: Seiran escorts a dolled-up Shuurei, but they are repeatedly blocked by hired thugs. They are eventually saved by the townspeople of Kiyo, who realize their previous avoidance of Shuurei (intended to protect her reputation) was a misunderstanding.
The episode centers on a formal inquiry regarding the National Exam results and the arrest of , the head of the Kou clan. It is revealed that the rumors regarding Reishin interfering with the exams were false.
Detail the in the next episode.
: Shuurei stands before the court and delivers a powerful speech. When asked why a woman would want to be an official, she asserts that her gender is irrelevant; she took the exams to follow her dreams and to protect what she can with her own hands. Key Takeaways & Impact
Provide a breakdown of the for Shuurei and Eigetsu. Saiunkoku Monogatari - 18 - Awesomeness
: Reishin and Official Ro arrive at the court, where Reishin threatens Sai, revealing a long-held grudge. He then exposes the missing ring of Advisor Sa, which was hidden under Sai’s toupee the entire time. Shuurei’s Struggle and Stand