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
What's in her fate?
After returning from the long, grueling journey, Yang Ning shed her travel-weary clothing for a soft, comfortable dress and wrapped herself in a warm woolen shawl. The winter in the capital city was more than just cold; it was biting and merciless, making her crave the warmth of Xinling city.
While enjoying the warm and pleasant weather of Xinling City, she had almost forgotten about the biting cold weather of the capital city.
Yang Ning stood near the window in her dimly lit chamber, her eyes fixed on the distant cold lake. The water looked almost frozen, and its icy breeze brushed against her cheeks, causing her to shiver.
But the physical cold was nothing compared to the chill in her thoughts. Her mind was a storm of confusion and anxiety, so much so that she hardly felt the wind's sting.