Tag Archives: The Story of Saiunkoku

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

The Story of Saiunkoku Season 1 Episode 3 The Talented Hawk Hides its Talons Ryuuki averts an attempt to assassinate Shuurei by drinking the poison intended for her. the-story-of-saiunkoku-ep-3

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