Demoted from wife to concubine? Reborn, the mistress of a noble family plots another high-status mar

Chapter 132

The most disappointed family was the Shen family, who had hoped that if the Empress Dowager had granted the marriage, they could have taught the Yun family a lesson and shown them their power.

If the Yun family doesn't want to marry Shen Ling, they can take the opportunity to manipulate the Yun family or extort money from them.

"It's one thing for the Princess Consort of Qin to help, but why is the Eldest Princess also helping the Yun family?" Madam Zhou complained as soon as she came out of the palace, so angry that she sipped several mouthfuls of tea.

Zhou Zhiruo came in and sat down, saying, "At the Pei family's flower-viewing banquet, Yun Xiyue used her connection with the Princess Consort of Qin to curry favor with the Eldest Princess."

“The eldest princess is the Empress Dowager’s own daughter, so the Empress Dowager will naturally listen to what she says.”

"It was no coincidence that Princess Qin entered the palace. Bringing the Eldest Princess to Funing Palace seemed more like an attempt to stop you, Mother, from asking the Empress Dowager to grant you a marriage."

Madam Zhou thought about it carefully and felt that this was indeed the case. "Was it that the Prince of Qin's mansion intentionally helped the Yun family?"

“It seems so. I’m worried that the Emperor is behind it.” Zhou Zhiruo always felt that the Emperor’s feelings for the Yun family were unusual.

"The Emperor? How could that be? The Emperor is very busy with state affairs. He may be trying to elevate the Yun family, but I don't think the Emperor would interfere in such a trivial matter."

The Emperor doesn't have the energy to pay attention to the Yun family, does he?

Madam Zhou did not believe it was the Emperor. "Forget it, we have done our best. If the Shen family is not satisfied, they should find a solution themselves. Don't do these thankless tasks anymore."

"Your aunt is an idiot."

"We help her, but in the end we won't get any credit."

Because Shen Ling was disfigured, Shen Zhou Shi always blamed Zhou Zhilan, saying that if Zhou Zhilan hadn't suggested doing it, her daughter wouldn't have been disfigured.

"You can't handle Yun Xiyue yourself, so you go back to your parents' house to cry. You're just a useless opportunist. You should focus on learning housekeeping, music, chess, calligraphy, and painting."

"I can't let this affect my reputation."

Thinking of what happened at Funing Palace last time, Zhou Zhilan clenched her handkerchief tightly. "Then...should I go find Yun Xiyue and befriend her?"

"Wait until your grandfather returns and ask him." Madam Zhou was undecided. She had already had a falling out with Yun Xiyue once, and the other party would definitely be wary. It would be pointless to do something that would only bring trouble and no reward.

...

A few days later, Wan Jiaojiao came to the Yun residence.

"Sister Xiyue".

Yun Xiyue walked out from the backyard and her smile froze slightly when she saw the woman behind Wan Jiaojiao. "Jiaojiao."

"Sister Xiyue, Zhilan wanted to see you today, so I had no choice but to bring her along," Wan Jiaojiao said softly, hugging her arm.

A hint of helplessness and apology appeared in his eyes.

She will soon marry Zhou Zhilan's brother.

Because of this relationship, she couldn't refuse her future sister-in-law's request.

Zhou Zhilan walked over and said softly, "Sister Xiyue, don't blame Jiaojiao, I asked her to bring me here..."

Today she wore a purple, misty rain dress, with a layer of gossamer-thin ice silk gauze over it, making her look like an ethereal fairy when she walked.

With her gentle features and exquisite makeup, she was indeed a beautiful and charming girl.

"You won't be upset that I came uninvited, will you?"

Yun Xiyue smiled and said, "How could that be? Guests are welcome. Please come in and chat in my courtyard."

Wan Jiaojiao breathed a sigh of relief and whispered, "Zhilan, we're here as guests today. It's good that the previous misunderstanding has been cleared up."

Don't offend anyone, or she'll be caught in the middle.

Zhou Zhilan smiled and said, "I understand."