The Emperor's Caretaker 04
Square Enix · Paperback · September 9, 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
- Secret romance and palace intrigue meet in a richly illustrated period fantasy.
- Themes
- Palace intrigue, Secret engagement, Imperial succession
- Pacing
- Fast
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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! Linhua is secretly engaged to Prince Souren, the most breathtaking man in all of Guangyan—but their relationship must stay hidden until Emperor Zhiyou comes of age. Trouble brews when the new Chancellor of the Left, Lee Songhua, sets his sights on Linhua, sparking a confrontation with Souren.
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Meanwhile, the stage is set for a new era as the selection of Emperor Zhiyou’s inner circle begins!
Courtly Complications
Secret romance and palace intrigue meet in a richly illustrated period fantasy.
Come here for
- A hidden engagement with political stakes
- Courtly tension where romance meets ambition
Expect
- A rival's attention and a confrontation with a prince
- A new era taking shape around the emperor's inner circle
Where it sits
| Romance Comics | 67% |
|---|---|
| Ancient Historical Graphic Novels | 40% |
| General Manga | 40% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- General Manga
- Romance Comics
- Ancient Historical Graphic Novels
- Authors
- Ichiha Hiiragi, Aya Shouoto, Haruki Yoshimura
- Publisher
- Square Enix
- Published
- September 9, 2025
- Format
- Paperback
- Theme
- Palace intrigue · Secret engagement · Imperial succession
- Reading lane
- General Manga