Episode
Ashes to Crown: Episode 17
Overview
After exchanging a lifelong vow, Chu Zhao and Yanlai part ways. She returns to the capital to court allies and secure power — but Yanfang is watching.
Details
- Series
- Ashes to Crown
- Season
- Season 1
- Episode
- Episode 17
- Air date
- 2026-06-13
- Runtime
- 45 min
Episode context
Episode 17 is Episode 17 in Season 1 of Ashes to Crown. It aired on 2026-06-13. The runtime is 45 min.
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