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
Being greedy is an understatement.
Upon receiving Gu Lan's report, Zheng Liang, who had been idly toying with the jade paperweight in his hands, paused in his actions and let out a chuckle in disbelief, finding the situation rather ridiculous.
He glanced at Gu Lan with raised eyebrows and a sarcastic expression, questioning mockingly, "Coincidental, you say? Isn't all of this a bit too much of a coincidence?"
"Don't tell me the police officer in charge of the investigation at that time happened to be the current Head Officer of the Royal Bureau of Investigation?" Zheng Liang raised an eyebrow, his tone carrying a hint of suspicion.
Gu Lan was taken aback by Zheng Liang's question and nodded solemnly. "Indeed, Your Highness. It was Officer Wang Rong who led the investigation back then. And shortly after the case was closed, he was promoted from the Police Officer to the Chief of the Department.," he confirmed.