The Emperor's Caretaker 02
By (Author) Ichiha Hiiragi
Designed by Aya Shouoto
Illustrated by Haruki Yoshimura
Square Enix
Square Enix
12th August 2025
6th May 2025
United States
General
Fiction
Paperback
192
Width 127mm, Height 181mm
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! 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! Now the caretaker of the five-year-old Emperor Zhiyou, Linhua is navigating a life full of new experiences and constant challenges in the dynamic world of the imperial palace. One day, she stumbles upon a letter that just so happens to contain a heartfelt declaration of love! Who wrote this letter, and who was it intended for Let the intrigue and speculation begin!
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.