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

Chapter 197 Then I can only accompany you.

Aunt Cheng and Second Aunt Cheng visited again, not for any other reason than to go to the Marquis of Chengen's residence.

Unfortunately, after Empress Dowager Cheng ascended the throne, she sent the Imperial Guards to guard the Chengen Marquis's Mansion, and no one was allowed to enter or leave that huge mansion.

Having no other options, Third Aunt Cheng and Second Aunt Cheng returned to the Marquis of Pingxi's residence to seek help from Cheng Yan.

Upon hearing this request, Cheng Yan's expression grew increasingly grim, but the two remained oblivious, sitting there rambling on and on.

Aunt Cheng: "We don't have any other thoughts. It's just that your third uncle has passed away. After all, Marquis Chengen was your third uncle's own brother. Before he died, your third uncle was still thinking about him and wanted him to repent and become a good person."

"I'm going there just to deliver your third uncle's last words."

Aunt Cheng said, "That's right. We're brothers and sisters after all. Since we're in Qindu, we should go and see him."

“Then you should go,” Cheng Yan suddenly said.

"What?" Aunt Cheng asked in disbelief. "You agreed?"

"What's there to refuse?" Cheng Yan said calmly. "Just make sure you don't have nightmares when you come back, and absolutely do not divulge a single word about what happened at the Marquis of Chengen's residence. Do you understand?"

Aunt Cheng's heart skipped a beat, and she felt uneasy: "Could something have happened in the Marquis of Chengen's mansion?"

"Do you think we'd treat them well?" Cheng Yan smirked. "It's just a matter of settling scores. Go if you want, but don't blame me for not warning you. Someone will be looking for you tomorrow and taking you to the Marquis of Chengen's residence."

After saying these words, Cheng Yan asked someone to see the guests out, then got up and left, truly not wanting to stay with these two for even a moment longer.

After Cheng Yan left, Aunt Cheng and Second Aunt Cheng looked at each other, both of them looking somewhat uneasy.

Aunt Cheng hesitated: "How about we don't go to the Marquis of Chengen's residence?"

“Why don’t we go?” Aunt Cheng disagreed. “Since Third Brother has left, we should tell Eldest Brother. Besides, we haven’t seen each other for many years. Now that we’re in Qindu, we should meet up.”

“But…”

"What's there to say but? Even though the Marquis of Chengen's mansion has fallen on hard times, it's still a marquis's mansion. Even if they leak a little from under our fingernails, it's enough for us to live a peaceful life for the rest of our lives. Do you really expect that girl and Cheng Yan to help us with anything?"

"You forgot that when you gave me that money, you said you'd done your duty and we wouldn't owe each other anything."

That was exactly what Aunt Cheng was planning.

She's very mercenary, with a little conscience, but not much.

Aunt Cheng said, "But we're doing just fine now, even if we're not well. People should learn to be content. You should know that they don't want us to go to the Marquis of Cheng'en's mansion..."

“You are content, you are living a good life now, so of course you are content, but I am not living a good life.”

Empress Dowager Cheng gave each of the two families a sum of money, no more and no less, three thousand taels each. The two families were then given land, shops and houses in the county and even the prefecture, so that they could live a life of wealth and prosperity.

If they revealed to others that they were relatives of Empress Dowager Cheng, no one would dare to deceive them.

That's how Aunt Cheng's family lived—wealthy, stable, and peaceful. If the man in her family hadn't suddenly passed away, she would never have set foot in Qindu again.

But Cheng Ergu's family was different. Her husband had developed a gambling addiction, her son was a good-for-nothing, and she herself had squandered her money over the years. Now, her savings were running out, so she came to Qindu to beg for money.

Empress Dowager Cheng was in the palace, so she couldn't see her. Cheng Yan didn't want to get involved, so she had no choice but to go and check on the Cheng'en Marquis's residence. Even though the Cheng'en Marquis's residence was now in decline, it was still Empress Dowager Cheng's maternal family. Not to mention anything else, they certainly didn't lack money. If they gave her a little bit, she would become rich.

"Third sister-in-law, I came to Qindu with you this time. Your business is settled, but mine isn't. It wouldn't be right if you didn't come with me."

Aunt Cheng's expression changed slightly upon hearing this, but she still reluctantly agreed: "Alright then, I'll go with you."

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When Cheng Yan returned to the inner courtyard, his expression was calm, but Qin Yizhen clearly sensed that he seemed to be in a bad mood. She brought him a cup of tea and asked him, "What brings those two here today?"

"I'd like to visit the Marquis of Chengen's residence," Cheng Yan replied.

"Let's go take a look at the Marquis of Chengen's residence?" Qin Yizhen's lips twitched slightly. "They really are kind-hearted."

They were not afraid of offending Empress Dowager Cheng and Cheng Yan.

"If they want to go, let them go. But they should also keep their mouths shut and not say anything out of line." Since they're just asking for trouble, there's no need to stop them.

Cheng Yan shook his head: "It's not that she's particularly kind-hearted. Third Aunt is a bit simple-minded. Perhaps she just wanted to go and see, after all, Third Uncle and Marquis Chengen are brothers."

As for my second aunt, she probably couldn't get anything out of me, so she wanted to go see the Marquis of Chengen's residence. Since she wanted to go, I'll let her go.

Qin Yizhen shook her head and sighed, waving a round fan embroidered with pine trees, cranes, and green rocks: "I just hope they won't regret it."

Cheng Yan glanced at Qin Yizhen, seeing that there was nothing wrong with her expression, but couldn't help asking her, "Don't you think I've been too heartless towards the Empress Dowager?"

"You're asking that again?" Qin Yizhen asked in surprise.

"I just want to know if you think what I did was inappropriate, or that my methods against the Cheng family were too ruthless and cruel."

"Didn't I tell you before that in this world, good deeds always lead to good results, and bad deeds lead to bad results? Everything you're doing today is the fruit of what you sowed in the past. If this is considered a mistake, well, if it means going to hell..."

"Then what should we do?" Cheng Yan asked her.

"Then I have no choice but to stay with you."

Cheng Yan was stunned for a moment: "Come with me?"

“Yes.” Qin Yizhen got up and sat down next to him, leaning on his shoulder, and smiled. “Since I am your wife, no matter what you do, as long as you have a legitimate reason, I will stand by your side, even if it is wrong.”

Cheng Yan stiffened slightly, reached out and took her hand, then asked, "Really?"

"How could this be fake?" Qin Yizhen said with a smile in her eyes. "If I really had to choose between the Celestial Court and Hell in the future, I would feel more at ease with you by my side, don't you think?"

Cheng Yan fell silent for a moment. Of course, there was no comparison between the Celestial Court and Hell, but he was a selfish person and still hoped that she could stay by his side.

"I will do everything in my power to protect you."

Qin Yizhen laughed again: "Then I'll be waiting. I'll search high and low, hoping your heart will remain unchanged. But you can't fall for another young and beautiful girl when I'm old and faded. If that happens, I won't keep my promise."

Cheng Yan smiled helplessly and tapped her head: "You're old and faded, and I'm getting old too, we don't have those kinds of thoughts anymore..."