Ep. 17: Hong Clan Strike Halts Government Amidst Shuurei and Reishin Arrests
Aired on August 26, 2006
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Following the arrest of Shuurei and Reishin, the Hong Clan initiates a strike that shuts down half of the imperial government. In response to this retaliation, Shūrei and Eigetsu work urgently to complete their report. They must finalize the document before the official inquiry begins at noon. The situation creates significant pressure as the administrative functions are disrupted by the clan's actions. The characters race against time to ensure their findings are ready for the scheduled proceedings later in the day.
Episodes
- 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.
- Ep. 21 · Shūrei and companions hear ghost rumors in imperial palace before departing Sa Province