The Story of Saiunkoku

A high official has the offer of a lifetime for Shurei Hong.

Shurei enters the Royal Harem as the consort and person in charge of educating the new Emperor, Ryuki; as she spends the days with him, she has the inkling of an idea that he isn't the fool everyone makes him out to be.

One month has passed since Shurei became a royal consort; Ryuki kept his promise to Shūrei and gradually started to get involved with political affairs; one evening, out of the blue, Ryuki pays a visit to the Royal Harem carrying roses in his hand.

After participating in a sword fighting tournament, Ryūki discovers his exiled brother Seien is closer at hand than he previously believed.

Shūrei meets Ryūren Ran, the eccentric brother of the General of the Shaorin Army.

Shūrei is kidnapped by forces who may or may not be working against the Emperor's interests.