The Emperor's Caretaker 07

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!

Secretly engaged couple Linhua and Souren are very much in love, but their bond is tested when a royal envoy from the neighboring kingdom of Rui arrives. These international representatives are dead set on securing a political marriage between their princess and Prince Souren of Guangyan! As regent, Souren must play the role of the perfect host to the dazzlingly beautiful princess. Can Linhua endure when court politics threaten her betrothal and another woman seeks to come between her and her love?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 best-selling 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.