Joy of Life Episode 9 Recap
> Joy of Life Recap
Fan Xian didn't expect that the seemingly cunning Wang Qinian had such a warm heart. He and Teng Zijing were merely acquaintances, yet he was willing to deceive superiors and subordinates alike after his death to help protect his family. Just as Fan Xian was feeling emotional, Wang Qinian pulled out a land deed from his怀中 (Huái zhōng), smilingly asked him to reimburse him, making Fan Xian feel both annoyed and amused.
After some jesting, Wang Qinian said solemnly that Guo Baokun was part of the Crown Prince's faction, and his father held a high and influential position. He didn't understand why Fan Xian not only beat him but also deliberately revealed his identity. This matter might not end well. Upon hearing this, Teng Zijing immediately said he would take responsibility for the matter himself. Fan Xian quickly stopped him.
He told the two of them that he did this specifically to blow the matter up, and then break off the engagement to find his chicken leg girl. After handling the matters, Fan Xian returned to the brothel, only to find that the mark on the door had been moved. After entering, Si Lili still looked unconscious. Fan Xian noticed that although her posture hadn't changed, the knotted hair he had deliberately placed on her shoulder was gone.
He then reached out to check her pulse. Seeing that she had been exposed by him, Si Lili simply stopped pretending. Fan Xian knew that Si Lili's identity was not simple, but it wasn't important to him. Moreover, his departure late at night needed to be kept secret, so the two reached an agreement to not investigate each other further. As expected, early the next morning, Guo Baokun harshly accused Fan Xian.
The Prefect immediately sent subordinates to the Fan residence to arrest Fan Xian. The Second Concubine saw this group of brawny bailiffs and showed no fear, merely stating lightly that Fan Xian was not in the residence. Who knew, as soon as she finished speaking, Fan Xian suddenly walked out. The bailiffs immediately wanted to arrest him. Then, another person suddenly rushed out from behind, none other than the handsome and dashing little tyrant of the Fan residence, Fan Sizhe.
He was seen holding a large broom, unceremoniously ready to sweep the bailiffs out. The Second Concubine said righteously, only if Guo Baokun appeared in court would their young master Fan Xian attend to confront him in court. Guo Baokun's father, Guo Youzhi, the Minister of Rites, saw his son beaten beyond recognition, and his heart was filled with extreme hatred for Fan Xian.
He Zongwei proactively volunteered to be the lawyer, carrying Guo Baokun, determined to confront Fan Xian in court, solidify his crime, and ensure his downfall. Seeing that the matter was truly escalating, the Second Concubine was anxious and wanted Fan Xian to return to Danzhou first to avoid the limelight. However, Fan Xian was already prepared and confidently went to court. On the other side, the Eldest Princess persuaded the Crown Prince to go to the Capital Prefecture.
This way, the Guo family would see the Crown Prince's importance, and once Fan Xian's crime was confirmed, Emperor Qing could also cancel Lin Wan'er's marriage. The Crown Prince thought what she said was reasonable and agreed. Guo Baokun was carried to the Capital Prefecture. He Zongwei confronted Fan Xian in court. Fan Xian, however, said that he was at the Drunken Immortal Pavilion last night and had Si Lili as a witness, completely clearing himself of the matter.
Mei Zhili believed that what Fan Xian said was reasonable and that he had a witness. He was about to release him without charge when the Crown Prince suddenly entered the court. Li Chengqian learned of the case's progress and believed that Si Lili's identity was humble and her words were not credible. Under his coercion, Mei Zhili had no choice but to order the bailiffs to apply torture.
Fan Xian could not bear to see a woman suffer for him. Just as he was about to intervene, the Second Prince Li Chengzhe also suddenly arrived. Si Lili took the opportunity to softly stop Fan Xian. She said she would rather endure torture to prove her innocence. The Crown Prince had another plan since the first one failed.
He sent people to arrest Teng Zijing, planning to torture him to extract a confession and frame Fan Xian with the crime of deceiving the emperor. Just as the situation was about to spiral out of control, Eunuch Hou suddenly arrived. He told everyone that Teng Zijing faking his death was Emperor Qing's arrangement and instructed the royal children not to participate in the interrogation.
