The BEST episodes of Joy of Life
Every episode of Joy of Life ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Joy of Life!
Fan Xian is born in the ancient empire of Southern Qing with memories of the 21st century. He lives in a rural town as the illegitimate son of the Minister of Finance, raised by his grandmother. His mother, Ye Qingmei was once a celebrated inventor and the founder of the Overwatch Department, the country's spy network but was killed shortly after her son was born. Fan Xian has since been protected by a blind martial arts expert, Wu Zhu, his mother's bodyguard. He learns martial arts and the art of poison as a child, also assisted by his knowledge from the 21st century. After an assassination attempt, he decides to venture into the capital to find out more about his mysterious mother and why anyone would want to kill him, as he perceives himself to be an unimportant person. He also wants to know why he has memories of a sharply different era.
#1 - An Explanation
Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/17/2024
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.
#2 - Spring Imperial Examination
Season 2 - Episode 16 - Aired 5/23/2024
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.
#3 - Lonely Official
Season 2 - Episode 15 - Aired 5/23/2024
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.
#4 - Fulfilling a Promise
Season 2 - Episode 14 - Aired 5/22/2024
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.
#5 - Selfish Motives
Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 5/22/2024
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.
#6 - Farce
Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 5/21/2024
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.
#7 - Setup
Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 5/21/2024
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.
#8 - Confrontation
Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 5/20/2024
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.
#9 - The Same End
Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 5/20/2024
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.
#10 - Rectification
Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/19/2024
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.
#11 - The Path Northward
Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/18/2024
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.
#12 - Ways of an Official
Season 2 - Episode 17 - Aired 5/24/2024
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.
#13 - Returning From the Dead
Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/17/2024
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.
#14 - Enemy
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/16/2024
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.
#15 - Locating the Whereabouts
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/16/2024
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.
#16 - Trap
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 5/16/2024
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.
#17 - Plotting
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/16/2024
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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#18 - Episode 46
Season 1 - Episode 46 - Aired 1/20/2020
Fan Xian faces a devastating, unforeseen betrayal from within his own trusted ranks. The season ends with a shocking confrontation that leaves his ultimate fate hanging in the balance.
#19 - Episode 45
Season 1 - Episode 45 - Aired 1/15/2020
The journey back to the capital is fraught with tension as hidden enemies make their final, desperate moves. A seemingly safe passage quickly turns into a deadly, unavoidable trap.
#20 - Episode 44
Season 1 - Episode 44 - Aired 1/15/2020
As the diplomatic mission officially concludes, Fan Xian prepares to return home victorious. However, the true mastermind behind the smuggling ring remains a looming, dangerous threat.
#21 - Episode 43
Season 1 - Episode 43 - Aired 1/14/2020
A shocking secret regarding a massive smuggling operation is suddenly uncovered. Fan Xian realises the deep corruption connects high ranking officials from both rival nations.
#22 - Inquiry on Capital
Season 2 - Episode 27 - Aired 5/29/2024
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.
#23 - Secret Weapon
Season 2 - Episode 36 - Aired 6/2/2024
Fan Xian tells Haitang Duo Duo that his internal energy is lost. Fan Xian has made preparations to counter the Ming family's schemes.
#24 - The Biggest Trouble
Season 2 - Episode 35 - Aired 6/2/2024
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 challenge in Jiangnan is not the Ming family, nor the influence of Princess Yun Rui and Prince Cheng Ze, but
#25 - Resolving a Crisis
Season 2 - Episode 34 - Aired 6/1/2024
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 uses the gifts from the officials to send the Jiangbei disaster victims back home. The people are grateful.