Can't a princess ascend the throne?

Chapter 436 Don’t be afraid

"I think you've really gone mad..."

The Xie family head muttered to himself, staring at Wang Heng with disbelief. He had known before that Wang Heng wasn't as heartbroken as she appeared, but he hadn't realized she harbored so much hatred, enough to plunge both the Wang and Xie families into an abyss of ridicule. She herself came from the Wang family; didn't she think about her own future?

Wang Heng didn't think she was crazy at all. She felt incredibly satisfied and gratified to speak out. Why should these people be able to do disgusting things themselves but not be able to have them called out? Wasn't it because they thought she had no power to fight back before and therefore looked down on her?
These people should know today that they should never underestimate any woman.

Wang Heng smiled with satisfaction, making sure that those peeking around had heard her clearly. Because she was standing on the frame, she glanced down at Xie Kun's distraught appearance and sneered.

"What? You can't handle this? You feel ashamed that your manly pride has been exposed? Ha, this is nothing. Xie Kun, listen carefully, I want a divorce. Since you have a whole house full of true love, go live with your true love for the rest of your life, and stop disgusting me here."

Xie Kun was initially incredulous, then lunged forward to grab Wang Heng's hand, his eyes filled with a startling stubbornness.

Even if Wang Heng dies, she should die in the Xie family's courtyard! Once she's my wife, she'll be my wife for life! They're meant to live a good life together, how can they divorce halfway through?
To be honest, Wang Heng panicked for a moment when Xie Kun pounced on her, but she quickly calmed down because the tall and thin Prince Chen simply nudged him lightly, and Xie Kun spun around on the spot, eventually losing his balance and falling heavily to the ground.

"puff!"

Wang Heng sneered without hesitation. Originally, no one dared to laugh at Xie's head, but when they saw Wang Heng laughing, no one could hold back anymore and burst into laughter. They never expected that Xie's head, who was always known for his handsome appearance, would be so embarrassed.

But he really has no regard for his own reputation. The Wang family woman already said she wanted a divorce, yet he still brazenly tried to pull her away. The crucial point is that they had overheard the whole thing; if the Xie family had treated the Wang family woman well all these years, they wouldn't be in this situation today. Frankly speaking, wasn't it because he was too greedy, wanting both beauty and a wife from a noble family?
Jiu Que was all smiles at the moment, seemingly without any threat, but none of the people present dared to underestimate her.

"Master Xie, are you disrespecting me? You dare to attack my guest right in front of me?"

"No! Your Highness! Wang Heng is my wife!"

"Don't worry, we all know she's your wife. But there's no law in this world that says she has to be your wife forever, even if she's only your wife once. She's first and foremost a complete person, a person named Wang Heng, and only secondly a daughter of the Wang family and the matriarch of the Xie family. Don't tell me that after all these years with the Hermit of Wuwei, you've always felt that she's inferior to you?"

"I……"

"All right!"

Jiu Que was also tired. Honestly, if Xie Kun hadn't intervened out of nowhere, they would have left smoothly. But it wasn't too late now; after all, they had brought so many guards specifically for this moment. Forcibly abducting women—she hadn't done it before, but she could try. With a decisive wave of her hand, the waiting, impatient guards swarmed forward, quickly isolating Xie Kun and the Xie family members, then strutted away with their entourage. The Xie family members shouted themselves hoarse behind them, but no one paid any attention, only adding to the amusement.

As the group of swaggering princes and their entourage left, Xie Mingli stood there, feeling the stinging gazes around him, and a surge of resentment welled up within him.

"Father, are we just going to let this go? If she really divorces you, the Xie family will become a laughing stock in the world!"

"...Of course we can't just let it go like this."

Xie Kun straightened up, wiped away the weak emotions from his face, and his expression turned gloomy.

"Quickly inform the Wang family! They have such a rebellious daughter. Do they think they can get away with this? They're in the same boat as us. If we make a fool of ourselves, they won't escape either!"

"Father is absolutely right!"

Even if Wang Heng despises the Xie family, she still has parents who gave her life and raised her, and brothers who love her. Can she just throw all of that away?
Even the most heartless and ruthless person in this world will always have a softer heart when facing their parents and siblings, after all, they are relatives connected by blood.

But today's events are truly strange. Why would His Highness the Prince suddenly appear at the Xie family's gate, and bring his third brother with him? It's definitely not a coincidence. Could it be that Xie Mingchen complained to Prince Chen, deliberately getting the other to vent his anger?
"Father, could today's events be related to Sanlang?"

"Foolish! What does it have to do with him? The most important thing now is to prevent this matter from reaching His Majesty's ears. If His Majesty finds out that the Xie family can't even manage their own affairs and has caused such a commotion throughout the city, how will he ever appoint anyone from the Xie family to a high position? If the charge of neglecting the inner quarters is firmly established, the Xie family will be ridiculed for thousands and thousands of years!"

"No! Men, prepare the horses! We must go to the Wang family immediately!"

Regardless of the uproar outside, inside the carriage, Wang Heng's face remained expressionless, as if everything that had just happened had no effect on her whatsoever. However, Chunyu Shuang, sitting next to her, noticed that Wang Heng's hands were tightly clasped together and trembling slightly.

Chunyu Shuang sighed softly. Even a woman as strong-willed as Wang Heng, once confined to the inner quarters, would rarely venture out. For over twenty years, she hadn't stepped outside the Xie family compound. Chunyu Shuang couldn't imagine what joy such a life could hold. No wonder Xie Mingchen always wore a blank, world-weary face; it turned out he had such a tragic family history. But how to put it? Wang Heng was pitiful, and Xie Mingchen was pitiful too; they were both victims, and the perpetrators were the Wang and Xie families.

Your Highness's bringing Wang Heng along wasn't simply a matter of loyalty; she's helping a friend, and she's going to see it through to the end. Besides, this Wang Heng is said to have been exceptionally talented in her youth, excelling in both calligraphy and painting. Perhaps Your Highness could even gain her a position as a tutor at the academy?

"Layman, there's no need to worry. You're out now. With His Highness here, Xie Kun wouldn't dare do anything to you. You'll be free from now on. His Highness didn't bring you out for any personal gain. He was simply indignant after hearing about Xie Mingchen's family affairs and wanted to help you. After all, His Highness has encountered similar situations before."