Raven of the Inner Palace · Episode 4: The Skylark Princess
The Skylark Princess
2022-10-2224 min
The ghost of a skylark visits Shouxue, which leads to her hearing the tale of the Skylark Princess and her tragic death.
1The Jade Earring, Part 12022-10-0124 minThe Raven Consort is a special consort who does not perform nighttime duties. Though she accepts all requests including death curses, exorcisms, and finding lost items, it is said that misfortune befalls those who meet her. Despite living in the inner palace, she is a mysterious entity nobody knows much about. The emperor Xia Gaojun enters Ye Ming Palace where the Raven Consort resides. There he encounters Liu Shouxue, a beautiful young girl dressed all in black.
2The Jade Earring, Part 22022-10-0824 minAt Gaojun's request, Shouxue investigates the ghost possessing the jade earring. The owner of the earring was Ban Yingnü. Ten years ago, she was suspected of poisoning the Third Consort and hanged herself. In order to discover the truth about her death, Shouxue heads to the wash house with her lady-in-waiting Jiu-Jiu where Ban Yingnü's personal attendant Su Hongqiao resides. However, Su Hongqiao is unable to speak to them as her tongue has been cut out.
3The Whistle2022-10-1524 minHuaniang, the high-ranking inner palace consort who lives at Yuanqian Palace, comes to Ye Ming Palace. She wants to know why her flower whistle will not blow. Flower whistles are hung from the eaves of buildings at the end of winter to mourn those who passed away the previous year. Allegedly the dead return on winds announcing the coming of spring to blow the whistles. Huaniang is concerned that her whistle has not blown since she lost her lover Ou Xuanyou. Shouxue complies with her request and attempts to summon the soul of Ou Xuanyou so she can speak to him.
4The Skylark Princess2022-10-2224 minThe ghost of a skylark visits Shouxue, which leads to her hearing the tale of the Skylark Princess and her tragic death.5Confidant2022-10-2924 minTwo ghosts from Gaoujun's past continue to haunt him, as Shouxue and the eunuch Wei Qing investigate the cause. The answer may lie in the depths of the red-light district...
6The Summer King and the Winter King2022-11-0524 minShouxue searches the storehouse for the ghost's gemstone, while Gaojun investigates the Raven Consort's secrets.
7Glass Prayer2022-11-1224 minShouxue must solve the mystery of the ghost that appears beneath the willow tree, and the two ghosts that appear in the emperor's chambers.
8Blue Swallow2022-11-1924 minYi Siha, a eunuch serving Feiyan Palace, visits Ye Ming Palace. He has seen the ghost of a boy holding a blue swallow feather and asks Shouxue to help him. During her investigation, Shouxue comes across Yi Siha being caned by some older eunuchs. When she stops the punishment, Yi Siha's mentor Kang Lan trembles with fear. In Shouxue's eyes he saw a horrifying monster.
9Water’s Voice2022-11-2624 minCourt lady An Huilan comes to make a request. She claims she can hear the voice of a dead consort coming from within the water. Xi Wanlin, the Magpie Consort during Yandi's reign, drowned herself in the lake on the day the emperor was to visit her. The voice within the water is allegedly hers. Huilan asks Shouxue to save Wanlin, but Shouxue realizes there is more to the story than what Huilan is telling her.
10The Masked Man2022-12-0324 minGaojun uncharacteristically appears lonely. Though Shouxue is concerned, she is unable to ask why. Several days later, Gaojun visits Ye Ming Palace to show her a haunted mask. The ghost haunting the mask apparently responds to a type of foreign lute. The problem is solved when Gaojun is able to provide such a lute. Gaojun tries to leave, but he is stopped by Shouxue.
11Groundwork2022-12-1024 minXue Yuyong warns Shouxue against getting too close to Gaojun, and Shouxue sends Wen Ying to Quechao Palace to investigate the Magpie Consort.
12Siblings2022-12-1724 minAfter confronting the Magpie Consort, Shouxue and Gaojun discover the shocking reason behind the mysterious events. Shouxue then learns of her relationship to the Owl through Niao Lian.
13Xiangfu Incense2022-12-2424 minGaojun orders Wei Qing to investigate Xiao Yue, and he discovers he had an accomplice within the palace.
2The Jade Earring, Part 22022-10-0824 minAt Gaojun's request, Shouxue investigates the ghost possessing the jade earring. The owner of the earring was Ban Yingnü. Ten years ago, she was suspected of poisoning the Third Consort and hanged herself. In order to discover the truth about her death, Shouxue heads to the wash house with her lady-in-waiting Jiu-Jiu where Ban Yingnü's personal attendant Su Hongqiao resides. However, Su Hongqiao is unable to speak to them as her tongue has been cut out.3The Whistle2022-10-1524 minHuaniang, the high-ranking inner palace consort who lives at Yuanqian Palace, comes to Ye Ming Palace. She wants to know why her flower whistle will not blow. Flower whistles are hung from the eaves of buildings at the end of winter to mourn those who passed away the previous year. Allegedly the dead return on winds announcing the coming of spring to blow the whistles. Huaniang is concerned that her whistle has not blown since she lost her lover Ou Xuanyou. Shouxue complies with her request and attempts to summon the soul of Ou Xuanyou so she can speak to him.4The Skylark Princess2022-10-2224 minThe ghost of a skylark visits Shouxue, which leads to her hearing the tale of the Skylark Princess and her tragic death.5Confidant2022-10-2924 minTwo ghosts from Gaoujun's past continue to haunt him, as Shouxue and the eunuch Wei Qing investigate the cause. The answer may lie in the depths of the red-light district...6The Summer King and the Winter King2022-11-0524 minShouxue searches the storehouse for the ghost's gemstone, while Gaojun investigates the Raven Consort's secrets.7Glass Prayer2022-11-1224 minShouxue must solve the mystery of the ghost that appears beneath the willow tree, and the two ghosts that appear in the emperor's chambers.8Blue Swallow2022-11-1924 minYi Siha, a eunuch serving Feiyan Palace, visits Ye Ming Palace. He has seen the ghost of a boy holding a blue swallow feather and asks Shouxue to help him. During her investigation, Shouxue comes across Yi Siha being caned by some older eunuchs. When she stops the punishment, Yi Siha's mentor Kang Lan trembles with fear. In Shouxue's eyes he saw a horrifying monster.9Water’s Voice2022-11-2624 minCourt lady An Huilan comes to make a request. She claims she can hear the voice of a dead consort coming from within the water. Xi Wanlin, the Magpie Consort during Yandi's reign, drowned herself in the lake on the day the emperor was to visit her. The voice within the water is allegedly hers. Huilan asks Shouxue to save Wanlin, but Shouxue realizes there is more to the story than what Huilan is telling her.10The Masked Man2022-12-0324 minGaojun uncharacteristically appears lonely. Though Shouxue is concerned, she is unable to ask why. Several days later, Gaojun visits Ye Ming Palace to show her a haunted mask. The ghost haunting the mask apparently responds to a type of foreign lute. The problem is solved when Gaojun is able to provide such a lute. Gaojun tries to leave, but he is stopped by Shouxue.11Groundwork2022-12-1024 minXue Yuyong warns Shouxue against getting too close to Gaojun, and Shouxue sends Wen Ying to Quechao Palace to investigate the Magpie Consort.12Siblings2022-12-1724 minAfter confronting the Magpie Consort, Shouxue and Gaojun discover the shocking reason behind the mysterious events. Shouxue then learns of her relationship to the Owl through Niao Lian.13Xiangfu Incense2022-12-2424 minGaojun orders Wei Qing to investigate Xiao Yue, and he discovers he had an accomplice within the palace.
Raven of the Inner Palace★ 73%Synopsis
Deep within the inner palace lives a special consort who does not serve the emperor despite her position as a consort. She is known as the Raven Consort. People who have seen her say she looks like an old woman, while others say she looks like a young girl. Stories tell of her use of mysterious arts, and how she can take on any request, be it death curses or finding lost things. Koushun, the current emperor, goes to visit the Raven Consort with that intention. Without knowing that their fated meeting will become a taboo that will overturn history. (Source: Shikkarito)
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Characters & Voice Actors
Jusetsu RyuuMain
Saku MizunoJP
Koushun KaSupporting
Masaaki MizunakaJP
JiujiuSupporting
Marika KounoJP
EiseiSupporting
Taku YashiroJP
OnkeiSupporting
Nobunaga ShimazakiJP
TankaiSupporting
Nobuhiko OkamotoJP
NarratorSupporting
Kikuko InoueJP
Kajou UnSupporting
Reina UedaJP
Staff
Jerry JewellADR Director (English)
Shinji TakeuchiCharacter Design
AyukoOriginal Character Design
Jin AketagawaSound Director
Asami TachibanaMusic
Jill HarrisAssistant ADR Director (English)
Norifumi NakamuraArt Director
Yasuhiro MinamiEpisode Director (ep 1)
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