"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
After expressing his gratitude to Yang Ning for saving his son's life, Zheng Huang removed one of the rings he was wearing and offered it to her as a reward. He continued, "I received this ring from my father when I captured the kingdom near the southern area and expanded our territory. Typically, the successors of our family receive this honor, but I am bestowing this honor upon you. Because you're the true savior of this Empire and my son's life. Take it." He handed her the ring, adorned with diamonds and featuring a large red ruby gem in the middle, emphasizing its preciousness.
Yang Ning's eyes widened in surprise upon receiving such a significant reward from His Majesty. Previously, when she had killed the wild bear, she received His Majesty's necklace, and now, he was giving her his ring. It wasn't just a reward but a tremendous honor that only the successors of the Empire could receive from previous Emperors.