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