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황제의 아이를 숨기는 방법 [Hwangjeeui Aireul Sumgineun Bangbeob] (Comic) #1
How to Hide the Emperor's Child 1
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?
256 pages, ebook
First published March 29, 2023
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October 13, 2026
YOUTUBE FIRST IMPRESSION VIDEO: https://youtu.be/V0ad3l9OpBk
This was such an addictive first volume!
Though goodness, did Kaizen make me so angry at several points! You divorced your wife after the first night together, and then SIX YEARS LATER you have the audacity to act jealous when another man talks to her?! Excuse me, sir, you have zero right! 😤
This volume doesn’t exactly show what happened from his point of view and why he called off their marriage, but we do see that he obviously is not over her. I think that was especially relevant at the very end, but also in moments where he expresses wanting her to dine with him and apologize to her about things happening in the story.
For now, I would say man is in the doghouse, but I’m curious enough that I want to know what he was thinking in the past and what he’s thinking now.
The star of the show is by far Astelle!
I was truly blown away by how calm she was during everything that’s happening! Not only that, but to be so level-headed that you can make quick decisions for the sake of you and your child was incredible! As a mom, I don’t think I would have handled the situation in any kind of similar way she did, and it makes me admire her all the more!
I especially loved how she put another character in their place time and time again. As she said, that man is completely underestimating her, and I believe it will come back to bite him one day.
Speaking of him, I do not know what the man’s problem is, but his good looks are wasted on him. I want to say I hope we don’t see more of him in the future, but I fear that, with how close he is to the emperor, he will be prevalent for a while yet. 😭
Lastly, sweet Theore was adorable! He was so brave with everything that’s happening and following exactly what his mom taught him! I adored him so much! His love for bears was also cute, and I could not get enough of the last chapter and him radiating with happiness!
Overall, I enjoyed this volume a lot! I might have beef with the male lead, but the story was very compelling and engaging! I would be eager to see what happens next and would recommend it to those who like a strong heroine willing to do whatever needs to be done to keep her family safe and outmaneuver those who are against her!
This was such an addictive first volume!
Though goodness, did Kaizen make me so angry at several points! You divorced your wife after the first night together, and then SIX YEARS LATER you have the audacity to act jealous when another man talks to her?! Excuse me, sir, you have zero right! 😤
This volume doesn’t exactly show what happened from his point of view and why he called off their marriage, but we do see that he obviously is not over her. I think that was especially relevant at the very end, but also in moments where he expresses wanting her to dine with him and apologize to her about things happening in the story.
For now, I would say man is in the doghouse, but I’m curious enough that I want to know what he was thinking in the past and what he’s thinking now.
The star of the show is by far Astelle!
I was truly blown away by how calm she was during everything that’s happening! Not only that, but to be so level-headed that you can make quick decisions for the sake of you and your child was incredible! As a mom, I don’t think I would have handled the situation in any kind of similar way she did, and it makes me admire her all the more!
I especially loved how she put another character in their place time and time again. As she said, that man is completely underestimating her, and I believe it will come back to bite him one day.
Speaking of him, I do not know what the man’s problem is, but his good looks are wasted on him. I want to say I hope we don’t see more of him in the future, but I fear that, with how close he is to the emperor, he will be prevalent for a while yet. 😭
Lastly, sweet Theore was adorable! He was so brave with everything that’s happening and following exactly what his mom taught him! I adored him so much! His love for bears was also cute, and I could not get enough of the last chapter and him radiating with happiness!
Overall, I enjoyed this volume a lot! I might have beef with the male lead, but the story was very compelling and engaging! I would be eager to see what happens next and would recommend it to those who like a strong heroine willing to do whatever needs to be done to keep her family safe and outmaneuver those who are against her!
August 14, 2026
One of the best manhwa I’ve read in a looong time. Gorgeous art, interesting characters, and enough tension and mystery to have you tearing through the pages. Astelle and Theore deserve the WORLD…and Kaizen is a doofus but you can tell the man’s trying his best. 😂
October 19, 2023
Como esto es sólo para la temporada 1 que abarca de los capítulos 1 a 49 del manwha, lo marco como leído
October 24, 2024
The art is weak, it is true that the story line makes sense, but the characters are still not that strong or lovalable, and the story of the separation of the fl and the ml didn't make much sense in my opinion.
July 23, 2025
me likey very much!
August 23, 2022
آخه چرا همه سر قدرت مبجنگن؟
و نابودی به بار میارن..
و نابودی به بار میارن..
November 9, 2024
The manhwa is actually not finished yet, so I am waiting for season 4 but I still want to give a little review.
First of I didn’t read the novels and I don’t plan to either, for me this manhwa was such a gem!
I honestly didn’t think i would enjoy it that much but I absolutely did! I was invested from the first second and loved the whole story line.
I absolutely adore Theore. It was such a satisfying feeling to see Kaizen getting redemption arc!
Also can we please appreciate how caring and understanding he was to Theore?! Man this really melted my heart💓!!
I hope that Kaizen, Astelle and adorable Theore can live happily and in peace and everyone get their desired happy ending! (Well certainly not for the trashy father thought lol)
First of I didn’t read the novels and I don’t plan to either, for me this manhwa was such a gem!
I honestly didn’t think i would enjoy it that much but I absolutely did! I was invested from the first second and loved the whole story line.
I absolutely adore Theore. It was such a satisfying feeling to see Kaizen getting redemption arc!
Also can we please appreciate how caring and understanding he was to Theore?! Man this really melted my heart💓!!
I hope that Kaizen, Astelle and adorable Theore can live happily and in peace and everyone get their desired happy ending! (Well certainly not for the trashy father thought lol)
January 12, 2026
I hate the FL's dad
October 13, 2026
This has something of The Remarried Empress to it, although the emperor is nowhere near as much of a dingle as Sovieshu (yet).
May 16, 2026
i LOVE THEOR SO MUCH!! HES SO CUTE!
i am interested in the romance because why is he so interested in her now, but not back then.
i am interested in the romance because why is he so interested in her now, but not back then.
September 5, 2022
Este inicio increíble, tiene una primicia atrapante y me dió todo lo que prometió. Una protagonista fuerte y amable, no estuvo detrás del emperador después de lo sucedido y no se dejó llevar por un par de buenas acciones.
Tal vez si queden juntos pero se que pasará mucho para que pase, además el romance no es lo que más me intriga sino la parte de todos los secretos que guardan los personajes.
Me encanta cuando la historia de fondo me atrapa tanto como el romance.
Tal vez si queden juntos pero se que pasará mucho para que pase, además el romance no es lo que más me intriga sino la parte de todos los secretos que guardan los personajes.
Me encanta cuando la historia de fondo me atrapa tanto como el romance.
May 18, 2022
Apenas en el capítulo uno pero ya me cae de la verga el emperador.
October 15, 2026
In Summary
Astelle spent years mastering court etiquette and various fields of study to become a perfect Empress. Now she uses that knowledge–plus skills picked up from a top-notch apothecary–to get herself and her son as far from the Emperor as possible. Astelle’s various competencies and events that instigated her divorce stretch the imagination somewhat, but if you’re okay with the precisely timed premise, you’re in for a compelling drama where the heroine has only her own abilities to rely on to navigate the dangers of the palace court.
The Review
Astelle von Leston trained for years to become the perfect wife to Kaizen, heir to the Rastiel Empire. But her future as empress goes up in smoke when Kaizen’s father dies the morning after their wedding. Kaizen immediately divorces her, and Astelle’s power-hungry father disowns her in disgust. However, unbeknownst to both men, Astelle’s wedding night left her pregnant with Kaizen’s child. With the Empire in an uproar over Kaizen’s new policies, Astelle hides her child’s true parentage to keep him from becoming a political pawn. But when Kaizen summons her back after six years, will she and her five-year-old son be able to maintain the ruse?
The promotional material for How to Hide the Emperor’s Child stated that the series will appeal to readers of The Remarried Empress, and it’s right. This manhwa has a European fantasy setting, court intrigue, political conflict, and a heroine who is beautiful, dutiful, smart, and has been dealt an appalling injustice from the husband to whom she’s devoted everything. In Astelle’s case, however, the inciting incident is much more abrupt and convoluted than in The Remarried Empress. For the Emperor to die the day after his son’s wedding sounds so fishy, I’m surprised the word “assassination” wasn’t mentioned in the aftermath. However, if you’re willing to accept the peculiar timing of this set-up, you’re in for an engaging drama.
On one level, there is the turmoil splitting the Empire. Kaizen and Astelle were betrothed at the age of ten, but by the time they are adults, things have soured between Kaizen and Astelle’s father, the Duke of Lestern. As soon as he’s crowned, Kaizen begins culling the corrupt aristocracy, leading to a revolt that eliminates most of the nobility. However, the Duke of Lestern manages to maintain his position and, six years later, heads the aristocratic faction that opposes Kaizen’s Imperial faction. With her ex-husband and father mortal enemies, Astelle’s treated with suspicion on all sides and must walk a precarious tightrope to maintain her freedom and not make additional enemies.
Then there is Astelle’s relationship with Kaizen. Though she swore to forget him, old feelings resurface when he tracks her down to get her consent on a legal issue concerning the Grand Empress Dowager’s domain. As for Kaizen, his demeanor is icy in all their interactions, yet his closest aide insinuates Kaizen is soft on her. There’s also the very odd fact that Kaizen has not remarried. Heirs and line of succession are of utmost importance to royals, which leaves readers wondering what Kaizen’s true feelings are and his motivation for the sudden divorce. But even though the Emperor is not actively seeking a bride, opportunistic nobles are parading their daughters before him. Which creates more problems for Astelle, because they see her as competition.
Finally, there is Theore, the Emperor’s child. With help from Astelle’s only ally, her maternal grandfather, she passes Theore off as the illegitimate son of her deceased older brother. The only thing preventing this nephew alias from being watertight is that those with royal blood have red eyes, and Theore – you guessed it – has those red eyes. However, Astelle conveniently met an apothecary, who, in addition to teaching Astelle enough about her trade so she can use it to her advantage, concocted a special eyedrop that changes eye colors. However, the effect only lasts half a day. So once they are in the Emperor’s custody for the duration of the inheritance legal proceedings, Astelle’s challenge is to maintain Theore’s eye color without people noticing.
On top of that, the boy is only five. While he is obedient to his mother and knows to call her “Auntie” around strangers, he is too young to comprehend the reasons behind the act or the dangers surrounding them, which makes him a bit of a wildcard during spontaneous interactions. Astelle, of course, loves her son and is fiercely protective of him. Interestingly, Kaizen, for all his harsh demeanor and cold words, has a soft spot for kids – or at least well-behaved ones. So readers get to see him wearing an entirely different expression with Theore when Astelle is not in the room.
The quality and style of the illustrations are on par with other Inklore Korean Webtoon titles. Artwork is rendered in full color on glossy paper. Extras include bonus art.
For more manga and book reviews, drop by my blog Keeping It In Canon!
Astelle spent years mastering court etiquette and various fields of study to become a perfect Empress. Now she uses that knowledge–plus skills picked up from a top-notch apothecary–to get herself and her son as far from the Emperor as possible. Astelle’s various competencies and events that instigated her divorce stretch the imagination somewhat, but if you’re okay with the precisely timed premise, you’re in for a compelling drama where the heroine has only her own abilities to rely on to navigate the dangers of the palace court.
The Review
Astelle von Leston trained for years to become the perfect wife to Kaizen, heir to the Rastiel Empire. But her future as empress goes up in smoke when Kaizen’s father dies the morning after their wedding. Kaizen immediately divorces her, and Astelle’s power-hungry father disowns her in disgust. However, unbeknownst to both men, Astelle’s wedding night left her pregnant with Kaizen’s child. With the Empire in an uproar over Kaizen’s new policies, Astelle hides her child’s true parentage to keep him from becoming a political pawn. But when Kaizen summons her back after six years, will she and her five-year-old son be able to maintain the ruse?
The promotional material for How to Hide the Emperor’s Child stated that the series will appeal to readers of The Remarried Empress, and it’s right. This manhwa has a European fantasy setting, court intrigue, political conflict, and a heroine who is beautiful, dutiful, smart, and has been dealt an appalling injustice from the husband to whom she’s devoted everything. In Astelle’s case, however, the inciting incident is much more abrupt and convoluted than in The Remarried Empress. For the Emperor to die the day after his son’s wedding sounds so fishy, I’m surprised the word “assassination” wasn’t mentioned in the aftermath. However, if you’re willing to accept the peculiar timing of this set-up, you’re in for an engaging drama.
On one level, there is the turmoil splitting the Empire. Kaizen and Astelle were betrothed at the age of ten, but by the time they are adults, things have soured between Kaizen and Astelle’s father, the Duke of Lestern. As soon as he’s crowned, Kaizen begins culling the corrupt aristocracy, leading to a revolt that eliminates most of the nobility. However, the Duke of Lestern manages to maintain his position and, six years later, heads the aristocratic faction that opposes Kaizen’s Imperial faction. With her ex-husband and father mortal enemies, Astelle’s treated with suspicion on all sides and must walk a precarious tightrope to maintain her freedom and not make additional enemies.
Then there is Astelle’s relationship with Kaizen. Though she swore to forget him, old feelings resurface when he tracks her down to get her consent on a legal issue concerning the Grand Empress Dowager’s domain. As for Kaizen, his demeanor is icy in all their interactions, yet his closest aide insinuates Kaizen is soft on her. There’s also the very odd fact that Kaizen has not remarried. Heirs and line of succession are of utmost importance to royals, which leaves readers wondering what Kaizen’s true feelings are and his motivation for the sudden divorce. But even though the Emperor is not actively seeking a bride, opportunistic nobles are parading their daughters before him. Which creates more problems for Astelle, because they see her as competition.
Finally, there is Theore, the Emperor’s child. With help from Astelle’s only ally, her maternal grandfather, she passes Theore off as the illegitimate son of her deceased older brother. The only thing preventing this nephew alias from being watertight is that those with royal blood have red eyes, and Theore – you guessed it – has those red eyes. However, Astelle conveniently met an apothecary, who, in addition to teaching Astelle enough about her trade so she can use it to her advantage, concocted a special eyedrop that changes eye colors. However, the effect only lasts half a day. So once they are in the Emperor’s custody for the duration of the inheritance legal proceedings, Astelle’s challenge is to maintain Theore’s eye color without people noticing.
On top of that, the boy is only five. While he is obedient to his mother and knows to call her “Auntie” around strangers, he is too young to comprehend the reasons behind the act or the dangers surrounding them, which makes him a bit of a wildcard during spontaneous interactions. Astelle, of course, loves her son and is fiercely protective of him. Interestingly, Kaizen, for all his harsh demeanor and cold words, has a soft spot for kids – or at least well-behaved ones. So readers get to see him wearing an entirely different expression with Theore when Astelle is not in the room.
The quality and style of the illustrations are on par with other Inklore Korean Webtoon titles. Artwork is rendered in full color on glossy paper. Extras include bonus art.
For more manga and book reviews, drop by my blog Keeping It In Canon!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 25, 2022
[4/5] Primera temporada, capítulos del 1 al 49.
Esta fue una lectura muy entretenida, agradable y adictiva y, aunque recién acaba de comenzar, ya puedo decir que entiendo el hype que le dieron desde su publicación a principios de este año.
A esta historia le tenía muchas ganas porque, tan pronto se empezó a publicar, muchas personas hablaron de ella, la compartieron y la recomendaron como un must en todas las redes sociales. Cuenta con una temática que encontramos cada vez más en los nuevos manhwas de fantasía romántica y que, a nivel personal, disfruto bastante leerla, pero no le di una oportunidad a How to hide the emperor's child hasta que me encontré con el anuncio la semana pasada de la muy próxima publicación de la segunda temporada. Me metí de cabeza a leerla y no me duró en manos ni veinticuatro horas, lo cual puede ser una gran referencia a lo enganchable que es.
Por ahora, al reseñar y analizar los manhwas que he leído, me he estado concentrando en tres o cuatro factores principales: el arte, los personajes, la trama y, en caso de tenerlo como uno de sus focos principales, el romance: esta primera temporada va muy bien encaminada en todos ellos, aunque su desarrollo vaya a su propia velocidad, pasito a pasito, y puede que eso le pueda aburrir o fastidiar a algunas personas que prefieran las historias llenas de giros dramáticos y constantes. Sin embargo, creo que para este tipo de historia, y con lo que nos viene a contar, la espera no solo valdrá la pena sino que es necesaria para su buen desarrollo. Además, todas las escenas que disfrutamos entre punto y punto son muy wholesome y están para derretirnos el corazón, para entretenernos y encariñarnos más con los personajes.
Respecto al arte, el que hace Ssal es bastante único y denota mucha experiencia; solo puedo hablar de lo encantada que estoy. Vale reiterar que no soy artista ni mucho menos cuento con conocimientos técnicos ni profesionales de dibujo, pero yo (y probablemente todos los que leímos esta primera temporada) noté que el equipo que está por detrás de este trabajo realmente ha dejado su sudor y lágrimas en el diseño de los paneles, que no son del todo muy cargados pero que sí merece la pena, de vez en cuando, detenerse a observarlos para admirarlos mejor. Para mí, la parte que más se destaca es el diseño y la definición de las distintas anatomías y los pequeños detalles, junto a los distintos colores y efectos de iluminación, que hacen del arte en general un trabajo muy admirable.
Por ahora, venimos conociendo a los personajes principales cada vez más y poco a poco van apareciendo caras nuevas. De hecho, uno de los asuntos que quedaron pendientes, y del que me muero por saber más en la próxima temporada, tiene que ver con algunos de los últimos personajes que entraron en escena, la verdadera importancia que tendrán en el desarrollo de la trama y en cuánto influenciarán en el futuro de nuestra protagonista. He caído, como estoy segura que todos los demás lectores también, en el encanto del pequeño de la portada: es de los pocos personajes en edad infantil que me agradan mucho y ¡realmente espero que lo protejan a toda costa porque se merece lo mejor de este mundo! Como también me agrada bastante la protagonista, una chica fuerte y decidida que, a su vez, rebosa de amabilidad y bondad; un personaje que puede engañar un poco a simple vista y parecer frágil, de poca dirección o juicio sobre su propia vida, pero que termina siendo todo lo contrario. He visto que muchas personas no quieren ver ni pintado al óleo al personaje masculino principal, a lo cual no le veo mucho sentido. Tal vez porque ya he leído historias con personajes masculinos mucho más crueles que han tomado peores decisiones sin muchos fundamentos (y a quienes sí deberíamos dudarles más el voto de confianza o una segunda oportunidad), pero no me parece que este sea un punto de la historia apropiado como para ponerse de un lado o del otro, ya que mucho de lo que realmente pasó al comienzo de la historia todavía es un misterio, sin contar con que solo conocemos un solo punto de vista de esos sucesos. Por lo demás, él sí me agrada bastante e incluso me ha sorprendido siendo honesto y hablando de lo que siente y de lo que quiere tan pronto en la historia (lo cual, por desgracia, es una rareza en los manhwas que tratan sobre temas de divorcios, separaciones o engaños en las parejas principales que suelen tener muchos problemas de comunicación). ¡Esas pequeñas cosas hay que valorarlas! También me he encariñado con otros personajes y me gusta que, tal vez, los autores tengan un haz bajo la manga con la figura de alguien que está siempre ahí presente pero que no se termina de declarar como alguien de moral blanca, negra o gris, lo cual me encanta porque me mantiene al pendiente de todo lo que haga y del porvenir de la historia.
Ya mencioné un poco sobre la trama; al ser el foco de atención principal de la historia una "familia" (con sus lazos rotos y con aquellos que se comienzan a crear) y, por ende, tener siempre en la mira a un niño pequeño, nos encontramos más con escenas cómicas en el hogar y momentos enternecedores que entibian el alma y que fortalecen las distintas relaciones de los personajes, que con escenas de acción o de gran suspenso, pero no quiere decir que no las haya, sino que están allí en su correcta medida. La trama principal no va hacia lo político ni a una queja social (por decir algo), pero sí tiene sus encuentros en estos asuntos y muchas de las decisiones importantes que llevaron a que las cosas estén como están, se basan en estos temas, lo cual hace de la historia un paquete bastante completo y satisfactorio. Son, justamente, los rincones de la trama que tocan lo político, que anticipo ver cómo se desarrollarán en la continuación.
Respecto al romance, creo que es el factor del que menos tengo para opinar porque es el que, a mi parecer, más tardará en formularse por completo y, por ende, es en el que más tendremos que tener paciencia, pero diré que me gusta bastante por dónde se está dirigiendo y que no siempre pase lo que es esperable en este tipo de historias. Las miradas y los encuentros entre ambos personajes principales es chispeante y espero que ellos, en algún momento, también lo noten.
Espero un mayor desarrollo y profundización en todas estas cosas para la segunda temporada (¡que comienza ya, ya, ya!), pero desde ahora puedo decir que recomiendo esta historia a todos, especialmente para quienes buscan algo fácil de leer, con un arte precioso y personajes un tanto complejos con muchos sentimientos que nos hacen sentirlos en carne propia cada capítulo.
¡Vamos por esa continuación!
Esta fue una lectura muy entretenida, agradable y adictiva y, aunque recién acaba de comenzar, ya puedo decir que entiendo el hype que le dieron desde su publicación a principios de este año.
A esta historia le tenía muchas ganas porque, tan pronto se empezó a publicar, muchas personas hablaron de ella, la compartieron y la recomendaron como un must en todas las redes sociales. Cuenta con una temática que encontramos cada vez más en los nuevos manhwas de fantasía romántica y que, a nivel personal, disfruto bastante leerla, pero no le di una oportunidad a How to hide the emperor's child hasta que me encontré con el anuncio la semana pasada de la muy próxima publicación de la segunda temporada. Me metí de cabeza a leerla y no me duró en manos ni veinticuatro horas, lo cual puede ser una gran referencia a lo enganchable que es.
Por ahora, al reseñar y analizar los manhwas que he leído, me he estado concentrando en tres o cuatro factores principales: el arte, los personajes, la trama y, en caso de tenerlo como uno de sus focos principales, el romance: esta primera temporada va muy bien encaminada en todos ellos, aunque su desarrollo vaya a su propia velocidad, pasito a pasito, y puede que eso le pueda aburrir o fastidiar a algunas personas que prefieran las historias llenas de giros dramáticos y constantes. Sin embargo, creo que para este tipo de historia, y con lo que nos viene a contar, la espera no solo valdrá la pena sino que es necesaria para su buen desarrollo. Además, todas las escenas que disfrutamos entre punto y punto son muy wholesome y están para derretirnos el corazón, para entretenernos y encariñarnos más con los personajes.
Respecto al arte, el que hace Ssal es bastante único y denota mucha experiencia; solo puedo hablar de lo encantada que estoy. Vale reiterar que no soy artista ni mucho menos cuento con conocimientos técnicos ni profesionales de dibujo, pero yo (y probablemente todos los que leímos esta primera temporada) noté que el equipo que está por detrás de este trabajo realmente ha dejado su sudor y lágrimas en el diseño de los paneles, que no son del todo muy cargados pero que sí merece la pena, de vez en cuando, detenerse a observarlos para admirarlos mejor. Para mí, la parte que más se destaca es el diseño y la definición de las distintas anatomías y los pequeños detalles, junto a los distintos colores y efectos de iluminación, que hacen del arte en general un trabajo muy admirable.
Por ahora, venimos conociendo a los personajes principales cada vez más y poco a poco van apareciendo caras nuevas. De hecho, uno de los asuntos que quedaron pendientes, y del que me muero por saber más en la próxima temporada, tiene que ver con algunos de los últimos personajes que entraron en escena, la verdadera importancia que tendrán en el desarrollo de la trama y en cuánto influenciarán en el futuro de nuestra protagonista. He caído, como estoy segura que todos los demás lectores también, en el encanto del pequeño de la portada: es de los pocos personajes en edad infantil que me agradan mucho y ¡realmente espero que lo protejan a toda costa porque se merece lo mejor de este mundo! Como también me agrada bastante la protagonista, una chica fuerte y decidida que, a su vez, rebosa de amabilidad y bondad; un personaje que puede engañar un poco a simple vista y parecer frágil, de poca dirección o juicio sobre su propia vida, pero que termina siendo todo lo contrario. He visto que muchas personas no quieren ver ni pintado al óleo al personaje masculino principal, a lo cual no le veo mucho sentido. Tal vez porque ya he leído historias con personajes masculinos mucho más crueles que han tomado peores decisiones sin muchos fundamentos (y a quienes sí deberíamos dudarles más el voto de confianza o una segunda oportunidad), pero no me parece que este sea un punto de la historia apropiado como para ponerse de un lado o del otro, ya que mucho de lo que realmente pasó al comienzo de la historia todavía es un misterio, sin contar con que solo conocemos un solo punto de vista de esos sucesos. Por lo demás, él sí me agrada bastante e incluso me ha sorprendido siendo honesto y hablando de lo que siente y de lo que quiere tan pronto en la historia (lo cual, por desgracia, es una rareza en los manhwas que tratan sobre temas de divorcios, separaciones o engaños en las parejas principales que suelen tener muchos problemas de comunicación). ¡Esas pequeñas cosas hay que valorarlas! También me he encariñado con otros personajes y me gusta que, tal vez, los autores tengan un haz bajo la manga con la figura de alguien que está siempre ahí presente pero que no se termina de declarar como alguien de moral blanca, negra o gris, lo cual me encanta porque me mantiene al pendiente de todo lo que haga y del porvenir de la historia.
Ya mencioné un poco sobre la trama; al ser el foco de atención principal de la historia una "familia" (con sus lazos rotos y con aquellos que se comienzan a crear) y, por ende, tener siempre en la mira a un niño pequeño, nos encontramos más con escenas cómicas en el hogar y momentos enternecedores que entibian el alma y que fortalecen las distintas relaciones de los personajes, que con escenas de acción o de gran suspenso, pero no quiere decir que no las haya, sino que están allí en su correcta medida. La trama principal no va hacia lo político ni a una queja social (por decir algo), pero sí tiene sus encuentros en estos asuntos y muchas de las decisiones importantes que llevaron a que las cosas estén como están, se basan en estos temas, lo cual hace de la historia un paquete bastante completo y satisfactorio. Son, justamente, los rincones de la trama que tocan lo político, que anticipo ver cómo se desarrollarán en la continuación.
Respecto al romance, creo que es el factor del que menos tengo para opinar porque es el que, a mi parecer, más tardará en formularse por completo y, por ende, es en el que más tendremos que tener paciencia, pero diré que me gusta bastante por dónde se está dirigiendo y que no siempre pase lo que es esperable en este tipo de historias. Las miradas y los encuentros entre ambos personajes principales es chispeante y espero que ellos, en algún momento, también lo noten.
Espero un mayor desarrollo y profundización en todas estas cosas para la segunda temporada (¡que comienza ya, ya, ya!), pero desde ahora puedo decir que recomiendo esta historia a todos, especialmente para quienes buscan algo fácil de leer, con un arte precioso y personajes un tanto complejos con muchos sentimientos que nos hacen sentirlos en carne propia cada capítulo.
¡Vamos por esa continuación!
March 12, 2025
This shit? Now this shit was good. I just finished season 1 and DAMN. I love this. I love how the mmc didn’t immediately figure out the kid was his and they built a relationship and bond. And honestly I like all the angst and hurt but If they don’t start talking soon I may just lose it. I don’t know how many volumes of this there is but I’ll probably rate an equal amount to what I think season 1 is. Won’t review them tho. This is the review for season 1. I honestly sincerely hope that when the emperor does find out the child is his he realizes. Or at least allows the mc to talk. About why he was hidden. How she doesn’t want her son thrown into a war and wants him to live a happy life. How he said he would protect her and he didn’t and she doesn’t trust him. I would also like to know why the mmc has a fear? Of blood. He doesn’t like seeing it on her so I think it’s a métaphore for how he doesn’t want to taint her pure energy with his dirty one. I also wish they would go more into his childhood. He has a rightful mistrust for snakes and wants to get rid of corrupt people but we don’t really know why. He. Was raised by his grandma. Like. That’s kinda all we know. His parents. Or at least his mom. Is dead. And we also see one panel where he says he doesn’t want any more people to be sacrificed with what I assume is his child self next to his mother’s open casket. There could be. So much more. Stuff going on honestly. But alas. 50 chapters and all I got is. Vague world building. I hope it gets better because I really do like where it’s heading.
February 18, 2025
I was hooked right off the bat. Even though it is obvious the Emperor did it for a good reason and he is still in love with Astelle, I didn't care. I wanted to watch them realize their love for one another. Theo is the stinking cutest. When the Emperor tried to stop him from crying after the dead bear incident, I lost it, ha.
I liked the artwork. Some scenes were so beautiful that the characters just had flowers around them. I also really enjoyed Astelles' confidence and witt. She was born to be an Empress. Even Marian grew on me. It's not often you get to see a spoiled brat blossom into such a badass.
Well, that's all the good things. So I read, and I read, and after 100 chapters, I realized I would never get to see the romance grow like it should. It was super pg and closed door to the point where I think they might have kissed twice..... maybe. Also, the parents needed to put a bell on that child. He was always getting kidnapped. Literally, every few chapters, something super drastic was happening because the romance sure wasn't.
Maybe if you just liked political intrigue, you might like this manga, but honestly, the story didn't make sense at times. I'm not sure if it was due to poor translation or the author. I just really wanted to see these two people reconnect, and I feel like I had to take 50 side quests to see a little glimpse of what I wanted. I finally just gave up around chapters 110. I've read complaints that the manga strays from the novel. If so, I might try it instead.
I liked the artwork. Some scenes were so beautiful that the characters just had flowers around them. I also really enjoyed Astelles' confidence and witt. She was born to be an Empress. Even Marian grew on me. It's not often you get to see a spoiled brat blossom into such a badass.
Well, that's all the good things. So I read, and I read, and after 100 chapters, I realized I would never get to see the romance grow like it should. It was super pg and closed door to the point where I think they might have kissed twice..... maybe. Also, the parents needed to put a bell on that child. He was always getting kidnapped. Literally, every few chapters, something super drastic was happening because the romance sure wasn't.
Maybe if you just liked political intrigue, you might like this manga, but honestly, the story didn't make sense at times. I'm not sure if it was due to poor translation or the author. I just really wanted to see these two people reconnect, and I feel like I had to take 50 side quests to see a little glimpse of what I wanted. I finally just gave up around chapters 110. I've read complaints that the manga strays from the novel. If so, I might try it instead.
December 20, 2024
Absoluter Überraschungshit💕
Ich war mir ehrlich gesagt unsicher, ob mir das Thema des Webtoons gefallen wird, wurde aber sowas von Überrascht! Astelle hat sich als einer meiner Lieblingsneustarts des aktuellen Programms herausgestellt!
Die Intrigen & Geheimnisse, Dynamiken und Funken, die anhaltende Spannung und die unglaublich tolle Protagonistin machen diesen Titel zu einem absolutem Hit!
Ich hab beim Lesen so mitgefiebert und liebe die sich langsam anbahnende Romance total! Bestimmt ist da einiges nicht so wie es scheint🌚 Und auch die politische Lage finde ich äußerst Interessant, verständlich und spannend! Es werden Nebenfiguren mit besonderen Verstrickungen angeteasert und ich bin sicher der Geschichte wird es nicht an Handlung fehlen! Noch dazu bin ich doll in die Hauptcharaktere verliebt und natürlich auch Astelles Sohn! Die Reihe wird glaube ich richtig gut & ich kann es nicht erwarten sie weiter zu verfolgen💕😍
Ich war mir ehrlich gesagt unsicher, ob mir das Thema des Webtoons gefallen wird, wurde aber sowas von Überrascht! Astelle hat sich als einer meiner Lieblingsneustarts des aktuellen Programms herausgestellt!
Die Intrigen & Geheimnisse, Dynamiken und Funken, die anhaltende Spannung und die unglaublich tolle Protagonistin machen diesen Titel zu einem absolutem Hit!
Ich hab beim Lesen so mitgefiebert und liebe die sich langsam anbahnende Romance total! Bestimmt ist da einiges nicht so wie es scheint🌚 Und auch die politische Lage finde ich äußerst Interessant, verständlich und spannend! Es werden Nebenfiguren mit besonderen Verstrickungen angeteasert und ich bin sicher der Geschichte wird es nicht an Handlung fehlen! Noch dazu bin ich doll in die Hauptcharaktere verliebt und natürlich auch Astelles Sohn! Die Reihe wird glaube ich richtig gut & ich kann es nicht erwarten sie weiter zu verfolgen💕😍
May 3, 2025
Lange habe ich mit mir gerungen, ob ich eine weitere Reihe zu meinem Lesestapel hinzufügen soll. Und was soll ich sagen? Meine Neugierde hat gewonnen. Aber ich habe es ehrlich gesagt, kein Stück bereut. Die Geschichte ist sehr interessant und ich mag die Charaktere, auch wenn niemand bisher wirklich zu seinen Gefühlen steht.
Der Kaiser an sich scheint erst grausam, dann gefühllos. Doch erlebt man ihn mit dem kleinen Theore und weiß, dass hinter all seinen bisherigen Taten triftige Gründe stehen müssen. Ich bin schon sehr gespannt, wie er die Beziehung zu seiner "Ex-Frau" kitten will und wie er eine Beziehung zu seinem Sohn aufbauen will. Denn Kaisen ist durchaus bewusst, dass Theore nicht der Neffe seiner Ex-Frau ist.
Der Kaiser an sich scheint erst grausam, dann gefühllos. Doch erlebt man ihn mit dem kleinen Theore und weiß, dass hinter all seinen bisherigen Taten triftige Gründe stehen müssen. Ich bin schon sehr gespannt, wie er die Beziehung zu seiner "Ex-Frau" kitten will und wie er eine Beziehung zu seinem Sohn aufbauen will. Denn Kaisen ist durchaus bewusst, dass Theore nicht der Neffe seiner Ex-Frau ist.
January 29, 2026
The art was okay; the characters were memorable but normal. The plot though, was really poorly constructed. It had so many plot holes and the characters and their motives were just plain stupid. The main characters just kept dancing to the beat of the villains' schemes, and I still don't understand why everyone and anyone could just enter the palace and the Majesty's chambers as they pleased, at any time of day willy-nilly.
With that said, it did have golden moments that tug the heartstrings. This is what really keeps you reading. You want to root for the couple to resolve their misunderstandings and find their happy ending. The family moments make one smile, and the couple's relationship was cute. The glaring plot holes are noticeable but ignorable.
With that said, it did have golden moments that tug the heartstrings. This is what really keeps you reading. You want to root for the couple to resolve their misunderstandings and find their happy ending. The family moments make one smile, and the couple's relationship was cute. The glaring plot holes are noticeable but ignorable.
September 11, 2023
Terminé la segunda temporada. En resumen, el papa es despreciable que quiere usar a su hija para ser emperador, acaba de hacer un juicio para culpar a la princesa de Persia que quiere ser concubina de fingir un crimen y hubo un momento entre los protagonistas. Theore es un amor y me niego a que le pase nada. Dejaremos el Manhwa marinando otro año y volveré en el 2024 a ver en qué termina todo. Hasta ahora, me gustó la historia y siento que los cambios que hicieron de la novela original fueron buenos, la historia avanzó más rápido y no hubo relleno pero con ello la trama también y ahora no se como terminará todo *suspiro profundo”.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 15, 2025
I am an absolute sucker for the hidden pregnancy/secret baby trope! This manhwa has a morally-grey cast of characters with lots of political intrigue and a very subtle romance subplot. I loved baby Theore and Astelle’s dynamic as mom and son. They’re so cute! We have a very cunning and smart former empress for an FMC. Her characterization was written nicely because she wasn’t easy to manipulate and wasn’t a pushover. Kaizen is also a nice MMC, very much a 🚩 but trust the process. Their chemistry is perfect! They’ve known each other for nearly 20 years and I find that so sweet because they grew up together. The author ensured that the plot was never boring and I love that.
August 6, 2026
İmparator ölünce velihaht prens bir gün önce evlendiği karısına babam seni istemişti o öldüğüne göre boşanalım diyor. Tabi kızımız da boşanmayı kabul ettiği için ailesi de onu reddediyor. Altı yıl geçiyor ve öğreniyoruz ki tüm bunlar yaşanırken aslında hamileymiş. Altı yılın sonunda bir miras derdi yüzünden prens gelip onu buluyor ve kraliyet ailesindekilerin tamamı kırmızı gözlü olduğundan kızımız bir ilaçla çocuğunun gözlerini mavi yapıyor ve yeğeni olduğunu söylüyor. Amacı da çocuğunu korumak.
Muhtemelen kadınla bu prens pisliği olacak. Nedenlerini aşırı merak ediyorum. Kıza bu denli sevgi beslerken ne oldu da ilk geceden onu boşamak istedi merakla okumaya devam edeceğim.
Muhtemelen kadınla bu prens pisliği olacak. Nedenlerini aşırı merak ediyorum. Kıza bu denli sevgi beslerken ne oldu da ilk geceden onu boşamak istedi merakla okumaya devam edeceğim.
February 12, 2026
the storyline isn’t terrible and I’m still intrigued, but it’s kind of unrealistic how nobody, not even the emperor, can put two and two together that Theo is his son. I mean cmon he’s literally his twin 😭 and everytime our fl is about to get exposed with the eye color situation she randomly finds a way to upper hand everyone. so everyone is suspicious of her but no one thinks to question who the young boy she’s with truly is?? also there’s not enough backstory on our leads yet, so the relationship between them feels weird. idk…way too unrealistic but I’ll keep reading to see what happens
August 2, 2026
Fascinating how much ground the first chapter covered. It was a bit jarring. Astelle is asked for a divorce after being married for a day, she agrees, pisses off her father, and then we cut to 6 years after she had the Emperor's child.
As with several manhwas, the FMC lacks in personality. She's determined, so I guess that makes up for little backstory or life outside of the child. However, the Emperor seems like a knob so, I get reading and rooting against him and for the child to never be found out by this guy. I'm curious enough to continue on.
As with several manhwas, the FMC lacks in personality. She's determined, so I guess that makes up for little backstory or life outside of the child. However, the Emperor seems like a knob so, I get reading and rooting against him and for the child to never be found out by this guy. I'm curious enough to continue on.
November 11, 2024
Ich habe die deutsche Übersetzung, Astelle und der geheime Sohn des Kaisers gelesen, aber finde die passende Edition dazu irgendwie nicht lol. Ich bin noch etwas unentschlossen, ob ich es genug mag, um mir später einen weiteren Band zu kaufen. Ich mag einzelne Elemente (die Szenen mit dem Kind, Theore & die Mutter-Kind Beziehung) aber es gibt auch viele stereotypischen Charakter-Figuren sowie Plotpunkte und ich bin mir nicht sicher, ob sich das genug für meinen Genuss ausgleicht.
April 1, 2025
march 2025
completed: chapter 113
the emperor was pretty toxic at the start. i didn’t like him because of how he acted while the female lead just wanted a happy life. astelle, upon finding out she’s pregnant, left secretly and kept her son’s secret. years later, the truth still caught up with them and the emperor found his runaway empress and son.
it was okay, i stayed until the end because i wanted to see how things unfolded.
completed: chapter 113
the emperor was pretty toxic at the start. i didn’t like him because of how he acted while the female lead just wanted a happy life. astelle, upon finding out she’s pregnant, left secretly and kept her son’s secret. years later, the truth still caught up with them and the emperor found his runaway empress and son.
it was okay, i stayed until the end because i wanted to see how things unfolded.
October 10, 2025
En teoría ya lo terminé...
La ilustración es maravillosa y la lectura se pasa volando.
Estuve super enganchada a esta historia, me gustó bastante, aunque, enserió quería pegarle a los protagonistas por su falta de comunicación. Me alegre cuando la cosa se resolvió (aunque tarde) y estoy feliz con como terminó todo... pese a que siento que hay cosas que se resolvieron como de manera vaga o no se le dio mucha importancia.
La ilustración es maravillosa y la lectura se pasa volando.
Estuve super enganchada a esta historia, me gustó bastante, aunque, enserió quería pegarle a los protagonistas por su falta de comunicación. Me alegre cuando la cosa se resolvió (aunque tarde) y estoy feliz con como terminó todo... pese a que siento que hay cosas que se resolvieron como de manera vaga o no se le dio mucha importancia.
March 24, 2025
A page-turner story. Just like Astelle & Theore, I too, cant sit still thruout my reading. Tho the final arc got me confused for a moment, I’m happy with the punishments given by Astelle. Truly a queen. Theore, I love you, you cutie pie. Kaizen, I love you too although you are too dense for your own good 😂
June 21, 2025
Theore is so cute.
The main characters are mega. The emperor is cool even if he seems aloof and I'm curious why.Astelle is not naive and like the usual princesses and I love what she does for Theore and how far she goes to protect him. It makes you wonder if she will make it and how scared she is for her child. She doesn't give in, she's smart and honest and I think she fits so well with Kaisen.
The main characters are mega. The emperor is cool even if he seems aloof and I'm curious why.Astelle is not naive and like the usual princesses and I love what she does for Theore and how far she goes to protect him. It makes you wonder if she will make it and how scared she is for her child. She doesn't give in, she's smart and honest and I think she fits so well with Kaisen.
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