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Episode summary
Tantan and Ensei are discussing about how everyone is letting Shuurei do what she wants. That will cause her to be alone forever. Ensei tells Tantan to tell Seiran, but Tantan says he does not want to be attacked by Seiran. Tantan also realizes that Ensei likes Shuurei, and Ensei praises Tantan for being perceptive. Shuuei, on the other hand, is thinking about Shusui. Jyuusan-Hime is thinking of Shun as she dumps the eye patch into the water. Ryuuren appears and Jyuusan-hime talks about how Ryuuren stopped the heavy rain. Assuming that Jyuusan-hime is asking him to play again, he does obligingly. Shuuei is thinking how Ryuuren is not a bonus prize to take away (given by his triplet brothers), but a very unlucky charm.
Yuushun and Seiran comes to pick up Ryuuki, with Ryuuki apologizing for his selfishness. He asks if he is too late, but Yuushun simply tells him to work hard together. Seiran also eyes Shuuei critically. Seiran says that Shuuei has no shame at all by returning and says that there might be a possibility that a scenario like this may happen again. Shuuei says he has decided to follow Ryuuki, abandoning his Ran clan and swears upon the flower of the emperor. That impresses Seiran, as he shows his respect with a smile. Tantan also reports that Shuurei did enter Jiuzhaigou despite his objection. When Tantan walks past, Seiga says he’s an idiot. Tantan says he is, but he will never do something like that for Seiga.
Shuurei gives Kouki his food explaining that it is only available in Jiuzhaigou. Kouki reminds Shuurei that she will be dismissed if she enters Jiuzhaigou, and Shuurei asks what Tantan says to him. Shuurei asks whether Kouki uses Tantan’s father as ransom to observe her, and Kouki says he did. He also tells Shuurei that Tantan is willing to be dismissed for Shuurei. Shuurei tries to argue, but Kouki says it is normal for a subordinate to take the rap for a superior. He also tells Shuurei that he approved it and Tantan is probably leaving right now. Shuurei is flabbergasted, and gives chase. Kouki, after seeing Shuurei leave, wonders whether Seiga (who betrays everyone) and Shuurei (who helps everyone) will rise to the top.
Tantan is thinking how Shuurei will be angry, but knows that she will not make the same mistake. Shuurei makes it in time, and reminds him about the loan she gave him. Tantan promises to return, and Shuurei promises that she will become a good official and find him back. In fact, Tantan is not dismissed, but is given a raise as a proper investigative officer. Tantan’s father mentions that it is good so that they can enjoy a farming life. Anjun says the king is impressive to return from the Hyou temple, and talks about the myth of the Hyou clan. Ouki says it’s merely a myth. Anjun says his plan to hurt Shuurei did not work as Shuurei gets Ryuuki back. Ryuuki is also informed that Ouki is behind this.
Yuushun suspects it is the ten clauses they have set and says that it is his fault. Ryuuki argues that Yuushun is simply doing it for Ryuuki. Yuushun says it is probably from the time where the previous emperor exterminated many noble clans. Yuushun also informs that the news on Ryuuki’s trip to Jiazhaigou is leaked. Ryuuki apologizes for being a coward when the throne needs him, and he wants to be a king from his experience in Jiuzhaigou. He asks Yuushun whether he is willing to follow the king. The determination shown from Ryuuki’s eyes tells Yuushun that Ryuuki is serious and he says he will follow Ryuuki to the end of the world.
In the throne room, there are murmurs about Ryuuki’s trip, and how it is inappropriate. People notice that Ryuuki’s eyes are very different from before. Ryuuki stares at Ouki in a battle of eyes, but neither backed down. Ensei is with Shuurei and Shouka, as Shuurei tells him to study for the imperial examination. Ensei says that he can stick with Shuurei, but Shuurei says that he has to study to help Ryuuki. Shouka also agrees. Shuurei says Ryuuren can help in studying. Strangely, Ryuuren appears and says that he can help lost people as he blows his flute. Ryuuki looks somewhat relieved from the ordeal. Shuuei and Seiran comes in, saying that the emperor has a lot of support.
Kouyuu somehow finds his way here. He explains that he finishes all the work worth a hundred years and tells Reishin that he needs to take a walk. Kouyuu is glad Shuuei is back. The others also gives Ryuuki support, with Shouka saying that he will make tea for all. Seiran asks if that is not enough support. Ryuuki says he will never be lost, and he will be a king all the way. Shuurei notices that Ryuuki is looking at her intensely. At night, Ryuuki and Shuurei meet. Ryuuki apologizes for his many mistakes, and thanks Shuurei for picking him up. Ryuuki says he hears from Shuuei that Shuurei cried for him. Shuurei tries to deny it profusely, but Ryuuki looks amused.
Ryuuki admits that he can no longer be king for Shuurei. He says he does not understand about the citizens, but he wants to be a worthy king for all. He says that he needs to marry and will bring Jyuusan Hime in. He says that the other person that he trusts with the back palace is Jyuusan Hime, and she is the only one he will marry other than Shuurei. Shuurei is shocked at the revelations. Ryuuki says he will marry since it is part of being an emperor to stabilize, and he cannot wait for Shuurei. Shuurei looks troubled and Ryuuki says that he is glad he has a chance.
Ryuuki says that he will have a competition. If Shuurei is about to escape by a given time, he will give up on her. If Shuurei is to accept his marriage proposal by that time, Ryuuki will win. Shuurei smiles and accepts it. Both of them laughed as Shuurei asks about the time period. Ryuuki simply moves close to his ear, whispering something that cannot be heard. We then see a glimpse of the main characters doing their work as the show ends.
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