Seasons & Episodes
Every Good Story Has a Hidden Side
After being bribed by a high authority from the palace, Shuurei enters the Imperial Palace as the Emperor's consort and
A Frog in a Well Does Not Know the Great Ocean
Shuurei teaches Ryuuki about daily life by taking him on an excursion through the Imperial City.
The Talented Hawk Hides its Talons
Ryuuki averts an attempt to assassinate Shuurei by drinking the poison intended for her.
Casting Pearls Before Swine
After participating in a swordfighting tournament, Ryuuki discovers his exiled brother Seien is closer at hand than he p
There is no Genius Without Hard Work
Shuurei meets Ryuuren Ran, the eccentric brother of the General of the Shaorin Army.
Lacking the Finishing Touch
Shuurei is kidnapped by forces who may or may not be working against the Emperor's interests.
Even the Strongest Swimmer May Drown
The plot against Ryuuki and Shuurei comes to a head as the conspirators are defeated. With her task complete, Shuurei le
Wanting to Borrow a Cat's Paws
Shuurei returns to her work at the temple school. Ryuuki begins writing a proposal that would allow women to take the of
The Journey of a Thousand Miles Begins with a Single Step
Shuurei disguises herself as a boy to assist the Imperial bureaucracy during a heat wave.
Good Things Come to Those Who Wait
The reason bandits have been attacking Ensei Rou is revealed; while acting as temporary governor of Brown province, Ense
There is no Cure for Lovesickness
Seiran and the rest of the household watch over Shuurei after she catches a bad cold while chasing a troublesome student
Discretion is the Better Part of Valour
Shuurei comes to the aid of thirteen-year-old Eigetsu, who is attacked by bandits while visiting the imperial city to ta
From a Gourd Comes a Horse
Ryuuki earns the fealty of the local crimelords by resolving trouble with a gang who had been harassing examinees. Shuur
On a Rock for Three Years
After making a bad first impression Shuurei and Eigetsu are ordered to spend their first two months as imperial official
Children Do Not Know Their Parents' Hearts
Kouyuu Ri ponders his course in life and his relationship with his foster father Reishin Kou, who took him in on an appa
There are no Devils in the World
A rumor spreads that Reishin Kou manipulated the imperial examination to allow Shuurei to pass. As Reishin is imprisoned
Let Sleeping Dogs Lie or Poking a Bush Draws Out Snakes
In retaliation for the arrest of Shuurei and Reishin, the Kou clan goes on strike, causing half of the imperial governme
You Can't Hide by Burying Your Head in the Sand
The plot against Shuurei is defeated after she passes a verbal examination before the Emperor and assembled officials wi
If You Love Your Child, Send Her on a Journey
Ryuuki appoints Shuurei and Eigetsu as co-governors of Sa Province.
Flowers Blooming from Dead Wood
Seiran recalls the events that led to his exile 13 years ago and the family that took him in.
The Wise Know When to Approach Danger
As Shuurei prepares to leave for Sa province, she, Eigetsu and Ryuuren Ran hear rumours of a ghost inhabiting the imperi
Where There is Life, There is Hope
Shuurei, Eigetsu, Kourin, Ensei and Seiran leave for their journey to Sa Province, all the while assassins are following
It's the Company that Makes Travel Unpleasant
While the rest are caught at the borderguard in Sairi, Shuurei has to make her way on her own to Kinka. She seeks help f
Water on a Sleeping Ear
Ensei and Seiran were set free from their prison thanks to Kokujun, as Shuurei and Senya were finally departing after da
An Accidental Resemblance
Shuurei muses over the new information she learned from Senya that the Kou princess is to marry the second son of the Sa
Ravens in the Moonless Night
The real identity of Lin Senya is revealed, and Shuurei is caught in his clutches in Chrysanthemum Castle. Seiran and En
The Prettier the Flower, the Higher the Branch
After recooperating from her fatigue Shuurei struggles to discern her emotions. As a result she finds herself upsetting
Worry Gives Small Things Large Shadows
Shuurei and Eigetsu finally begin to learn that their positions will not come easy. Shuurei allows time for Seiran in or
Many Years' Worth of Thoughts in a Single Day
Shuurei, Eigetsu, Seiran, Ensei, and Shou Sai head for Koren after hearing of the blockade occurring in Koren. Shortly a
Women are Brave
Shuurei, Eigetsu, Seiran, Ensei, and Shou Sai break into Koren and head to Shou Sai's sister's home. They find two lette
A Diamond in the Rough
Shuurei leaves the group's hideout to meet with Sakujun, becoming a guest at the Sa manor. Shourin brings Shunki to Kore
A Woman's Word is Her Bond
Shuurei searches the Sa stronghold for Kokujun and Eiki with some help from Shourin while Sakujun continues to be his cr
No Use Crying Over Spilt Milk
It's the night of the selection ceremony for the new head of the Sa clan. Ensei, Eigetsu, Seiran, and Shunki sneak into
Poison Gets the Better of Poison
Shuurei and Shunki descend underground to find Kokujun, who claims the title as the next head of the Sa clan. He arrives
Meeting is the Beginning of Parting
Seiran's game of death with Sakujun doesn't go as planned, but there are other poisons at work. Shuurei goes to meet Sak
All is Right in the World
Shuurei and Eigetsu finally meet the other assistant governor, Tei Yuushun. The recent drama begins to wrap up and settl
Tears Fall Like Rain From Heaven
Shuurei has been working over time with no rest in order to keep her mind off the death of Sakujun. Though she tries to
There is no Today After Today
Shuurei and Seiran return to Kou province for the palace celebration, and they are accompanied by their new supporters,
Fate is an Inscrutable and Interesting Thing
Shuurei and her company in the capital celebrate, but while this is going on Ryuuki and Shuurei must deal with the many
There's no Place Like Home
Winter continues from the last season; Shuurei is still in capital city while the New Year celebrations goes on. Kouyuu
Doesn't Matter Whether You're Laughing or Crying
The new years celebrations continue, Shuurei collects permissions from the Departments and Clans. Meanwhile, Eigetsu rev
Birds of a Feather Flock Together
Ensei receives a letter from an old man (from Koringun), informing them of a strange movement of a certain cult, founded
If Winter Comes, Can Spring Be Far Behind?
Kurō comes to the Hong residence to discuss Shūrei’s martial future with Shōka. Upon hearing that the head of merch
Love is not stingy in giving
Before the man could approach Shūrei, he’s interrupted by Shōka. It is revealed that the man is Riō Hyō, the head
A Peal of Thunder in the Blue Sky
Shūrei meets with Governor Kai, who tells her of Eigetsu’s past. He also gives her some medical texts written by Eige
Wholeheartedness Penetrates Stone
As the doctors go over Dōshu’s texts, they stumble upon the cause and treatment for the illness. The only way to cure
Exhausting Human Abilities, One Waits for Heaven's Will
Shūrei’s drastic actions causes her to be summoned by the Imperial Court to justify them. Ryūki orders that the Impe
Meeting the Buddha in Hell
Eigetsu is helping the ill villagers, but is lured away by a cloaked man who looks identical to the deceased Dōshu. Fla
The Awaited Person Finally Comes
The story moves on to explain the meaning behind Shūrei's request to Ensei, and why she's worrying over being blamed fo
The husband is always the last to know
Shūrei arrives with the doctors but becomes faced with much resistance from people of Kōringun who still blames her fo
If Justice is not allowed to be seen, There will be no Heroism
After successfully entering the town, Dr. Yō and the rest of the doctors prepare and begin treatment on the sick people
Hastiness will lead to failure
While Ryūki unsuccessfully tries to invite the head of the Hyō Clan to some tea, the fake Dōshu waits for Eigetsu to
Enter the Lion's Den
While Kōrin starts the rescue operation, Ryūren tells a sleeping Shūrei that he'll go ahead to meet Eigetsu. After a
A Short Amount of Time
As Shūrei and Ensei place the fake Dōshu and his men under arrest, he tries to buy time to make Shūrei step on the tr
Flames Before the Wind
As Kōrin falls ill from the shock, she is brought to Sekiei village to recover, while Yōgetsu is visited by the spirit
Up and Down Seven Times
Shūrei and company throw a feast to celebrate the revival of the cities in Kōrin, when they are visited by Governor Ke
The Road is Distant After Dark
Past events are shown: The journey to Kōringun, the operation on the sick villagers, successful entry to the hideout of
Counting Your Chickens Before They Hatch
Seiran delivers a message to Ryūki from Shūrei, stating that their next meeting would be when the Sakura Bloom. Ryūki
All is Lost That is Given to a Fool
Karin, the name of Kochō's guest, finds Shūrei to be quite cute, then leaves when she sees the painting. Shūrei and c
A Frog's Child is a Frog
As they continue searching for forgeries, Shūrei and company discover that prices for everyday household prices are slo
An Insect in a Lion's Body
Shūrei and company learn that Banri was tricked by two men into doing the paintings, while Shin Suou reveals his amazin
Misery Loves Company
One Good Turn Deserves Another
Even with Trouble, Youth is Sufficient Enough to Pay
Even the Wisest will Flee When They are Fools
Better to be the One who Waits than the One Waited For
The Story of Saiunkoku
The Further You Are, the More I Think About You
The Silent Firefly's Body Consumed by Love
One Reaps What One Sows
A Painful Reluctance
As the Seasons Change, So Does the Mind
Bluer than Indigo
Crossing a Dangerous Bridge
Fortune is Where One Finds It
The Eyes are the Mirror of the Soul
Close Friendship
Destined Partners Cannot Be Separated
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