Can't a princess ascend the throne?

Chapter 439 is a perfect match.
Xie Mingchen was genuinely stunned to receive an explanation from his mother, then broke into a bright smile. He was usually a composed person, and rarely laughed so heartily. The others present couldn't help but cast curious glances, which they quickly averted. "Never mind, now's not the time to admire beauty," the three women thought defiantly as they strode towards the door. Xie Mingchen stood there laughing for a while before finally following them.

This must be what it feels like to receive my mother's approval. It feels so good.

Xie Mingchen was relieved, but the Wang and Xie families, anxiously waiting and making a ruckus outside, were far from relieved; they felt as if the sky were falling. Especially the Wang family. For so many years, Wang Heng had never appeared in public, and they had almost forgotten they had such a daughter. Who knew that the next time they heard her name, it would be because she had caused such a huge mess! What woman in this world doesn't obey her father at home and her husband after marriage? Why couldn't Wang Heng accept this? Even the head of the Wang family himself had several concubines besides his wife. When Xie Kun caused such a shameless incident, the Wang family wasn't without anger, but what could they do? Wang Heng was already married to him; the deed was done, and the two were destined to be husband and wife for life. Were they, as parents, going to break up their daughter's marriage?
Besides, the Wang family has other daughters. If Wang Heng were to file for divorce so soon after marriage, it would damage the reputations of the other girls in the Wang family. Why can't this child be more understanding of them? Would she die from suffering a little grievance? Furthermore, the Xie family hasn't mistreated her all these years; they still treat her with the respect due to their principal wife. Although her son, Sanlang, is somewhat cold-hearted and doesn't contact them much, he is now a rising star in the court, a favorite of His Majesty, and even has a good relationship with a prince. Isn't Wang Heng satisfied with all of this?
So after Xie Kun chased them home and rattled off what had happened that day, the entire Wang family was bewildered, but what followed was an unspeakable sense of guilt and anger.

As a daughter of the Wang family, Wang Heng has enjoyed a life of luxury and privilege for over a decade. Since her family has provided her with such a comfortable environment, she is obligated to repay them. Why can't she understand such a simple matter of mutual benefit? Why insist on making a scene and being ridiculed by the lower classes? Is that what makes Wang Heng satisfied?!

At this moment, the head of the Wang family was standing outside the Prince's Mansion, his expression extremely unpleasant.

They were now extremely eager to drag Wang Heng out and hurl insults at her, and the head of the Wang family was even prepared to take action. However, she was currently hiding in the Prince's residence, and even he dared not barge in without the Prince's permission, unless he didn't want his head. It should be known that the current Prince was not one of those weak women; she possessed genuine military merits.

"This wretched girl is going to drive me crazy! I should have never given birth to her! I should have strangled her the moment she was born, so her elderly parents wouldn't have to suffer this humiliation..."

“Father-in-law, I believe Ah Heng didn’t do it on purpose. She’s probably just angry with me. Let’s talk to her nicely and persuade her to come back. We’ll definitely get along well in the future.”

Xie Kun was filled with grief at this moment, looking every bit the devoted lover. Anyone unrelated to him would surely be astonished by his devotion. Incidentally, let's talk about that Wang family woman. What was she thinking? She had such a distinguished and exceptionally affectionate husband, yet she refused him and even threatened divorce. She truly didn't know how lucky she was!
Although the Wang family head looked extremely angry, a vein throbbed violently on his forehead. This Xie fellow hadn't been acting so affectionately in his house just moments before. He was such a good actor.

Come to think of it, that Xie family lad put on a saintly and affectionate act before the marriage, fooling them all. Over the years, his skills have only gotten better.

Just as the two families were exchanging pleasantries, the tightly closed gates of the Prince's mansion suddenly opened, and three tall, slender women walked out. Because they were backlit, no one could see who they were at first. After blinking and their eyes adjusted to the light, they were shocked to find that one of them was none other than Wang Heng, whom they had just been vehemently criticizing.

The head of the Wang family immediately shouted a loud stern command.

"You wretched, unfilial daughter! Aren't you coming back with me right now? Are you going to stay here and embarrass yourself?! You've lived so many years, and you've wasted your life like a dog? Don't you even know that family scandals shouldn't be aired in public?! You're not a teenager anymore, and your son is over twenty. How can you still be so clueless? You..." "Father is still so righteous and awe-inspiring. Since you're supposed to be a loving father, shouldn't your first words be to comfort me when I'm wronged? Why are you giving me such a harsh scolding? It seems you're not the loving father everyone says you are. Alas, what a pity. Father is too angry today and has forgotten the image you've cultivated in public. So it's all my fault as your daughter. How could I make you angry? How could I make you so angry that you speak without thinking?"

"Uh……"

The head of the Wang family never expected that his daughter, whom he hadn't seen for many years, would dare to talk back to him. His initial anger and resentment suddenly died down, and he coughed violently.

Madam Wang, standing nearby, hurriedly massaged her husband's back and chest. Her face showed anxiety, but her voice remained gentle, and her posture was dignified.

"Ah Heng, how come you don't even know the most basic respect for your parents? What have you learned all these years? All you've learned is to talk back?"

"Aunt..."

Wang Heng still harbored a sliver of tenderness towards this mother. After all, when she was sent back by the Wang family, Madam Wang wept uncontrollably, expressing her sympathy for her plight and even giving her several servants to take good care of herself.

But as the years have passed, Wang Heng has come to see through the insignificant warmth of this so-called mother.

"Why pretend to be gentle, Mother? You're more suited to being aggressive. After all, wasn't that old nanny who betrayed me the one you personally sent to the Xie family? You're not usually this gentle and considerate, yet you insist on pretending. I still remember how you denounced Father in front of me for being fickle and heartless. When I stood up for him, you turned around and stood with him, condemning me, your daughter, for speaking out. I should have realized long ago that all your maternal love for me came at a price. The moment I disobeyed you or went beyond your control, you instantly sided with you and condemned me."

"So stop pretending, okay? You clearly don't care about me at all. You're just here to laugh at me, aren't you? You two are a perfect match!"