Ashes to Nirvana: Nina's Reign

Nina Lane, after saving the Empress Dowager and being sent away to heal, returns to find her family has replaced her with her cousin Celia. Realizing she was betrayed and killed, Nina is reborn and seeks justice, starting by confronting her family's deceit.Will Nina succeed in exposing her family's betrayal and reclaim her rightful place?

Nina Lane, after recovering from her injuries, visits the Empress Dowager to express her concerns and loyalty. She reveals that her family tried to erase her achievements and seeks to sever ties with them. The Empress Dowager, grateful for Nina's past sacrifice, offers her any reward, but Nina humbly requests only to borrow the Empress's bead bracelet for a blessing at the temple.What will Nina do with the blessed bead bracelet, and how will her family react to her severed ties?

Nina Lane returns home after saving the Empress Dowager, only to find her place usurped by her mother and cousin. The Empress Dowager, recognizing Nina's kindness and grace, decides to reward her generously, including with a rare brocade, while also testing how she is treated at home. Nina, now reborn and aware of past betrayals, is determined to reclaim her rightful place.Will the rare brocade reveal the true nature of Nina's family and their treatment of her?

Nina Lane returns home to find her place usurped by her mother and cousin, facing disrespect and being forced to enter through the servants' gate. A shocking revelation about her true parentage and her mother's hatred for the Lane family unfolds, setting the stage for Nina's revenge.Will Nina uncover the full extent of her mother's schemes and reclaim her rightful place?

Nina returns to the Lanes family only to find her cousin living in her rightful Glory Courtyard, sparking a heated confrontation about family loyalty and betrayal.Will Nina's claim to Glory Courtyard uncover deeper secrets within the Lanes family?

Nina confronts her family about reclaiming her rightful place in Glory Courtyard, exposing their hypocrisy and asserting her authority with the threat of involving the Empress Dowager.Will Nina's bold move to reclaim Glory Courtyard lead to a direct confrontation with her family and the Empress Dowager?

Celia and her mother plot to gain the old madam's favor by securing a coveted vegetarian feast from Lotus Temple for the Buddhist Festival, while Nina discovers their scheme and tries to intervene.Will Nina succeed in exposing Celia's deceit before the old madam consumes the meal?

Nina insists on returning a prestigious vegetarian feast meant for the Buddhist festival, warning of dire consequences based on her past life's experience, despite her family's objections and connections.Will Nina's decision to return the feast prevent the disaster she foresaw?

Nina presents her grandmother with a seemingly ordinary praying bracelet for the Buddhist festival, which she claims holds great value, while her cousin Celia mocks it and insists their family's prestigious vegetarian feast is far superior. However, Nina's confidence suggests there's more to the bracelet than meets the eye.Will Nina's praying bracelet reveal its true significance at Lotus Temple?

Nina Lane presents her grandmother with the Empress Dowager's sacred prayer beads at Lotus Temple, shocking her family and gaining unexpected recognition from Abbot Huineng, proving her worth and connections.Will Nina's bold move with the prayer beads finally earn her the respect she deserves from her family?

Nina Lane reveals that the prayer beads Madam Lane is wearing actually belong to the Empress Dowager, exposing her mother and cousin's ignorance and disrespect when they mistreated the sacred object. The revelation shocks everyone, especially Miss Celia, who had carelessly thrown the beads earlier.Will Nina's revelation about the prayer beads finally turn the tide in her favor against her deceitful family?

Nina boldly confronts her mother about the stolen family glory, asserting her right to reclaim the honor earned by saving the Empress Dowager, leading to a tense standoff at the Lotus Temple.Will Nina's defiance finally force her family to acknowledge her rightful place?

Nina refuses to partake in a meal with the prestigious Colin family, suspecting foul play and standing her ground against her mother and Lady Colin's demands, leading to a heated confrontation and the arrival of Prince Henry.Will Prince Henry intervene and support Nina against the Colin family's threats?

Prince Henry arrives unexpectedly at the Lane residence, delivering a precious gift from the Empress Dowager to Nina Lane, much to the shock and envy of her relatives. He subtly warns Nina's scheming cousin, Lady Colin, against any disrespect towards Nina, hinting at his mother's favor and protection over her.Will Nina's relatives continue their schemes despite Prince Henry's clear warning?

Nina avoids a trap set by her enemies when the Imperial Censor accuses Lotus Temple of misusing funds, proving her foresight. Meanwhile, her family's deceit is further exposed as she still lacks a proper residence, prompting her father to intervene. Her mother vows to retaliate by summoning Steve to the capital.Will Nina's enemies succeed in their retaliation, or will she outmaneuver them once more?

Nina returns a precious prayer bead to the Empress Dowager, who, moved by Nina's suffering, offers to grant her any wish. Nina seizes this opportunity to assert her independence by requesting the right to choose her own husband, despite her mother's push for an arranged marriage with someone she deems unsuitable.Will Nina's bold request for autonomy in choosing her husband lead to a clash with her family's plans?

Nina Lane, determined to reclaim her stolen position, seeks an alliance with Prince Henry by proposing a strategic marriage. She offers to serve as his advisor and promises to disappear after three years, asking only for a noble title in return. Prince Henry, intrigued yet skeptical, questions her motives and the implications of her bold request.Will Prince Henry accept Nina's daring proposal and join forces with her, or will her plans unravel before they even begin?

Nina Lane strikes a risky deal with the Regent to become his wife and servant, in exchange for reclaiming her stolen position, but with dire consequences if she betrays his trust.Will Nina uphold her end of the bargain, or will the Regent's warning come true?

Nina is given a token granting her unfettered access, symbolizing her rising influence, while Celia is humiliated by Nina's actions, leading to Steve's vow to teach Nina a lesson.Will Steve's attempt to retaliate against Nina backfire?

Nina Lane, the noble-born lady, returns to her home to find her position usurped by her mother and cousin. In a heated confrontation with her supposed elder brother Steve, tensions rise as he attempts to assert dominance over her, leading to a clash of wills and authority.Will Nina's defiance against Steve's bullying escalate, or will she find a way to reclaim her rightful place in the family?