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
Self Defense Training.
After bidding farewell to Lady Guo Yurong and Madam Liu, Yang Ning climbed into her carriage with the assistance of Xiaowei, who joined her inside. In the past, Xiaowei used to walk beside the carriage, but Yang Ning changed the rules, allowing her to ride along. Typically, servants were expected to either walk alongside the carriage or occasionally sit with the carriage coachmen in case of long-distance travel but not inside the same carriage as the royal family members.
Despite these norms, Yang Ning, who considered Xiaowei more as a close friend than a servant, chose to bend the rules and established the ritual of sharing the carriage with her. Especially when Zheng Liang wasn't accompanying her and there was ample space for Xiaowei to sit and keep her company.