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

Chapter 563

Granny Cao didn't think it was acting.

Besides, what would the Zhou family gain by doing this?

Yun Xiyue smiled and said, "I suddenly remembered something. Two years ago, Zhou Zhilan and Shen Ling plotted to disfigure me, but they ended up disfigured instead. They wanted scar removal cream, but they didn't have the money to buy it."

"Later, Zhou Zhilan survived the imperial concubine selection and entered the palace thanks to the medicine given to her by Lin Bao'er."

"I don't think her scars can heal so quickly."

Even the most miraculous medicine couldn't possibly heal her wounds completely in just a few days.

Lin Bao'er is not in Daxia now, so there's no way to help her cover it up.

"To restore my appearance, I still need the scar-free ointment that my master made. Since my master is not in the capital, only I can make it."

"Didn't Madam Zhou and Madam Shen go to the palace a few days ago?"

Today, Wan Jiaojiao entered the palace, and Zhou Yan was injured shortly afterward. Thinking about it carefully, it doesn't seem like a coincidence.

"Let's check what Zhou Zhilan's face looks like first," Yun Xiyue said with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Granny Cao felt her heart pound. "If she would scheme to harm her own son for a few boxes of scar-free ointment, then Madam Zhou is far too cruel."

Yun Xiyue sighed, "I just don't know if Zhou Yan was involved. If he was willing, Jiao Jiao will be the one who suffers."

She knew nothing, yet she was used by the Zhou family and still had to feel sorry for the man.

She might foolishly take out her dowry money to buy ointment for Zhou Yan in the palace, only to end up using it on Zhou Zhilan's face instead.

Granny Cao was instantly horrified. If this was the case, Zhou Yan wouldn't deserve any sympathy even if he were hacked to death.

at night.

Zhou Zhilan felt distressed looking at her ugly face after removing her makeup.

His face was contorted, covered in scars, and his ferocious expression startled those hiding in the shadows.

"My lady..."

A young eunuch came in and reported that his face was pale. His name was Xiao Dengzi, and he was a errand boy for the Jiaofang Palace.

She's still young, around seventeen, an age when she can't keep secrets.

"Your servant was terrified! That Consort De's face is so frightening, covered in scars, like a ghost, and it hasn't healed at all."

"His Majesty would probably find it disgusting."

How could a woman like that enter the palace and become Consort De?

If discovered, death is the only outcome.

Yun Xiyue smiled and said, "Yes, you did a good job. Don't make a fuss about it yet."

"Doesn't Your Majesty intend to tell the Emperor?" Little Deng asked, puzzled.

"She still has a use to me."

......

The next day, Wan Jiaojiao entered the palace.

She held her hand and cried, "Sister Xiyue... thank you for bringing medicine to Zhou Yan. He's injured, and there's a huge scar on his chest, it's so scary!"

"Sister Xiyue, could you sell me two boxes of scar removal cream?"

As she spoke, she took out ten thousand taels of silver and handed it to her.

Yun Xiyue suddenly felt a headache coming on. "The scarless cream takes time to prepare. I didn't have time to prepare it before the New Year because I went to the battlefield, so it's all out of stock."

"But don't worry, I'll start mixing it in the next few days, and I'll have someone deliver it to you when it's ready."

I didn't take her money.

Wan Jiaojiao didn't want to take advantage of her. "Sister Xiyue, you are the Empress now. I know you are not short of money, but you can't just take your ointment for free just because we have a good relationship."

"You have to accept this money, otherwise I won't dare to take your plaster."

Yun Xiyue had no choice but to accept it, and considered how to remind her that Zhou Zhilan's scars had not healed.

At this time, Zhou Zhilan sent someone to invite her to Qingzhi Palace.

The first thing he asked as he walked in was, "Sister-in-law, did Her Majesty the Empress give you scar removal cream?"

"There is no stock available right now; you'll have to wait a few days."

Zhou Zhilan asked anxiously, "How many boxes did you ask her for?"

"Two boxes!" Wan Jiaojiao found it strange.

"That's not enough. We should get a few more boxes, at least five."

Wan Jiaojiao stared at her face, thinking she wanted to buy it for Shen Ling. "One box costs five thousand taels. If you want to buy it, you can bring the money. I believe that as long as you pay, Her Majesty the Empress will not refuse to sell it to you."