Season 1
(2006)
Episodes
Every Good Story Has a Hidden Side 0.0
April 8, 2006
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 0.0
April 15, 2006
Shuurei teaches Ryuuki about daily life by taking him on an excursion through the Imperial City.
The Talented Hawk Hides its Talons 0.0
April 22, 2006
Ryuuki averts an attempt to assassinate Shuurei by drinking the poison intended for her.
Casting Pearls Before Swine 0.0
April 29, 2006
After participating in a swordfighting tournament, Ryuuki discovers his exiled brother Seien is closer at hand than he …
There is no Genius Without Hard Work 0.0
May 6, 2006
Shuurei meets Ryuuren Ran, the eccentric brother of the General of the Shaorin Army.
Lacking the Finishing Touch 0.0
May 13, 2006
Shuurei is kidnapped by forces who may or may not be working against the Emperor's interests.
Even the Strongest Swimmer May Drown 0.0
May 20, 2006
The plot against Ryuuki and Shuurei comes to a head as the conspirators are defeated. With her task complete, Shuurei l…
Wanting to Borrow a Cat's Paws 0.0
May 27, 2006
Shuurei returns to her work at the temple school. Ryuuki begins writing a proposal that would allow women to take the o…
The Journey of a Thousand Miles Begins with a Single Step 0.0
June 3, 2006
Shuurei disguises herself as a boy to assist the Imperial bureaucracy during a heat wave.
Good Things Come to Those Who Wait 0.0
June 10, 2006
The reason bandits have been attacking Ensei Rou is revealed; while acting as temporary governor of Brown province, Ens…
There is no Cure for Lovesickness 0.0
June 17, 2006
Seiran and the rest of the household watch over Shuurei after she catches a bad cold while chasing a troublesome studen…
Discretion is the Better Part of Valour 0.0
June 24, 2006
Shuurei comes to the aid of thirteen-year-old Eigetsu, who is attacked by bandits while visiting the imperial city to t…
From a Gourd Comes a Horse 0.0
July 1, 2006
Ryuuki earns the fealty of the local crimelords by resolving trouble with a gang who had been harassing examinees. Shuu…
On a Rock for Three Years 0.0
July 8, 2006
After making a bad first impression Shuurei and Eigetsu are ordered to spend their first two months as imperial officia…
Children Do Not Know Their Parents' Hearts 0.0
July 15, 2006
Kouyuu Ri ponders his course in life and his relationship with his foster father Reishin Kou, who took him in on an app…
There are no Devils in the World 0.0
July 22, 2006
A rumor spreads that Reishin Kou manipulated the imperial examination to allow Shuurei to pass. As Reishin is imprisone…
Let Sleeping Dogs Lie or Poking a Bush Draws Out Snakes 0.0
August 26, 2006
In retaliation for the arrest of Shuurei and Reishin, the Kou clan goes on strike, causing half of the imperial governm…
You Can't Hide by Burying Your Head in the Sand 0.0
September 2, 2006
The plot against Shuurei is defeated after she passes a verbal examination before the Emperor and assembled officials w…
If You Love Your Child, Send Her on a Journey 0.0
September 9, 2006
Ryuuki appoints Shuurei and Eigetsu as co-governors of Sa Province.
Flowers Blooming from Dead Wood 0.0
September 16, 2006
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 0.0
September 23, 2006
As Shuurei prepares to leave for Sa province, she, Eigetsu and Ryuuren Ran hear rumours of a ghost inhabiting the imper…
Where There is Life, There is Hope 0.0
September 30, 2006
Shuurei, Eigetsu, Kourin, Ensei and Seiran leave for their journey to Sa Province, all the while assassins are followin…
It's the Company that Makes Travel Unpleasant 0.0
October 7, 2006
While the rest are caught at the borderguard in Sairi, Shuurei has to make her way on her own to Kinka. She seeks help …
Water on a Sleeping Ear 0.0
October 14, 2006
Ensei and Seiran were set free from their prison thanks to Kokujun, as Shuurei and Senya were finally departing after d…
An Accidental Resemblance 0.0
October 21, 2006
Shuurei muses over the new information she learned from Senya that the Kou princess is to marry the second son of the S…
Ravens in the Moonless Night 0.0
October 28, 2006
The real identity of Lin Senya is revealed, and Shuurei is caught in his clutches in Chrysanthemum Castle. Seiran and E…
The Prettier the Flower, the Higher the Branch 0.0
November 18, 2006
After recooperating from her fatigue Shuurei struggles to discern her emotions. As a result she finds herself upsetting…
Worry Gives Small Things Large Shadows 0.0
November 25, 2006
Shuurei and Eigetsu finally begin to learn that their positions will not come easy. Shuurei allows time for Seiran in o…
Many Years' Worth of Thoughts in a Single Day 0.0
December 9, 2006
Shuurei, Eigetsu, Seiran, Ensei, and Shou Sai head for Koren after hearing of the blockade occurring in Koren. Shortly …
Women are Brave 0.0
December 16, 2006
Shuurei, Eigetsu, Seiran, Ensei, and Shou Sai break into Koren and head to Shou Sai's sister's home. They find two lett…
A Diamond in the Rough 0.0
December 23, 2006
Shuurei leaves the group's hideout to meet with Sakujun, becoming a guest at the Sa manor. Shourin brings Shunki to Kor…
A Woman's Word is Her Bond 0.0
January 6, 2007
Shuurei searches the Sa stronghold for Kokujun and Eiki with some help from Shourin while Sakujun continues to be his c…
No Use Crying Over Spilt Milk 0.0
January 13, 2007
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 0.0
January 20, 2007
Shuurei and Shunki descend underground to find Kokujun, who claims the title as the next head of the Sa clan. He arrive…
Meeting is the Beginning of Parting 0.0
January 27, 2007
Seiran's game of death with Sakujun doesn't go as planned, but there are other poisons at work. Shuurei goes to meet Sa…
All is Right in the World 0.0
February 3, 2007
Shuurei and Eigetsu finally meet the other assistant governor, Tei Yuushun. The recent drama begins to wrap up and sett…
Tears Fall Like Rain From Heaven 0.0
February 10, 2007
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 0.0
February 17, 2007
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 0.0
February 24, 2007
Shuurei and her company in the capital celebrate, but while this is going on Ryuuki and Shuurei must deal with the many…