The Emperor’s Caretaker Series

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!

Though Souren and Linhua are blissfully in love, their relationship must still be kept an absolute secret. When Linhua’s powerful uncle upends everything by proposing that Linhua marry a kindhearted young man named Xuyue, she’s caught entirely off guard. Sensing that something about the plan is fishy, her brother Xiuying takes action to protect his sister. With tensions rising among the Five Great Families, Linhua finds herself at the center of a conflict that could change her destiny forever!

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?

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. Meanwhile, the stage is set for a new era as the selection of Emperor Zhiyou’s inner circle begins!

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!

Dark clouds loom over the once-peaceful inner palace after the attack on Imperial regent Souren, compelling the young Emperor Zhiyou to take action as only he can. Emperor’s caretaker Linhua observes her charge with growing concern, while Souren and his watchful eye are never far as well. With Souren virtually everywhere Linhua goes, it’s only a matter of time before the two find themselves closer than ever before…

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!

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, daughter of the Chancellor of the Right, is as gifted with caring for children as she is at playing the erhu. Her talents shine during the ceremony to select a consort for the five-year-old emperor. There she catches the eye of Souren, the highest-ranking regent. Suddenly, Linhua is swept into the vibrant world of the inner palace as a new court lady—and the young emperor’s personal caretaker!