Weakened by illness but strong in mind, Mei Changsu enters court politics to seek justice for a tragedy long forgotten.
Nirvana in Fire (Season 1)
The Kirin Genius (Episode 1)
Air date: 2015-09-19
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Minister Xu reveals Mei Changsu’s name to Prince Yu, sparking a race to win his loyalty.
Grand Empress Dowager (Episode 2)
Air date: 2015-09-19
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: Mei Changsu arrives at Ning manor as princes vie for him; Nihuang’s suitor contest begins.
Sons of Two Families (Episode 3)
Air date: 2015-09-20
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: Mei aids Prince Jing to save a boy; Nihuang grows suspicious of his identity at a banquet.
Choosing a Master (Episode 4)
Air date: 2015-09-20
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: Mei uses children to defeat Baili Qi; Prince Jing allies with him to claim the throne.
Schemes in the Inner Palace (Episode 5)
Air date: 2015-09-21
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: Mei’s plan saves Nihuang from poisoning; Noble Consort Yue is demoted for her scheme.
Principles of Loyalty (Episode 6)
Air date: 2015-09-21
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: Prince Yu takes credit for saving Nihuang; Mei sets rules for Jing’s alliance.
The Abandoned Garden (Episode 7)
Air date: 2015-09-22
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: Xia Dong confronts Xie Yu; Mei uncovers corpses, escalating the Duke of Qing’s case.
A Midnight Visitor (Episode 8)
Air date: 2015-09-22
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: Mei fends off an attack; Prince Xian scrambles to save a minister tied to the corpses.
A Time to Cut Ties (Episode 9)
Air date: 2015-09-23
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: Mei advises Prince Yu to back Jing; the Emperor appoints a neutral Minister of Revenue.
The Next Target (Episode 10)
Air date: 2015-09-23
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: Mei targets Prince Yu’s ally; Jing’s report on Duke Qing is overshadowed by Yu’s reward.
Mentor (Episode 11)
Air date: 2015-09-24
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: Mei outsmarts Xian’s plan to reinstate Consort Yue; Jing joins the throne fight.
Even Without a Trace (Episode 12)
Air date: 2015-09-24
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Nihuang learns Mei is Lin Shu; Jing uncovers a gunpowder smuggling plot by Xian.
The Missing Gunpowder (Episode 13)
Air date: 2015-09-25
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Mei stops Marquise Yan’s plot to kill the Emperor; Prince Yu saves a minister’s son.
New Year's Eve (Episode 14)
Air date: 2015-09-25
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Mei keeps Yan’s secret; Xie Yu’s plan to erode Meng Zhi’s trust with the Emperor begins.
The Eastern Palace Strikes (Episode 15)
Air date: 2015-09-26
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: Jingrui suspects Qingyao; Mei foils Xie Yu’s plan to kill Shen Zhui at a birthday party.
Anguish (Episode 16)
Air date: 2015-09-26
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Mei protects Shen Zhui; Jingrui’s party invites spark tension with martial arts experts.
The Secret Gunpowder Mill (Episode 17)
Air date: 2015-09-27
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: Prince Yu’s explosion kills civilians; Mei boosts Jing’s image to sway the Emperor.
Silent Movements (Episode 18)
Air date: 2015-09-27
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: Qin Banruo finds Mei’s secret room; Jing recommends a new justice minister.
Guests from Southern Chu (Episode 19)
Air date: 2015-09-28
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: Meng Zhi aids Jing’s throne bid; Nihuang is sent to the border as Southern Chu arrives.
Birthday Banquet (Episode 20)
Air date: 2015-09-28
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: Xie Yu’s crimes unravel at Jingrui’s party; his Southern Chu ties are exposed.
Standoff at the Brink (Episode 21)
Air date: 2015-09-29
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: Prince Yu’s army saves guests from Xie Yu’s trap; Liyang protects the Zhuo family.
A Resolution (Episode 22)
Air date: 2015-09-29
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: Liyang confronts Xie Yu; Xia Jiang suspects a plot behind Xie’s downfall.
The Truth of That Day (Episode 23)
Air date: 2015-09-30
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: Mei uncovers Xia Jiang’s role in the Chiyan case; Jing pushes to reinvestigate it.
Resolution (Episode 24)
Air date: 2015-09-30
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: Mei mourns the Grand Empress Dowager; Xie Yu’s exile sparks Liyang’s plea for justice.
The Fisherman’s Gain (Episode 25)
Air date: 2015-10-01
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: Jing gains power; Mei uproots Banruo’s spies as Prince Yu grows wary of Jing’s rise.
Farewell to a Friend (Episode 26)
Air date: 2015-10-01
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: Jingrui leaves for Southern Chu; Banruo plots to seduce Tong Lu for Mei’s secrets.
"Water Buffalo" (Episode 27)
Air date: 2015-10-02
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: The Emperor catches Xian breaking mourning rules; Mei warns Meng Zhi to avoid suspicion.
Next Opponent (Episode 28)
Air date: 2015-10-02
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: Jing’s promotion angers Yu; Mei fears Consort Jing knows his true identity.
Hazelnut Pastries (Episode 29)
Air date: 2015-10-03
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: Mei uses a gift scandal to boost Jing; Yu and Xia Jiang plan to reopen the Chiyan case.
Trump Card (Episode 30)
Air date: 2015-10-03
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: Mei enlists Marquise Yan for Jing; Xia Jiang and Yu plot to undermine the prince.
Strategic Setup (Episode 31)
Air date: 2015-10-04
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: Prince Yu frames Consort Jing; Wei Zheng’s capture threatens Mei’s plans.
Plot of Alienation (Episode 32)
Air date: 2015-10-04
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: The Emperor frees Consort Jing; Xia Jiang uses Wei Zheng to trap Prince Jing.
Plea in the Snow (Episode 33)
Air date: 2015-10-05
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: Jing loses trust in Mei over Wei Zheng; Mei plans a risky rescue with Xia Dong.
The Right Choice (Episode 34)
Air date: 2015-10-05
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: Jing is promoted; Mei and Yan trick Xia Jiang to free Wei Zheng from captivity.
The Rescue (Episode 35)
Air date: 2015-10-06
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: Yan distracts Xia Jiang; Jing’s allies rescue Wei Zheng as Consort Jing faces scrutiny.
Another Battlefield (Episode 36)
Air date: 2015-10-06
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: Xia Jiang’s plan fails; Jing is accused of Wei’s rescue, escalating royal tensions.
The Strategist's Resolve (Episode 37)
Air date: 2015-10-07
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Consort Jing’s secret is revealed as the Emperor’s; Xia Jiang targets Mei for interrogation.
Confrontation (Episode 38)
Air date: 2015-10-07
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: Xia Jiang poisons Mei; Xia Dong’s confession exposes the Xuan Jing Bureau’s plot.
Turning the Tables (Episode 39)
Air date: 2015-10-08
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: The Emperor arrests Xia Jiang; Mei escapes as Jing’s allies uncover Yu’s corruption.
Wujin Pill (Episode 40)
Air date: 2015-10-08
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: Jing learns of Mei’s innocence; Xia Dong reveals the Wujin poison to save Mei.
Paving the Way (Episode 41)
Air date: 2015-10-09
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: Xia Jiang’s confession clears Mei; Jing picks neutral allies as Yu is demoted.
Mei Ridge (Episode 42)
Air date: 2015-10-09
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: Prince Yu learns his mother’s fate; Jing discovers the Chiyan truth from Wei Zheng.
Raising the Rebel Flag (Episode 43)
Air date: 2015-10-10
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: Consort Jing uncovers Mei’s illness; Prince Yu plots a rebellion to seize the capital.
Desperate Battle (Episode 44)
Air date: 2015-10-10
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: Mei and Jing thwart Yu’s rebellion; Nihuang’s reinforcements save the imperial fortress.
Reunion (Episode 45)
Air date: 2015-10-11
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Jing captures Yu; Mei’s illness worsens as Nie Feng suffers from the same poison.
Unworthy Son (Episode 46)
Air date: 2015-10-11
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: Xia Jiang escapes; Jing suspects Mei’s identity as the Emperor considers a new heir.
Fire-Cold Poison (Episode 47)
Air date: 2015-10-12
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: Mei plans to reopen Chiyan case; Lin Chen captures Banruo to find Xia Jiang.
Remaining Time (Episode 48)
Air date: 2015-10-12
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: Xia Dong learns Mei is Lin Shu; Consort Yue’s plot exposes Mei’s identity to the Emperor.
Unveiled Identity (Episode 49)
Air date: 2015-10-13
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Xia Jiang accuses Mei as Lin Shu; Jing saves Mei from the Emperor’s wrath.
Sweep (Episode 50)
Air date: 2015-10-13
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: Gao Zhan clears Mei’s name; Jing and Consort Jing dismantle Xia Jiang’s spy network.
Xie Yu's Letter (Episode 51)
Air date: 2015-10-14
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: Jingrui saves Liyang from Xia Jiang’s disciple; Mei’s allies seek a cure for his poison.
Five Great Crimes (Episode 52)
Air date: 2015-10-14
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Liyang presents Xie Yu’s confession; ministers urge the Emperor to reopen Chiyan case.
Beyond Revenge (Episode 53)
Air date: 2015-10-15
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: The Emperor relents to reopen Chiyan case; Mei agrees to leave to spare the throne.
Farewell, Mei Changsu (Episode 54)
Air date: 2015-10-15
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Mei leads the army against Chu, taking a fatal pill; Jing honors him as the new Emperor.
