Tall purple royalties and their brainy smol wife
Love that both of their 1st season ended with romantic scene that became a comedy instantly lol Jinshi headbutt Maomao and Shuurei start scolding Ryuuki.
Shuurei’s personality: her love of learning. With Shouka being given a job in the archives, her family has always had ready access to books and manuscripts.
Some of the highlights include anytime Shuurei plays the erhu and the OP/ED themes. None of the characters are there just for looks. Not much to say here other than Saiunkoku Monogatari does have an overdose of bishies. Even the simplest details connect to overall story and the plot becomes more and more developed as the show progresses. Essentially, Saiunkoku Monogatari is an engaging drama filled with political intrigue disguised as a simple reverse harem story. But I digress.Īt first glance, the plot may seem a bit shallow - a girl becomes the consort of a reluctant Emperor, let the silliness begin! - but wow does it become so much more. I will never understand why this show isn't more popular. Set in a fictional country, Saiunkoku Monogatari centers on the idea of meaningful leadership, its adversities and the rewards that come alongside a prospering nation. While tasked with transforming the new emperor into a responsible ruler, court life and politics prove troublesome as Shuurei faces the challenges of her new life. Luckily, she is not alone as Seiran Shi, her trusty friend, joins her as Ryuuki's bodyguard. Tempted by the generous compensation, she readily accepts the chance to become the young emperor's consort for six months. Shuurei is called to assist Ryuuki Shi, the new emperor who is known for slacking on his duties and preferring the company of men. Then, one day, an unexpected visit changes her life. While her father works a low wage job as an archivist at the palace, Shuurei has to juggle odd jobs to make ends meet. However, her dream is out of her reach as such a position is forbidden to women. Shuurei Kou, the daughter of a noble yet impoverished family, is a clever young lady who dreams of becoming a government official and contributing toward her country.
Their reaction
Maomao: Hey, it hurts. A man's hairpin? Why?
Shuurei: Why? This is! One of these would fetch enough to build 2 or 3 warehouses!
Translation
Maomao: The hell is this?
Shuurei: This is expensive! If I sell it, I can buy warehouse to store rice goods!! Shuurei and her economics mindset lol