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S4E06 | From the Sublime to the Ridiculous | 狗尾续貂
In the latest CSP episode, we harken back to the early Jin Dynasty 晋朝 and the zaniness of the Sima Clan following the death of Emperor Wu of Jin.
S4E05 | That’s Worth a Lot! | 价值连城
The famous "Hé Shì Bì" 和氏璧 Jade ornament discussed years ago in CSP episode S3E01 once again takes center stage.
S4E04 | Showing Paul How to Write a Song | 班门弄斧
You don't want to stand outside his doorway and brag to master carpenter and craftsman, Lu Ban about your axe-wielding skills.
S4E03 | Waiting in Vain | 守株待兔
Another classic from the long list of great Chinese. 守株待兔 Shǒu Zhū Dài Tù. Thank Han Feizi for this one, he teaches us not to sit around and wait for good luck to find you.
S4E02 | They Smilin' in Your Face | 口蜜腹剑
The story behind our Chinese Saying for this time 口蜜腹剑 tells the story of this 8th-century politician/official who served the great Emperor Xuanxong.