On the day of the new moon, in the dark of night, the selection ceremony for the New head of the Sa Clan was concluded. Once Kokujun had been named head of the family, the principal members of the clan were arrested. In the mean time, Sakujun lost his final gamble with Shurei, and despite her best efforts, his life was fading away.
All Is Right With The World
I didn’t find anyone nearby. Look, Shurei. I understand that you must be worried about Mr. Sakujun, but there are other things that we have to do right now. Shurei?! You and I are the governors of Sa Province, right. Eigetsu. Let's go. We'll go and save Mr. Yushun and put a stop to this once and for all! Shurei! Look! Mr. Yushun. Right on time. Just as I expected. Ensei! We're going in to save Lieutenant Governor Tei! We’ll have to be careful, Sa Clan's soldiers probably have the prison surrounded. Mr. Sho Sai! We'll need the help of soldiers from the Merchants Guild. What are you waiting for, Ensei?! Hurry up! Princess! Eigetsu! Now, just hold on for a minute, we can't wait! If we don't get in there and save him, Lieutenant Governor Tei will...! It won't be necessary to save anyone. Official Yu. What do you mean, "it won't be necessary to save anyone"? He’s in danger. Yushun Tei is already safe and out of prison, as a matter of fact, he’s on his way to Koren Castle right now. Then Lieutenant Governor Tei is all right? But, where is he now? Right here. He's standing right in front of you, Princess. Then you mean? Yosen Sho. You were the one who killed Enjun, weren't you? That's right. would it be easier for you to hit me in this form? I would rather hit you as an old man, that way there’s a better chance you will die. You've always been a very scary woman, Eiki. I always knew. I knew That Enjun... would eventually be killed by you. I knew it from the start! That's why I’ve always hated you with all my heart! You were the only one that my husband would ever focus on. He was so busy chasing after you that he’d only stop to look back at me occasionally. But in the end, I didn’t mind, it was enough for me just to love him and be his wife. Eiki. However... that doesn’t mean my heart is kind enough to forgive you for your miserable existence, you were always interfering in my relationship with Enjun, even to the very end. But There was something he once said to me a long time ago. I feel like the manner of my death has already been decided. Enjun...? when that time comes, I want you to promise not to cry for me. Because I know I will pass away satisfied. Did Enjun... Did he die happy? He lived as he wanted until his last moment. Is that so? Did he say anything about me before he died? That's why he was always the worst lover! Even so I know Enjun loved you More than anything else in the world. I knew that already, I don’t need someone like you to tell me, he was simply that kind of man, and that’s the reason I loved him so much. I have no regrets! Live a long and peaceful life, Eiki. When I get home, I'll send you some wrinkle-removing cream, people in the capital say it’s very effective. Get out of my house, Don't you ever let me see your face again! There's something I forgot to tell you. Just so you know, Kokujun didn't kill anyone. But then , you knew that, didn’t you? It will be daybreak soon, I still can’t believe it, Official Yu was actually Lieutenant Governor Tei all this time? Well, as they say, "To fool your enemies, start by fooling your friends." I'm truly sorry for deceiving you. But how exactly were you able to escape from that prison tower? To be honest,I don't even know myself. You see, I had entrusted the task to Master Nan, but...! Master Nan? He's Ensei's mentor you could say. All I remember was that I was suddenly struck from behind. You mean he punched you out?! My master has always been enthusiastic I was knocked unconscious, and when I came to, I found myself abandoned in Kinka. he left you there?! Hey, My teacher is a generous guy. That’s not what the problem is. I was surprised too. I woke up feeling really cold, what was how I realized I was in Kinka. Lieutenant Governor Tei. Were you the one who dispatched the provincial guards? Yes. I imagine that by now, the people who accepted Chusho Sa's orders and attempted to set fire to the city of Koren have been found under arrested. Of course, I had The two Bald Eagles of Sa Province helping as well. With the head of the Sa Clan decided, the two provincial governors safely inside Koren Castle, and the town no longer in danger of going up in flames, we can welcome this morning in peace. All is right with the world, indeed. Heave! Heave! That’s right, Chusho's trap has crumbled and fallen at last. The long darkness has finally come to an end. A new day is about to begin. I suppose my punishment has been decided. Governor Hong and Governor To, I promise, in order to atone for the countless wrongdoings committed by my Clan, I shall humbly accept any punishment. Umm... is it okay for me to be walking around free like this? We’ve decided not to charge you with any crime. But, considering everything the sa clan has done up until now, it wouldn't be out of the question for you to have me beheaded. Executing you would accomplish nothing, it wouldn't change the past at all. Rebuilding the Sa Clan is what you should be focusing on now, Mr. Kokujun. Lord Kokujun. I know you'll do your best, hand in hand with Shunki.
The Story of Saiunkoku
Grandmother. I realize You must all be busy dealing with everything the Sa Clan has done, please forgive me for asking you to come all this way, it won’t take long. What is it you wanted to tell us? It’s time I finally tell you the truth, the whole truth of what really happened. What do you mean? It’s important to those who will lead the Sa Clan and those who will guide Sa Province. Kokujun. Ah, yes. Chusho Sa and your father are both dead. I know. You should also know you didn’t kill them. I can already tell from looking at you. you haven't killed anyone. It had all been planned By someone else, by Sakujun. During that time in the cellar under the shrine, incense was burning. It was Sakujun’s incense. It took away the mental clarity of whoever breathes it in. So That sweet smell...! That's right. And then...! Kokujun. But Contrary to Sakujun's plans, that monster Chusho fell to his only son the one he had always considered an idiot. Your father, protected you right through to the end, even as he took the final blow from Chusho sa. Father, he did that for my sake. You haven't killed anyone Kokujun. And Yet you tried to bear all the responsibility. It seems You really are just like Enjun. he was said to have killed all the men from the main branch in order to become the head of the Sa Clan. Everyone believed the rumor and he never denied it. But that story was a lie! My husband never killed a single person in his life! Wait a second, you’re saying Old man Enjun never killed anyone? If that’s true, Then, who killed the hires from the main branch of the family? It was a man of the main branch, who had always respected and admired Enjun. huh?! That man was willing to commit murder and wind out all the hires in order to hand the Clan over to my husband. Without saying a word in his own defense, Enjun stepped forward and took all the blame upon his shoulders. Great-Uncle did that? I don’t understand, why Advisor Sa would be willing to take all the blame without clearing his name? I think that I finally understand. I've been thinking about it for a while, about why Advisor Sa would’ve started a rebellion. I always thought he started it because he wanted power. That’s right, That's how most people thought, But the truth was very different wasn’t it. Advisor Sa wasn’t doing it to seek power, further his own ambition, nor was he actually trying to bring Ryuki down from the throne. He really cared about the Sa Clan. And it’s not only that. He cared about Sa Province and its people more than anyone else, didn't he? That's why he wanted to rebuild it, even if it meant sacrificing the rest of his life. I’m sure he must have thought about what to do for a long time. So That's why, Advisor Sa, as head of the Sa Clan, felt he had to take action and rebel against the king to get things moving. If the head of a clan instigates a rebellion, the king would have a reason to investigate that clan, and then sentence them. I guess he saw the festering rottenness in the heart of the Clan, and was trying to drive it out. Then the only reason Advisor Sa started the rebellion was to take everything apart and then rebuild it from the ground up. And now finally, his hopes have all come true. The sickness that infected Sa Province has been cured, the rotten is driven out, and the land has been revived. It feels like the beginning of a new era. Grandfather. Enjun was always a foolish man, believe me But in the end, this was something that no one else could do. Of course, only my husband could manage it. I'm so sorry, Lord Enjun. I thought I understood what you were planning. But I didn’t really understand it at all, did I? After hearing this, I don’t think I'll ever come close to being like Great-Uncle Enjun. Lord Kokujun. It's too great a goal for anyone, let alone someone like me. But I will swear it all over again. I will spend my life working hard to take even one step closer to being like him. Yes and I will be sure to be by your side helping you. Oh, come to think of it, Shunki. Kokujun. Yes? You’d better see a fortune teller soon to choose a auspicious date for your wedding night. My lady, are you awake yet? Yes. You should start getting ready for the governor's swearing-in ceremony. Thanks, I'll start preparing right away. I'm so sorry Mr. Yushun. I feel bad about having you help me dress, Not at all, it's fine by me. Besides, unless I miss my guess , it's better for Korin... to help Governor To get dressed and prepare, wouldn’t you say? Absolutely . I can’t believe this, Why on earth must I start helping you get ready for the ceremony ? I-I'm sorry. Mr. Yushun. It's nothing. I was just thinking about that little girl and how happy I am to see her all grow up like this. Wait a minute , Have we met somewhere before? in a manner of speaking, it’s More like I was forcibly dragged along by a couple of friends and secretly watched over you. Shurei! Oh, looks like you're all dressed up and ready to go. And it looks like you're all ready, too. Lady shurei You're incredibly beautiful! Come on, you're exaggerating. But In comparison... this little [lady] can't even tie up his own sash without someone near to hold his hand! Really, you need to pull yourself together! Well, Shall we be on our way governor hong? Please wait, not just yet, Before we go...! Hey, what the! I, Shurei Hong, hope to follow in both of your footsteps and fulfill the royal mandate with which we have been presented, to that end, I will work with utmost diligence every day. I ask that you offer me your guidance and kind encouragement to the days to come. Likewise, I, Eigetsu To, despite my lack of experience, intend to put forth my best effort, Please do me the kindness of offering your guidance. You're making me blush! Look, Enough of this, you can stand up now! He's right, you know. After today’s ceremony , you can’t do anything like this again in public. You must always be aware of the differences in rank governor. Geeze, you kids. Now, it’s time to go. right. We're not exactly being welcomed with open arms. We just have very stern-faced officials in our province. Underneath that , they're all happy to welcome two adorable young governors like you, it will be a change from the previous unsteady and unlovable governor. Is that so? Well, excuse me if I wasn't lovable. Governor Hong and Governor To, From the bottoms of our hearts, we hereby declare our sincere joy upon your acceptance of this position. From this moment on, all the officials within the government of Sa Province offer to support, guide and serve you both. I, Shurei Hong... ...and I, Eigetsu To... will from now on devote our entire efforts to the governing of Sa Province! Hooray, hooray, hooray. What ? What's going on? Like I said. Despite their stern looks, They are all extremely happy to welcome the two of you. Yeah. Finally, everyone's here together again! Let's do our best from now on! So you made it home at last. Then it's all over? It's over. I see. it's finally finished. The governors have arrived at their assignment and the new head of the Sa Clan has been decided. Is he similar to Enjun at all? He's still a long way from matching Enjun, But he has his like in him, he has that habit of being too kind, for his own good though. Now that everything is in order , Enjun so can finally rest in peace. Sho. I’m sure You realize, I'll be dying before you in the not-too-distant future. You shouldn't talk about such unlucky subject. Enjun and I lived and went on living for more than long enough, no regrets Even when we're gone, it's not as though the time we've spent together will ever go away. Rest when you’re tired old friend. If you grow weary of living, be certain that Enjun and I will come to get you. It's a promise. We just received a report from Sa Province. The swearing-in ceremony has finished without incident. The Word is that they are both well and doing a good job so far. Is that right? The future of Sa Province looks bright... perhaps. Knowing those two, I think we can count on them. They certainly won’t give up without a fight, And they have Ensei Ro and Yushun Tei as their assistants, if that weren’t enough, they also have Seiran on board. You're right. By the way, I wonder who will be Sa Province’s representative for the New Year's celebrations? Since there are two governors of Sa Province I should think that only one of the two would come to the capital for the celebrations. Is that right?
Next Episode
All right, Eigetsu! Let's rebuild Sa Province and pull it out of its slump! As the new governors, we'll spend every free minute on the job! And that means working without stopping! We don't have time to think about unnecessary things!
Once Kokujun had been named head of the family, the principal members of the clan were arrested.
In the mean time, Sakujun lost his final gamble with Shurei, and despite her best efforts, his life was fading away.
All Is Right With The World
I didn’t find anyone nearby.
Look, Shurei. I understand that you must be worried about Mr. Sakujun, but there are other things that we have to do right now.
Shurei?!
You and I are the governors of Sa Province, right.
Eigetsu.
Let's go.
We'll go and save Mr. Yushun and put a stop to this once and for all!
Shurei! Look!
Mr. Yushun.
Right on time. Just as I expected.
Ensei! We're going in to save Lieutenant Governor Tei!
We’ll have to be careful, Sa Clan's soldiers probably have the prison surrounded.
Mr. Sho Sai!
We'll need the help of soldiers from the Merchants Guild.
What are you waiting for, Ensei?!
Hurry up!
Princess! Eigetsu!
Now, just hold on for a minute,
we can't wait!
If we don't get in there and save him, Lieutenant Governor Tei will...!
It won't be necessary to save anyone.
Official Yu.
What do you mean, "it won't be necessary to save anyone"?
He’s in danger.
Yushun Tei is already safe and out of prison, as a matter of fact, he’s on his way to Koren Castle right now.
Then Lieutenant Governor Tei is all right?
But, where is he now?
Right here.
He's standing right in front of you, Princess.
Then you mean?
Yosen Sho.
You were the one who killed Enjun, weren't you?
That's right.
would it be easier for you to hit me in this form?
I would rather hit you as an old man, that way there’s a better chance you will die.
You've always been a very scary woman, Eiki.
I always knew.
I knew That Enjun... would eventually be killed by you.
I knew it from the start! That's why I’ve always hated you with all my heart!
You were the only one that my husband would ever focus on.
He was so busy chasing after you that he’d only stop to look back at me occasionally.
But in the end, I didn’t mind, it was enough for me just to love him and be his wife.
Eiki.
However... that doesn’t mean my heart is kind enough to forgive you for your miserable existence, you were always interfering in my relationship with Enjun, even to the very end.
But There was something he once said to me a long time ago.
I feel like the manner of my death has already been decided.
Enjun...?
when that time comes, I want you to promise not to cry for me.
Because I know I will pass away satisfied.
Did Enjun... Did he die happy?
He lived as he wanted until his last moment.
Is that so? Did he say anything about me before he died?
That's why he was always the worst lover!
Even so I know Enjun loved you More than anything else in the world.
I knew that already, I don’t need someone like you to tell me, he was simply that kind of man, and that’s the reason I loved him so much. I have no regrets!
Live a long and peaceful life, Eiki.
When I get home, I'll send you some wrinkle-removing cream, people in the capital say it’s very effective.
Get out of my house, Don't you ever let me see your face again!
There's something I forgot to tell you.
Just so you know, Kokujun didn't kill anyone.
But then , you knew that, didn’t you?
It will be daybreak soon,
I still can’t believe it, Official Yu was actually Lieutenant Governor Tei all this time?
Well, as they say, "To fool your enemies, start by fooling your friends."
I'm truly sorry for deceiving you.
But how exactly were you able to escape from that prison tower?
To be honest,I don't even know myself.
You see, I had entrusted the task to Master Nan, but...!
Master Nan?
He's Ensei's mentor you could say.
All I remember was that I was suddenly struck from behind.
You mean he punched you out?!
My master has always been enthusiastic
I was knocked unconscious, and when I came to, I found myself abandoned in Kinka.
he left you there?!
Hey, My teacher is a generous guy.
That’s not what the problem is.
I was surprised too.
I woke up feeling really cold, what was how I realized I was in Kinka.
Lieutenant Governor Tei.
Were you the one who dispatched the provincial guards?
Yes.
I imagine that by now, the people who accepted Chusho Sa's orders and attempted to set fire to the city of Koren have been found under arrested.
Of course, I had The two Bald Eagles of Sa Province helping as well.
With the head of the Sa Clan decided, the two provincial governors safely inside Koren Castle, and the town no longer in danger of going up in flames, we can welcome this morning in peace.
All is right with the world, indeed.
Heave! Heave! That’s right,
Chusho's trap has crumbled and fallen at last.
The long darkness has finally come to an end.
A new day is about to begin.
I suppose my punishment has been decided. Governor Hong and Governor To, I promise, in order to atone for the countless wrongdoings committed by my Clan, I shall humbly accept any punishment.
Umm... is it okay for me to be walking around free like this?
We’ve decided not to charge you with any crime.
But, considering everything the sa clan has done up until now, it wouldn't be out of the question for you to have me beheaded.
Executing you would accomplish nothing, it wouldn't change the past at all.
Rebuilding the Sa Clan is what you should be focusing on now, Mr. Kokujun.
Lord Kokujun.
I know you'll do your best, hand in hand with Shunki.
The Story of Saiunkoku
Grandmother.
I realize You must all be busy dealing with everything the Sa Clan has done, please forgive me for asking you to come all this way, it won’t take long.
What is it you wanted to tell us?
It’s time I finally tell you the truth, the whole truth of what really happened.
What do you mean?
It’s important to those who will lead the Sa Clan and those who will guide Sa Province.
Kokujun.
Ah, yes.
Chusho Sa and your father are both dead.
I know.
You should also know you didn’t kill them.
I can already tell from looking at you. you haven't killed anyone. It had all been planned By someone else, by Sakujun.
During that time in the cellar under the shrine, incense was burning.
It was Sakujun’s incense.
It took away the mental clarity of whoever breathes it in.
So That sweet smell...!
That's right. And then...!
Kokujun.
But Contrary to Sakujun's plans, that monster Chusho fell to his only son the one he had always considered an idiot.
Your father, protected you right through to the end, even as he took the final blow from Chusho sa.
Father, he did that for my sake.
You haven't killed anyone Kokujun. And Yet you tried to bear all the responsibility.
It seems You really are just like Enjun.
he was said to have killed all the men from the main branch in order to become the head of the Sa Clan.
Everyone believed the rumor and he never denied it.
But that story was a lie!
My husband never killed a single person in his life!
Wait a second, you’re saying Old man Enjun never killed anyone?
If that’s true, Then, who killed the hires from the main branch of the family?
It was a man of the main branch, who had always respected and admired Enjun.
huh?!
That man was willing to commit murder and wind out all the hires in order to hand the Clan over to my husband.
Without saying a word in his own defense, Enjun stepped forward and took all the blame upon his shoulders.
Great-Uncle did that?
I don’t understand, why Advisor Sa would be willing to take all the blame without clearing his name?
I think that I finally understand.
I've been thinking about it for a while, about why Advisor Sa would’ve started a rebellion.
I always thought he started it because he wanted power.
That’s right, That's how most people thought,
But the truth was very different wasn’t it.
Advisor Sa wasn’t doing it to seek power, further his own ambition, nor was he actually trying to bring Ryuki down from the throne.
He really cared about the Sa Clan.
And it’s not only that. He cared about Sa Province and its people more than anyone else, didn't he?
That's why he wanted to rebuild it, even if it meant sacrificing the rest of his life.
I’m sure he must have thought about what to do for a long time.
So That's why, Advisor Sa, as head of the Sa Clan, felt he had to take action and rebel against the king to get things moving.
If the head of a clan instigates a rebellion, the king would have a reason to investigate that clan, and then sentence them.
I guess he saw the festering rottenness in the heart of the Clan, and was trying to drive it out.
Then the only reason Advisor Sa started the rebellion was to take everything apart and then rebuild it from the ground up.
And now finally, his hopes have all come true.
The sickness that infected Sa Province has been cured, the rotten is driven out, and the land has been revived.
It feels like the beginning of a new era.
Grandfather.
Enjun was always a foolish man, believe me
But in the end, this was something that no one else could do.
Of course, only my husband could manage it.
I'm so sorry, Lord Enjun.
I thought I understood what you were planning. But I didn’t really understand it at all, did I?
After hearing this, I don’t think I'll ever come close to being like Great-Uncle Enjun.
Lord Kokujun.
It's too great a goal for anyone, let alone someone like me.
But I will swear it all over again.
I will spend my life working hard to take even one step closer to being like him.
Yes and I will be sure to be by your side helping you.
Oh, come to think of it, Shunki. Kokujun.
Yes?
You’d better see a fortune teller soon to choose a auspicious date for your wedding night.
My lady, are you awake yet?
Yes.
You should start getting ready for the governor's swearing-in ceremony.
Thanks, I'll start preparing right away.
I'm so sorry Mr. Yushun. I feel bad about having you help me dress,
Not at all, it's fine by me.
Besides, unless I miss my guess , it's better for Korin... to help Governor To get dressed and prepare, wouldn’t you say?
Absolutely .
I can’t believe this, Why on earth must I start helping you get ready for the ceremony ?
I-I'm sorry.
Mr. Yushun.
It's nothing.
I was just thinking about that little girl and how happy I am to see her all grow up like this.
Wait a minute , Have we met somewhere before?
in a manner of speaking, it’s More like I was forcibly dragged along by a couple of friends and secretly watched over you.
Shurei!
Oh, looks like you're all dressed up and ready to go.
And it looks like you're all ready, too.
Lady shurei
You're incredibly beautiful!
Come on, you're exaggerating.
But In comparison... this little [lady] can't even tie up his own sash without someone near to hold his hand!
Really, you need to pull yourself together!
Well, Shall we be on our way governor hong?
Please wait, not just yet, Before we go...!
Hey, what the!
I, Shurei Hong, hope to follow in both of your footsteps and fulfill the royal mandate with which we have been presented, to that end, I will work with utmost diligence every day.
I ask that you offer me your guidance and kind encouragement to the days to come.
Likewise, I, Eigetsu To, despite my lack of experience, intend to put forth my best effort, Please do me the kindness of offering your guidance.
You're making me blush!
Look, Enough of this, you can stand up now!
He's right, you know.
After today’s ceremony , you can’t do anything like this again in public.
You must always be aware of the differences in rank governor.
Geeze, you kids.
Now, it’s time to go.
right.
We're not exactly being welcomed with open arms.
We just have very stern-faced officials in our province.
Underneath that , they're all happy to welcome two adorable young governors like you, it will be a change from the previous unsteady and unlovable governor.
Is that so?
Well, excuse me if I wasn't lovable.
Governor Hong and Governor To, From the bottoms of our hearts, we hereby declare our sincere joy upon your acceptance of this position.
From this moment on, all the officials within the government of Sa Province offer to support, guide and serve you both.
I, Shurei Hong...
...and I, Eigetsu To...
will from now on devote our entire efforts to the governing of Sa Province!
Hooray, hooray, hooray.
What ?
What's going on?
Like I said. Despite their stern looks, They are all extremely happy to welcome the two of you.
Yeah.
Finally, everyone's here together again!
Let's do our best from now on!
So you made it home at last.
Then it's all over?
It's over.
I see.
it's finally finished.
The governors have arrived at their assignment and the new head of the Sa Clan has been decided.
Is he similar to Enjun at all?
He's still a long way from matching Enjun,
But he has his like in him, he has that habit of being too kind, for his own good though.
Now that everything is in order , Enjun so can finally rest in peace.
Sho. I’m sure You realize, I'll be dying before you in the not-too-distant future.
You shouldn't talk about such unlucky subject.
Enjun and I lived and went on living for more than long enough, no regrets
Even when we're gone, it's not as though the time we've spent together will ever go away.
Rest when you’re tired old friend.
If you grow weary of living, be certain that Enjun and I will come to get you.
It's a promise.
We just received a report from Sa Province.
The swearing-in ceremony has finished without incident.
The Word is that they are both well and doing a good job so far.
Is that right? The future of Sa Province looks bright... perhaps.
Knowing those two, I think we can count on them.
They certainly won’t give up without a fight, And they have Ensei Ro and Yushun Tei as their assistants, if that weren’t enough, they also have Seiran on board.
You're right. By the way, I wonder who will be Sa Province’s representative for the New Year's celebrations?
Since there are two governors of Sa Province
I should think that only one of the two would come to the capital for the celebrations.
Is that right?
Next Episode
All right, Eigetsu! Let's rebuild Sa Province and pull it out of its slump!
As the new governors, we'll spend every free minute on the job!
And that means working without stopping!
We don't have time to think about unnecessary things!