The Maid With a Child (애 딸린 하녀) by Ju Si-ha (주시하) is currently serializing as a manhwa on Kakao Page, while the original novel is available on Naver Series and Ridibooks. The romance (로맨스) novel has reached a total of 4 volumes (총 4권) in book edition, with a ★4.8 rating on Ridibooks.
The story hinges on a unique romantic comedy premise: a maid who grew up in an orphanage and dreams of building a family is suddenly tasked with raising a baby crown prince from an enemy nation — and in the midst of that chaos, her war-only master turns out to be the very "spouse" offered by "employee welfare."
Quick Summary
- Korean title: 애 딸린 하녀
- Romanization: Ae Ttallin Hanyeo
- English title: The Maid With a Child
- Literal meaning: "The Maid Who Has a Child" / "The Maid With a Child"
- Format: manhwa/webtoon (Kakao Page) + web novel (Naver Series, Ridibooks)
- Novel author: Ju Si-ha (주시하)
- Manhwa platform: Kakao Page
- Novel platforms: Naver Series & Ridibooks
- Category: 로맨스 (romance)
- Novel status: 총 4권 (4 volumes, book edition)
- Reader rating: ★4.8 on Ridibooks
- Novel pricing (Naver Series): permanent ownership 36 cookies
- Core premise: orphanage maid + raising enemy nation's crown prince baby
- Cover: available (image attached)
Cover of the Ongoing Manhwa/Novel
A Romantic Comedy Currently Running on Kakao Page
The Maid With a Child is listed as a serialized comic on Kakao Page, adapted from the web novel by Ju Si-ha (주시하). The original novel has been published in book format by Naver Series with 4 volumes (총 4권) at 36 cookies for permanent ownership. On Ridibooks, the novel holds a ★4.8 rating — a strong signal that the story is very well received by readers.
For the novel, the book edition is available on Naver Series under the [단행본] (book) label, while the web novel version can be accessed through the Naver Series serial page. Ridibooks also hosts the novel with adult age verification (성인 인증) per Korean regulations.
A Unique Premise: An Orphanage Maid Raises an Enemy Prince's Baby
The story opens with an immediately engaging situation: a maid named Adelen (아들렌) who grew up in an orphanage has a simple dream — to build a warm family. But her fate changes drastically when her master, Rakalt (라칼트), returns from the battlefield.
Instead of bringing home war spoils, Rakalt throws a baby at Adelen. That baby turns out to be the crown prince (왕세자) of the enemy nation. His order is blunt: "Raise this child!"
From reader reviews on Ridibooks, it's revealed that "전쟁중에 적국 XX를 데려와서 책임지라 은근 슬쩍 떠넘기는" — in the middle of war, bringing home an enemy nation's child and subtly passing the responsibility off. Adelen, who dreams of having her own family, must instead raise someone else's child — and the "father" of that child is her own master who has no skills other than war.
Characters: A Maid Who Wants a Family and a Master Who Only Knows War
From reader reviews, the two main characters are described with hilariously sharp contrast:
Adelen (아들렌) — The female lead, a maid who grew up in an orphanage. Readers describe her as "제정신이 아니예요" (not in her right mind/absurdly funny) because of her chaotic life circumstances, yet she still tries to raise the baby with full dedication. Her dream is simple: marry, have children, and live happily — but reality has her raising an enemy prince instead.
Rakalt (라칼트) — The male lead, the master who only knows the battlefield. Reviews mention he "전쟁만 했나 영 협상도 대화도 할 줄 모르는 바보팅이" — seems like he only knows war, can't negotiate or even hold a normal conversation. He's described as "갑중의 꼴갑" (the boss of all bosses) who casually dumps child-rearing responsibility on his maid.
And of course, the crown prince baby (왕세자) who is the center of the story — described as "넘넘 귀엽다" (extremely cute) and "행복한" (happy) amidst the chaos of two incompetent adults around him.
Plot Twist: "Employee Welfare" That No One Expected
One of the most discussed story elements by readers is the twist about "사내복지" (employee/company welfare). One review mentions: "사내복지 중 하나가 배우자감 제공이었는데... 그 배우자감이 고용주였던 점에 대하여" — one of the employee benefits was providing a spouse... and that spouse turned out to be the employer.
This creates a very unusual romance dynamic: Adelen, who dreams of marrying a handsome, kind-hearted man, ends up "matched" with her own master who has zero social skills. Reviews call this "아찔합니다ㅋㅋㅋㅋ" (breathtaking/absurd).
Why This Matters
1) A romantic comedy with a fresh childcare premise
Instead of a typical fantasy romance, this story chooses 육아물 (childcare story) as its central theme. Readers call it "귀염뽀짝 힐링 육아물" — an adorable, healing childcare story.
2) No frustrating parts whatsoever
One of the biggest praises from readers: "고구마 구간도 없고" — no "sweet potato" moments (frustrating scenes) that often make romance novel readers angry. This makes the story perfect for light entertainment.
3) Character contrast that produces natural comedy
Adelen's "not in her right mind" energy and Rakalt's "only knows war" personality create organic comedic dynamics. Reviews mention "둘 다 주절주절 왔다갔다 너무 웃기는 코메디" — both of them babbling back and forth, the comedy is so funny.
4) High rating and consistently positive reviews
With a ★4.8 on Ridibooks and consistently positive reviews, the story has proven to be satisfying entertainment. Readers call it "기분전환으로 좋았어요" (good for a change of mood) and "뇌를 비우고 가볍게 즐길 수 있을만큼" (light enough to enjoy without thinking).
Manhwa & Novel Information
The important details currently known are:
- The Maid With a Child is a web novel by Ju Si-ha (주시하) adapted into a manhwa
- the manhwa serializes on Kakao Page (ID: 69362229)
- the web novel is available on Naver Series (productNo: 11591278)
- the book edition totals 4 volumes (총 4권) available on Naver Series (productNo: 14175393) at 36 cookies for ownership
- the novel is also on Ridibooks with a ★4.8 rating
- the novel was published on Ridibooks since November 3, 2025
- genre: romance, comedy, childcare (육아물), fantasy
- main characters: Adelen (아들렌), Rakalt (라칼트), and the enemy nation's crown prince baby (왕세자)
- synopsis: an orphanage maid must raise an enemy prince's baby from her war-only master
- an English-language reference page exists on Novel Updates
- the manhwa can be read via the official Kakao Page
- the novel can be read via Naver Series and Ridibooks
- official English and Indonesian editions have not been announced
Closing
The Maid With a Child (애 딸린 하녀) brings the premise of "an orphanage maid raising an enemy nation's crown prince baby + a master who only knows war" into Korea's romantic comedy lineup. With a ★4.8 rating, 4 novel volumes, and a manhwa adaptation on Kakao Page, Ju Si-ha's work is a new childcare title worth trying.
Details on future manhwa episodes and publication outside Korea await further announcements. Meanwhile, the novel is already readable on Naver Series and Ridibooks, and the manhwa is available on Kakao Page.
- Kakao Page — Official manhwa page: title confirmation and serialization platform
- Naver Series — Web novel page: synopsis and serialization status
- Naver Series — Book edition (단행본) page: confirmation of 4 volumes, author Ju Si-ha, 36 cookie pricing
- Ridibooks — Novel page: ★4.8 rating, publication date, and reader reviews
- Novel Updates — English database series page "The Maid With a Child"
