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
Tea Party (VI)
At Guo Yurong's question, everyone couldn't help but glance at Yang Ning with complicated looks, waiting for her reply. The rumors about Yang Ning mistreating her stepmother were already famous in the capital, tarnishing her reputation even before she married the Crown Prince.
In an Empire where filial piety towards parents is considered the top moral responsibility, and deviations are subject to punishment, Yang Ning was still under scrutiny for her attitude towards Chang Ah.
"The guests that I have invited are all here. If someone is not here, it only means that they haven't been invited." Yang Ning's blunt response caught everyone off guard. The ladies, who were enjoying the milk tea and snacks, put down their cups and chopsticks, awkwardly wiping their mouths as they waited for Yang Ning to explain herself. However, she remained silent.