Love of Nirvana Episode 6 Recap, Plot

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Wei Zhao spread false information, claiming that when Prince Qi was killed in Yue Luo, an imperial guard named Zhao Wu witnessed the event. Zhao Wu was later killed as well. Before entering the palace, Zhao Wu had married and had a son. His wife died early, and their son has been living in Nanling. Hearing about this, the Chief Steward Tao Zizhu immediately reported it to the Emperor of Da Liang, Xie Che.

Emperor Xie Che, being naturally suspicious, was already unsettled by Rong Yudie’s sudden return to Qingkang. He began to suspect a connection between the Pei family and Zhao Wu’s son, which fueled his anger. Back in the day, Rong Yudie, who was skilled in both literature and martial arts, was admired by both Pei Yan’s father, Pei Zijing, and Xie Che. Xie Che had once competed with Pei Zijing in archery to win Rong Yudie's favor.

Pei Zijing, knowing Xie Che was a prince, deliberately lost to him. However, as a prince, Xie Che had no right to directly choose a wife and was sent to the frontlines, leaving Rong Yudie in Pei Zijing’s care. Ultimately, Rong Yudie married Pei Zijing. The more Xie Che thought about it, the angrier he became. That very night, he rushed to Jian Ding Marquis’ residence to question Rong Yudie.

When the butler of Jian Ding Marquis’ residence, Pei Yang, saw the Emperor arriving with a large entourage, he hurriedly reported it to Pei Yan and Rong Yudie. Knowing that Xie Che wasn’t here with good intentions, Rong Yudie quickly found an excuse to leave. Dong Luan, concerned that her younger sister Dong Juan might be bored from sitting too long, suggested that she take a walk in the garden.

Pei Yan, learning that Emperor Xie Che had come personally, excused himself from the Crown Prince Xie Chi to greet him. Pei Yan escorted Xie Che to the most tranquil spot in the residence—the meditation room—waiting for Rong Yudie to meet him. Jiang Ci, wandering around, unintentionally arrived outside the meditation room and saw Pei Yan lost in thought in the courtyard from a distance. She found it puzzling.

Inside, Xie Che noticed a portrait of Rong Yudie that he had personally drawn for her. Memories of the past came flooding back, leaving him with mixed emotions. Soon after, Rong Yudie came to see him, and Xie Che apologized deeply for what had happened back then. Rong Yudie then revealed an astonishing secret: Pei Yan is actually the son of her and Xie Che.

When Xie Che left the meditation room, he briefly comforted Pei Yan before departing in a hurry. Pei Yan, feigning inebriation, asked Pei Yang to take care of the guests. Xie Che had long harbored suspicions that Pei Yan was his biological son, and after hearing it confirmed by Rong Yudie, he became even more convinced.

He ordered Tao Zizhu to thoroughly investigate the rumors linking Zhao Wu’s son to the Pei family and also withdrew surveillance on Jian Ding Marquis’ residence. Rong Yudie, for the sake of the Pei family's future, had endured humiliation for years and concocted the lie that Pei Yan was Xie Che’s son to secure the Pei family’s survival. Seeing that Pei Yan seemed troubled, Jiang Ci showed concern and comforted him.

Jiang Ci, having lost her parents at a young age, was indifferent to this matter and urged Pei Yan to let go of his past unhappiness. From a young age, Pei Yan was ridiculed as a bastard, but his mother, Rong Yudie, always encouraged him to endure. Pei Yan had long sworn to make great achievements for the Pei family. Opening up to Jiang Ci, he shared his frustrations and grievances, and she comforted him with kind words.

Meanwhile, Dong Juan took a walk in the garden and coincidentally ran into Pei Yan and Jiang Ci. Pei Yan graciously accompanied her for a tour. After the birthday banquet concluded, Pei Yan personally saw off the guests. Suddenly, a fire broke out at the other residence. Worried that Teng Rui was in danger, Pei Yan immediately led Jiang Ci and others to rescue him, and Wei Zhao followed as well.

Jiang Ci found the fire suspicious but lacked concrete evidence. After much effort from the servants and guards, the fire was eventually extinguished. Teng Rui, having drunk too much, slept through the fire and was burned to death. Later, Prime Minister Dong Fang sent people to investigate the cause of the fire and found that Teng Rui had not fully extinguished the charcoal used for roasting lamb.

Xie Che placed all the blame on Tong Min and Fan Yi, imprisoning them in the heavenly prison. Pei Yan took the blame upon himself, and Xie Che ordered him to reflect behind closed doors. Rumors circulated among the people about a potential marriage between Pei Yan and Dong Juan. Some officials advised Dong Fang against forming political alliances with the Pei family. However, Teng Rui was not actually killed in the fire.

Wei Zhao had imprisoned him in the Dark Pavilion dungeon and tortured him to confess the truth behind Prince Qi's assassination. Teng Rui refused to admit that he was Wang Shiquan. Jiang Ci grew suspicious of the fire at Jian Ding Marquis’ residence, worried that Pei Yan might be implicated. She inquired about the situation from Cui Liang and only relaxed after learning that the Emperor had not punished Pei Yan.

She also borrowed a few books on the Wei Kingdom from Cui Liang. General Lei, along with a delegation from the Wei Kingdom, surrounded Jian Ding Marquis’ residence, demanding that Pei Yan pay for Teng Rui’s life. The residence gates remained tightly shut. Upon hearing of this, Wei Zhao hurried to the residence, threatening General Lei, and swiftly drove him away. He also inquired about Pei Yan’s condition from Yi Fei.

Pei Yan had locked himself in his room for several days. When he finally came out and saw Jiang Ci, she did everything she could to cheer him up and even massaged him. Wei Zhao, seeing Jiang Ci and Pei Yan laughing and chatting, felt a strange emotion. Unwilling to interrupt, he quietly left. From various clues, Pei Yan deduced that Wei Zhao was the Silver Masked Assassin, but Jiang Ci vehemently denied it and even defended Wei Zhao. Pei Yan didn’t press the matter any further.

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