Shuurei sets the erhu aside, and then laughs: "Yes. " She then pets the young child's head. "Now it's called the Enlightened Ones Cave, but Seiran have said it's located in the somewhere in the palace. " "Have Teacher Shuurei seen it before? " A bun head, cute, little, girl with shiny eyes looks eagerly in Shuurei's direction. Hearing this question, Shurrei sighs and try to not answer with a harsh tone. "Regrettably, I have never seen it, I have hoped to see it at least once, but only those who have taken the official test can enter the palace and only men can take the test. " "Then when I grow up, I will take the test, become an important official, after take Teacher Shuurei as my wife, and then take Teacher Shuurei into the palace. " Seeing the energy filled young child with his head raised high, Shuurei can't resist, but laugh: "Really? Then that would be great. ——But Ryuushin, studying to take the test take a lot of work, you forgot to write your homework yesterday. " "That, that's because……" The young child was out of words, the girl with the bun head hugs Shuurei and sticks her tongue out and makes a ghost face.
The new Emperor, Shi Ryuuki, has gained for a reputation for being uninterested in courtly matters and for flaunting his love for men. So the Emperor's Grand Adviser makes a startling offer for her to join the imperial household for six months as the young Emperor's consort and teach the Emperor to be a responsible ruler. She easily accepts the invitation. The mysterious Seiran, a young man who was adopted by her father, goes with her as Ryuuki's bodyguard. Entering the imperial palace revives Shuurei's dream of being a court official and if she succeeds, she will receive a reward of 500 gold coins. The story details the hardships of creating change, especially as a woman, Shurei's growing relationship with the Emperor and other members of the court, the intrigues of imperial politics, and her commitment to better herself and her country. Setting [ edit | edit source] According to legend, Saiunkoku was once infested by demons who threw the country into turmoil. A brave young warrior named Gen Sō (蒼玄, Sō Gen) gathered together the Eight Enlightened Sages of Colour and drove away the demons.
Haku (白, Haku, White) - Military family Koku (黒, Koku, Black) - Military family Sa (茶, Sa, Brown) — The clan which held the least power in the land, trying to take their family honor higher up to a powerful degree. Shi (紫, Shi, Purple) — The Imperial family. Not included among the eight noble clans is the Hyo (縹, Hyou, Light Indigo) clan, a mysterious clan with a talent for sorcery. They rarely play any political role, though it also has great influence over the people. It was founded by the first emperor's sister. Women from the Imperial Family are sent there to practice on how to become well-mannered. Novels [ edit | edit source] Light novels [ edit | edit source] Written by Sai Yukino and illustrated by Kairi Yura, the light novel series The Story of Saiunkoku has been serialized in The Beans since 2003. The individual chapters are collected and published in full novel volumes by Kadokawa Shoten with the first volume released in Japan on October 31, 2003. As of April 2010, 16 volumes have been released for the series.
Cover of the first novel The Story of Saiunkoku (彩雲国物語, Saiunkoku Monogatari, lit. "Tale of the Land of Colored Clouds") is a series of Japanese light novels written by Sai Yukino and illustrated by Kairi Yura. As of July 2011, the eighteenth and final volume was released, concluding the series. Four side story anthologies have also been released, collecting stories originally published in The Beans magazine. A manga version, also illustrated by Kairi Yura, is serialized in Beans Ace, which is published by Kadokawa Shoten. However when Beans Ace ended, the manga was moved to Monthly Asuka. Currently, nine tankōbon volumes have been released. The series has been licensed by Viz Media for an English release in North America as part of their Shojo Beat imprint. English translations of volumes 1 - 9 of the comics are also available at Kadokawa's eBook store. [1] The anime adaptation, produced by Madhouse Studios, was directed by Jun Shishido, and broadcast on the Japanese television network NHK on Saturday mornings.
According to Volume 18 ( the final volume of the series) Ryuuki married Shuurei but a year after that the girl passed away in child birth. They have a daughter. After so many years trying to proposed Shuurei, finally they are able to settle down. Then again, the ending was so painful. Seriously, only a year of marriage and she has passed away. That's so sad. What a great way to spoil a good series. *sigh* I am still looking forward to read the manga. Hopefully to be able to download it soon. If anyone interested to read more about Volume 17 & 18 for Saiunkoku Monogatari, follow the link below: ~ Click here for details ~
The story, which takes place in the fictional medieval empire of Saiunkoku, follows the adventures of Shūrei Kō, a descendant of a noble family that has fallen on hard times. Her father works as a librarian in the Imperial palace, a post which offers prestige and respect, but little compensation. Shūrei teaches in the temple school and works odd jobs to make ends meet, but her dream is to pass the imperial examinations and take a post in government, a path forbidden to women. Shūrei's plans come to an abrupt halt when the Emperor's Grand Advisor makes a startling offer, which is joining the imperial household for six months as the young Emperor's consort, and teach the Emperor to be a responsible ruler. If she succeeds, the financial reward will be great. The story details Shūrei's growing relationships with the Emperor and other members of the court, the intrigues that surround imperial politics, and her commitment to better herself and her country.
I love the writer of this story I must complement you for having this kind of imagination beyond creation. You inspired me a lot only I know how to speak and be able to understand Japanese language I would love to translate it in English for free.. You must login to comment for this series! Register an account.
The first season began airing on April 8, 2006, and completed its run on February 24, 2007, airing a total of 39 episodes. The second season, titled Saiunkoku Monogatari Second Series (彩雲国物語 第2シリーズ) began airing on April 7, 2007 and consists of another 39 episodes, ending its run on March 8, 2008. Overview [ edit | edit source] Set in the fictional empire of Saiunkoku, Saiunkoku Monogatari tells the story of a kingdom who is recuperating after a tumultuous war that left the throne in the hands of an incapable Emperor and how a girl's dream of serving the Imperial Court changed the lives of the people around him and molded a new beginning for Saiunkoku. Hong Shuurei, a descendant of a noble family that has fallen on hard times. Her father works as a librarian in the Imperial palace, a post which offers prestige and respect, but little compensation. Shuurei teaches in the temple school and works odd jobs to make ends meet, but her dream is to pass the imperial examinations and take a post in government, a path forbidden to women.
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In the entire court, he is not noticed, but he can change the people around him. To Shuurei, he is a very important person. "I don't know who the guest is, and what business he has with me, but at least be polite and warn us about his coming first. Suddenly he comes……ruining my entire plan! Everything is ruined! " Shuurei raises her fist, furiously step toward Seiran, and grab the front of his shirt. "What to do, Seiran——! We have to draw money again this month! Next, this perfectly fine job appears before me, now it's all ruined! Thinking that this month we can finally buy rice, but in the end we can only buy barley……barley…. AH——! Barley with the line down the middle! That line in the barley taunts me: 'I'm not rice, but barley instead! ' Ah—— I hate it, I hate it, I hate that guest to death~! " translated by pommy48