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
Court of Secrets (I)
A week later, His Majesty summoned all the ministers for an urgent meeting at the royal court, halting all official work and causing a stir throughout the palace. Speculation ran rampant as ministers wondered what could have prompted such a sudden assembly.
Before departing for the royal court, Yang Ning gazed at Zheng Liang with concern etched across her face. "Are you certain you have all the evidence?" she asked, her voice tinged with worry. "What if that man confronts you once again, attempting to shift all blame onto you?"
Yang Ning knew Yang Luoyang better than anyone—a monster who wouldn't hesitate to sacrifice his own daughter in his pursuit of power and wealth.
Zheng Liang met Yang Ning's anxious gaze with a loving look, gently caressing her hair. "Don't worry," he reassured her. "This time, I won't let that man escape. I'm not just protecting the Empire now; I'm safeguarding you and our baby as well."