheng as Consort Jing faces scrutiny.
36 Another Battlefield
Oct 6, 201544m
Xia Jiang’s plan fails; Jing is accused of Wei’s rescue, escalating royal tensions.
37 The Strategist's Resolve
Oct 7, 201545m
Consort Jing’s secret is revealed as the Emperor’s; Xia Jiang targets Mei for interrogation.
38 Confrontation
Oct 7, 201544m
Xia Jiang poisons Mei; Xia Dong’s confession exposes the Xuan Jing Bureau’s plot.
39 Turning the Tables
Oct 8, 201545m
The Emperor arrests Xia Jiang; Mei escapes as Jing’s allies uncover Yu’s corruption.
40 Wujin Pill
Oct 8, 201544m
Jing learns of Mei’s innocence; Xia Dong reveals the Wujin poison to save Mei.
41 Paving the Way
Oct 9, 201544m
Xia Jiang’s confession clears Mei; Jing picks neutral allies as Yu is demoted.
42 Mei Ridge
Oct 9, 201544m
Prince Yu learns his mother’s fate; Jing discovers the Chiyan truth from Wei Zheng.
43 Raising the Rebel Flag
Oct 10, 201544m
Consort Jing uncovers Mei’s illness; Prince Yu plots a rebellion to seize the capital.
44 Desperate Battle
Oct 10, 201544m
Mei and Jing thwart Yu’s rebellion; Nihuang’s reinforcements save the imperial fortress.
45 Reunion
Oct 11, 201545m
Jing captures Yu; Mei’s illness worsens as Nie Feng suffers from the same poison.
46 Unworthy Son
Oct 11, 201544m
Xia Jiang escapes; Jing suspects Mei’s identity as the Emperor considers a new heir.
47 Fire-Cold Poison
Oct 12, 201544m
Mei plans to reopen Chiyan case; Lin Chen captures Banruo to find Xia Jiang.
48 Remaining Time
Oct 12, 201544m
Xia Dong learns Mei is Lin Shu; Consort Yue’s plot exposes Mei’s identity to the Emperor.
49 Unveiled Identity
Oct 13, 201545m
Xia Jiang accuses Mei as Lin Shu; Jing saves Mei from the Emperor’s wrath.
50 Sweep
Oct 13, 201544m
Gao Zhan clears Mei’s name; Jing and Consort Jing dismantle Xia Jiang’s spy network.
51 Xie Yu's Letter
Oct 14, 201544m
Jingrui saves Liyang from Xia Jiang’s disciple; Mei’s allies seek a cure for his poison.
52 Five Great Crimes
Oct 14, 201545m
Liyang presents Xie Yu’s confession; ministers urge the Emperor to reopen Chiyan case.
53 Beyond Revenge
Oct 15, 201544m
The Emperor relents to reopen Chiyan case; Mei agrees to leave to spare the throne.
54 Farewell, Mei Changsu
Oct 15, 201543m
Mei leads the army against Chu, taking a fatal pill; Jing honors him as the new Emperor.