A whirlwind marriage: The real heiress marries a warlord.

Cen Yan told Qin Yan that the Cheng, Xiang, and Qin families did indeed plan to train troops in Yicheng in response to the Northern government's troop reduction policy.

Governor Cheng planned to send Lan Changming to Yicheng to oversee the situation.

"The warlord still trusts Lan Changming. Sister-in-law, you don't need to ruin your relationship with him," Cen Yan said tactfully.

Qin Yan: "I understand."

"After all, they are blood relatives," Cen Yan added.

Qin Yan nodded slightly.

After finishing this matter, Cen Yan went to check on the construction around the villa before returning home.

The next day, as soon as Qin Yan arrived at the newspaper office, Ling Manyun told her that someone had called looking for her, claiming to be surnamed Lan.

"It's a middle-aged man's voice, it must be your father," Ling Manyun said.

Qin Yan nodded.

Ling Manyun asked again, "Do you know what he's up to?"

Qin Yan: "I have a vague idea."

She then told Ling Manyun the information that Cen Yan had told her at the villa the day before.

Ling Manyun was furious: "That person is so shameless. She took your identity and still wants to harm you."

Qin Yan: "It's alright, she has no plan in mind, her methods are chaotic, she just does whatever comes to mind."

"Don't think that this kind of person is easy to deal with. She's not afraid of being stupid, even if she's ruthless. She'll do anything to destroy you, regardless of the consequences, and you'll be the one who suffers," Ling Manyun said.

"I'll be careful."

When the phone rang again, Ling Manyun's tone was much harsher.

It was indeed Lan Changming calling.

He asked Qin Yan, "Could I treat you to lunch?"

"Okay," Qin Yan said.

They agreed on a time and place.

Qin Yan drove himself to the entrance of a vegetable market.

She had just parked her car when someone at the jewelry store across the street spotted her.

It is Madam Lan, Du Jia.

Today, Madam Lan took her third son, daughter-in-law, and granddaughter out shopping. On a whim, they went to a jewelry store.

She wanted to buy a golden phoenix for her granddaughter.

Su Yuzhao quickly said no need: "Mother, you have already given me quite a lot of gold jewelry."

There's too much; even the greediest person would be embarrassed to ask for more.

Madam Lan said, "The price of gold changes every day in this world. Who knows what the future holds? This golden phoenix is ​​beautiful. You can twist off its tail feathers one by one to keep as pocket money."

Su Yuzhao: "..."

Madam Lan was a regular customer of the jewelry store, and the owner enthusiastically introduced the Golden Phoenix.

The master then asked, "Madam, are you preparing a dowry for your daughter? There's only one golden phoenix left."

Madam Lan's smile faded slightly.

After a long pause, she finally calmed down: "It's for my granddaughter. She can use it as part of her dowry in the future."

The landlord flattered her, saying, "Next time, if you have any more beautiful gold items here, will you keep them all for me? Your daughter should start preparing her dowry too."

Mrs. Lan was in a bad mood when she left the house.

I happened to see Qin Yan.

"...Isn't that Cheng Tianxun's young mistress?" she asked Su Yuzhao.

Su Yuzhao: "It's her."

"Let's go eat at this time. If we find out which private room she's in, add an extra dish for her," Madam Lan said.

She added, "I haven't had a chance to thank her since she drove me home last time."

Before Su Yuzhao could answer, Lanxiu hurriedly nodded, "Alright, let's go take a look."

Mrs. Lan: "Why are you so agitated?"

"Mom, I'm just hungry," Lanxiu said.

Mrs. Lan: "..."

The mother and her children, including the wet nurse holding the baby, entered the vegetable market together.

Su Yuzhao asked the waiter which private room the young mistress who had just gone in was in, saying that they were acquaintances.

As he spoke, he gave Lanxiu a wink.

Lanxiu secretly slipped two silver dollars to the young waiter.

The waiter smiled and said, "How would I know which guest you're asking about? A new guest just arrived at the Bright Moon Pavilion, I'm going to refill their tea. Excuse me, excuse me."

So, Madam Lan requested the room next to the Bright Moon Pavilion.

After they were seated, Madam Lan went to the balcony to eavesdrop on the noises next door; Lan Xiu followed her.

"...Why does it sound a bit like your father's voice?" Madam Lan asked quietly.

Lanxiu heard it too.

The man and woman were talking, not very loudly; I could barely make out a sentence or two. But I wasn't sure if it was his father.

Lanxiu remembered Su Yuzhao saying that his father definitely knew Qin Yan's identity.

"Mom, let's go take a look," Lanxiu said.

Mrs. Lan frowned: "Whether it's true or not, let's go see what's going on. This is ridiculous."

If it really is Lan Changming, then his private meeting with Cheng Tianxun's young mistress must be to discuss something.

And it's a very normal and important matter.

Lan Changming wouldn't steal chickens or dogs. Even if he did, he wouldn't do it in a busy city, and he certainly wouldn't dare to do it with Cheng Tianxun's wife.

They barged in because they doubted Lan Changming's character and wondered if he would still have any dignity in the governor's mansion.

No matter what happens, if you lock yourself up at home and start a fight, that's a family matter. In public, you should leave each other some leeway.

Mrs. Lan returned to her private room.

She carefully explained her thoughts to Lanxiu, then said to him, "You're not a child anymore, how can you be so reckless!"

Lanxiu couldn't contain herself.

He was about to speak when Su Yuzhao stopped him, saying, "Mother is right."

"The military government is not at peace lately, and your father has important official business to attend to, so you must be careful in everything you do," Madam Lan said.

The waiter served the tea.

Madam Lan told the waiter to add a dish to the table next to them and say it was a gift from Madam Lan.

Soon, the curtain of the private room moved, and Lan Changming entered.

Lanxiu and Su Yuzhao immediately went to check his expression.

Lan Changming was visibly flustered and hurriedly tried to cover himself up: "What are you doing here?"

"What are you doing here?" Madam Lan stood up with a smile. "I just saw Mrs. Cheng."

He added, "She saved me last time, and I told you about it. I haven't thanked her yet. I saw her go into a private room and brought her a dish."

Lan Changming clenched his fingers tightly: "That's all in the past. She's busy and doesn't have time to dwell on these things."

Madam Lan looked at him suspiciously: "What do you want with her?"

"The military government's affairs."

"Should I go over and say hello to her?" Mrs. Lan asked.

Lan Changming's face was extremely ugly.

He seemed to want to refuse, but was worried about something and hesitated.

Just as Lan Xiu was about to raise the question, Su Yuzhao stepped on his foot under the table.

Lan Changming remained silent for a few moments.

Madam Lan's eyes remained calm: "If it's inconvenient, then forget it. The military government's affairs are important; you should go and attend to them."

"No, no, that's not what I meant," Lan Changming said. "Come with me."

Lanxiu quickly said, "I'll go too."

Lan Changming glared at him and said, "Eat your food!"

He went out with Madam Lan.

Lan Xiu and Su Yuzhao exchanged a glance, both somewhat surprised.

The curtain to the private room was lifted, and Qin Yan sat upright in the northwest position, his face backlit, making it difficult to see clearly.

She stood up.

Tall and slender.

"Young Madam," Madam Lan greeted her.

Qin Yan nodded slightly: "Madam Lan."

Lan Changming's palms were sweaty. He pulled out a chair and said to Madam Lan, "Please sit down. Sit down and talk slowly."

Qin Yan then sat down first.