Hisashi is a penniless young writer who relies on the kindness of shop owners in his area to eat. He keeps his bleak writings with daring scenes away from the eyes of his benefactors and his two friends, Gunma, the butcher’s son, and Shizuru, the fishmonger’s son. One day, the latter finds out, and Hisashi must buy his silence.

*"Kangan" Series #1 : **Koutei to Kangan*** Hai Yan is an eunuch who works in the Imperial Court. One day, a royal official drags him out to the city after being mistook as a official court eunuch. While out in the city, Hai Yan had way too much fun and was heavily drunk and the royal official had to send him back. Rumor has it that Hai Yan was promoted to Man Concubine of the emperor… Rei Rin, a beautiful eunuch imperial dancer, Hai Yan’s mentor, was immensely jealous over Hai Yan’s promotion.. Jealousy and desire swirls, a dreamy court drama opens! Ch 1 - 4 : Emperor Tai Lan x Hai Yan Ch 5 - 7 : Crown Prince Bun Shou x Rei Rin *"Kangan" Series #2 : [Teikoku no Kangan](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=34385219223)* Set before *Koutei no Kangan* and * Itsuwari no Kangan*. Features Emperor Tai Lan's second oldest brother, former emperor You Gen, and Jian "Bi Jian". *"Kangan" Series #3 : [Itsuwari no Kangan](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=19001542551)* Set before *Koutei no Kangan*. Features Rei Rin's older uncle, the head eunuch, Yang Ning, and Hai Yan's "older brother", Ma Shi Liang.

After Daija and Nanao left for some alone time together, Shirohebi and Mamushi welcomed the visit of Nishiki, a subordinate who serves under Daija. However, it seems that there are some conflicts between Mamushi and Nishiki during this meeting...