Joy of Life
Overview
Zhang Qing, a college student majoring in culture and history, is eager to enroll in Professor Ye's postgraduate class. To impress him, he crafts a historical fiction that intertwines modern perspectives with ancient literature. In his narrative, Zhang transforms into Fan Xian, a young man from a secluded seaside town in the Kingdom of Qing. Guided by an enigmatic mentor and a blindfolded watchman, Fan journeys to the capital, where he faces numerous challenges. Throughout his adventures, he remains steadfast in his commitment to justice and morality, ultimately forging a remarkable legacy.
Episodes
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10
Confrontation
Lai Ming Cheng reveals Eunuch Dai's schemes to take advantage of vegetable farmers through his deceptive practices. In a pivotal moment, Cheng Ping Pi...
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11
Setup
Prince Cheng Ze seeks to mend relations with Fan Xian, aiming to shift their dynamic from adversaries to allies. However, a murder at the Moon Embraci...
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12
Farce
Title: Farce Plot: Prince Cheng Ze, unfazed by the gossip surrounding him, aims to deepen the divide between Wan Er and Fan Xian by exploiting the ru...
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13
Selfish Motives
Rumors are swirling throughout the capital about Fan Xian leveraging his investigation into corrupt officials to target Prince Cheng Ze and his allies...
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14
Fulfilling a Promise
Title: Keeping a Vow Plot: In a covert escape from the city, Fan Wu Jiu finds himself apprehended by Fan Xian after a defeat at the hands of Haitang ...
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15
Lonely Official
Lai Ming Cheng finds himself in heated disputes with Emperor Qing on multiple occasions, ultimately leading to his brutal execution by flogging. In th...
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16
Spring Imperial Examination
With the Spring Imperial Examination approaching, Prince Cheng Ze puts forth Fan Xian's name to oversee the event. The Emperor of Qing bestows upon Fa...
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17
Ways of an Official
Deng Zi Yue presents a surveillance report on Shi Chan Li to Fan Xian, who begins to question its validity. He decides to visit the exam hall to condu...
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18
Guarding Justice
Fan Xian reaches Tongfu Inn and comes across Yang Wan Li, who is deeply engrossed in his studies. As Yang shares his ambitions for a career in governm...
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19
Unspoken Rule
Guo You Zi expresses his gratitude to Fan Xian for safeguarding Guo Bao Kun. He reviews the regulations handed to Fan Xian by Guo Zheng on his behalf....
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20
Reviewing Exam Papers
Fan Xian carefully examines the location where the exam papers are evaluated. Those officials attempting to interfere with the results are forced to a...
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21
Substitute
Hong Zhu, a eunuch, guides Fan Xian and reveals how he has suffered due to corrupt officials. He credits Fan Xian's commitment to justice for enabling...
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22
Set Up
Title: The Ultimatum Plot: Fan Xian confronts Chancellor Lin regarding the controversy surrounding the name changes for the Spring Imperial Examinati...
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23
Understanding
Shi Chan Li asks Fan Xian to look into the massacre that took place in Shijia Town. Later, He Zong Wei arrives at Fan Xian's location, kneeling before...
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24
Bestowed Marriage
The Emperor of Qing calls Fan Xian and Prince Li Cheng Ru to the palace. During their meeting, Fan Xian shares the list of Chancellor Lin's retainers ...
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25
Wedding Day
Princess Yun Rui visits the Fan Residence, bringing with her wedding gifts for Fan Xian, which include the ledgers from the Imperial Treasury. In resp...
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27
Inquiry on Capital
Jiangbei faces a devastating locust invasion, leaving the region in turmoil. In response, Fan Xian steps up to help bridge the gap in the Imperial Tre...
