Fan Xian and the Prince were having dinner.
In the play, the scene in " Celebrating Years " where the Qing Emperor invited Fan Xian and the two princes to eat together had a deep meaning. The Qing Emperor used this opportunity to test Fan Xian and the two princes 'attitudes. The Qing Emperor hoped that Fan Xian could accept the mission to Northern Qi and eliminate the dissatisfaction and suspicion of the officials toward Fan Xian. Although Fan Xian didn't understand why he had been invited, he had displayed intelligence and wit. This meal was not only a reward, but also a test. The Qing Emperor warned the Crown Prince and Second Prince not to drag Fan Xian into the water. Fan Xian's identity was special. He was the Qing Emperor's biological son, but this fact had not been made public. The Qing Emperor paid special attention to Fan Xian and paid close attention to his every move. There must be a reason for inviting Fan Xian and the princes to eat together. Fan Xian had two identities in the play. One was Fan Jian's adopted son, and the second was the Qing Emperor's own son.
Second Prince Fan Xian
The Second Prince's attitude toward Fan Xian could be divided into two stages. In the beginning, the Second Prince was curious about Fan Xian and admired his talent and ability to deal with problems. The Second Prince tried to rope Fan Xian in and establish a cooperative relationship based on mutual understanding and use. At the same time, he also considered the support behind Fan Xian. In the second phase, the Second Prince began to use underhanded methods to deal with Fan Xian and attempted to kill him. Fan Xian used the strategy of keeping him alive to unravel the Second Prince's plot. In the end, the Second Prince died tragically and left behind his last words. Only then did Fan Xian understand Chen Pingping's plan for him. These events happened in " Celebrating Years 2 ".
Is Fan Xian the Third Prince?
No, Fan Xian was the son of the Qing Emperor and Ye Qingmei. He was the Qing Emperor's fourth son.
The Crown Prince knew that Fan Xian was a prince.
Yes, in the novel " Celebrating Years," the Crown Prince knew that Fan Xian was a prince. In chapter 239 of the novel, the Qing Emperor asked Fan Xian and the Crown Prince to meet Lin Ruofu. In their conversation, the Crown Prince unintentionally revealed the truth that Fan Xian was a Prince.
Fan Xian and the Crown Prince or the Second Prince?
In the original work of " Celebrating Years," Fan Xian had contact and interaction with both the Crown Prince and the Second Prince, but it did not clearly indicate which side he was leaning toward. In the novel, there was some conflict and competition between Fan Xian and the Crown Prince because they both wanted to become the Emperor's successor. There was some cooperation and friendship between Fan Xian and the Second Prince because they both hoped to push forward the country's reform and development. However, in the later stages of the novel, Fan Xian gradually realized the cruelty of the power struggle between the Crown Prince and the Second Prince and began to think about his position and future development direction. In the end, he chose to support the emperor. With the emperor's support, he pushed forward the country's reform and development. It was important to note that the television version of " Celebrating Years " had adapted the plot of the original novel. The relationship between Fan Xian, the Crown Prince, and the Second Prince might also be different. If you want to know more about the plot and character relationships of " Celebrating Years," I suggest you read the original novel or watch the TV series.
The Third Prince versus Fan Xian
The Third Prince's attitude toward Fan Xian was respectful and respectful. In the second season of " Celebrating Years," the Third Prince visited Fan Xian late at night. He called Fan Xian his teacher and was very familiar with Fan Xian's deeds. Fan Xian also admired the Third Prince's personality. In addition, the Third Prince and Fan Xian's mother, Yi Guipin, were cousins. The two had a very good relationship. Fan Xian had supported the Third Prince in ascending the throne. This showed Fan Xian's support and approval of the Third Prince.
Who knew Fan Xian was a prince?
A few people knew that Fan Xian was a prince. First of all, Chen Pingping was the first person to know Fan Xian's identity. As the Director of the Inspection Council, he had predicted the arrival of this day when Fan Xian returned to the capital. Secondly, as Fan Xian's adoptive father, Fan Jian knew Fan Xian's true identity and treated him as his own son. There was also Fan Xian's grandmother. She was the Qing Emperor's wet nurse and had grown up with the Qing Emperor and Fan Jian. She also had some understanding of Fan Xian's background. In addition, the Qing Emperor himself knew that Fan Xian was his son, even though he did not publicly acknowledge Fan Xian's identity. Among the others, the Crown Prince and the Second Prince also knew that Fan Xian was a Prince. This was a hint when the Qing Emperor had gathered them for a meal. All in all, at least Chen Pingping, Fan Jian, Fan Xian's grandmother, the Qing Emperor, the Crown Prince, and the Second Prince knew that Fan Xian was a Prince.
Who knew that Fan Xian was a prince?
A few people knew that Fan Xian was a prince. First of all, Chen Pingping, the Director of the Inspection Council, had predicted Fan Xian's identity when he returned to the capital and had played a role in adding fuel to the fire in the rumors of Fan Xian's background. Secondly, Fan Jian, Fan Xian's adoptive father, knew Fan Xian's true identity and treated Fan Xian as his own son. There was also Fan Xian's grandmother. She was the Qing Emperor's wet nurse and had raised Fan Xian with Fan Jian. In addition, when the Qing Emperor had gathered Fan Xian, the Crown Prince, and the Second Prince to eat together, the Qing Emperor had instructed the three brothers to enjoy the delicacies before he left. He had also hinted at Fan Xian's identity, so the Second Prince also knew that Fan Xian was a Prince. Whether or not other people knew Fan Xian's identity was not explicitly mentioned.
Fan Xian knew he was a prince.
When Fan Xian saw the letter Ye Qingmei had left him at the beginning of the fifth volume of " Celebrating Years," he began to suspect his background and guessed that he might be a prince. From seeing his mother's portrait in the residence where the Qing Emperor often walked around and the box Wu Zhu had given him, Fan Xian was even more certain of his identity as a prince. It was not explicitly mentioned in which chapter he learned about it.
Was the Second Prince sincere to Fan Xian?
In " Celebrating Years," the Second Prince was sincere to Fan Xian. In the original work, the Second Prince's feelings for Fan Xian were complicated. He admired Fan Xian's talent and ability, but he also feared him. However, after Fan Xian was framed by the Eldest Princess and Crown Prince, the Second Prince chose to help him. He also secretly protected Fan Xian when he went to Northern Qi. After Fan Xian returned to Jingdou, the Second Prince had helped him resolve some problems many times.
Is the Second Prince sincere to Fan Xian?
In the original novel," Celebrating Years," the Second Prince was sincere to Fan Xian. The Second Prince admired Fan Xian's talent and wisdom. He also believed that Fan Xian was his ally in the palace. In the novel, the Second Prince had helped Fan Xian solve many difficulties and protected him when he was in danger. Although the Second Prince had his own ambitions and goals, his feelings for Fan Xian were real.