"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
The dining room fell into an awkward silence. However, the tension eased when the guard standing outside announced Zheng Xiang's arrival and opened the door for him.
Zheng Xiang entered, looking around at everyone gathered in the dining room with a hint of puzzlement. He greeted His Majesty and Yang Ning with indifference and glanced at his brother, who had his head lowered and was busy selecting the best meat pieces to put in Yang Ning's bowl.
As Zheng Xiang debated whether to greet his brother or not, in case Zheng Liang ignored him, Zheng Liang raised his head and said, "You're here. Sit down and eat," in his usual cold tone, though his actions were not as cold as before.
He didn't ignore him!