Can't a princess ascend the throne?

Is Chapter 82 funny?
Ying Jiuque's eyes immediately turned cold.

"Even His Majesty hasn't said I killed the Third Prince, so what right do you have to say that? The court hasn't even convicted me, yet you know I'm guilty? Are you more powerful than the officials in charge of criminal justice? Do you have more authority than His Majesty?"

Ying Jiuque's three consecutive questions left Lin Wei speechless. Even if he could flaunt his fatherly authority over Ying Jiuque, he would never dare to bear the crime of disrespecting the imperial court. However, he absolutely could not bring himself to apologize to Ying Jiuque.

Therefore, at this moment, he was red-faced and visibly upset, feeling as if he were being stared at intently by the rude crowd, with absolutely nothing to cover himself. He had never suffered such humiliation since becoming an official, and he was furious. And all of this was because of Ying Jiuque, that unfilial daughter!

However, thinking about what he had to do today, Lin Wei managed to suppress his emotions and spoke with difficulty.

“I have important business to attend to today. Tell these people to leave.”

These lowly people all had an unpleasant odor about them, and after spending a long time with them, Lin Wei felt as if he had picked up that stench himself. So he couldn't help but cover his nose.

The women around, including Aunt Lin, were of lower social standing, but they weren't fools; how could they not see the man's contempt for them? This infuriated them. Lord Ying was clearly such a good person, how could his father be like this? They say a stepmother is like a stepfather, and this Lin fellow was indeed no good. Otherwise, he wouldn't have abandoned his daughter on the estate for over ten years without bringing her back. Now that he's finally back, Lord Ying is so ambitious; not only has he become an official, but he also holds the title of county princess, and he's about to be promoted again after achieving further merit.

Anyone would be proud of their child in this situation, so why is this Lin guy so different? Did he grow an extra leg?

"Other parents are proud of their children's achievements, so why are you different? Are you really Master Ying's biological father? Or are you an imposter?"

"What! What are you saying!"

Lin Wei was furious. Even if he didn't like his daughter, he didn't want others to say such things. Wasn't this questioning his abilities? He had already heard enough of these kinds of comments when he married Ying Chongming. Why should he hear them again? He was no longer a penniless young man! He had risen to the position of Vice Minister of Rites. At such a young age, he had become a third-rank official, and he came from a humble background. Who wouldn't exclaim that he was young and promising?
But when Ying Chongming was around, no one could ever see him! Everyone was looking at Ying Chongming, as if she were some kind of savior! She was just a woman who wielded swords and spears. Even if she hadn't existed, would the world have been in chaos? No matter how much she was praised, she still died in the end, didn't she?

Tsk, I never expected that this daughter I've always wanted to avoid would be like this, so attention-seeking and disgusting.

Lin Wei didn't want to say anything more. He originally wanted to save face for Ying Jiuque, but now she had failed to seize the opportunity, so he spoke directly in front of these people.

"You unfilial daughter! Ever since you returned to the capital, you haven't had a single day of peace. You've truly disturbed the Lin family to the point of chaos. Today, I expel you from the clan. From now on, you are no longer a member of the Lin family, and your actions have absolutely nothing to do with the Lin family!"

These resounding words instantly chilled the crowd, and Lin Wei couldn't help but reveal a triumphant smile.

Are you scared? Are your legs trembling with fear? In this world, what's the difference between being expelled from a family and a wandering ghost? You can't even be buried in the ancestral graveyard after death. No matter how stubborn Ying Jiuque is, he wouldn't dare gamble with his own fate. If Ying Jiuque could immediately prostrate herself and apologize, then he might reluctantly consider the timeline for expelling her...

"What did he just say?"

"It seems they're going to kick Lord Ying out?"

"No way?" Before Lin Wei's smile could even widen, he heard words that made his vision go black.

"Lord Ying doesn't even live at the Lin family's residence anymore, so how can we kick him out? Are we going to kick him out of his own mansion? Does he have the right to do that?"

"Probably not? Don't listen to his nonsense, he's just a lunatic..."

Lin Wei was practically going crazy with anger. Did these stupid lower-class people even know what it meant to be expelled from a family? That meant being expelled from the clan! They really were a bunch of commoners who didn't even have a family tree; they knew nothing!

"Ying Jiuque! Don't play dumb! You know what I mean. If I want, you can be kicked out in the next moment..."

"Okay!"

"I knew it... Huh? What did you say?"

Seeing Lin Wei's surprised expression, Jiu Que was completely unconcerned. She wasn't a native of ancient times; being kicked out wasn't much different from her current life, in fact, it seemed more comfortable. At least she wouldn't have to endure Lin Wei's strange gaze every time she went to court.

Lin Wei probably thought he didn't know, but during court sessions, he would always stare at him with a complex and indescribable look. It wasn't just once or twice; Jiu Que wasn't stupid, so he naturally noticed.

Her father was probably filled with envy, jealousy, and resentment. He was jealous that his daughter, at such a young age, had gained the Emperor's trust, that she had received the title of County Princess, and that she could move freely within the palace. Of course, what he envied most was that, despite being just a woman, she shone brightly throughout the capital, attracting the attention of the vast majority of people.

While most parents in the world hope that their children will be more outstanding than themselves, some parents feel uncomfortable or even jealous if their children's achievements surpass their own.

This is the complexity of human nature. Ying Jiuque, in any case, didn't care about this cheap father. She had long disliked the Lin family, and now that she could break free, she was practically laughing in her dreams.

But wasn't Lin Wei's reaction a bit too extreme? Shouldn't he be happy that the girl he doesn't like is about to be kicked out? Why is he acting like the sky is falling?
Oh, she understands. Did he, as her father, come all this time just to scare her, to make her back down?

That would be a pity, as she's not the type to back down easily, especially since his move today played right into her hands. It would prevent her from finding a way to escape the Lin family.

To be honest, with such an incompetent head of the family, the Lin family is just a small, humble family. In fact, it was only from Lin Wei's generation that someone started to become an official. In the current increasingly chaotic political situation, it is impossible for them to survive. It is better to leave now to avoid being dragged down later.

This Lin Wei seems to have no intention of leaving. So what's the point of all this commotion? Is it a joke? Tsk tsk tsk, it's truly speechless.

(End of this chapter)