Based on the popular novels by Sai Yukino, this anime series centers on Shurei Hong, an industrious descendent of noble blood whose far-fetched political aspirations lead her to taking a position as an advisor to the emperor of Saiunkoku. Episodes featured in this volume include "It's Always Darkest Before the Dawn," "A Diamond in the Rough," "A Woman's Word is Her Bond" and "Tears from Eyes and Rain from Heaven."