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
Am I an animal?
After hearing Yang Ning's words, Zheng Liang fell silent and was lost in thought. Seeing him like this, Yang Ning panicked, worried that he might become angry with her for planning this without discussing it with him first.
In this world, the treatment of women and men isn't the same, particularly when it comes to societal expectations. Working women face shame and criticism here, and as the Crown Princess, Yang Ning's case would be no different. Even though she will be managing everything without leaving the palace, her association with the business will still be noted.
Despite Zheng Liang treating her well and sparing her from social pressures, there might still be aspects that could trouble him. While she's fortunate to have a husband with a progressive mindset compared to others of this era, there could still be matters he finds challenging, despite his openness.