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
Court of Secrets II
The royal court buzzed with tension as Zheng Liang stood before the ministers. His sharp gaze swept across the room, finally resting on Minister Yang Luoyang, whose face showed indifference but his eyes held a mysterious glint.
"Esteemed ministers," Zheng Liang began, his voice cutting through the murmurs, "You must be curious about why we've called this assembly today."
Zheng Liang's eyes narrowed as he continued, "This gathering serves to remind everyone of the vows and duties of officials serving the empire and its people."
He paused, letting the silence build. "Also, we're here to address a grave matter that threatens the very foundation of our empire."
The tension in the room grew. Ministers exchanged worried glances, while others leaned forward, eager to hear more. Yang Luoyang's face remained calm through it all, that enigmatic glint still in his eyes.