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
Give me a bath.
Zheng Liang gently dried Yang Ning's hair with a towel, his gaze fixed on her flushed cheeks as he observed her reflection in the mirror. The fragrant scent of flowers emanated from her freshly washed hair.
To ease the girl's restlessness under his intense gaze, he casually asked, "What did you do today?"
Feeling a nervous twinge for some unknown reason, Yang Ning nervously gulped before replying, "Ah? I... I just slept. The long journey left me tired, so I took the opportunity to rest and recharge." She gave the same excuse that she had taught Xiaowei to give to the other maids.
Zheng Liang remained unfazed, humming nonchalantly. "Hmm! Rest is indeed important."
With a meaningful smile, he continued to gently rub the towel against her dark and thick hair. "Since you rested the entire day, I will take you out tomorrow to explore the city."
"You must have been bored staying at the residence all day," he added.