Can't a princess ascend the throne?

Chapter 402 Never Heard Of
Hearing Chunyu Shuang's words, the other two nodded in agreement. Especially Wei Yuan, who had grown up in the palace and had seen the Fourth Prince before. He appeared timid and cowardly, but that was only towards the three princes and the Emperor, who were more powerful than him. In private, he was utterly merciless towards the lowly eunuchs and maids in his own palace. There are some people in this world who enjoy targeting those weaker than themselves; it's how they demonstrate their magnanimity.

Moreover, the Fourth Prince, despite his last great effort, failed to find a suitable partner and instead colluded with the grasslands, nearly ruining the entire Great Jing! He found such a person utterly repulsive. Although His Majesty's four princes were all rather mediocre, what if one of them were to be exceptionally intelligent? That wasn't impossible. A crown prince nurtured from childhood would surely be better than a prince whose foundation was crooked.

It seems that most people assume that only princes and grandsons of emperors can ascend the throne. Even if a prince is incompetent, as long as he can father a son, the imperial line will not be broken. A thought silently flashed through Chunyu Shuang's mind, but even though she had a close relationship with the two people in front of her, she would never voice this idea.

In this world, the hardest thing to break is people's preconceived notions. Tangible things, no matter how strong, can be shattered with something even stronger. But how easily can the shackles of the mind be broken? Even if the two people in front of her were her closest friends, on this issue, people are only divided by gender, not by kinship or friendship.

After resolving the biggest problem, the atmosphere among the three eased considerably. Chunyu Shuang brought up a certain matter with a half-smile.

"Did you guys notice Lin Wei's expression? Wow, he's always been known as a gentleman, this is the first time I've ever seen such a ferocious expression on his face. But it's really impressive that he didn't lose his temper in front of so many people, he just silently endured it. I don't think this is like his usual self. Even if he can swallow this bitter pill today, he should at least express his innocence and purity, to add a mark to his future career and leave others with the impression of a victim?"

Wei Yuan, being a martial artist, saw things more clearly and couldn't help but chuckle. He had also disliked Lin Wei for a long time. Lin Wei put on a good act on the surface, but on several occasions when they met, the disdain in his eyes was impossible to hide. He despised hypocrites like Lin Wei the most. How could Wei Yuan not be happy to see him make a fool of himself?
"It's not that he doesn't want to speak; it's that he can't. The eunuch beside him is one of the best in the palace. It would be strange if Lin Wei, a weak scholar, could break free. And his stupid son next to him, who tried to jump around several times, was still held down."

"I was wondering why it was so quiet tonight; it doesn't seem like him at all."

"But then again, is His Majesty really going to let Lin Wei off so easily? He abandoned Jiu Que on a country estate in the suburbs, leaving her to grow up alone and miserable until she turned eighteen, while Lin Wei benefited greatly. Is it really okay to just humiliate such a person tonight?"

Wei Yuan shook his head. He also didn't think His Majesty would let Lin Wei off so easily, but His Majesty hadn't done anything to him tonight. However, based on Wei Yuan's understanding of His Majesty over the years, His Majesty might still be holding back a move, or he might still be considering Jiu Que's feelings. After all, no matter what, Lin Wei had been Jiu Que's nominal father for the past eighteen years. But speaking of which, there was still something Wei Yuan couldn't figure out.

So, is Jiuque really His Majesty's daughter? This unexpected turn of events tonight has certainly surprised many. And regardless, His Majesty's acceptance of this matter is remarkably high.

Thinking of this, Wei Yuan couldn't help but look at Chunyu Shuang. Of course he knew that Chunyu Shuang had a better relationship with Jiu Que. Didn't she hear anything from Jiu Que?

Chunyu Shuang couldn't help but roll her eyes to the sky.

"Why are you looking at me? I didn't know beforehand either. Besides, look at Jiu Que's reaction tonight. Does she seem to have known beforehand? And General Ying is truly a role model for us all. When they got married, Lin Wei, although not exactly a great man, was still a third-place scholar in the imperial examinations, a promising young talent. And His Majesty, needless to say, rose from humble beginnings to the throne. Both men, General Ying and General Ying, are truly remarkable. However, if I had to choose, I would prefer that Jiu Que's biological father be His Majesty, since Lin Wei's character is simply unacceptable."

That's like saying nothing at all.

The two couldn't help but shake their heads. "The key is that there are both witnesses and physical evidence. No one can deny the father-daughter relationship between the two, right? If blood kinship testing works, it would be good to use the blood kinship testing method to prove it."

"Blood kinship testing is useless."

When it came to his professional field, Xie Mingchen quickly explained to the two that this method, which had been used for thousands of years, was inherently uncertain.

"Even between parents and children, their blood is not necessarily the same. Moreover, Jiu Que once mentioned the difference in blood type. Children's blood type may not follow their father's, so it is too arbitrary to use such a method to judge. Furthermore, His Majesty is of noble birth and cannot be easily harmed."

Chunyu Shuang rolled her eyes.

"Therefore, only the deceased General Ying knows who Jiu Que's biological father really is. If those who have doubts really want to know, they should go to the underworld and ask General Ying."

Alright, that's it. The matter has reached a stalemate again. However, after a moment of silence, Chunyu Shuang couldn't help but burst into laughter.

This is truly an unexpected turn of events. Before this, Chunyu Shuang had worried that Emperor Jingtai might harbor murderous intent towards Jiu Que because of her overwhelming achievements. Now, there's no need to worry; these two are father and daughter.

The concern now lies with who will succeed to the throne.

Chunyu Shuang and his two companions weren't the only ones having such a late-night conversation by candlelight. On his way back to his residence, An Yuanbo pondered for a long time before finally turning back and heading straight to his brother's house.

Although the Earl of Weiyuan wasn't particularly close to him, he wouldn't turn away his elder brother who had come to visit, though he wasn't exactly warm-hearted. The Earl of Anyuan was already used to his brother's cold attitude, and this time he spoke with a smile.

"Second brother, what do you think His Majesty was up to tonight? Is that Prince Chen really His Majesty's daughter?"

"His Majesty's words are law, how could they possibly be false?"

"We're brothers, you can't fool your older brother like that. I know you were closest to His Majesty back then, but have you ever seen His Majesty in contact with General Ying? I've never heard of it."