Best Cdrama Podcasts (2024)

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E46 Summertime Sparking Joy: A Pop Culture Roundup (CDrama Brain Rot Edition): "I don't know how you live like this..." 1:05:41

14m ago1:05:41

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Due to circumstances entirely within our control, we interrupt your regularly scheduled SLL programming for a special summer edition of our What’s Sparking Joy: Pop Culture Round Up. In addition to checking in about what we’ve been watching, reading, and listening to so far this year, we each share three pieces of media that continue to live rent f…

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The Double (墨雨云间) a Cdrama Rant 49:40

7h ago49:40

49:40

Join Meron as she listens to Tory rant about the alluring yet disappointing historical drama The Double and non rewarding endings. Intro & Outro Music by Magiksolo from PixabayBy Tory, Meron, Nia & Decoria

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In The Know - Chinese Pop Culture News: 1H24 Cdrama performance recap 19:18

4d ago19:18

19:18

Tencent saw 5 Chinese dramas breach 30,000 on its popularity index in the first half of the year. Youku saw 5 breach 10,000 while iQiyi only had one. We discuss which dramas they were and also which dramas had the highest tv ratings in 1H24.

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Our Top Movies as of 2024 55:00

1d ago55:00

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Join us as we discuss our top 10 movies of all time! Intro & Outro Music by Magiksolo from PixabayBy Tory, Meron, Nia & Decoria

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In The Know - Chinese Pop Culture News: The Relationship Announcement The Missed the Mark 19:04

2h ago19:04

19:04

Former k-pop boy band EXO member, Huang Zi Tao, publicly announced his relationship to Xu Yi Yang on social media on July 13. Normally, these types of announcement garners a lot of discussion but this time, there's been more mockery/ridicule. We explain who they are and why this relationship announcement missed the mark.…

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89. Sweet Home S3 - Glad to close this chapter 20:53

8h ago20:53

20:53

I checked out Season 3 of Sweet Home despite how much I despised Season 2 (you can check out my rant about that season), and honestly, it wasn't the best but it was at least entertaining. Lee Do Hyun is always pleasant to watch. Thanks for listening! Visit my Website: www.dramasology.com for all episodes of The Dramasology Podcast. Follow me on soc…

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Joy of Life Season 1 - Ep 7: The Masterpiece 33:02

4h ago33:02

33:02

In episode 7, Fan Xian goes undercover to find more details on Teng Zi Jing's case and is surprised and suspicious at how easy the entire mission was. The next day at the poetry meeting, Fan Xian tries to find his chicken leg girl but fails. Annoyed at this and Guo Bao Kun's constant provocations, he writes one poem that stuns the entire gathering.…

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88. My Stand In Final Thoughts - Best of the best!... but just one thing the story could've done better at 12:51

3h ago12:51

12:51

My Stand In has finished airing and I am sad to see it go. It was easily one of the most engaging BL's I've ever watched. Full to toxicity (but we love it for that) but also full of heart. I'm gonna miss Joe and Ming so much! Now that the drama is over, there's only one thing they could've done better.... Thanks for listening! Visit my Website: www…

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Joy of Life Season 1 - Ep 6: Visit to the Overwatch Council 21:29

1d ago21:29

21:29

In episode 6 of Joy of Life, Fan Xian wanders off to find the Overwatch Council and is surprised and bemused to see Wang Qi Nian as a member there. Fan Xian finds his mother's tablet and has a better understanding of the world she tried to build. At the palace, everyone has their eyes set on Fan Xian's performance at the poetry meeting. Lin Wan Er …

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Gaming Recap July 2024 54:04

13h ago54:04

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Join our resident gamers Cori & Nia as they go over gaming news, what they've been playing and rants about simulation gaming! Intro & Outro Music by Magiksolo from PixabayBy Tory, Meron, Nia & Decoria

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In the Know - Chinese Pop Culture News: 29th Magnolia Award Drama 21:53

1d ago21:53

21:53

The 29th Magnolia Award had quite a bit a drama when the nominations were announced including Wang Yi Bo fans being upset he was not nominated and then questioning whether Tang Yan, Yang Zi and a few others were deserving of their nominations.

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87. Watchlist Digest - Takara No Vidro (Takara's Treasure), This Love Doesn't Have Long Beans & As Beautiful as You 13:06

3d ago13:06

13:06

This episode I explore three dramas: Takara No Vidro (Takara's Treasure) - which I think is super similar to My Beautiful Man in a good way, This Love Doesn't Have Long Beans - funny title but great sizzling chemistry between the leads & As Beautiful as You where for once, the boyfriend (not male lead) of the female lead is a decent person! Thanks …

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Joy of Life Season 1 ep 5: Business Opportunity 22:07

6d ago22:07

22:07

Fan Xian and his siblings head out for a nice lunch in the capital. They find that the Dream of the Red Chamber that Fan Xian memorized and wrote for Fan Ruo Ruo is now an incredibly popular book that's selling in the black market. Fan Si Zhe hears this and immediately wants to partner up with Fan Xian. Meanwhile, they are intercepted by Guo Bao Ku…

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Deconsturcting Disney: Beauty and the Beast (1991) 59:55

8d ago59:55

59:55

Join us we look into the making, music & origins of the Disney animated original film Beauty & the Beast! Intro & Outro Music by Magiksolo from Pixabay Tory is launching her new YouTube channel and is looking for an editor. If you have past experience, please apply! https://forms.gle/z4KWffaV3LsTQbLY7…

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July 2024 Chinese Drama Updates: The Princess Royal, Lost You Forever Season 2,, Follow Your Heart, Legend of Heroes! 19:59

9d ago19:59

19:59

A full new slate of dramas have geared up for the summer season. New Wu Xia Drama Legend of Heroes is another adaptation of Legend of the Condor Heroes. Luo Yun Xi and Song Yi star in an original period romance drama Follow Your Heart. Meanwhile, Zhang Ling He has found his groove in The Princess Royal with Zhao Jin Mai. The hotly anticipated seaso…

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86. The Princess Royal Ep 1-11 First Impressions - This couple is an absolute unit and their machinations are so entertaining to watch 22:04

10d ago22:04

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I just started watching The Princess Royal and I am absolutely in love with the lead couple. They argue and fight but they also communicate, trust and work so well together. Honestly, dream couple. Thanks for listening! Visit my Website: www.dramasology.com for all episodes of The Dramasology Podcast. Follow me on social media and tell me what you'…

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Joy of Life Season 1 - Ep 4: Introducing the Princess 29:22

12d ago29:22

29:22

Fan Xian meets his father Fan Jian who gives him the rundown of the capital. The Princess Royal Li Yun Rui currently controls power of the Royal Treasury which she would lose once Fan Xian marries her daughter Lin Wan'Er, thus making him a prime target for attack.

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E45 Bridgerton, Season 3: "I do hope he washed his hands..." (Episode 2 of 2) 57:15

26d ago57:15

57:15

Welcome to our second episode on Bridgerton, season three! Picking up where we left off, we jump right into close reading Polin’s main sex scenes. From there, we think about what made us adore the side plots through discussion of Benedict, Francesca, and Violet’s storylines this season. Note: there are Bridgerton book spoilers from (37:36 - 38:14) …

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E44 Bridgerton, Season 3: "I need some f*replay, okay?!" (Episode 1 of 2) 47:42

15d ago47:42

47:42

Members of the ton rejoice! Both halves of Bridgerton, season three have finally dropped. We had so many thoughts about this latest installment of the regency romance series that–just like Netflix–we split our conversation in two. In this first episode, we consider the season as a whole, break down Pen and Colin’s long awaited transition from frien…

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Don't Call it a Comeback 1:00:57

1M ago1:00:57

1:00:57

Hello lovelies WE ARE BACK! Thank you so much for patiently waiting for our return <3 Join the crew as we tell you why we were on breaking, what we've been watching, some pop culture news and more! Intro & Outro Music by Magiksolo from Pixabay Tory is launching her new YouTube channel and is looking for an editor. If you have past experience please…

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In The Know - Chinese Pop Culture News: Book Genres 17:58

16d ago17:58

17:58

Summer 2024 has been dominated by two dramas that are star representatives of the genre of their source IP, Nan Pin or Books of the Male Gaze and Nv Pin or Books of the Female Gaze. In today's podcast episode, I discuss these two book genres, the tropes typically found in these books, and how they have translated on screen. Joy of Life represent th…

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85. My Stand In - A rant in defense of Ming, the new poster boy for the toxic male lead in BL. 19:11

17d ago19:11

19:11

My love for My Stand In knows no bounds, and I'm back with another episode to defend the undefendable, toxic gremlin that is Ming! I also examine Joe more deeply and why he has some things to answer for. Ming apologists unite! Thanks for listening! Visit my Website: www.dramasology.com for all episodes of The Dramasology Podcast. Follow me on socia…

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Joy of Life - Ep 3: Entering the Capital 30:26

19d ago30:26

30:26

Fan Xian heads to the Capital of the Qing kingdom but meets a myriad of characters along the way including a beautiful "Ms. Chicken Leg". When he finally arrives at the Fan Manor in the Capital, his family dynamics also become quite eventful.

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In The Know - Chinese Pop Culture News: Running Afoul of the 6th Princess 18:24

23d ago18:24

18:24

Actress Zhou Ye garnered negative publicity due to her attitude towards the "6th Princess" which is actually CCTV6. We discuss what happened and why the "6th Princess" is important.

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84. My Stand In Ep 7-8 Review - Ming's obsession & toxicity is just my cup of tea 16:13

24d ago16:13

16:13

I continue on my review of My Stand In. Joe, a stunt double for a famous actor Tong, falls in love with Ming, the son of a wealthy family. From finding out he is only a stand in to Ming, to getting into an accident that transmigrates him into the body of another person, Joe continues to deal with attention from Ming, who is now suspicious of this n…

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Joy of Life: Ep 1-2 Welcome to the World! 26:47

26d ago26:47

26:47

We kick off with our discussions of Joy of Life Season 1 with the first 2 episodes! We start with an episode recap and then move onto culture and history! We discuss how the author chose the name 庆余年 and references behind it. Join us on this journey for Joy of Life

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83. The Impossible Heir - Disney+ must be competing with Netflix for who has worst writers 19:24

1M ago19:24

19:24

When the illegitimate son of a Korean conglomerate owner partners with his ambitious childhood friend, the duo will stop at nothing to seize their place at the top of the societal food chain. Source: MyDramaList Thanks for listening! Visit my Website: www.dramasology.com for all episodes of The Dramasology Podcast. Follow me on social media and tel…

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Intro to the Drama - Joy of Life! 庆余年 25:48

2M ago25:48

25:48

Our next drama to discuss is the wildly popular Joy of Life 庆余年! Starring Zhang Ruo Yun, Li Qin, Chen Dao Ming and a star-studded cast, the drama follows the story of Fan Xian, who is reincarnated into another world as a baby, as he grows up and is thrust into the machinations of the Qing Empire. For this intro, we discuss the plot, the actors, and…

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June 2024 Chinese Drama Updates - Fox Spirit Matchmaker, The Double, Tale of Rose and Golden Trio 15:39

2M ago15:39

15:39

The summer season for Chinese dramas is now in full swing. Yang Mi and Gong Jun offer Fox Spirit Match Maker: Red Moon Pact which is stunning in both set design and costumes, but has failed to capture audiences. Meanwhile, Wu Jin Yan from The Story of YanXi Palace returns with The Double which is a surprise hit. The Tale of Rose featuring Liu Yi Fe…

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82. My Stand In Ep 1-6 Review - It's so toxic but I can't stop watching. It's that good! 14:46

1M ago14:46

14:46

Joe, a stunt double for a famous actor Tong, falls in love with Ming, the son of a wealthy family. From finding out he is only a stand in to Ming, to getting into an accident that transmigrates him into the body of another person, Joe continues to deal with attention from Ming, who is now suspicious of this new person. Thanks for listening! Visit m…

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The Longest Day in Chang'An - ep 48 - Series Finale + Final Thoughts 39:01

2M ago39:01

39:01

We wrap up our in depth discussion of the extraordinary drama, The Longest Day In Chang'An with a recap of episode 48. We also discuss overall thoughts of the drama, go over book differences, highlight key historical character endings and also elaborate on careers of the 3 main cast members. Thank you all for joining us as we complete another drama…

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E43 Queen of Tears (Korean Drama) (Divorce Comedy Mini-Series, Part 3) 1:09:46

2M ago1:09:46

1:09:46

Time for the third installment of our divorce comedy mini-series! While we didn’t initially plan to include this show, we’re talking about the recently concluded Korean drama Queen of Tears. We consider whether or not the show is actually a divorce comedy at all, how it deploysdivorce in the development of the main relationship, and what about this…

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81. My Only 12% - A cute, fluffy BL with excellent writing and great character development 14:08

2M ago14:08

14:08

Cake and Seeiw have been friends as far as they can remember. Cake is very outgoing and has a lot of friends while Seeiw is very shy and barely speaks to people he's not used to being around. Despite their different personalities, they are very close. By being next-door neighbors since they were born, they became an essential aspect of each other's…

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The Longest Day in Chang'An - Ep 47: Secrets Revealed 26:16

2M ago26:16

26:16

In the penultimate episode (ep 47) of the Longest Day in Chang'An, the characters uncover one final spy hidden amongst them at Jing An Si. The Emperor is bewildered to see Xu Bin as the one to greet him after his harrowing escape. Despite his best efforts, Xu Bin is dismayed to see that the Emperor refuses to acknowledge his abilities. Xu Bin resol…

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In the know - Chinese Pop Culture News: Singer 2024 23:57

2M ago23:57

23:57

The variety/reality Chinese singing competition Singer 2024 created quite some buzz in its latest season following the knockout performances by a few competitors in this live recording of the show that has left Chinese audiences eager to see who can compete against these strong contestants. Listen to hear what's been creating the buzz in May.…

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80. Watchlist Digest - Lovely Runner, Midnight Romance at Hagwon, Boys Be Brave & Joy of Life 2. 22:51

2M ago22:51

22:51

In this episode, I share my thoughts on Lovely Runner up to Episode 14 and my issues with the drama, how much angst is probably waiting for us with Midnight Romance at Hagwon, how chaotic cute Boys Be Brave is, and my uncontrollable excitement as I get ready to watch Joy of Life season 2. Join me! Thanks for listening! Visit my Website: www.dramaso…

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The Longest Day in Chang'An - Ep 45pt 2 + 46: Saving Innocence 21:43

2M ago21:43

21:43

Xiao Gui and Zhang Xiao Jing hide alongside the Emperor and Tan Qi in a tavern. A barber and his young daughter seek refuge in the tavern only to find that they stepped into a lion's den. Xiao Gui wants the Emperor to be killed publicly but is surprised when the Emperor kneels and requests that Xiao Gui lets innocent civilians go. Seeing that innoc…

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In The Know - Chinese Pop Culture news: Music duo - Phoenix Legend 24:35

2M ago24:35

24:35

Phoenix Legend or 凤凰传奇, a music duo, have been known to Chinese audiences for 2 decades but their recent concert tour in China have been highly entertaining. Concert goers have become very intense and are competing to make sure they represent their concerts well with knowledge of Phoenix Legend lyrics. We share music from the duo and fun tidbits th…

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79. TharnType S1&2 - Exploring the character of Type and what makes his character development very compelling 22:30

2M ago22:30

22:30

Tharntype is a school romance drama about a homophobic university student named Type who develops a relationship with his openly gay roommate, Tharn. The series follows Type and Tharn as they gradually open up to each other, developing their hate into affection. Source: Google AI Overview Thanks for listening! Visit my Website: www.dramasology.com …

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May 2024 Chinese Drama Updates - JOY OF LIFE SEASON 2, In the Name of the Brother, Will Love in Spring and To The Wonder 24:36

3M ago24:36

24:36

The BIGGEST drama of the year to air, in our opinion, is the HIGHLY anticipated season 2 of Joy of Life or Qing Yu Nian. It is slated to air on May 16 with most of the cast returning from season 1 and a number of new characters joining the cast. Outside of that, In the Name of the Brother featuring Yang Mi has not gone over well with audiences desp…

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E42 Dr. Cha (Korean Drama) (Divorce Comedy Mini-Series, Part 2) 48:14

2M ago48:14

48:14

Welcome to the second installment of our divorce comedy mini-series! This episode, we’re talking about the 2023 Korean Drama Doctor Cha. We get into her messy, maddening marriage, why her husband belongs in the trash, and the rewards of watching our leading lady find herself again. Content warning: brief mention of s*icidal ideation @ 32:03 Show No…

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78. Parasyte: The Grey - This has the potential to be a huge well-developed universe 15:39

2M ago15:39

15:39

The story depicts parasites that fall from space and begin to kill to gain their own power by controlling the human brain and body by living off human hosts. The story revolves around Jung Soo In, who is infected with a parasite on her hand and starts a strange cohabitation as it fails to steal her brain. Seol Kang Woo chases parasitic water to fin…

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The Longest Day in Chang'An - Ep 44 + 45 pt 1: Outside the Palace Walls 22:26

3M ago22:26

22:26

In episode 44 and part 1 of episode 45, the Emperor finally experiences the reality of Chang An. He cannot believe the poverty, filth, and corruption that is occurs right outside of his palace walls. He is also touched by the kindness shown by regular people expecting nothing in return, but he nevertheless see the reality that the Right Chancellor …

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In the know - Chinese Pop Culture News: Ride the Wind 2024 - Pt2 28:18

3M ago28:18

28:18

Karen and Cathy introduce the other 18 ladies competing in Season 5 of Ride the Wind/Sisters Who Make Waves for 2024.

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77. KinnPorsche - I can see why this drama was insanely popular 30:38

3M ago30:38

30:38

The second son of a Mafia boss, Kinn Theerapanyakul, is fleeing from an enemy when he meets Porsche, an enterprising young bartender. Porsche agrees to help defend Kinn from his attackers for a price. Porsche's martial arts skills impress, and spurred on by his father, Kinn seeks to hire Porsche as one of his personal bodyguards. Porsche is opposed…

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The Longest Day in Chang'An - Ep 43: The Power Vacuum 21:02

3M ago21:02

21:02

In episode 43, Xiao Gui successfully kidnaps the Emperor. The remaining factions, especially the Right Chancellor, begin plotting to seize power and begin moving their pawns in the city of Chang An. Only the Crown Prince is genuinely worried about his father's safety. Xiao Gui discovers that deceit from Tan Qi and threatens to kill everyone but is …

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E41 Divorce Comedies: An Introduction (Mini-Series, Part 1) 41:33

3M ago41:33

41:33

Welcome to our mini-series on Divorce Comedies! Over the next 4-ish episodes, we’re exploring this genre that caught us off guard with how much its makes us laugh, cry, and yell divorce! In this introductory episode, rather than focus on any one show, we get into the defining features of divorce comedies, why we wanted to talk about them, and wheth…

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In the Know - Chinese Pop Culture News: Ride the Wind 2024 pt 1 28:13

3M ago28:13

28:13

Season 5 of Ride the Wind (formerly Sisters Who Make Waves) started airing on April 19. This popular reality tv show airing on Hunan tv/Mango Tv brings together a diverse group of women who compete to create a "girl group" at the end of the competition. We introduce 18 of the 36 contestants in this episode and will follow up with the remainder next…

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76. Blood Free Ep 1-4 First Impressions - Two formidable characters entwine amidst the intrigue of genetic engineering 16:21

3M ago16:21

16:21

Ending millions of years of humans eating animal meat, BF now dominates the genetically engineered cultured meat market. There are people inside BF and outsiders who begin to have doubts about the path taken by BF CEO Yoon Ja Yoo. Yoon Ja Yoo founded BF with On San, who has a Ph.D. in physiology. Meanwhile, after graduating from the Naval Academy, …

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The Longest Day in Chang'An - Ep 42: The Confrontation 28:50

3M ago28:50

28:50

In episode 42, Xiao Gui finally slaughters his way to the Emperor where he confronts the man on whether he remembers the 8th squad. The Emperor stands his ground and almost persuades Xiao Gui to abandon his mission. The Emperor shoots his arrow, but thanks to Zhang Xiao Jing, the explosion does not go off as planned.…

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