The Story of Saiunkoku

Seasons

2006

Japan

7.5

A girl called Sho Ruurei is offered 500 gold coins to become the King's consort. She carelessly accepts the offer and has to tutor the King. The King falls in love with her however his brother is in love with her too.

Episode List

There's a Different Side to Every Good Story

S1 • E1

There's a Different Side to Every Good Story

Kou Shurrei is busy working her many jobs when she is visited by an important guest and given an opportunity for a job to make more money than she could have imagined, and one that could change more than the weight of her purse.

The Frog in the Well Knows Not the Great Ocean

S1 • E2

The Frog in the Well Knows Not the Great Ocean

Shuurei after meeting King Shi Ryuuki, who pretending to be someone else, she needs to figure out a way to admit his identity and accept his responsibilities.

S1 • E3

The Hawk with Talent Hides Its Talons

After a month in the palace, Shuurei and King Shi Ryuuki continue being tutored by Li Kouyuu, while big rumors spread about the nightly romance between Shuurei and the King.

S1 • E4

Casting Pearls Before a Swine

Shuurei finds out that Ryuuki had been 'playing dumb' the entire time, at the same time, Ryuuki also finds out that she was a paid temporary consort for him. Ryuuki comes up with a contest to win money and Shuurei's forgiveness.

A Genius Can't Be a Genius Without Effort

S1 • E5

A Genius Can't Be a Genius Without Effort

Things start to go missing of Shuurei's, it turns out that they were poisoned, but she is being kept in the dark. General Ran Shuuei's younger brother, Ryuuren, shows up in the palace and causes a ruckus.

S1 • E6

Lacking the Finishing Touch

Shuurei realizing that it is time to leave the palace, is suddenly kidnapped. A rescue mission as well as the capture of the culprits behind the poisoning and the abduction causes a disturbance in the palace and truths to be revealed.

Those That Swim Well Drown Even the Strongest Swimmer Can Drown

S1 • E7

Those That Swim Well Drown Even the Strongest Swimmer Can Drown

After being rescued, Shuurei is still poisoned. The King must make a promise for the future to secure the antidote.

S1 • E8

Wanting to Borrow a Cat's Paws

Ryuuki works on a proposal that will make Shuurei's dream come true, and will also affect all women and the country. Now back at home, Shuurei picks up a man who had collapsed outside her house because of the heat.

A Journey of a Thousand Miles Starts with a Single Step

S1 • E9

A Journey of a Thousand Miles Starts with a Single Step

Back in the palace with a new mission, Shuurei not informed about Ryuuki's proposal, works hard in the Finance Dept. dressed as a male.

S1 • E10

Fine Weather Comes to Those Who Wait

Ryuuki plans an evening visiting to Shuurei at her house, however a bandit attack in the day causes him to have to change his plans.

S1 • E11

There Is No Cure for Lovesickness

A side story that took place after the aptitude test but before the results were received. Shuurei gets sick; there are flashbacks, visitors and enough trouble keep everyone on their toes.

S1 • E12

Discretion Is the Better Part of Valour

Shuurei passed the aptitude test and can take the exam. Others who have come to take the exam from other regions are coming into the city, however this draws those who wish to take advantage out of the shadows.

S1 • E13

From a Gourd Comes a Horse

Shuurei along with Ryuuki, Shuuei, Kouyuu, Seien and To Eigetsu are hold up in a Brothel, while the Seikin Gang attacks.

S1 • E14

On a Rock for Three Years

Shuurei and Eigetsu pass the exams, and start their journeys as officials. Though it an easy path for the first woman nor the youngest under the strict Instructor Ro.

S1 • E15

Children Know Not Their Parents' Hearts

Shuurei and Eigetsu continue their hard work. Kouyuu reflects and ponders his feelings toward his position and his family.

S1 • E16

There Are No Demons in This World

Shuurei and Eigetsu continue to be bullied while working to prove themselves to the court officials.

S1 • E17

Poking a Bush Draws Out a Snake

Kou Reishin is under arrest because of the rumor that he used dishonest methods during the exam. Shuurei and Eigetsu after being freed from capture, need to complete some documents to incriminate the culprit behind all of this.

Don't Cover Your Head and Leave Your Bottom Exposed

S1 • E18

Don't Cover Your Head and Leave Your Bottom Exposed

The Court Officials are holding an inquiry not only for the rumor of Shuurei's capabilities and results on the exam, but also to report on the improper deeds of the Official that was behind everything.

If You Love Your Child, Let Them Go on a Journey

S1 • E19

If You Love Your Child, Let Them Go on a Journey

Shuurei and Eigetsu as well as all of the other new officials are given their placements in the Royal Court, which some placements cause a ruckus in the court.