Episode 17 of the English dub of (also known as The Story of Saiunkoku ) is titled " Poking a Bush Draws Out a Snake ". In this pivotal episode, the political stakes of the series escalate as the Hong (Kou) Clan launches a massive strike in response to the arrests of Shūrei and Reishin. Episode 17: Plot Summary
: The emperor, Ryūki, faces a massive backlog of paperwork and petitions due to the strike. His refusal to back down in the face of this administrative crisis marks a significant moment in his character development as a ruler. Saiunkoku Monogatari (Dub) Episode 17
: The English dub was added to the streaming service RetroCrush in February 2022. It is also available on platforms like Pluto TV . Episode 17 of the English dub of (also