Ep. 16: Rumors of Reishin Hong's Imperial Exam Manipulation Lead to His Imprisonment
Aired on July 22, 2006
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A rumor circulates that Reishin Hong manipulated the imperial examination to ensure Shūrei's success. Consequently, Reishin is imprisoned. Shūrei, Seiran, and Eigetsu must then confront a betrayal from a friend who is assisting with the conspiracy. The group faces the immediate consequences of this treachery as they navigate the fallout from the alleged exam fraud and the subsequent arrest of Reishin Hong.
Episodes
- Ep. 12 · Shuurei rescues Eigetsu from bandits while a gang challenges Kochō
- Ep. 13 · Ryuuki secures crime lord loyalty while Shuurei achieves third place in imperial exams
- Ep. 14 · Shūrei and Eigetsu serve a two-month sentence cleaning lavatories and shining shoes after a poor first impression.
- Ep. 15 · Kouyuu Ri reflects on his life path and bond with foster father Reishin Hong
- Ep. 16 · Rumors of Reishin Hong's Imperial Exam Manipulation Lead to His Imprisonment
- Ep. 17 · Hong Clan Strike Halts Government Amidst Shuurei and Reishin Arrests
- Ep. 18 · Shuurei passes imperial examination, exposing Sa Clan corruption
- Ep. 19 · Ryuuki appoints Shuurei and Eigetsu as co-governors of Sa Province
- Ep. 20 · Seiran reflects on the circumstances of his exile thirteen years ago and the family that sheltered him.