SFS Chapter 174 Scar
Chapter 174 Scar
But in public, no one said anything, and everyone went into the house and greeted each other in a friendly manner.
My aunt asked casually, "Has the imperial physician examined Jiu'er's scar? When will it disappear?"
"The doctor didn't say when they will disappear, but I think the scars are hard to heal. 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 had been quite kind, completely fell.
After finishing the lunch 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 completely dropped her disguise and revealed her undisguised worry.
"This is how to do ah?"
"You have scars all over your body, they're so glaring, it'll be hard to find a husband in the future."
"Even if you get married, your husband will still dislike you."
"Even her face was hurt. How important is a girl's appearance?"
"When you look at each other, you 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 scars would make her face ugly and her skin no longer smooth.
She never paid attention to these things at all, she only cared about being injured and in pain.
For her, if the scab forms, the wound is healed.
But A Niang's worry was so strong, so strong that it was even a feeling 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."
"Why is it okay!"
Her mother interrupted her sternly: "If I had known that sending you to the palace would leave you with scars, I should have brought you back earlier!"
why?
why?
Just because you want to maintain smooth and tender skin?
The mother started crying.
"Letting you enter the palace is to raise your status and let you find a good family in the future."
"But you have so many scars on your face and body, you're ruined!"
Ah 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 her tears.
It's wet and sticky, clinging to your body, making you feel uncomfortable like a maggot on your tarsal bones.
On the other side, Zhou Huanjiu's uncle Li Shanglian and his wife were also talking about this matter with melancholy.
"Originally, the Duke of Xin's Mansion was stripped of its title, and all of our in-laws depended on Zhou Huanjiu to be raised by the Queen Mother, hoping that they would marry into a wealthy family and earn a good future."
"But look at her now. Her face is injured 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 powerful person."
"How could she have worked so hard to serve and please her mother for five years, and 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 a good opportunity."
"A brother of the Queen Mother, seeking death, was stripped of his title."
"One lived in Renshou Palace, but his face was injured."
Mrs. Li paced back and forth. "Let's find a doctor to see her. If the scar doesn't go away, there's no point in keeping them and their daughter in our house."
"I was wondering why you came back so suddenly when you were staying well in Taiji Palace."
"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 the facial injury."
Li Shanglian recalled for a moment and said, "It doesn't necessarily mean that he was 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 in the head.
"You are stupid. There is no one here. Isn't it too obvious to bring out a sedan chair?"
"She is my niece after all. If the Queen Mother still has feelings for me, she will not let her fall into an awkward situation."
"Sending some guards to make it look like a formality 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, Madam is worried about the cousin's injury, so she asked a female doctor to check on her."
"come in."
After the female doctor finished examining the patient, 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 the 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 removing scars, maybe it will be effective."
Zhou Huanjiu touched the scar on his face that he had not paid attention to in the past few days.
It is really small and on the side of the face, near the temples.
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 great 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, wine."
There was no trace of a smile on his face.
Mrs. Zhou knew that this was because they, mother and daughter, were no longer of any use to him, and he was too lazy to even give them a smile.
Her brother has never had a heart.
"This yard is reserved for my son Dalang to get married. My sister has lived here for five years."
"Although Dalang is still a child, 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 vulnerability at this moment.
"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, let's go live on the farm."
Zhou Huanjiu didn't understand for a moment why the situation had turned out like this. She only vaguely realized that it might have something to do with 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..."
"Just give it back to you!"
He left satisfied.
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."
It was a mistake for her to come back.
"Silly child, you also said that it is your uncle's home, not your mother's home."