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
Disappointment
~Main Palace~
After the morning royal court session ended, Zheng Liang accompanied his father, His Majesty to his study to discuss the upcoming celebration of his first wedding anniversary.
Zheng Huang sat on his throne-like chair, crafted from rich mahogany and intricately carved with dragon motifs. The chair was upholstered in crimson velvet, with gold-embroidered patterns, and supported by a small silk cushion at the back for added comfort. The elegant setting exuded royal sophistication, reflecting the grandeur of the ancient Chinese Empire.
He looked at his son and asked, "So, what is your plan for the celebration of your first wedding anniversary banquet? It's only two weeks away; we have little time to waste here." He spoke frankly, taking a delicate porcelain cup from the table before him and sipping his hot milk tea, which he had requested instead of his usual fragrant tea imported from another kingdom.