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
Door Unlocked?
Having stealthily entered her chamber using a ladder, Yang Ning swiftly changed into the dress she had worn that morning.
As Yang Ning changed her clothes, Xiaowei hastened to clean up the mess her lady had left behind and carefully bundled the garments Yang Ning had worn to the market, ensuring no traces of her secret excursion remained in the room.
"Go and prepare a bath for me. I need to freshen up before Zhang Liang arrives. His gaze is as sharp as an eagle's, and I cannot afford to be caught by him," Yang Ning commanded Xiaowei.
Having run extensively and walked miles to explore the market under the scorching sun, Yang Ning knew that if she didn't cleanse herself before meeting Zheng Liang, he would surely discern that she had ventured out earlier.
His eyes were akin to those of an eagle, capable of uncovering any hidden truth.