Joy of Life

In Jiangnan, Fan Xian weakens the Ming family's power. Back in the capital, he survives an ambush, exposes a crown prince scandal, and navigates political turmoil. Ultimately, Fan Xian unites forces to defeat Emperor Qing, paving the way for Prince Three's ascension before retiring with Lin Wan'er.

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  E1Episode 1

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  E1Plotting

  May 16, 2024· 45m

  Following the previous events, Fan Xian fakes his death to leave the envoy. He disguises himself alongside Wang Qi Nian and returns to the capital. To their surprise, news of Fan Xian's death has already spread throughout the city. With nowhere to hide, Fan Xian temporarily stays at Wang Qi Nian's house. As Fan Xian and Wang Qi Nian discuss their rescue plan, Fan Xian already has a strategy in mind.

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  E2Trap

  May 16, 2024· 45m

  Fan Xian goes to the Eastern Palace to meet the Crown Prince and informs him that the Second Prince and Elder Princess are colluding with Northern Qi in a smuggling trade. Fan Xian says a place called Shijia Town must be investigated to find proof.

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  E3Locating the Whereabouts

  May 16, 2024· 45m

  Fan Xian intends to enter Moon Embracing Pavilion through the purchasing caravan. He meets Mr. Jin by coincidence. Fan Xian gives Mr. Jin 500 taels and tells him to help locate the whereabouts of Teng Zi Jin's wife and son.

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  E4Enemy

  May 16, 2024· 45m

  Prince Cheng Ze has his men surround the Moon Embracing Pavilion. He and Wang Qi Nian go upstairs and meet Fan Xian. Prince Cheng Ze hopes to form an alliance with Fan Xian, but Fan Xian firmly asserts that they are not the same kind of people and are destined to be enemies.

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  E5Returning from the Dead

  May 16, 2024· 45m

  Fan Xian orders Fan Si Zhe to detain himself at home. He tells him not to leave his room until he returns with the convoy. Fan Xian goes to see Yan Bing Yun. He states that his period of fake death is over. However, Fan Xian's death has turned into a huge deal. Fan Xian's convoy encounters Prince Cheng Ru and his army outside the city gate. Xin Qi Wu, an official of the State Ceremonial Bureau, goes to see Fan Xian.

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  E6An Explanation

  May 17, 2024· 46m

  The Elder Princess of Northern Qi finds out the convoy and Prince Cheng Ru have a clash of schedule. They confront each other outside the city gate. The crown prince pretends to be shocked when he hears that Prince Cheng Ze is involved in smuggling. Prince Cheng Ze states that there must be a misunderstanding.

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  E7The Path Northward

  May 17, 2024· 46m

  The crown prince tells the queen that he's the one who burned down Shijia Town. Chen Ping Ping consoles Fan Xian and returns the inspector pass to him. He wants him to assume his position in the Overwatch Council. Fan Xian tells Fan Jian and Madam Liu about Fan Si Zhe's brothel business. He arranges for Fan Si Zhe to head to Northern Qi. Fan Si Zhe gives it a try even though he's afraid of the journey ahead.

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  E8Rectification

  May 18, 2024· 48m

  Fan Xian arrives at the Overwatch Council to review its affairs, but no one has any answers. Determined to reform the place and eliminate the stale and corrupt culture, Fan Xian decides to take action. He learns that the Vegetable Inspection Office has sent a valuable ingredient, which he intends to use as a starting point to address the corruption. Upon hearing that the Vegetable Inspection Office has been sealed off, Eunuch Dai hurries to handle the situation.

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  E9The Same End

  May 19, 2024· 46m

  Prince Cheng Ze is confused about Fan Xian's act of bribery in public. Prince Cheng Ze decides to do nothing and observe the situation. Fan Xian asks Yan Bing Yun to lead the Fourth Bureau of the Overwatch Council to investigate the corruption outside the capital. Yan Bing Yun says he can help Fan Xian for the sake of the Qing Kingdom.

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  E10Confrontation

  May 20, 2024· 46m

  Lai Ming Cheng exposes Eunuch Dai for exploiting vegetable farmers with his traps. Cheng Ping Ping stands out and testifies for Fan Xian. Fan Xian is able to be acquitted of his bribery charge.

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  E11Setup

  May 20, 2024· 46m

  Prince Cheng Ze meets with Fan Xian again, hoping they can turn from enemies to friends. A murder occurs at Moon Embracing Pavilion, and Fan Xian personally investigates, only to find that the victim is Old Man Jin's daughter. Overcome with grief and anger, Fan Xian orders a thorough investigation of Yuan Meng, determined to bring the perpetrator to justice.

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  E12Farce

  May 21, 2024· 46m

  Prince Cheng Ze does not care about the rumors and wants to add insult to injury. He hopes to use Fan Xian's rumor at Northern Qi to affect Wan Er and Fan Xian's marriage. Ye Ling Er wants to cancel her marriage agreement with Prince Cheng Ze, but Prince Cheng Ze says there's no going back after His Majesty granted the marriage.

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  E13Selfish Motives

  May 21, 2024· 46m

  News of Fan Xian using the investigation of corrupt officials to deal with Prince Cheng Ze and his faction has been spreading in the capital like wildfire. The Overwatch Council states that the culprits of the murder in Moon Embracing Pavilion were finally arrested. They rat out their mastermind as well.

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  E14Fulfilling a Promise

  May 22, 2024· 46m

  Fan Wu Jiu leaves the city in secret but he is captured by Fan Xian after losing against Haitang Duo Duo, the Saintess of Northern Qi. Fan Wu Jiu's reappearance in the capital as the murderer at Moon Embracing Pavilion catches Prince Cheng Ze by surprise.

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  E15Lonely Official

  May 22, 2024· 46m

  Lai Ming Cheng argues with Emperor Qing several times. In the end, he is flogged to death. Chen Ping Ping says Lai Ming Cheng's death will make the Overwatch Council an enemy of the Censorate. Fan Xian has literally become a lonely official.

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  E16Spring Imperial Examination

  May 23, 2024· 46m

  The Spring Imperial Examination is nearing. Prince Cheng Ze recommends Fan Xian to host the examination. The Emperor of Qing grants Fan Xian the title of Central Official. He's in charge of overseeing the examination. Fan Xian senses that Prince Cheng Ze will set him up during the examination.

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  E17Ways of an Official

  May 23, 2024· 46m

  Deng Zi Yue gives a report of Shi Chan Li's surveillance to Fan Xian. Fan Xian has doubts and goes to the exam hall to investigate. All factions in the imperial court start delivering notes to Fan Xian in secret and hope that the name on the note will appear on the ranking of the Spring Imperial Examination.

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  E18Guarding Justice

  May 24, 2024· 46m

  Fan Xian arrives at Tongfu Inn and encounters Yang Wan Li, who is immersed in his studies. As Yang Wan Li talks about his aspirations for officialdom, Fan Xian finds his blood being stirred. Meanwhile, Fan Si Zhe and Guo Bao Kun stealthily make their way to the capital, evading the attention of others, to meet with Fan Xian.

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  E19Unspoken Rule

  May 24, 2024· 46m

  Guo You Zi thanks Fan Xian for protecting Guo Bao Kun. He checks the rule manual provided to Fan Xian by Guo Zheng on his behalf. The incident with Moon Embracing Pavilion has come to an end. Fan Si Zhe volunteers to help Fan Xian with the business dealings with Northern Qi once Fan Xian takes over the Imperial Treasury.

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  E20Reviewing Exam Papers

  May 25, 2024· 46m

  Fan Xian inspects the area where the exam papers are reviewed. Officials who want to tamper with the exam papers have no choice but to give up. Before the results are released, Fan Xian checks the ranking and realizes the name of the candidate who is supposed to pass the exam has been changed. The crown prince denies changing the name on the list.

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  E21Substitute

  May 25, 2024· 46m

  Hong Zhu, a eunuch, leads the way for Fan Xian. He expresses that he was harmed by corrupt officials. He's only able to seek revenge all thanks to Fan Xian upholding justice. Fan Xian and Wang Qi Nian return to the First Bureau. Fan Xian expresses that the date of the Spring Imperial Examination result announcement should remain the same. He orders Wang Qi Nian to include Yang Wan Li's name in the roll of honor again.

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  E22Set Up

  May 26, 2024· 46m

  Fan Xian questions Chancellor Lin about the Spring Imperial Examination name replacement case. Under Chancellor Lin's request, Fan Xian goes with him to meet His Majesty in the palace. When Chancellor Lin meets His Majesty, he says that he can no longer continue and requests to resign.

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  E23Understanding

  May 26, 2024· 46m

  Shi Chan Li requests Fan Xian to investigate the Shijia Town massacre. He Zong Wei visits Fan Xian and kneels before him. He asks Fan Xian to punish him and he will inform Fan Xian if the Censorate does anything in the future. Fan Xian is disgusted with He Zong Wei's attitude.

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  E24Bestowed Marriage

  May 27, 2024· 46m

  The Emperor of Qing summons Fan Xian and Prince Li Cheng Ru to the palace. Fan Xian presents the list of Chancellor Lin's retainers handed to him by Chancellor Lin to the Emperor of Qing. The Emperor of Qing orders Fan Xian to be married three days later, much to Fan Xian's delight.

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  E25Wedding Day

  May 27, 2024· 46m

  Princess Yun Rui arrives at Fan Residence. She delivers wedding gifts to Fan Xian, which are the ledgers of the Imperial Treasury. Fan Xian invites Chen Ping Ping to attend his wedding banquet. Chen Ping Ping hands him a red packet, telling him that he won't be able to attend it.

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  E26Take Care of It Himself

  May 28, 2024· 46m

  Fan Xian notices that Wu Zhu has shown up. They talk about the murders in Jiangnan. Wu Zhu says that he doesn't remember killing anyone in Jiangnan. Fan Xian excitedly speculates that someone framed him, but Wu Zhu is not as confident in this theory.

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  E27Inquiry on Capital

  May 28, 2024· 46m

  Jiangbei is devastated by a locust plague. Fan Xian volunteers to cover the Imperial Treasury's deficit and relieve the disaster victims. The Emperor of Qing states that no delays are allowed. Fan Xian sells treasury bonds to the merchants. The merchants are enticed by the notion.

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  E28Changing Destiny

  May 29, 2024· 46m

  Fei Jie investigates a murder case. The murderer disappeared in the capital. When the Emperor of Qing's edict regarding the Chrysanthemum Viewing Festival is sent, everyone starts rushing to buy the treasury bonds. Thanks to that, Fan Xian gathers an amount of money that exceeds his estimate.

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  E29Assassins

  May 29, 2024· 46m

  Fan Xian heads to Xuankong Temple to attend the Chrysanthemum Viewing Festival. At the temple, various princes and ministers have arrived. Fan Xian quickly notices that there is a fire at Xuankong Temple. In the meantime, the emperor of Qing is at the highest level of the temple...

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  E30Life and Death

  May 30, 2024· 46m

  Fan Xian's messy internal energy surprises the white-robed assassin. The assassin hits hard and causes Fan Xian to be seriously injured.

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  E31Rampant Anger

  May 30, 2024· 46m

  Fan Xian's background is spread to the public, causing a huge commotion. To make sure her son can ascend the throne, the empress decides to use her remaining power to clear the obstacles in her son's path.

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  E32Pledging to Resist

  May 30, 2024· 46m

  In order to weaken the power of Prince Cheng Ze, the empress frames Princess Yun Rui. Her words infuriate the Emperor of Qing. In order to quell the speculation surrounding Fan Xian's identity from all sides, the Emperor of Qing makes a decision.

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  E33Surrounded by Enemies

  May 30, 2024· 46m

  Wu Zhu is wounded after the battle with the temple messenger. He instructs Wan Er to relay his message to Fan Xian. He wants him to head southward as soon as possible. Fan Xian hopes that he can enter the Fan Ancestral Hall after he returns from Jiangnan and acknowledge his roots. As the ship sails slowly, Wan Er bids farewell to Fan Xian at the pier. They give each other an air hug.

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  E34Resolving a Crisis

  May 30, 2024· 46m

  Fan Xian let go of the old people who attack his boat. It makes the old people feel touched. When the boat stops at the pier, Fan Xian use the gifts from the officials to send the Jiangbei disaster victims back home. The people are grateful.

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  E35The Biggest Trouble

  May 30, 2024· 46m

  Fan Xian's ship is intercepted on his journey to Jiangnan. The Ming family promises to give Fan Xian an explanation. However, in Fan Xian's view, the biggest trouble challenge in Jiangnan is not the Ming family, nor the influence of Princess Yun Rui and Prince Cheng Ze, but...

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  E36Secret WeaponFinale

  May 30, 2024· 46m

  Fan Xian tells Haitang Duo Duo that his internal energy is lost. Fan Xian has made preparations to counter the Ming family's schemes.

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  E1Episode 1

  Nov 26, 2019· 46m
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  E2Episode 2

  Nov 27, 2019· 46m
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  E3Episode 3

  Nov 27, 2019· 46m
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  E4Episode 4

  Dec 2, 2019· 46m
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  E5Episode 5

  Dec 2, 2019· 46m
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  E6Episode 6

  Dec 3, 2019· 46m
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  E7Episode 7

  Dec 3, 2019· 46m
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  E8Episode 8

  Dec 4, 2019· 46m
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  E9Episode 9

  Dec 4, 2019· 46m
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  E10Episode 10

  Dec 9, 2019· 46m
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  E11Episode 11

  Dec 9, 2019· 46m
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  E12Episode 12

  Dec 10, 2019· 46m
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  E13Episode 13

  Dec 10, 2019· 46m
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  E14Episode 14

  Dec 11, 2019· 46m
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  E15Episode 15

  Dec 11, 2019· 46m
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  E16Episode 16

  Dec 16, 2019· 46m
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  E17Episode 17

  Dec 16, 2019· 46m
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  E18Episode 18

  Dec 17, 2019· 46m
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  E19Episode 19

  Dec 17, 2019· 46m
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  E20Episode 20

  Dec 18, 2019· 46m
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  E21Episode 21

  Dec 18, 2019· 45m
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  E22Episode 22

  Dec 23, 2019· 45m
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  E23Episode 23

  Dec 23, 2019· 45m
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  E24Episode 24

  Dec 24, 2019· 45m
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  E25Episode 25

  Dec 24, 2019· 45m
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  E26Episode 26

  Dec 25, 2019· 45m
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  E27Episode 27

  Dec 25, 2019· 45m
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  E28Episode 28

  Dec 30, 2019· 45m
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  E29Episode 29

  Dec 30, 2019· 45m
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  E30Episode 30

  Dec 31, 2019· 45m
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  E31Episode 31

  Dec 31, 2019· 45m
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  E32Episode 32

  Jan 1, 2020· 45m
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  E33Episode 33

  Jan 1, 2020· 45m
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  E34Episode 34

  Jan 6, 2020· 45m
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  E35Episode 35

  Jan 6, 2020· 45m
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  E36Episode 36

  Jan 7, 2020· 45m
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  E37Episode 37

  Jan 7, 2020· 45m
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  E38Episode 38

  Jan 8, 2020· 45m
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  E39Episode 39

  Jan 13, 2020· 45m
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  E40Episode 40

  Jan 13, 2020· 45m
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  E41Episode 41

  Jan 14, 2020· 45m
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  E42Episode 42

  Jan 14, 2020· 45m
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  E43Episode 43

  Jan 15, 2020· 45m
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  E44Episode 44

  Jan 15, 2020· 46m
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  E45Episode 45

  Jan 20, 2020· 46m
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  E46Episode 46Finale

  Jan 20, 2020· 46m