

The Emperor's Caretaker 06
Description
The Emperor's Caretaker, volume 6, follows Linhua, the daughter of a statesman, as she enters the palace world of intrigue as a court lady in a richly illustrated period fantasy. Though Linhua and her beloved Souren share a secret romance, their union is endangered when her powerful uncle proposes an arranged match with a kindhearted suitor named Xuyue. To protect his sister, Linhua’s brother Xiuying acts in the shadows as tensions rise among the Five Great Families and a political conflict threatens to shape her destiny. This manga adaptation of Ichiha Hiiragi’s light novel series brings lush artwork by Aya Shouoto and Haruki Yoshimura to life, heightening the blend of romance, strategy, and aristocratic drama. A vivid, page-turning entry in a sweeping historical fantasy about power, loyalty, and the costs of love.
Who might be interested in reading?
- Romance and political intrigue lovers who enjoy character-driven, aristocratic drama set in a historical-inspired world.
- Readers who appreciate manga adaptations of light novels with lush, detailed art.
- Fans of forbidden romance and family-dynasty conflicts within a richly built fantasy setting.
- Enjoys stories about loyalty, destiny, and the costs of love in a high-stakes historical fantasy.

The Emperor's Caretaker 06
PRODUCT INFORMATION
artist
Ichiha Hiiragi, Aya Shouoto, Haruki Yoshimura
rating
TEEN
series name
The Emperor's Caretaker
print color
Full Color
number of pages
176
publisher
Square Enix
issue number
6
final order cutoff
Jan 05, 2026
in store date
Feb 03, 2026





