Category Archives: The Story of Saiunkoku

The Story of Saiunkoku Season 1 Episode 4 Casting Pearls Before Swine After participating in a swordfighting tournament, Ryuuki discovers his exiled brother Seien is closer at hand than he previously believed. the-story-of-saiunkoku-ep-4

The Story of Saiunkoku Season 1 Episode 5 There is no Genius Without Hard Work Shuurei meets Ryuuren Ran, the eccentric brother of the General of the Shaorin Army. the-story-of-saiunkoku-ep-5

The Story of Saiunkoku Season 1 Episode 6 Lacking the Finishing Touch Shuurei is kidnapped by forces who may or may not be working against the Emperor’s interests. the-story-of-saiunkoku-ep-6

The Story of Saiunkoku Season 1 Episode 7 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 leaves the palace. the-story-of-saiunkoku-ep-7

The Story of Saiunkoku Season 1 Episode 8 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 official examinations. Ensei Rou, one of Seiran’s friends, arrives from Brown Province. the-story-of-saiunkoku-ep-8

The Story of Saiunkoku Season 1 Episode 9 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. the-story-of-saiunkoku-ep-9

The Story of Saiunkoku Season 1 Episode 1 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 unofficial tutor, in keeping her promise to encourage the prince to rise to the responsiblities of the Emperor and toContinue reading “The Story of Saiunkoku Season 1 Episode 1”

The Story of Saiunkoku Season 1 Episode 2 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-story-of-saiunkoku-ep-2