"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
One Year Later~
The warm afternoon sun bathed the royal garden in soft light as Yang Ning sat beneath a blooming tree, watching her daughter play in the grass. The little princess, a year old, giggled as she crawled toward the vibrant flowers, her tiny hands reaching out curiously. Yang Ning smiled, feeling an overwhelming sense of peace as she watched her daughter grow.
A year had passed since the birth of their daughter, and in that time, much had changed in the empire. After the birth, Emperor Zheng Huang had formally passed the crown to Zheng Liang, allowing his son to rule with strength and wisdom. His health had begun to weaken, and he believed that Zheng Liang was the right person to lead while he focused on his recovery. Under Zheng Liang's reign, with Yang Ning as his Empress, the empire flourished like never before.