Koukyuu no Karasu (Raven of the Inner Palace) is a supernatural historical series that blends court intrigue with ghostly mysteries. Set in a fictional world inspired by ancient China, it follows Ryuu Jusetsu (Liu Shouxue), a secluded consort who possesses mysterious arts and lives outside the standard rules of the Imperial Harem. Core Premise and Setting
The story centers on the , a special title held by a woman who lives deep within the inner palace but does not perform "nightly duties" for the Emperor. She is often viewed with awe or fear, rumored to be either an old woman or a young girl, and is known to grant requests—from finding lost items to casting death curses—for a price. Koukyuu no Karasu
The status quo shifts when the young visits Jusetsu for help with a supernatural mystery, initiating a connection that begins to unravel the palace's dark history and Jusetsu's own tragic past. Key Characters Koukyuu no Karasu Koukyuu no Karasu (Raven of the Inner Palace)