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The Story of Yanxi Palace – Ep 44: Climbing the Ladder

Wei Ying Luo incurs the ire of Imperial Concubine Jia and is punished for insubordination. Imperial Concubine Jia goes running to the Emperor and lies about Ying Luo's disobedience. The Emperor decides to ignore Wei Ying Luo. A few days later, he finds himself annoyed that she hasn't come to ask for favor. Wei Ying Luo quickly finds herself back in favor after the Emperor finds out the truth of her punishment. He surprises the Imperial Harem by promoting Wei Ying Luo to the rank of Imperial Concubine. Meanwhile, Fu Heng returns and is devastated to hear the news of her new status.

Weaving a Tale of Love 风起霓裳： Intro to the Drama

This is an intro to the drama episode for the Tang Dynasty drama Weaving A Tale of Love 风起霓裳 starring Gulinazha and Timmy Xu. The drama follows the journey between Kudi Liu Li and Pei Xing Jian as the two navigate the palace machinations of Emperor Li Zhi's court. Cathy and Karen introduce the cast and characters, discuss the historical setting for the drama and some key historical counterparts. This won’t be a review of the drama, but rather an introduction to the history portrayed in the drama.
This podcast is sponsored by Jubao TV. This drama is available for free with English subtitles on Jubao TV and Plex.

The Story of Yanxi Palace – Ep 43: Let the Games Begin

Ying Luo has successfully been granted title of Noble Lady but that doesn't mean she has favor automatically. Instead, she starts to enact on various tactics to secure the favor of the Emperor, to great success.

January 2023 Drama Updates – New dramas from Liu Yi Fei, Dylan Wang He Di, Vin Zhang Bin Bin, Liu Xue Yi

The new year kicks off with a slew of fun and interesting dramas. Liu Yi Fei stars in her first modern day drama in Meet Yourself 去有风的地方. Vin Zhang Bin Bin and Xu Lu star in Song of the Moon 月歌行。Dylan Wang He Di headlines Fu Tu Yuan 浮图缘 with Chen Yu Qi and Liu Xue Yi brings comic book Blood of the Youth 少年歌行 to life.

The Story of Yanxi Palace – Ep 42: The Path to Revenge

Upon learning from Ming Yu that the 7th prince's death and ultimately Empress Fu Cha's death may be linked to Noble Consort Chun and to save Ming Yu's life, Ying Luo hatches a plan to seek revenge. How? Becoming a woman of the Emperor.

2022 Chasing Dramas Year in Review

Karen and Cathy round out the year with our top favorite Chinese dramas for the year, the biggest breakout stars, favorite chinese books and more!

The Story of Yanxi Palace – Ep 41: A New Regime

We enter into a new regime in the palace as the former Consort Xian is promoted to Empress and Fu Heng heads off to war to rescue a failed campaign in the Si Chuan region.

Dr. Tang 关于唐医生的一切 and Thank You, Doctor 谢谢你医生 Reviews

Cathy provides her reviews of the two medical dramas, Dr. Tang 关于唐医生的一切 starring Qin Lan and Wei Da Xun, and Thank You, Doctor 谢谢你医生 starring Yang Mi and Bai Yu. Dr. Tang is a comfortable, heartwarming medical drama that leaves you rooting for all of the characters at the end. Thank You, Doctor squanders its cast with paper thin character development and rides on the strengths of its cases. Overall, I would recommend watching Dr. Tang. In the episode, I also discuss some interesting gossip that has transpired between the leads of one of these dramas.

The Story of Yanxi Palace – ep 40: Regaining Her Identity

After suffering another devastating heartbreak, Empress Fu cha cannot cope with the fact that her second son, the 7th prince, passed away. When the Emperor reminds her that her most important duty is to be the Empress, she concludes that she must decide her own fate. She does not want to be Empress anymore, only Fu Cha Rong Yin.