Saiunkoku Monogatari Season 2 Episode 14 Enter The Lion's Den

Shurei and Eigetsu arrive in a foreign country, where they are welcomed by a group of well-dressed people. Eigetsu admires the clothing and jewelry of those he meets, but Shurei is focused on more important matters. They are there on an important mission, and they cannot let anything distract them.

Their host takes them to a grand palace, where they are greeted by a room full of people. It is apparent that this is the royal court of the foreign country. The emperor himself is seated on his throne, surrounded by his advisors and generals.

Shurei and Eigetsu are not intimidated. They have been trained well, and they know how to handle themselves in a room full of powerful people. They bow respectfully to the emperor and introduce themselves.

The emperor is polite, but he is also cautious. He knows that he cannot trust anyone, especially outsiders. He wants to test Shurei and Eigetsu before he allows them to complete their mission.

He asks them to participate in a game of strategy, one that is popular in his country. Shurei agrees, knowing that she is skilled in such games. Eigetsu is nervous, but he follows Shurei's lead.

The game is complicated, but Shurei plays it well. She makes several strategic moves that impress the emperor and his courtiers. Eigetsu is amazed by her intelligence and skill.

Despite their success in the game, the emperor is not ready to trust them completely. He wants them to stay in the palace as his guests, giving him time to observe them and determine their true intentions.

Shurei and Eigetsu are not happy about this arrangement, but they know that they have no choice. They stay in one of the palace's guest rooms and are waited on hand and foot by the emperor's servants.

As the days pass, they begin to learn more about the court and its politics. They witness the emperor's advisors constantly trying to undermine each other and gain more power. They also learn that the emperor is not as strong as he appears, and he is constantly paranoid that someone will try to overthrow him.

Shurei and Eigetsu realize that they must act quickly if they want to complete their mission and leave the palace safely. They use their intelligence and wit to gain the trust of the emperor's closest advisor, who reveals to them a shocking secret about the emperor's past.

With this information, Shurei and Eigetsu are able to complete their mission and leave the palace unharmed. They return to Saiunkoku, where they are greeted as heroes. Their success in the foreign country has earned them the respect of their peers and superiors.

In the end, Shurei reflects on the lessons she has learned during their stay in the foreign country. She knows that intelligence and strategy can be more powerful than brute force, and that the true nature of someone's character is not always visible on the surface. She also realizes that she has become a more capable leader and strategist, and she has gained the confidence and respect of those around her.