The Story of Saiunkoku
Saiunkoku Monogatari
Shuurei Kou, the daughter of a noble yet impoverished family, is a clever young lady who dreams of becoming a government official and contributing toward her country. However, her dream is out of her reach as such a position is forbidden to women. While her father works a low wage job as an archivist at the palace, Shuurei has to juggle odd jobs to make ends meet. Then, one day, an unexpected visit changes her life. Shuurei is called to assist Ryuuki Shi, the new emperor who is known for slacking on his duties and preferring the company of men. Tempted by the generous compensation, she readily accepts the chance to become the young emperor's consort for six months. Luckily, she is not alone as Seiran Shi, her trusty friend, joins her as Ryuuki's bodyguard. While tasked with transforming the new emperor into a responsible ruler, court life and politics prove troublesome as Shuurei faces the challenges of her new life. Set in a fictional country, Saiunkoku Monogatari centers on the idea of meaningful leadership, its adversities and the rewards that come alongside a prospering nation. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Every Good Deal Has A Catch
A Frog in the Well Knows Not About the Ocean
The Capable Falcon Hides Its Talons
Treasure Buried Is Treasure Wasted
A Genius Can't Better A Hardworking Man
Lacking The Finishing Touch
He Who Swims a Lot Will Drown
To Borrow a Cat's Paw
A Journey Of A Thousand Miles Begins With A Single Step
Good Things Come To Those Who Wait
There's No Medicine For Lovesickness
Escape is a Win in Itself
From a Gourd Springs a Horse
Three Years On A Rock
A Child Knows not of his Parent's Feelings
There Are No Demons In This World
Poking a Bush Draws Out a Snake
Hiding One's Head But Not One's Bottom
Send Your Dear Child on a Voyage
Flowers Blooming From Dead Trees
The Wise Man Does Not Court Danger
While There's Life, There's Hope
Companionship In Travel, Compassion In Life
Bolt Out Of The Blue
An Accidental Resemblance
Crows in a Moonless Night
The Prettier the Flower, the Higher the Branch
The Fear Is Worse Than the Danger Itself
Every Moment Feels Like an Eternity
Judge a Women By Courage
A Diamond in the Rough
A Woman's Word is her Bond
No use Crying Over Spilt Milk
Fight Poison With Poison
Every Meeting Ends in Parting
All is Right With the World
Tears Fall From the Eyes Like Rain Fall From the Skies
Seize the Day
Fate Decides who Falls in Love