(W) Kouko Shirakawa (A) Ayuko The Yamei Palace has become a much less lonely place-despite Jusetsu's predecessor's warnings-but the Raven Consort still cannot truly escape the emptiness in her heart. There's no shortage of visitors who come in the evenings to ask for her help, and tonight is no exception. A mystery within the Hakkaku Palace leads Jusetsu to come across the Eight True Teachings, a religion threatening faith in Uren Niangniang. Meanwhile, Koshun discovers a glimmer of hope that could free Jusetsu from the Raven once and for all.

(W) Kouko Shirakawa (A) Ayuko The imperial estate is abuzz with celebrations, but the once-lively Yamei Palace sits silently in its shadows. The Raven Consort is supposed to be alone, after all. In order to save Jusetsu from this forced solitude, Koshun chooses a difficult path: to free the goddess Uren Niangniang. With help from some unexpected sources, can Jusetsu break the barriers that confine her to the inner palace? And what will happen if she does?