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
Punishment.
The sight was heartbreaking.
Here was a man of great stature and influence, reduced to tears, pleading for mercy. The once-proud Minister Qin, known for his firmness and unyielding demeanor in the court, was now shattered, his voice filled with desperation. The entire court watched in stunned silence, moved by the raw emotion displayed before them. In the blink of an eye, the legacy and reputation built over generations were on the brink of ruin.
Minister Qin's eldest son also joined his father on the ground, falling to his knees to plead for the safeguarding of his family. "Your Majesty, Qin Cheng is an ignorant child. We will punish him harshly and send him far away from here, where he could not even dare to think of disrespecting any woman," he implored.
"Kindly show some mercy on us considering our years of loyalty and service, and spare my younger brother and my family. I beg of you," he pleaded, his head lowered in submission.