The aptitude test is cleared, and Shuurei is now eligible to take the exam. Meanwhile, strangers from other regions arrive in the city, only to be lured out by opportunists hiding in the shadows.
1. There's a Different Side to Every Good Story
Aired: Apr 8, 2006A mysterious guest offers Kou Shurrei a lucrative job that could significantl...
2. The Frog in the Well Knows Not the Great Ocean
Aired: Apr 15, 2006Shuurei must uncover King Shi Ryuuki's true identity and come to terms with h...
3. The Hawk with Talent Hides Its Talons
Aired: Apr 22, 2006Shuurei and King Shi Ryuuki spend a month in the palace, receiving instructio...
4. Casting Pearls Before a Swine
Aired: Apr 29, 2006Ryuuki's true intentions are revealed to Shuurei, who learns he was pretendin...
5. A Genius Can't Be a Genius Without Effort
Aired: May 6, 2006Shuurei's belongings begin to vanish, only to be revealed as having been pois...
6. Lacking the Finishing Touch
Aired: May 13, 2006As Shuurei prepares to depart the palace, she is unexpectedly taken captive, ...
7. Those That Swim Well Drown Even the Strongest Swimmer Can Drown
Aired: May 20, 2006The King must make a solemn vow to secure the antidote for Shuurei, who remai...
8. Wanting to Borrow a Cat's Paws
Aired: May 27, 2006Ryuuki crafts a proposal that could bring Shuurei's aspirations to life, with...
9. A Journey of a Thousand Miles Starts with a Single Step
Aired: Jun 3, 2006Shuurei, unaware of Ryuuki's proposal, focuses on her new mission in the Fina...
10. Fine Weather Comes to Those Who Wait
Aired: Jun 10, 2006Ryuuki's evening visit to Shuurei's house is derailed by a bandit attack, for...
11. There Is No Cure for Lovesickness
Aired: Jun 17, 2006A dramatic interlude unfolds as Shuurei falls ill, triggering a chain of even...
12. Discretion Is the Better Part of Valour
Aired: Jun 24, 2006The aptitude test is cleared, and Shuurei is now eligible to take the exam. M...
13. From a Gourd Comes a Horse
Aired: Jul 1, 2006In the upcoming episode, Shuurei and her companions - Ryuuki, Shuuei, Kouyuu,...
Aired: Jul 8, 2006Shuurei and Eigetsu successfully pass their exams and embark on their new car...
15. Children Know Not Their Parents' Hearts
Aired: Jul 15, 2006Next episode, Shuurei and Eigetsu push themselves to new heights, while Kouyu...
16. There Are No Demons in This World
Aired: Jul 22, 2006As Shuurei and Eigetsu strive to establish their credibility, they face relen...
17. Poking a Bush Draws Out a Snake
Aired: Aug 26, 2006Kou Reishin is under arrest, accused of cheating during the exam. Now, Shuure...
18. Don't Cover Your Head and Leave Your Bottom Exposed
Aired: Sep 2, 2006The next episode will focus on a court inquiry, investigating not only Shuure...
19. If You Love Your Child, Let Them Go on a Journey
Aired: Sep 9, 2006The new officials, including Shuurei and Eigetsu, are assigned to their posit...
20. Flowers Blooming from Dead Wood
Aired: Sep 16, 2006Seiran reflects on the past, remembering the circumstances that led to his ba...
21. The Wise Man Does Not Court Danger
Aired: Sep 23, 2006Shuurei, Eigetsu, and Ryuuren Ran investigate eerie rumors of a ghost hauntin...
22. While There's Life, There's Hope
Aired: Sep 30, 2006The group of five, consisting of Shuurei, Eigetsu, Kourin, Ensei, and Seiran,...
23. It's the Company That Makes Travel Unpleasant
Aired: Oct 7, 2006Next episode, Shuurei must navigate alone to Kinka after being separated from...
Aired: Oct 14, 2006Next episode, Ensei and Seiran are released from prison by Kokujun, just as S...
Aired: Oct 21, 2006Shuurei ponders the revelation that the Kou princess is betrothed to the Sa C...
Aired: Oct 28, 2006The truth about Lin Senya is finally exposed, and Shuurei finds herself trapp...
27. The Prettier the Flower, the Higher the Branch
Aired: Nov 17, 2006Shuurei, still reeling from exhaustion, grapples with her emotions, inadverte...
28. The Fear Is Worse Than the Danger Itself
Aired: Nov 24, 2006Shuurei and Eigetsu face the harsh reality that their new roles won't be stra...
29. Many Years' Worth of Thoughts in a Single Day
Aired: Dec 8, 2006In the next episode, Shuurei and her allies rush to Koren to relieve the bloc...
Aired: Dec 15, 2006In the next episode, a group of characters including Shuurei, Eigetsu, Seiran...
Aired: Dec 22, 2006Shuurei ventures out to meet Sakujun, accepting an invitation to stay at the ...
32. A Woman's Word Is Her Bond
Aired: Jan 5, 2007Shuurei embarks on a mission to locate Kokujun and Eiki within the Sa strongh...
33. Water Can't Be Returned to the Basin
Aired: Jan 12, 2007The next episode will feature a thrilling selection ceremony for the new head...
34. Poison Gets the Better of Poison
Aired: Jan 19, 2007Next episode, Shuurei and Shunki venture into the underground to locate Kokuj...
35. Meeting Is the Beginning of Parting
Aired: Jan 26, 2007Seiran's deadly game with Sakujun takes an unexpected turn, as other forces o...
Aired: Feb 2, 2007Shuurei and Eigetsu meet Tei Yuushun, the other assistant governor, as the dr...
37. Tears Fall Like Rain from Heaven
Aired: Feb 9, 2007Shuurei pours her heart and soul into her work, trying to distract herself fr...
38. There Is No Today After Today
Aired: Feb 16, 2007Shuurei and Seiran return to Kou province for a palace celebration, joined by...
39. Fate Is an Inscrutable and Interesting Thing
Aired: Feb 23, 2007As the capital celebrates, Ryuuki and Shuurei face a bittersweet reunion, str...
