I woke up as the Villainous Empress
"So, you're telling me you don't want to marry me? Didn’t you fight for this?" Crown Prince Zheng Liang was stunned. Yang Ning, the notorious schemer, wanted to call off their engagement? He thought he'd be relieved, but her sudden boldness had him questioning everything. "Your Highness, I don't want to be a sacrificial lamb, thank you very much," Yang Ning retorted with a fake smile, inwardly groaning. ‘Just break it off already!’ Fang Li, once a national treasure as an archery champion, finds her career and life on the brink of ruin after being embroiled in a scandal. But when she wakes up in a novel as Yang Ning—the villainess fated to become the most despised Empress and the fiancée of a Crown Prince who detests her—she’s determined not to follow the script! Armed with wit, humor, and a fierce will to survive, Yang Ning is set on rewriting her destiny. The twist? The Crown Prince, who’s supposed to loathe her, seems far too interested in her now. Can she escape her villainous destiny, or will she get tangled in royal drama and unexpected romance? ## Note: No extended misunderstandings or breakups—there will be some drama, but only to make the romance even better. This is a fun, romantic comedy full of witty banter! Cover: Original cover design by the author – kindly refrain from using without permission. Follow on Instagram: @kamlyn_love Discord Server: https://discord.gg/NTPCE7YZm7
Dragon Pavilion II
Gu Lan was anxiously waiting for Zheng Liang outside his chamber and was pacing back and forth in nervousness.
He was not only nervous because he went against Zheng Liang's command and failed to protect Lady Yang Ning which made Zheng Liang angry at him. But also because Zheng Liang brought Yang Ning to his chamber rather than taking her to the Imperial Medicine Clinic.
If not there, he could have taken her to any of the Guest Chambers in the royal palace. There was no need for him to bring her to the dragon pavilion, to his chamber, and cause chaos in the palace.
Now everyone will soon find out about what happened at the site and how Zheng Liang and Yang Ning went to the brothel.
He can explain his actions by telling the truth that he went there to catch the corrupt officials in disguise, however, what can he say to explain what Yang Ning was doing there?