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 IV
The royal court was in chaos. Ministers shouted over each other, defending Yang Luoyang and questioning the Crown Prince's judgment. Zheng Liang and Zheng Xiang exchanged worried glances. Their carefully laid plans were falling apart.
Suddenly, a guard's voice boomed over the noise. "Her Highness, Crown Princess Yang Ning!"
The grand doors swung open with a resounding bang. Everyone turned, falling into a stunned silence as Yang Ning made her entrance.
She stood there, a vision of regal power. Her outer robe, a deep teal blue adorned with pink birds and silver flowers, flowed gracefully as she moved. Underneath, a pale blue and cream dress peeked out, its hem decorated with intricate golden designs. An ornate golden belt cinched her waist, and over it all, she wore a sheer layer that sparkled like the night sky.