The Story of Saiunkoku Season 1 Episodes

Episode 1

There's a Different Side to Every Good Story

25 mins

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.

Episode 2

The Frog in the Well Knows Not the Great Ocean

25 mins

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.

Episode 3

The Hawk with Talent Hides Its Talons

25 mins

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.

Episode 4

Casting Pearls Before a Swine

25 mins

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.

Episode 5

A Genius Can't Be a Genius Without Effort

25 mins

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.

Episode 6

Lacking the Finishing Touch

25 mins

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.

Episode 7

Those That Swim Well Drown Even the Strongest Swimmer Can Drown

25 mins

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

Episode 8

Wanting to Borrow a Cat's Paws

25 mins

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.

Episode 9

A Journey of a Thousand Miles Starts with a Single Step

25 mins

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.

Episode 10

Fine Weather Comes to Those Who Wait

25 mins

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.

Episode 11

There Is No Cure for Lovesickness

25 mins

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.

Episode 12

Discretion Is the Better Part of Valour

25 mins

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.

Episode 13

From a Gourd Comes a Horse

25 mins

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

Episode 14

On a Rock for Three Years

25 mins

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.

Episode 15

Children Know Not Their Parents' Hearts

25 mins

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

Episode 16

There Are No Demons in This World

25 mins

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

Episode 17

Poking a Bush Draws Out a Snake

25 mins

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.

Episode 18

Don't Cover Your Head and Leave Your Bottom Exposed

25 mins

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.

Episode 19

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

25 mins

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.

Episode 20

Flowers Blooming from Dead Wood

25 mins

Episode 21

The Wise Man Does Not Court Danger

25 mins

Episode 22

While There's Life, There's Hope

25 mins

Episode 23

It's the Company That Makes Travel Unpleasant

25 mins

Episode 24

Water on a Sleeping Ear

25 mins

Episode 25

An Accidental Resemblance

25 mins

Episode 26

The Raven of Darkness

25 mins

Episode 27

The Prettier the Flower, the Higher the Branch

25 mins

Episode 28

The Fear Is Worse Than the Danger Itself

25 mins

Episode 29

Many Years' Worth of Thoughts in a Single Day

25 mins

Episode 30

Women Are Brave

25 mins

Episode 31

A Diamond in the Rough

25 mins

Episode 32

A Woman's Word Is Her Bond

25 mins

Episode 33

Water Can't Be Returned to the Basin

25 mins

Episode 34

Poison Gets the Better of Poison

25 mins

Episode 35

Meeting Is the Beginning of Parting

25 mins

Episode 36

All Is Right in the World

25 mins

Episode 37

Tears Fall Like Rain from Heaven

25 mins

Episode 38

There Is No Today After Today

25 mins

Episode 39

Fate Is an Inscrutable and Interesting Thing

25 mins