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 wakes up in a novel as Yang Ning—the villainess destined to become the most hated Empress and fiancée to a Crown Prince who loathes her. But she’s not about to follow the script! With sharp wit, humor, and a strong will to survive, Yang Ning is determined to rewrite her fate. The only problem? The Crown Prince, who’s supposed to hate her, is suddenly paying too much attention. 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! Follow on Instagram: @kamlyn_love Discord Server: https://discord.gg/NTPCE7YZm7
Secret Meeting (VII)
Yang Ning's eyes widened in shock as she couldn't believe what she had just heard. He does not want to cancel this marriage alliance because he does not want to see her die??
What does that mean? Why would she die?
She is canceling this marriage alliance to save her neck from getting thrashed by his sword. Then what is the twist here that she isn't aware of?
Zheng Liang raised his teacup and took a sip from it before answering her curious questions, " Seems like Lady Yang Ning isn't aware of the rules of the Royal Palace."
" Well, let me explain to you then. There is a reason why I cannot request my father to cancel this marriage alliance. Because if I do that, you will be executed and your whole family will be exiled to the mountains. That's the Royal Protocols, to protect the prestige of the Royal family and also to safeguard the confidentiality of the Empire."
Yang Ning: "..."