Nirvana in Fire

Top Cast

Hu Ge as Mei Changsu
Liu Tao as Mu Nihuang
Wang Kai as Xiao Jingyan
Victor Huang as Xiao Jinghuan
Jin Dong as Lin Chen
Liu Mintao as Consort Jing
Leo Wu as Fei Liu
Wang Ou as Qin Banruo
Zhang Xiaoqian as Mu Qing
Wang Jinsong as Yan Que

Seasons

Season 1 (2015)

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

Episodes:

Ep. 1: The Kirin Genius (2015-09-19)

Minister Xu reveals Mei Changsu’s name to Prince Yu, sparking a race to win his loyalty.
Ep. 2: Grand Empress Dowager (2015-09-19)

Mei Changsu arrives at Ning manor as princes vie for him; Nihuang’s suitor contest begins.
Ep. 3: Sons of Two Families (2015-09-20)

Mei aids Prince Jing to save a boy; Nihuang grows suspicious of his identity at a banquet.
Ep. 4: Choosing a Master (2015-09-20)

Mei uses children to defeat Baili Qi; Prince Jing allies with him to claim the throne.
Ep. 5: Schemes in the Inner Palace (2015-09-21)

Mei’s plan saves Nihuang from poisoning; Noble Consort Yue is demoted for her scheme.
Ep. 6: Principles of Loyalty (2015-09-21)

Prince Yu takes credit for saving Nihuang; Mei sets rules for Jing’s alliance.
Ep. 7: The Abandoned Garden (2015-09-22)

Xia Dong confronts Xie Yu; Mei uncovers corpses, escalating the Duke of Qing’s case.
Ep. 8: A Midnight Visitor (2015-09-22)

Mei fends off an attack; Prince Xian scrambles to save a minister tied to the corpses.
Ep. 9: A Time to Cut Ties (2015-09-23)

Mei advises Prince Yu to back Jing; the Emperor appoints a neutral Minister of Revenue.
Ep. 10: The Next Target (2015-09-23)

Mei targets Prince Yu’s ally; Jing’s report on Duke Qing is overshadowed by Yu’s reward.
Ep. 11: Mentor (2015-09-24)

Mei outsmarts Xian’s plan to reinstate Consort Yue; Jing joins the throne fight.
Ep. 12: Even Without a Trace (2015-09-24)

Nihuang learns Mei is Lin Shu; Jing uncovers a gunpowder smuggling plot by Xian.
Ep. 13: The Missing Gunpowder (2015-09-25)

Mei stops Marquise Yan’s plot to kill the Emperor; Prince Yu saves a minister’s son.
Ep. 14: New Year's Eve (2015-09-25)

Mei keeps Yan’s secret; Xie Yu’s plan to erode Meng Zhi’s trust with the Emperor begins.
Ep. 15: The Eastern Palace Strikes (2015-09-26)

Jingrui suspects Qingyao; Mei foils Xie Yu’s plan to kill Shen Zhui at a birthday party.
Ep. 16: Anguish (2015-09-26)

Mei protects Shen Zhui; Jingrui’s party invites spark tension with martial arts experts.
Ep. 17: The Secret Gunpowder Mill (2015-09-27)

Prince Yu’s explosion kills civilians; Mei boosts Jing’s image to sway the Emperor.
Ep. 18: Silent Movements (2015-09-27)

Qin Banruo finds Mei’s secret room; Jing recommends a new justice minister.
Ep. 19: Guests from Southern Chu (2015-09-28)

Meng Zhi aids Jing’s throne bid; Nihuang is sent to the border as Southern Chu arrives.
Ep. 20: Birthday Banquet (2015-09-28)

Xie Yu’s crimes unravel at Jingrui’s party; his Southern Chu ties are exposed.
Ep. 21: Standoff at the Brink (2015-09-29)

Prince Yu’s army saves guests from Xie Yu’s trap; Liyang protects the Zhuo family.
Ep. 22: A Resolution (2015-09-29)

Liyang confronts Xie Yu; Xia Jiang suspects a plot behind Xie’s downfall.
Ep. 23: The Truth of That Day (2015-09-30)

Mei uncovers Xia Jiang’s role in the Chiyan case; Jing pushes to reinvestigate it.
Ep. 24: Resolution (2015-09-30)

Mei mourns the Grand Empress Dowager; Xie Yu’s exile sparks Liyang’s plea for justice.
Ep. 25: The Fisherman’s Gain (2015-10-01)

Jing gains power; Mei uproots Banruo’s spies as Prince Yu grows wary of Jing’s rise.
Ep. 26: Farewell to a Friend (2015-10-01)

Jingrui leaves for Southern Chu; Banruo plots to seduce Tong Lu for Mei’s secrets.
Ep. 27: "Water Buffalo" (2015-10-02)

The Emperor catches Xian breaking mourning rules; Mei warns Meng Zhi to avoid suspicion.
Ep. 28: Next Opponent (2015-10-02)

Jing’s promotion angers Yu; Mei fears Consort Jing knows his true identity.
Ep. 29: Hazelnut Pastries (2015-10-03)

Mei uses a gift scandal to boost Jing; Yu and Xia Jiang plan to reopen the Chiyan case.
Ep. 30: Trump Card (2015-10-03)

Mei enlists Marquise Yan for Jing; Xia Jiang and Yu plot to undermine the prince.
Ep. 31: Strategic Setup (2015-10-04)

Prince Yu frames Consort Jing; Wei Zheng’s capture threatens Mei’s plans.
Ep. 32: Plot of Alienation (2015-10-04)

The Emperor frees Consort Jing; Xia Jiang uses Wei Zheng to trap Prince Jing.
Ep. 33: Plea in the Snow (2015-10-05)

Jing loses trust in Mei over Wei Zheng; Mei plans a risky rescue with Xia Dong.
Ep. 34: The Right Choice (2015-10-05)

Jing is promoted; Mei and Yan trick Xia Jiang to free Wei Zheng from captivity.
Ep. 35: The Rescue (2015-10-06)

Yan distracts Xia Jiang; Jing’s allies rescue Wei Zheng as Consort Jing faces scrutiny.
Ep. 36: Another Battlefield (2015-10-06)

Xia Jiang’s plan fails; Jing is accused of Wei’s rescue, escalating royal tensions.
Ep. 37: The Strategist's Resolve (2015-10-07)

Consort Jing’s secret is revealed as the Emperor’s; Xia Jiang targets Mei for interrogation.
Ep. 38: Confrontation (2015-10-07)

Xia Jiang poisons Mei; Xia Dong’s confession exposes the Xuan Jing Bureau’s plot.
Ep. 39: Turning the Tables (2015-10-08)

The Emperor arrests Xia Jiang; Mei escapes as Jing’s allies uncover Yu’s corruption.
Ep. 40: Wujin Pill (2015-10-08)

Jing learns of Mei’s innocence; Xia Dong reveals the Wujin poison to save Mei.
Ep. 41: Paving the Way (2015-10-09)

Xia Jiang’s confession clears Mei; Jing picks neutral allies as Yu is demoted.
Ep. 42: Mei Ridge (2015-10-09)

Prince Yu learns his mother’s fate; Jing discovers the Chiyan truth from Wei Zheng.
Ep. 43: Raising the Rebel Flag (2015-10-10)

Consort Jing uncovers Mei’s illness; Prince Yu plots a rebellion to seize the capital.
Ep. 44: Desperate Battle (2015-10-10)

Mei and Jing thwart Yu’s rebellion; Nihuang’s reinforcements save the imperial fortress.
Ep. 45: Reunion (2015-10-11)

Jing captures Yu; Mei’s illness worsens as Nie Feng suffers from the same poison.
Ep. 46: Unworthy Son (2015-10-11)

Xia Jiang escapes; Jing suspects Mei’s identity as the Emperor considers a new heir.
Ep. 47: Fire-Cold Poison (2015-10-12)

Mei plans to reopen Chiyan case; Lin Chen captures Banruo to find Xia Jiang.
Ep. 48: Remaining Time (2015-10-12)

Xia Dong learns Mei is Lin Shu; Consort Yue’s plot exposes Mei’s identity to the Emperor.
Ep. 49: Unveiled Identity (2015-10-13)

Xia Jiang accuses Mei as Lin Shu; Jing saves Mei from the Emperor’s wrath.
Ep. 50: Sweep (2015-10-13)

Gao Zhan clears Mei’s name; Jing and Consort Jing dismantle Xia Jiang’s spy network.
Ep. 51: Xie Yu's Letter (2015-10-14)

Jingrui saves Liyang from Xia Jiang’s disciple; Mei’s allies seek a cure for his poison.
Ep. 52: Five Great Crimes (2015-10-14)

Liyang presents Xie Yu’s confession; ministers urge the Emperor to reopen Chiyan case.
Ep. 53: Beyond Revenge (2015-10-15)

The Emperor relents to reopen Chiyan case; Mei agrees to leave to spare the throne.
Ep. 54: Farewell, Mei Changsu (2015-10-15)

Mei leads the army against Chu, taking a fatal pill; Jing honors him as the new Emperor.