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
Is she really his daughter?
After the morning royal court session was dismissed, Yang Luoyang didn't return to his office. Instead, he made his way to the backside of the royal palace.
After walking quite a distance, he reached a secluded spot within the palace grounds. This area was nestled near the boundary walls, surrounded only by trees and plants, offering a serene and isolated environment. The absence of any visible structures nearby added to the secluded nature of the place.
It was a hidden and secluded place in the palace, rarely visited by anyone. With no guards, it remained an empty area devoid of royal residences or dwellings nearby. Instead, it resembled more of a forest with towering trees and wild plants.
Upon reaching the secluded spot, Yang Luoyang stood beneath the shade of a tree. Impatiently, he tapped his foot nervously on the ground, scanning the surroundings to ensure no one was following him.