The Emperor's Caretaker 05 Paperback by Original Story and Illustrations by Ichiha Hiiragi and Aya Shouoto, Art by Haruki Yoshimura

Product Details

• Publisher: Square Enix Manga (2025-11-04)
• Language: English
• Paperback: 176 pages
• ISBN-13: 9781646093847
• Item Weight: 164.43 grams
• Dimensions: 7.13 x 5.01 x 0.55 cm

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 and company head to Heiyang, the capital of Guangyan, on an official visit. Emperor Zhiyou is captivated by the vibrant city, but Linhua finds herself unprepared for the next stop on their tour: her family home. Linhua’s mother meets Souren, her daughter’s secret fiancé, for the very first time. What will this encounter mean for their clandestine engagement?

About the Author

Ichiha Hiiragi is the author of The Emperor's Caretaker, which was originally released as a light novel series in Japan. She has written numerous professionally published light novel and manga titles.

Aya Shouoto is the illustrator of The Emperor's Caretaker light novel series. She is the creator of the bestselling shojo manga series The Demon Prince of Momochi House and Kiss of the Rose Princess.

Haruki Yoshimura is the illustrator of The Emperor's Caretaker manga adaptation.