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The Emperor's Caretaker 03 by Ichiha Hiiragi

The Emperor's Caretaker 03

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Ichiha Hiiragi, Aya Shouoto, Haruki Yoshimura

Square Enix · Ebook · July 8, 2025

A statesman's daughter finds herself swept into the world of palace intrigue when she's chosen to be a court lady in this richly illustrated period fantasy!

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Who it’s for
A richly illustrated period fantasy pairs palace intrigue with a growing closeness between caretaker and regent.
Themes
Palace intrigue, Danger in the inner palace
Genres
Romance Comics, General Manga, Fantasy Comics

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A statesman's daughter finds herself swept into the world of palace intrigue when she's chosen to be a court lady in this richly illustrated period fantasy! Dark clouds loom over the once-peaceful inner palace after the attack on Imperial regent Souren, compelling the young Emperor Zhiyou to take action as only he can. Emperor's caretaker Linhua observes her charge with growing concern, while Souren and his watchful eye are never far as well.

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With Souren virtually everywhere Linhua goes, it’s only a matter of time before the two find themselves closer than ever before...

Palace Tensions

A richly illustrated period fantasy pairs palace intrigue with a growing closeness between caretaker and regent.

Come here for

  • Courtly intrigue around an emperor, his caretaker, and an imperiled regent
  • The charged nearness of two watchful figures

Expect

  • A period-fantasy world rendered in rich illustrations
  • Palace tension with a thread of romantic possibility

Where it sits

Romance Comics54%
Fantasy Comics36%
General Manga34%

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Publisher categories

  • General Manga
  • Romance Comics
  • Ancient Historical Graphic Novels
Authors
Ichiha Hiiragi, Aya Shouoto, Haruki Yoshimura
Publisher
Square Enix
Published
July 8, 2025
Format
Ebook
Theme
Palace intrigue · Danger in the inner palace
Reading lane
General Manga