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
Was it all just a coincidence?
The bustling restaurant hummed with chatter as Fang Li and Zheng Lei settled into their seats. Fang Li's heart raced as she observed Zheng Lei, noting how his every gesture and mannerism mirrored Zheng Liang's. It wasn't just their faces; their attitudes and actions were strikingly similar.
Zheng Lei sat with an air of cool detachment, his eyes briefly scanning the menu before setting it aside. His gaze, sharp and observant, seemed to take in everything while revealing nothing.
Without consulting Zheng Lei, Fang Li confidently ordered several dishes. "We'll have the Dongpo Rou, Mapo Tofu, and Hongshao Rou," she told the waiter, then turned to Zheng Lei with a smile. "Trust me, you'll love these."
Zheng Lei raised an eyebrow but remained silent, his face impassive.
When the food arrived, Fang Li gestured to the braised pork belly. "Try the Dongpo Rou first," she suggested. "It's really good."