How to Hide the Emperor’s Child

Synopsis

Astelle, the empire's one-day empress brought with her a secret when she left the palace after the divorce: she was pregnant with Emperor Kaizen's child. Six years later, Astelle is living a peaceful life in the countryside with their son until the imperial guards come knocking. Kaizen requires Astelle's consent to receive the key territory of Meilen. With the empire still in turmoil from a rebellion, will Astelle be able to hide her son's identity from these threatening forces, and more importantly, from his father, the emperor? (Source: Tapas) Note: Includes 16 extra chapters.

About

How to Hide the Emperor’s Child is a Korean manhwa, first serialized in 2022, spanning 129 chapters, The series has concluded, (last release in 2025).

Why readers enjoy How to Hide the Emperor’s Child

How to Hide the Emperor’s Child appeals to readers of Drama manhwa, especially those who appreciate stories that weave in Fantasy, Romance elements. This combination of Drama, Fantasy, Romance sets the work's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience.

Creators

How to Hide the Emperor’s Child is written by Yeon-Seon Lee, 26, with art by Ssal.

Reception

How to Hide the Emperor’s Child holds an average score of 7.0 out of 10 on AniList, a solid score that signals a stable, dedicated readership, with 156 readers marking it as a favourite.

Themes & motifs

Recurring motifs and themes throughout How to Hide the Emperor’s Child include: Conspiracy, Royal Affairs, Female Protagonist, Heterosexual, Marriage, Politics, Family Life, Medicine. These threads anchor the work's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the reading experience it delivers.