This Emperor Is Running a Marriage Scam Chapter 22 (이 황제는 결혼 사기를 칩니다) has officially started dropping on premium translation sites as of early May! If you are tracking the standard free tier schedule, Chapter 22 will be available for all English readers this coming Sunday, May 10, 2026!
If you have been enjoying this chaotic, incredibly funny historical romance, the dynamic between our unhinged possessor protagonist and the completely bewildered Emperor is finally starting to shift.
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Why This Emperor Is Running a Marriage Scam Chapter 22 Matters
This Emperor Is Running a Marriage Scam plays heavily on the “fake marriage” and “unhinged protagonist” tropes. After possessing the body of a character in a novel, the female lead decides that simply surviving isn’t enough—she fully leans into the chaos. The premise revolves around her entanglement with the Emperor, who initially believes he is the one manipulating the marriage situation for political gain, only to slowly realize his new wife is absolutely insane (in the best way possible).
What makes this moment so powerful? By the early 20s chapters, the strictly political and manipulative nature of their relationship is breaking down due to sheer comedic confusion. The Emperor is constantly kept off balance by the female lead’s unpredictable behavior. Chapter 22 marks a shift from political maneuvering to genuine, baffled domestic bonding.
This Emperor Is Running a Marriage Scam Chapter 22 Spoilers
Because the manhwa is based on an ongoing web novel, readers on fan forums like NovelUpdates have already tracked exactly how this specific arc plays out.
The Seafood Feast
This Emperor Is Running a Marriage Scam Chapter 22 leans heavily into the comedy of the female lead’s bizarre skills. According to novel spoilers, Hailey (the protagonist) decides to cook a highly unique meal using seafood she gathered herself. The catch? She includes whole octopus.
The Emperor’s Reaction
In typical high-society fantasy settings, presenting royalty with a bizarre, squishy sea creature is unheard of. The spoilers note that this initially severely shocks both Baron and Raven. However, the comedy turns into a surprisingly wholesome bonding moment when they actually eat the dish and are completely blown away by her cooking skills. It is a lighthearted chapter that forces the Emperor to see his “fake” wife in an entirely new, deeply endearing light.
This Emperor Is Running a Marriage Scam Chapter 22 Global Date & Release Times
This Emperor Is Running a Marriage Scam Chapter 22 is scheduled for Sunday, May 10, 2026. Here is the exact timing for the English drops across the globe:
| Region | Time Zone | Release Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🇰🇷 Korea (Source) | KST (UTC+9) | Sun May 10, 10:00 PM |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | JST (UTC+9) | Sun May 10, 10:00 PM |
| 🇦🇺 Australia (Sydney) | AEST (UTC+10) | Sun May 10, 11:00 PM |
| 🇨🇳 China | CST (UTC+8) | Sun May 10, 9:00 PM |
| 🇵🇭 Philippines | PHT (UTC+8) | Sun May 10, 9:00 PM |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | MYT (UTC+8) | Sun May 10, 9:00 PM |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | SGT (UTC+8) | Sun May 10, 9:00 PM |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | WIB (UTC+7) | Sun May 10, 8:00 PM |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | ICT (UTC+7) | Sun May 10, 8:00 PM |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | ICT (UTC+7) | Sun May 10, 8:00 PM |
| 🇧🇩 Bangladesh | BST (UTC+6) | Sun May 10, 7:00 PM |
| 🇮🇳 India | IST (UTC+5:30) | Sun May 10, 6:30 PM |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | PKT (UTC+5) | Sun May 10, 6:00 PM |
| 🇦🇪 UAE / Gulf | GST (UTC+4) | Sun May 10, 5:00 PM |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | AST (UTC+3) | Sun May 10, 4:00 PM |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | TRT (UTC+3) | Sun May 10, 4:00 PM |
| 🇷🇺 Russia (Moscow) | MSK (UTC+3) | Sun May 10, 4:00 PM |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | EET (UTC+2) | Sun May 10, 3:00 PM |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | SAST (UTC+2) | Sun May 10, 3:00 PM |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | CEST (UTC+2) | Sun May 10, 3:00 PM |
| 🇫🇷 France | CEST (UTC+2) | Sun May 10, 3:00 PM |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | BST (UTC+1) | Sun May 10, 2:00 PM |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | BRT (UTC-3) | Sun May 10, 10:00 AM |
| 🇨🇦 Canada (Toronto) | EDT (UTC-4) | Sun May 10, 9:00 AM |
| 🇺🇸 East Coast | EDT (UTC-4) | Sun May 10, 9:00 AM |
| 🇨🇴 Colombia | COT (UTC-5) | Sun May 10, 8:00 AM |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | CST (UTC-6) | Sun May 10, 7:00 AM |
| 🇺🇸 West Coast | PDT (UTC-7) | Sun May 10, 6:00 AM |
Where to Read This Emperor Is Running a Marriage Scam Chapter 22
- Korean Raw Chapters — Officially published on KakaoPage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Emperor actually evil?
Despite the title implying a “scam,” the Emperor is more of a bewildered straight man reacting to the female lead’s unhinged antics. The “scam” is mostly a comedic misunderstanding.
Is this a completed series?
No, both the manhwa and the original Korean web novel are currently ongoing.
Are there any other manhwa like this?
If you love comedic historical romance where the female lead is absolutely unhinged and the male lead is just trying to keep up, you should absolutely check out Miss Not-So Sidekick or Touch My Little Brother and You’re Dead.
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