Mei Changsu

*Warning: This article will use the name "Lin Shu" for events before Meiling and after said character finds out about Mei Changsu's true identity. We will use "Mei Changsu" for events after Meiling but before the identity reveal.*

**Mei Changsu** (formerly **Lin Shu**, pseudonymously **Su Zhe**) is the main protagonist of Nirvana In Fire. His quest for justice for the Chiyan Army and his family is the driving force of the story. He is the son of Lin Xie and Grand Princess Jinyang and was betrothed to Mu Nihuang.

He was bitten by snow beetles at Meiling and contracted the Poison of the Bitter Flame. As part of the treatment, his appearance was dramatically modified. When he returned to Jinling, the only one from his old life who recognized him on sight was the Grand Empress, who had dementia and was not believed.

As Mei Changsu, he is the leader of the Jiangzuo Alliance and allies himself with his childhood friend Xiao Jingyan to put Jingyan on the throne.

He was declared the Divine Talent by Langya Hall, which is run by his friend Lin Chen.

## Personality/Relationships

As Lin Shu, he was prideful，competitive, and was never willing to lose. He was described as a "fire person", meaning that he could stand in freezing temperatures and not feel cold at all. When Lin Shu was happy, he would be like happy finches flying around; when he was angry, he would be like a tiger.

### Fei Liu

Mei Changsu saved Fei Liu as a young child because Mei Changsu pitied Fei Liu. Mei Changsu then asked his friend Lin Chen to help him treat Fei Liu's injuries. Because Mei Changsu saved him, Fei Liu stays by his side and does what he asks. Fei Liu cares deeply for Mei Changsu and is willing to fight anyone who will hurt him.

### Lin Chen

Because Lin Chen's father saved him, Mei Changsu is very grateful and treats him as a good friend and a doctor. However, because Lin Chen likes to tease Fei Liu and do generally immature stuff, Mei Changsu sometimes hates Lin Chen. When it was announced that Da Yu was about to attack Da Liang, Mei Changsu the Bing Xu Grass pills that Lin Chen made. Wanting to stay with Mei Changsu until the end of his days, Lin Chen signs up for the army and also goes and fights Da Liang.

### Meng Zhi

While Meng Zhi only spent one year in the Chiyan Army, they started contacting each other through letters. After learning that Mei Changsu had come to Jinling, Meng Zhi tries his hardest to help him. Even when Meng Zhi is still In the last episode, Mei Changsu goes along with Meng Zhi to fight Da Yu and Northern Yan.

### Mu Nihuang

Mei Changsu was originally arranged to marry Mu Nihuang, and she did indeed have feelings for him, even after his supposed death. Just before the events of Attempted Rape Of Mu Nihuang, Grand Empress Dowager greets Mei Changsu by his real name, causing Nihuang to become suspicious of him.

### Xiao Jingyan

As youngsters they would play together, study together and practice martial arts together, so they became really good friends. On multiple occasions when Lin Shu got into trouble Jingyan would often cover for him. When Lin Shu was about to go to Meiling, he jokingly asked Jingyan if he would bring back the legendary pearl from the South sea. When Jingayn returned, Lin Shu was nowhere to be found, but the pearl still lays there untouched.

After twelve years, Jingyan meets Mei Changsu, in which he treats as a normal advisor and doesn't treat Mei Changsu as much else. As more and more days pass, he starts to treat Mei Changsu better and better until learning Mei Changsu's true identity throws him for a loop. After losing his friend twice, Jingyan doesn't approve of Lin Shu's idea of going to battle, but Jingyan finally does allow Lin Shu to go as he doesn't know about the Bing Xu Grass pills that he took.

## Family

Mei Changsu is the maternal nephew of Emperor Xiao Xuan, descended from the Emperor's sister Grand Princess Jinyang. His father Lin Xie was an early supporter of Xiao Xuan. Mei Changsu is first cousin to Xiao Jingyan, as well as to Xiao Jingrui.

Mei Changsu was betrothed to Mu Nihuang. Although they were never married, their betrothal was never officially dissolved.

## Illness

Mei Changsu suffers from the Poison of the Bitter Flame. This first caused him to break out in white fur all over his body, a symptom that was ended by breaking every bone in his body, thus healing him and giving him a new appearance. He is susceptible to illnesses, which is exacerbated by exposure to the cold, too much physical strain on the body, and too much emotion.

He falls ill more often upon his arrival at Jinling, even though he came there to recuperate.

## Costumes

When in the jianghu, Mei Changsu wears his hair partially down. In Jinling, he wears a topknot with a white jade hairpiece.

## Notable Events

*More info on event pages*

* He is a crucial part in Mu Nihuang's Suitor Tournament as he uses three kids to defeat Baili Qi and is the planner of the writing section of the contest.
* He warns Mu Nihuang of her  attempted rape but gets the attacker wrong. This causes Xiao Jingyan to misunderstand him.
* He plans the events of Jingrui's Birthday Party with Xiao Jinghuan's information.
* He attempts to rescue Wei Zheng but fails the first time, resulting in Xia Jingyan leaving him in the cold. Mei Changsu then rescues Wei Zheng with the help of the people from the Yaowang Valley.
* The Emperor's Birthday Party

## Gallery

Jing Rui and Mei Changsu《琅琊榜》-风起时 胡歌 【歌词字幕】 电视剧主题曲 《琅琊榜》 胡歌演唱 完整版-Nirvana In Fire- - title song, by Hu GeTheme song sung by Hu Ge
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