Chapter 175 Scar

But in public, no one said anything, and everyone went into the house and exchanged greetings in a friendly manner.

My aunt asked casually, "Has the imperial physician examined Jiu'er's scar? When will it heal?"

"The doctor didn't say when they will disappear, but I think the scars this time will be hard to remove. It's okay if they don't disappear."

"What? You still have some?"

A'niang raised her voice, which scared her.

Zhou Huanjiu nodded blankly, not understanding why A Niang was so excited.

After saying this, the smiles of my uncle and aunt, who were originally quite amiable, completely fell.

The lunch ended in an awkward atmosphere. Zhou Huanjiu was pulled into the room by her mother and asked to take off her dress.

Seeing the scars on her daughter's fair skin, she dropped her disguise and revealed her undisguised worry.

"What should I do?"

"You have scars all over your body, they're so glaring, it'll be hard to find someone to marry you in the future."

"Even if you get married, your husband will still dislike you."

"Even her face was injured. How important is a girl's appearance?"

"When we meet, we can tell at a glance."

Zhou Huanjiu was a little speechless, she didn't know what to say.

At that time, when she was injured, they all cared about her at first.

But what I am concerned about is whether it hurts, whether there is any danger to life, and when I can get better.

No one cared that the scar would make her face ugly and her skin no longer smooth.

She didn't pay any attention to these things at all, she only cared about being injured and feeling pain.

For her, a scab forms, which means the wound is healed.

But A Niang's worry was so strong, so strong that it even reached a state of despair.

It was as if these insignificant scars, which she didn't care about at all, could directly block her future and path forward.

Zhou Huanjiu felt helpless.

"Mother, it's just a few scars, it's okay."

"How come everything is alright!"

Her mother interrupted her sternly: "If I had known that sending you to the palace would leave scars on you, I should have brought you back earlier!"

Why?

Why?

Is it because you want to maintain smooth and tender skin?

The mother began to cry.

"Letting you enter the palace is to raise your status and help you find a good family in the future."

"But you have so many scars on your face and body, it's ruined!"

A-niang hugged her and said, "My poor Jiu'er, why is our life so miserable?"

Zhou Huanjiu was held stiffly in his mother's arms, like a soulless puppet, the fabric on his shoulders was wet and hot from his tears.

It's wet and sticky, clinging to your body, making you feel uncomfortable like a maggot on your tarsal bone.

On the other hand, Zhou Huanjiu's uncle Li Shanglian and his wife were also discussing this matter with melancholy.

"Originally, the Duke of Xin's Mansion was stripped of its title, and among our in-laws, we all depended on Zhou Huanjiu to be raised by the Queen Mother, hoping that she would marry into a wealthy family in the future and have a bright future."

"But look at her now. Her face is bruised and her body is covered with scars."

"If you want to find a husband, you can only marry down!"

"I am originally a commoner. Even if I rely on the Queen Mother's face, I can't find a real rich man."

"How come she worked so hard to serve and please her mother for five years, but in the end, everything was in vain!"

Li Shanglian pounded the table in frustration.

"This family is so stupid. This girl is just like her father. She can't even grasp the good opportunities."

"The Queen Mother's own brother was stripped of his title for seeking death."

"One lived in Renshou Palace, but got his face hurt."

Mrs. Li paced back and forth. "Let's find a doctor to see her. If the scar can't be removed, there's no point in keeping them and their daughter living in our house for free."

"I was wondering why you came back so suddenly when you were staying at Taiji Palace so well."

"If your parents are healthy and well, you don't need to come back to take care of them or observe mourning."

"I've never heard of a lady being sent back halfway while serving a nobleman."

“It turned out to be because of a facial injury.”

Li Shanglian thought about it and said, "It doesn't necessarily mean that they were driven out. Aren't there still so many guards outside?"

"If she was really abandoned, why did they send guards to escort her?"

Mrs. Lee poked him on the head.

"You are stupid. There is no one here, and you just bring out a sedan. Isn't that too obvious?"

"She is my niece after all. If the Queen Mother still has feelings for her, she will not put her in an awkward situation."

"Sending some guards to make it look like a good move can also help the girl save some face."

The Li family acted quickly, and soon a female doctor was brought into Mrs. Zhou's yard.

"Aunt, my wife is worried about my cousin's injury, so she asked a female doctor to come and see her."

"Come in."

After the female doctor finished reading it, she looked reluctant.

She had treated many wives and daughters of wealthy families and had a deep understanding of the affairs in the inner chambers.

A woman's moral character, appearance, speech and ability are all important. What will the little girl do in her future?

She described her condition to Mrs. Zhou: "Two of the scars on this young lady's body are a bit large and difficult to remove."

"This one on the face is narrow, but deep."

"Even if it's removed, it will leave a mark."

"If you persist in scar removal, it may be effective."

Zhou Huanjiu touched the scar on his face that he had not paid attention to in the past few days.

It's really small and on the side of the face, near the temple.

She didn't feel that it had any effect on her face.

But my mother and uncle, they all felt like they were facing a formidable enemy.

After hearing what the doctor said, A'niang fell to the ground.

The maid next to her got the answer and turned to report to her master.

Not long after, Li Shanglian arrived.

"Sister, Jiu'er."

There was no trace of a smile on his face.

Mrs. Zhou knew that this was because he was too lazy to even give them a smile because they were no longer of any use to him.

Her brother has never been kind.

"This yard is reserved for my son Dalang to get married. My sister has lived here for five years."

"Although Dalang hasn't grown up yet, he still needs to be cleaned up early to avoid being rushed, right?"

Although Mrs. Zhou was sad about her daughter's disfigurement, she did not show any sign of weakness at this time.

"My brother is right. We are just relatives, not family."

"I have lived in your house for five years. It's time for me to leave."

"Jiu'er, pack your things, and let's live in the manor."

Zhou Huanjiu didn't understand for a moment why the situation had turned out like this. She only vaguely realized that it might be related to her face.

Li Shanglian did not stop there: "Sister, you have lived in my house for five years in luxury."

"It cost a lot of money."

"You can't eat and drink for free, this money..."

"I'll give it back to you!"

He left with a satisfied heart.

Zhou Huanjiu asked timidly: "Mother, have I caused you any trouble?"

"If I hadn't come back, you would have stayed well at my uncle's house."

Her return trip was a mistake.

"Silly child, you also said that it is your uncle's home, not your mother's home."