Joy of Life Episode 42 Recap
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From Xiao En's mouth, Fan Xian learned that his mother, Ye Qingmei, and Emperor Qing had a son. He became certain that he was Emperor Qing's son, which is why Fan Jian and Chen Pingping stopped him from going to the capital. He also recalled the numerous ways Emperor Qing had shown him meticulous care. Xiao En saw Fan Xian frowning and thought he couldn't accept being a descendant of the Xiao family for a moment.
Xiao En placed great hope in Fan Xian, repeatedly telling him not to let Ku He know about this, otherwise Ku He would kill Fan Xian to protect the secret. Fan Xian knew Xiao En's life was nearing its end, so he specially took him to the cave entrance. Xiao En gazed at the mountains and flowing water in the distance, feeling he had no regrets about dying.
He asked Fan Xian to inform Zhuang Mohan of his death and instructed Fan Xian not to move his body, as he didn't want to be buried underground again. Xiao En forbade Fan Xian from seeking revenge on Chen Pingping. Fan Xian noted everything down. Seeing Xiao En's sorrowful eyes, he felt a pang in his heart. Fan Xian thanked him for revealing his parentage and clarified that he was not a descendant of the Xiao family, then left decisively.
At the same time, Chen Pingping revealed his long-planned scheme to Fan Jian. He had created a series of incidents, not hesitating to even provoke a war between the two countries, all to make Xiao En completely believe that Fan Xian was a descendant of the Xiao family. Only then would Xiao En reveal the secret of the temple to Fan Xian without reservation.
Fan Jian pressed him repeatedly, and Chen Pingping admitted that Li Yunrui sent people to assassinate Fan Xian, and he merely added fuel to the fire. He had deliberately transferred all the people he had placed in the Investigator's Office in Danzhou, leaving only Teng Zijing, and Teng Zijing was the person chosen by Emperor Qing.
Fan Jian immediately felt a chill and complained that he shouldn't have risked Fan Xian's life, and that everyone had unknowingly become Chen Pingping's pawns. Chen Pingping felt that as long as they controlled the secret of the temple, Southern Qing could stand above the various vassal states and become the center of the world. He repeatedly claimed that everything was for the sake of the Qing Kingdom. Fan Jian was speechless and left in a huff without looking back.
Emperor Qing came out from inside, cursing Fan Jian's stubbornness but also acknowledging his affection for Fan Xian. Emperor Qing repeatedly probed Chen Pingping, pressing him hard to find out if his feelings for Fan Xian surpassed those for a nephew. Chen Pingping broke into a cold sweat and repeatedly pledged his loyalty to Emperor Qing. Emperor Qing used the excuse of needing to return to the palace and left quickly.
He secretly sent Gong Dian to monitor Chen Pingping's every move and made it clear that Gong Dian was the only person he trusted. Gong Dian was flattered and vowed never to let him down. Just as Chen Pingping was about to leave, Fan Jian suddenly stopped him, repeatedly emphasizing that Fan Xian was his son.
Chen Pingping reminded him not to ask too much, but Fan Jian was persistent, making Chen Pingping choose between the Qing Kingdom and Fan Xian. Fan Jian finally asked about the whereabouts of Xiao En's grandson. Chen Pingping admitted that he had raised Xiao En's grandson into a person from the Qing Kingdom who harbored deep hatred for Northern Qi. Fan Jian was disgusted by Chen Pingping's actions. Gong Dian hid to the side and heard their entire conversation.
Gong Dian reported the content of Chen Pingping and Fan Jian's conversation to Emperor Qing. Chen Pingping wanted to build the Qing Kingdom into an invincible strong nation. Emperor Qing was suspicious, so he raised the earth-piercing arrow to test Gong Dian. Gong Dian did not evade, and only then did Emperor Qing dispel his doubts. When Chen Pingping returned to the Investigator's Office, Yan Ruohai could see at a glance that he was utterly exhausted.
As soon as Fan Xian returned to Wangjiang Inn, he couldn't wait to ask Guo Baokun about the enmity between him and Teng Zijing. Guo Baokun repeatedly explained that everything was done by his family's steward without his knowledge, and he only found out afterward that Teng Zijing was sentenced to death for his entire family. Guo Baokun also stated he did not send anyone to harass Teng Zijing's wife and child.
Seeing Guo Baokun's earnest guarantees, Fan Xian believed he was not lying. Fan Xian finally understood that this was all part of Chen Pingping's plan calculated long ago, making him come to the capital at that time and then meet Xiao En. Fan Xian asked Wang Qinian about Yan Bingyun's movements and learned that he had been staying quietly in his room. Fan Xian pushed the door open and went in.
Yan Bingyun was eager to know if Shen Zhong was dead. Fan Xian admitted that he had lied to him before, and the target this time was Shangshuhu; he was just using Shen Zhong to test Yan Bingyun and see if he would report to Shen Zhong. Yan Bingyun felt that only such a Fan Xian was worthy of the position of Commander of the Investigator's Office.
He wanted to find out the whereabouts of the smuggled funds from Shen Zhong's mouth. Fan Xian promised to help him and also asked him about the situation of people his age in the Investigator's Office, suspecting that Xiao En's grandson was in the Investigator's Office. Yan Bingyun explained that there were many people in the Investigator's Office the same age as Fan Xian, and casually mentioned that he was the same age as Fan Xian.
He also said that his mother died when he was born, his father Yan Ruohai was very strict with him, and he was raised by others since he was young. Fan Xian was stunned. He finally understood that this was also a trap set by Chen Pingping long ago. Teng Zijing was Yan Bingyun's subordinate, and Yan Bingyun had to be responsible for Teng Zijing's matter, destined to be sent to Northern Qi.
Chen Pingping exchanged Xiao En for Yan Bingyun. The more Fan Xian thought about it, the more scared he became. Fan Jian, Lin Ruofu, Si Lili, and Xiao En all advised him to stay away from Chen Pingping. Fan Xian couldn't help but laugh uproariously towards the sky. He ridiculed his own foolishness and felt a deep fear towards a person for the first time in his life.
After much deliberation, Fan Xian decided to become the master of the Investigator's Office and uncover the truth behind his mother Ye Qingmei's death. Fan Xian promised to help Yan Bingyun become the director of the First Division. The two of them would join forces to divide power and check Chen Pingping. Yan Bingyun adamantly refused and angrily decided to report to Chen Pingping after returning to the capital.
Just then, Gao Da came in to report that Miss Shen had come to see Yan Bingyun. Yan Bingyun didn't want to meet her, but couldn't resist Fan Xian's persistent persuasion. Yan Bingyun reluctantly went to see Miss Shen. Miss Shen gave him the medicine, but Yan Bingyun was as cold as ice, repeatedly emphasizing that he had never been emotionally involved with her and forcing Miss Shen to poison Shen Zhong's tea.
Miss Shen was in a difficult position and ran away in tears. Fan Xian felt that Yan Bingyun cared for Miss Shen in his heart. Yan Bingyun claimed that the people in the Investigator's Office had no hearts anymore. After Yan Bingyun returned to his room, Fan Xian found Wang Qinian hiding to the side and told Wang Qinian that he wanted to become the master of the Investigator's Office and the foremost official in the Qing Kingdom.
