The Story of Saiunkoku

Season 1

39 episodes · Apr 8, 2006

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S1E1

Every Good Story Has a Hidden Side

Apr 8, 200625m

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 to begin taking interest in the country and the throne.

S1E2

A Frog in a Well Does Not Know the Great Ocean

Apr 15, 200625m

Shuurei teaches Ryuuki about daily life by taking him on an excursion through the Imperial City.

S1E3

The Talented Hawk Hides its Talons

Apr 22, 200625m

Ryuuki averts an attempt to assassinate Shuurei by drinking the poison intended for her.

S1E4

Casting Pearls Before Swine

Apr 29, 200625m

After participating in a swordfighting tournament, Ryuuki discovers his exiled brother Seien is closer at hand than he previously believed.

S1E5

There is no Genius Without Hard Work

May 6, 200625m

Shuurei meets Ryuuren Ran, the eccentric brother of the General of the Shaorin Army.

S1E6

Lacking the Finishing Touch

May 13, 200625m

Shuurei is kidnapped by forces who may or may not be working against the Emperor's interests.

S1E7

Even the Strongest Swimmer May Drown

May 20, 200625m

The plot against Ryuuki and Shuurei comes to a head as the conspirators are defeated. With her task complete, Shuurei leaves the palace.

S1E8

Wanting to Borrow a Cat's Paws

May 27, 200625m

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.

S1E9

The Journey of a Thousand Miles Begins with a Single Step

Jun 3, 200625m

Shuurei disguises herself as a boy to assist the Imperial bureaucracy during a heat wave.

S1E10

Good Things Come to Those Who Wait

Jun 10, 200625m

The reason bandits have been attacking Ensei Rou is revealed; while acting as temporary governor of Brown province, Ensei angered the local nobility by rejecting corruption and bribes. As he has not passed the official examination required to be a high official, Ensei returns his seal of governorship to Ryuuki. Ryuuki passes a law allowing women to take the official examinations.

S1E11

There is no Cure for Lovesickness

Jun 17, 200625m

Seiran and the rest of the household watch over Shuurei after she catches a bad cold while chasing a troublesome student. Reishin Kou continues to conceal from Shuurei that he is her uncle. Reishin fears that if Shuurei knew his identity, she would hate him as the man who took her father's place as head of the Kou clan.

S1E12

Discretion is the Better Part of Valour

Jun 24, 200625m

Shuurei comes to the aid of thirteen-year-old Eigetsu, who is attacked by bandits while visiting the imperial city to take the official examination. A local gang challenges the city's crimelords and Kochou, the madam of a brothel and Shuurei's longtime employer.

S1E13

From a Gourd Comes a Horse

Jul 1, 200625m

Ryuuki earns the fealty of the local crimelords by resolving trouble with a gang who had been harassing examinees. Shuurei takes the imperial examination and passes with the third highest score.

S1E14

On a Rock for Three Years

Jul 8, 200625m

After making a bad first impression Shuurei and Eigetsu are ordered to spend their first two months as imperial officials cleaning the lavatory and shining shoes.

S1E15

Children Do Not Know Their Parents' Hearts

Jul 15, 200625m

Kouyuu Ri ponders his course in life and his relationship with his foster father Reishin Kou, who took him in on an apparent whim.

S1E16

There are no Devils in the World

Jul 22, 200625m

A rumor spreads that Reishin Kou manipulated the imperial examination to allow Shuurei to pass. As Reishin is imprisoned, Shuurei, Seiran and Eigetsu face betrayal by a friend helping the conspiracy.

S1E17

Let Sleeping Dogs Lie or Poking a Bush Draws Out Snakes

Aug 26, 200625m

In retaliation for the arrest of Shuurei and Reishin, the Kou clan goes on strike, causing half of the imperial government to shut down. Shuurei and Eigetsu rush to finish their report before the official inquiry begins at noon.

S1E18

You Can't Hide by Burying Your Head in the Sand

Sep 2, 200625m

The plot against Shuurei is defeated after she passes a verbal examination before the Emperor and assembled officials with flying colours. Shuurei and Eigetsu's report furnishes evidence against the corrupt Sa clan official who plotted against them.

S1E19

If You Love Your Child, Send Her on a Journey

Sep 9, 200625m

Ryuuki appoints Shuurei and Eigetsu as co-governors of Sa Province.

S1E20

Flowers Blooming from Dead Wood

Sep 16, 200625m

Seiran recalls the events that led to his exile 13 years ago and the family that took him in.

S1E21

The Wise Know When to Approach Danger

Sep 23, 200625m

As Shuurei prepares to leave for Sa province, she, Eigetsu and Ryuuren Ran hear rumours of a ghost inhabiting the imperial palace.

S1E22

Where There is Life, There is Hope

Sep 30, 200625m

Shuurei, Eigetsu, Kourin, Ensei and Seiran leave for their journey to Sa Province, all the while assassins are following them, hired by the Sa Clan. Eigetsu, Kourin, Ensei and Seiran are caught during their stay in a hotel, while Shuurei is safely hidden.

S1E23

It's the Company that Makes Travel Unpleasant

Oct 7, 200625m

While the rest are caught at the borderguard in Sairi, Shuurei has to make her way on her own to Kinka. She seeks help from the Merchants Guild, becoming a servant to a man whom she met on the streets: Lin Senya.

S1E24

Water on a Sleeping Ear

Oct 14, 200625m

Ensei and Seiran were set free from their prison thanks to Kokujun, as Shuurei and Senya were finally departing after days of waiting, on Shuurei's part. Eigetsu and Kourin were also freed by Kokujun, who volunteered to bring them to Kinka.

S1E25

An Accidental Resemblance

Oct 21, 200625m

Shuurei muses over the new information she learned from Senya that the Kou princess is to marry the second son of the Sa Clan. She also sees a strange resemblance between Senya and Ryuuki. Ensei and Seiran follows Shuurei's trail of Kanrou Cha, and Eigetsu and Kourin are en route to Kinka.

S1E26

Ravens in the Moonless Night

Oct 28, 200625m

The real identity of Lin Senya is revealed, and Shuurei is caught in his clutches in Chrysanthemum Castle. Seiran and Ensei heads over there to rescue Shuurei and to catch Sakujun. He escapes with Shuurei's flowerbud hairpin, telling her to go to Koren.

S1E27

The Prettier the Flower, the Higher the Branch

Nov 18, 200625m

After recooperating from her fatigue Shuurei struggles to discern her emotions. As a result she finds herself upsetting Seiran.

S1E28

Worry Gives Small Things Large Shadows

Nov 25, 200625m

Shuurei and Eigetsu finally begin to learn that their positions will not come easy. Shuurei allows time for Seiran in order to make up for her recent shortcomings under the guidance of Ensei. Kokujun asks to protect Shunki before he sets off for Koren to confront his brother.

S1E29

Many Years' Worth of Thoughts in a Single Day

Dec 9, 200625m

Shuurei, Eigetsu, Seiran, Ensei, and Shou Sai head for Koren after hearing of the blockade occurring in Koren. Shortly after their departure the Emperor, Shuuei, and Kouyuu make it near Kinka. Emperor Ryuuki and his comrades come to the assistance of Seiran and Ensei in order for them to pass the blockade in Koren. Shuurei prepares herself for Sakujun's confrontation.

S1E30

Women are Brave

Dec 16, 200625m

Shuurei, Eigetsu, Seiran, Ensei, and Shou Sai break into Koren and head to Shou Sai's sister's home. They find two letters waiting for them there. Meanwhile, Kokujun confronts his grandfather Chuushou, while Shunki begins to make her way to Koren.

S1E31

A Diamond in the Rough

Dec 23, 200625m

Shuurei leaves the group's hideout to meet with Sakujun, becoming a guest at the Sa manor. Shourin brings Shunki to Koren and meets up with Eigetsu, Seiran, Ensei, and Shou.

S1E32

A Woman's Word is Her Bond

Jan 6, 200725m

Shuurei searches the Sa stronghold for Kokujun and Eiki with some help from Shourin while Sakujun continues to be his creepy self around Shuurei. Shuurei meets with Chuushou and staunchly declares her unwillingness to cooperate with the Sa clan.

S1E33

No Use Crying Over Spilt Milk

Jan 13, 200725m

It's the night of the selection ceremony for the new head of the Sa clan. Ensei, Eigetsu, Seiran, and Shunki sneak into the Sa stronghold and split up to help quell Chuushou's plans. Shunki reveals her secret.

S1E34

Poison Gets the Better of Poison

Jan 20, 200725m

Shuurei and Shunki descend underground to find Kokujun, who claims the title as the next head of the Sa clan. He arrives as the appointment ceremony to claim his new place. Eigetsu and Ensei complete their plans and apprehend all of the top officials in the Sa clan. Meanwhile, Seiran confronts Sakujun, where they play a game of chance with their lives on the line.

S1E35

Meeting is the Beginning of Parting

Jan 27, 200725m

Seiran's game of death with Sakujun doesn't go as planned, but there are other poisons at work. Shuurei goes to meet Sakujun one last time to retrieve her hairpin.

S1E36

All is Right in the World

Feb 3, 200725m

Shuurei and Eigetsu finally meet the other assistant governor, Tei Yuushun. The recent drama begins to wrap up and settle to a conclusion; Sa Enjun's noble goals also come to the surface. Shuurei and Eigetsu finally make it to the appointment ceremony as Sa Province's new co-governors.

S1E37

Tears Fall Like Rain From Heaven

Feb 10, 200725m

Shuurei has been working over time with no rest in order to keep her mind off the death of Sakujun. Though she tries to hide the pain of the death of someone she loved, no one seems to be able to comfort her, until an old bosom friend comes along.

S1E38

There is no Today After Today

Feb 17, 200725m

Shuurei and Seiran return to Kou province for the palace celebration, and they are accompanied by their new supporters, Yuushun Tei, In Sai, and the new head of the Sa clan, Kokujun. All the government officials stand in the Imperial Palace as they wait for Shuurei's and Yuushun's grand entrance. Shuurei is acknowledged as the governor of Brown Province who saved it from collapse. She sees Ryuuki once again and presents her proposal for the future of Brown Province. She asks Ryuuki to go over her proposal on making Brown Province a center of academic research, and this will benefit Brown Province 100 years later. Everyone is amazed at Shuurei's proposal and supports it. She receives everyone's applause.

S1E39

Fate is an Inscrutable and Interesting Thing

Feb 24, 200725m

Shuurei and her company in the capital celebrate, but while this is going on Ryuuki and Shuurei must deal with the many emotions coming from the reuniting and plausible separation again.