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
It's going to be an interesting night.
Outside the study room, Gu Lan stood vigilantly on guard, ensuring no one would dare interrupt His Highness. His recent punishment of two weeks cleaning the stables was a harsh lesson he would not soon forget.
As he maintained his stance, Xiaowei approached, her eyes meeting his. "Her Highness is still inside, isn't she?" She inquired.
Gu Lan's eyebrows knit together at her casual tone, but he managed a nod in answer to her question.
As he was about to voice his thoughts, Xiaowei moved to knock on the door. Instantly, he seized her wrist, his gaze icy and sharp. "What do you think you're doing?"
His sudden assertiveness took Xiaowei aback.
She looked at him with a mix of surprise and mild annoyance playing on her face. "Earlier, Her Highness summoned me to discuss further instructions about the chamber's decoration. If you're doubtful, you can always confirm with her," she replied, there was an obvious irritation in her voice.