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
Rebellious but the Best.
but Xiaowei frowned, mistrust engraved on her face as she followed Yang Ning's gaze. "Milady, how could there possibly be a ladder outside the royal residence? The security is tight, and the guards are not foolish enough to leave such a convenient tool lying around."
"Otherwise, it would make it too easy for trespassers to breach the royal residence," she reasoned, her voice tinged with logic.
Yang Ning pursed her lips, acknowledging the validity of Xiaowei's argument. However, an inkling of hope lingered within her, compelling her to address the possibility. "I understand, but... please, just go and check. I have this feeling that there may be something that could aid us."
With a resigned sigh, Xiaowei agreed to ease Yang Ning's mind and ventured toward the end of the alley. To her astonishment, her eyes widened as she confirmed the incredible sight: a wooden ladder stood conspicuously in the dark corner, defying their expectations.