Background
He was the grandson of Fu Xie (傅燮), the son of Fu Gan (傅幹), and the father of Fu Xian (傅咸). Although he lost his father early and grew up poor, Fu Xuan eventually become famous in literature and music
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Career
His courtesy name was Xiūyì (休奕). As a standout in his province, he became a (郎中), and was appointed to be in charge of managing the compilation of the Book of Wei (魏書). He rose to be Prefect of Hongnong(弘農太守) and Colonel of Agriculture (典農校尉).
In 265, Sima Yan became the King of Jin (晋王).
Fu Xuan was promoted to Attendant of Scattered Cavalry (散騎常侍), and to Viscount (子爵), also becoming Imperial Son-in-Law Commandant (駙馬都尉). Fu Xian was recommended to the position of Palace Attendant (侍中), but was dismissed from consideration after a falling-out.
In 268, he became Palace Assistant Imperial Clerk (御史中丞), and in 259 Minister Coachman (太僕). He authored a memorial to suggest ways of preparing for floods and external invasions.
He later became a metropolitan commandant (司隷校尉).
He also once wrote an essay praising the Chinese mechanical engineers Ma June and Zhang Heng, where he lamented the fact that extraordinary talents of natural geniuses were often ignored or neglected by those in charge. He rose to be Censor and Chamberlain under Emperor Wu of Jin. He was of such an impatient disposition that whenever he had any memorial or impeachment to submit, he would proceed at once to the palace, no matter what the hour of the day or night, and sit there until he had audience the following dawn.
lieutenant was while thus waiting that he caught a chill from which he subsequently died.
