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
Too much of a coincidence.
While having tea, Zheng Xiang's eyes were fixated on Hou Wei, following her movements closely. At this point, he wasn't even listening to Yang Ning's stories; instead, he simply sat there, drinking one cup after another of tea, just to extend Hou Wei's stay in the dining room.
Since she had come at Yang Ning's special request, she was soon called to the imperial medicine department and had to return to the office.
When she left, Zheng Xiang had no reason to stay any longer either. As soon as Hou Wei returned to the medicine department, Zheng Xiang also departed.
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After Zheng Xiang returned to his pavilion, Zheng Liang wanted to spend some intimate moments with his wife. However, he was informed by Gu Lan that there was an urgent matter that needed his attention and needed to be reported immediately.