Can't a princess ascend the throne?

Chapter 468 Snobbery

The matchmaker, being quick-witted, sensed the situation was turning sour and left without saying another word. However, the neighbors who had been watching the spectacle remained, eager to see what would happen to the Wang family. Besides, Wang Xiu'e had just claimed to have passed the imperial examination—wasn't that a joke? Were passing the imperial examination so easy these days?

It must be said that deep down they still didn't really believe it.

Wang Xiu'e didn't force them to leave; she simply spoke expressionlessly.

"I know that this was done at your brother's instigation. I just looked at the entire list of names from top to bottom several times, and his name wasn't there at all. So are you satisfied now?"

Wang's father had already realized what was happening and immediately changed his mind.

"I knew something was off! Turns out that brat was lying to me. Oh my, this is the first time our family has produced a scholar! You're truly my good daughter. Don't worry, don't worry, with someone as accomplished as you, how could I bear to marry you off to Master Qiao? He's so old. I'll definitely find you a good family! My daughter is so outstanding, she could be matched even with royalty..."

Wang Xiue had long known what kind of person her father was, but she still found it hard to accept his true colors. What did he mean by "worthy of being matched"? Did he mean that in his eyes she was just an animal that could be matched with any man?
Forget it, there's no need to say so much to someone like that. She just didn't want to pursue the matter further, but someone in the room wasn't happy about it.

Wang Yaohui struggled to get out of the house. Having not left the house for only a few days, he looked disheveled and reeked of a sour stench, causing the neighbors standing nearby to frown and quickly move away.

"Who do you think you are? You dare to claim you passed the imperial examination? You think you passed just because you say so? Where's the proof? I could say I'm already a third-rank official! Father! Don't believe her, she's just lying to you. According to the rules, if someone passes the imperial examination, there will be people coming to congratulate them with gongs and drums. The government will also send the news along with the candidate's official document to the candidate. Look, it's been so long, have you heard any gongs or drums? She's just lying, she doesn't want to marry Master Qiao. You just said it's all about the parents' orders and the matchmaker's words. How dare she, as a daughter, disobey her father? That's unfilial! If she still disobeys, you can go to the government office and sue her! Don't hold back!"

"This……"

In fact, the father didn't know much about the imperial examinations; everything he knew came from his children's explanations. Now, after listening to his son's words, he found them quite reasonable.

He looked at his daughter with some hesitation. Which of them was telling the truth?
Wang Xiue was originally too lazy to say much to Wang Yaohui, but at this moment she really couldn't hold back anymore.

"You're incompetent, so you blame others for failing the exam. I'm not like you; I've never lied since I was a child."

"You talk a good game, but show me the evidence!"

Wang Xiue was speechless for a moment. She was certain that she had passed the exam and was just waiting to enter the palace to meet the Emperor and be assigned an official position. But she couldn't bring the entire list of successful candidates home for others to see!

For a moment, Wang Yaohui actually caught her red-handed. Seeing that Wang Xiue remained silent, Wang Yaohui became smug and spread the news to the people around him.

"See what I just said? I was right! Someone who only studied secretly for a few years could actually pass the imperial examination?! Isn't that a joke?!"

The neighbors were already skeptical, and now, hearing Wang Yaohui's words, though somewhat unpleasant to hear, they seemed to make some sense, so their expressions became hesitant. Seeing this, Wang Yaohui became even more smug, and continued to rattle off Wang Xiue's shortcomings.

"You've been a liar since you were little, secretly reading and writing. Who knows if you were just lying to rebel against your parents..."

"Boom boom boom——"

Just then, many people heard the lively sounds of gongs and drums outside. Because the coincidence was so striking, many couldn't help but rush to the door and stand on tiptoe to see. Soon, several neighbors with indescribable expressions came in and showered Wang Xiu'e with praise.

"I knew Xiu'e was naturally intelligent. Even though she only studied for a few years, she was able to pass the imperial examination. She's like a celestial being descended to earth! Oh my! She'll be able to see the emperor soon! This is an immense honor..."

"Exactly! This child has a bright future ahead of him."

Wang Yaohui's smug smile was still on his face, but it froze. He ignored the people around him and rushed out.

When Wang Yaohui saw the crowd dressed in red and decorated with gongs and drums walking towards his home, and the official at the front carrying the candidate's examination certificate, he was filled with disbelief. But then a glimmer of hope appeared in his eyes. It wasn't just Wang Xiu'e in his family who was going to take the imperial examination. Maybe he would be the one who passed.

But when the official clearly stated that the examination certificate he had delivered belonged to Wang Xiu'e, Wang Yaohui froze completely. How could this be? How could this be?
Unable to believe it, Wang Yaohui lunged forward to snatch the examination papers from the official's hands. However, these papers were of utmost importance to the students, and the officials had treated them like precious gems all the way. How could they possibly let Wang Yaohui, who had been injured for many days and was powerless, take them away?

Immediately, someone kicked Wang Yaohui in the waist and abdomen, sending him flying.

"How dare you! You dare to steal government property?!"

Wang Xiue glanced indifferently at the dejected Wang Yaohui, then looked at her father, who seemed oblivious to his son and was simply grinning foolishly at the examination certificate. For a moment, she felt utterly bored. Her father was truly a snob.

Wang Yaohui is indeed annoying, but is her father a good person? However, no matter how disliked he is, he is still her biological father, and no matter how much she wants to sever ties with him, she can't do it openly…

"My darling daughter actually passed the imperial examination! That's wonderful! When you become an official, I'll definitely brag about it to your second and third uncles! Their sons are idle at home all day long; won't they all be relying on my daughter in the future? Oh dear, who would have thought?"

Hearing this, Wang Xiu'e instinctively felt disgusted. However, she couldn't say anything. Wang's mother, on the other hand, glared fiercely at her husband, then pulled him aside and politely offered the messenger tea and a rest, even generously giving him some money to share the joy. Wang's father shuddered with heartache, but dared not say anything in front of the messenger, choosing instead to remain silent.

In short, after the results of the Enke exam were released, some were happy and some were sad; such is the nature of life in all its forms.