Ep. 19: Ryūki receives Shūrei's message while negotiating with Yūshun Tei and meeting Kochō's guest.
Aired on September 22, 2007
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Seiran conveys a message from Shūrei to Ryūki, indicating their next encounter will occur when the Sakura blooms. Ryūki proposes the position of Prime Minister to Yūshun Tei, who agrees only if the Emperor accepts ten specific conditions. Meanwhile, two men attempt to propose to Shūrei during their journey to Kogaro to meet Kochō regarding a painting. Upon arrival, they are warmly greeted by a guest of Kochō. The narrative focuses on these diplomatic exchanges and personal interactions without revealing future outcomes or resolving the political tensions presented in these scenes.
Episodes
- Ep. 15 · Shūrei and Ensei arrest the impostor while villagers vanish and Sashu troops appear.
- Ep. 16 · Kōrin recovers in Sekiei while Eigetsu visits her and officials plot against Shūrei
- Ep. 17 · Shūrei receives Ryūki's gift from Governor Kei amid Kōrin's celebration
- Ep. 18 · Reflections on the Distant Road After Sunset
- Ep. 19 · Ryūki receives Shūrei's message while negotiating with Yūshun Tei and meeting Kochō's guest.
- Ep. 20 · Shūrei investigates counterfeit coins and fake paintings with Shin Suou in Kogaro
- Ep. 21 · Shūrei and company investigate rising prices and discover forgeries at Shin Suou's home.
- Ep. 22 · Shūrei negotiates with Shin Suou to reduce his father's death penalty for forgery and counterfeiting charges.