"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
Yang Ning was feeling uneasy when Yang Lingxin signaled her maid to pass her the tray to brew tea for the tea ceremony.
She hesitated but started brewing the tea anyway. What else can she do anyway?
While brewing the tea, she glanced at the Empress and saw her snickering while looking at her.
Why is she looking at her with hostility in her eyes? Did she ever steal something from her or caused her any harm? She wondered.
Yang Ning was feeling uncomfortable with everyone's attention on her. She has lived her whole life in the spotlight, however, the way everyone was looking at her with their judgmental gazes was making her uncomfortable.
'Ah! Do people have nothing to do other than staring at me?' She wanted to cry out of frustration.