Her hair was cloud-like and beautiful! She opened her eyes and found herself back in the third year

Chapter 284 Someone from the Ming family comes, Ming Nianxue

Chapter 284 Someone from the Ming family comes, Ming Nianxue

In the past, Cheng Yan and Qin Yizhen heard from Cheng Ergu and Cheng Sanshen that the Lady of Mingguo was once from Lanzhou.

Just then, Xie Zhan was dispatched to Lanzhou to suppress bandits, so he wrote a letter asking Xie Zhan to help him find out if the Ming family had returned to Lanzhou.

Despite their mutual dislike and constant wariness and hostility towards each other, Cheng Yan and Xie Zhan are both aware of what they should and shouldn't do when it comes to serious matters.

Cheng Yan wrote a letter to Xie Zhan, and Xie Zhan naturally searched diligently for him, and sure enough, he found it for him.

After Lady Ming was separated from the Ming family, the Ming family moved to many places. Later, Lanzhou was incorporated into the territory of Eastern Qin. After a few years of peace and stability, they returned to their homeland.

Lady Ming's parents had long since passed away, as had her elder brother and sister-in-law. The only one left was her granddaughter, Ming Nianxue.

It is said that the Ming family has been searching for Lady Ming for years, but the world is vast and the Ming family is just an ordinary family. It is extremely difficult for them to find someone in this chaotic world on their own.

Seeing that only this one person remained in the Ming family, Xie Zhan took him with him when he returned to Qindu after finishing his business, intending to send him to the Marquis of Pingxi's residence.

Xie Zhan had a servant give her a chicken leg: "Eat it, so that when we get to the Marquis of Pingxi's residence, the Marquis of Pingxi won't say that I bullied you."

Ming Nianxue was about to shake her head, but after hearing what he said, she didn't dare to refuse anymore.

After having lunch and resting for a while, the group set off again. They stayed at the post station in the evening and set off again the next day. Finally, on the evening of the second day, the group arrived in Qindu.

Xie Zhan first sent Ming Nianxue to the Pingxi Marquis's residence.

Cheng Yan has not returned today. When Steward Zhou heard about this, Xie Zhan personally delivered the messenger. He first went to invite Cheng Yan in and then arranged for a maid to inform Qin Yizhen.

"Young Master Xie has brought the Ming family?"

Has the person really been found?

Thinking of this, Qin Yizhen was delighted and asked the visitor, "How many people are there?"

"I heard there's only one girl."

Only one girl?

Qin Yizhen frowned, her smile fading. How could it be just one person? Was it only one person who came, or was there someone left?

The former is fine, but if it's the latter...

"Please wait a moment, Young Master Xie and Miss Ming, I'm coming right away."

Qin Yizhen changed into her reception dress and, supported by Lü Qiao, walked towards the outer courtyard and the main courtyard. Once inside, she immediately saw the two people sitting in the hall.

"Thank you, sir."

"Greetings, Princess." Xie Zhan stood up and bowed, and Ming Nianxue belatedly followed suit.

"No need for formalities, please sit down." Qin Yizhen turned her gaze to Ming Nianxue, a girl of about sixteen years old. Although she was not particularly outstanding, she had delicate features and was a charming young lady.

Perhaps because it was her first time visiting a place like the Marquis's residence, she was a little reserved and curious. She glanced at Qin Yizhen, then looked away, only to look at her again a moment later.

"This must be Miss Ming?" Qin Yizhen smiled and asked her, "Which branch of the Ming family are you from? My husband is the grandson of the Ming family, and his mother's name is Ji Xue."

Ming Nianxue immediately said, "Ming Jixue is my great-aunt. My grandfather was her brother. When my grandfather was alive, he always thought about finding her. After I was born, he named me Nianxue."

Qin Yizhen nodded: "If that's the case, according to seniority, my husband is your cousin, so you can call me cousin-aunt."

"Auntie," Ming Nianxue called out immediately, showing great obedience.

Xie Zhan quietly watched Qin Yizhen sitting there, her eyes gentle and bright, like a spring breeze blowing, where flowers bloom everywhere.

She looked better than the last time I saw her, and her eyes were full of smiles. She seemed to be doing very well, and Cheng Yan was taking excellent care of her.

"Thank you, sir."

"What are your orders, Princess?" Xie Zhan asked, snapping out of his reverie.

Qin Yizhen said, "There are no instructions at all. Thank you for your help this time. It was also kind of you to bring the person back. I will have the Marquis bring gifts to express my gratitude another day."

To pay a formal visit and express gratitude?

Xie Zhan sneered inwardly, thinking it best not to thank him, as he was afraid Cheng Yan would beat him up to vent his anger.

"No need for thanks. I wasn't of much help. I only sent a few people to search in Lanzhou. Returning to Qindu was just a side trip. If you really want to thank me, please don't be so hostile next time you see me, Marquis Cheng."

Qin Yizhen coughed lightly, feeling somewhat embarrassed, and couldn't help but say, "He's a petty person with no ill intentions. Please don't take it to heart, Young Master Xie."

Hearing her words, Xie Zhan felt even more frustrated.

Well, after all, he is her husband, and he is just an outsider.

He had already let it go last year, but he's still a little disoriented right now.

Perhaps it really is time for him to get married. Once he's engaged, he can truly let go of everything.

"I only hope that Marquis Cheng will not hold it against me. Princess, now that the person has been delivered, I must go to the palace to report back, so I will take my leave."

"Okay, take care."

Qin Yizhen asked Steward Zhou to see the guest out. Then she saw Xie Zhan drink a cup of tea, stand up, bow, and leave in a hurry.

They really came and went in a hurry.

After Xie Zhan left, Ming Nianxue originally wanted to leave as well, but fortunately she remembered that she was coming to the Pingxi Marquis's residence, so she stopped.

However, with the only person she knew gone, she found herself in a strange world, which made her increasingly uneasy.

“Nianxue, right?” Qin Yizhen smiled. “Don’t be nervous. This is your cousin’s house. Make yourself at home. Your cousin hasn’t returned yet. He will be very happy to see you.”

"really?"

"Really." Qin Yizhen thought for a moment and then said, "You can call him uncle, he now takes his mother's surname and is called Mingyan or Mingchengyan."

"Just call me Auntie."

Calling her "Auntie" made Ming Nianxue feel much closer to her and more at ease.

Qin Yizhen nodded: "Your uncle will probably be back in a while. He has a rather cold demeanor and doesn't smile much, but you don't need to be afraid of him."

Cold-faced and never smiles, yet he wants to hit someone?

Ming Nianxue imagined a tall, imposing man with a fierce face, and immediately shuddered, feeling a pang of regret. If only she had known... if only she hadn't come to Qindu.

"You must be tired after your long journey. Go take a bath and rest for a while. When your uncle returns, I will have someone invite you over. Qingsi, please settle the young lady in Lanfang Courtyard and arrange for two maids to serve her."

Upon hearing this, Ming Nianxue became anxious: "No...no need, I don't need anyone to serve me."

Seeing that she was not used to it, Qin Yizhen did not force her: "Then let them send you hot water and you can tidy up yourself."