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
Retribution!
The following morning, before the sun had a chance to rise, a solemn assembly congregated before the Main Palace Hall within the royal palace. Their purpose was to bear witness to the ultimate departure of Yang Lingxin, who had been accused of treason and conclusively shown to have attempted the assassination of His Majesty.
Not only was Yang Lingxin proven guilty of administering slow poison over an extended period, but it was also established that he continued to do so while His Majesty lay sick and on the verge of death.
To offer their final farewell to the Empress of the Empire, who had shamefully transitioned from a revered figure to a traitor, the Crown Prince and all the royal ministers gathered for the somber assembly. Upon receiving the unexpected news of Yang Lingxin's abrupt departure, Yang Ning too felt compelled to attend, motivated by a blend of curiosity and a sense of duty.