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
Would not affect his performance.
"You're going to apply the medicine?" Yang Ning's expression darkened upon hearing Hou Wei's statement about tending to Zheng Liang's wound. Her smile vanished, replaced by a frown creasing her forehead.
Hou Wei blinked her eyes innocently and explained, "Yes. His Highness's wound has been healing well, and Master Jiang has already removed the bandage. Now, all that's required is to apply the ointment to ensure complete healing and remove the scar. Typically, Master Jiang handles this, but since he's currently away from the palace, I'll be taking care of His Highness's scar."
Yang Ning remained silent, her unease palpable.
It wasn't really out of the ordinary for Hou Wei to tend to Zheng Liang's wound, given her job as a nurse in the imperial medicine department. However, Yang Ning couldn't help but feel a bit uneasy about it, considering what she knew from the story and how Hou Wei was destined to be with Zheng Liang.