A whirlwind marriage: The real heiress marries a warlord.

Qin Yan is a talented newspaper writer, but she lacks experience in dealing with people, so she doesn't seem very sophisticated.

Cen Yan sought her out because he needed her help; while Qin Yan's expectation of settling down was that someone needed her and she was willing to help.

But she didn't know what to do.

If you ask your mother-in-law, she'll probably be very impatient and say, "I don't have that much time." Besides, your mother-in-law thinks the same way as Cheng Tianxun.

Qin Yan sighed.

"Everyone has their own destiny, don't force it," Cheng Tianxun told her.

Qin Yan nodded: "I know that excessive sympathy for others is a sign of weakness."

After discussing this matter, Cheng Tianxun went to Yicheng.

His trip to Yicheng was on behalf of the military governor. The military governor was supposed to stay in Yicheng for half a month, but he had to return hastily because of Du Rongfei's matter, as there were still many things to deal with.

Cheng Tianxun did not keep his trip to Yicheng a secret.

Because of the proximity and the fact that his itinerary was not kept secret, Qin Yan specially went to the train station to see him off.

— Traveling by special train is faster and safer.

"Is there any snack you'd like to eat? I'll bring it back for you," Cheng Tianxun asked her.

Qin Yan: "No, not at all. I hope you had a safe journey."

After she finished speaking, she took a few steps back, intending to give him space, but he moved forward and leaned closer.

The young couple moved closer.

Qin Yan felt he wanted to kiss her at the train station, in front of his subordinates and adjutants.

"No," she whispered.

The tone of voice, however, was not particularly serious.

"I know," Cheng Tianxun said. "Qin Yan, if you're still unhappy, when I come back this time, let's go to the Lan family and cause a huge scene."

Qin Yan: "Why bring this up?"

"You've suffered. The Lan family gave birth to you and has a responsibility to raise you. The poisonous vines in your heart should be removed as soon as possible. Going to the Lan family and causing a scene might make you happier," Cheng Tianxun said.

Qin Yan reached out and gently adjusted his medals and sash. After a long pause, she said, "Alright. At least Chief of Staff Lan has to change his tune. He can't keep saying I'm an illegitimate child. His daughter's reputation is important, and so is mine."

She may stay Mrs. Cheng forever.

I compromised when we first got married because there were many other things to do, and the title of "Mrs. Cheng" came later.

Qin Yan's thoughts have changed.

How Lan Muhe conducts herself is a matter for the Lan family to consider; all she wants is justice.

Of course, if the Lan family insists on refusing, she doesn't intend to make a fuss. "Illegitimate daughters" can still be respected; times have changed.

"Qin Yan".

"Um?"

"Qin Yan," he called her again.

Qin Yan looked up.

Cheng Tianxun grasped her hand: "It's not that I'm afraid I'll forget your name."

"I understand," she said.

I understood this time.

The last time he called her that in the bathroom, she didn't understand—she was a little confused by the steam in the bathroom at the time.

When the time came to depart, Cheng Tianxun released his grip.

He won't be gone for long this time, at most half a month.

The special train departed, and passengers began to re-enter the train station. Qin Yan mingled with the crowd and left.

She spotted the Lan family members.

The man also noticed her, walked over in a few steps, and greeted her before Qin Yan could react: "Young Madam."

He was tall and had a dignified appearance.

Qin Yan nodded slightly, intending to leave, but then said to her, "My name is Lan Xiu. My young mistress visited your newspaper office last time."

"I remember," Qin Yan said.

Lanxiu added, "I'm going to Yicheng. When I get back, we might be able to chat."

"There's no need," Qin Yan said.

She turned and left.

Lan Xiu didn't have time to say anything; he needed to get to Yicheng as soon as possible.

He has an important mission this time: the Ye family men fell for the bait he laid in Yicheng last time, and Lanxiu can go and capture them this time.

Not breaking the law.

His sister will be able to go home soon.

After Lanxiu left, Su Yuzhao took care of the household affairs.

Second sister-in-law Ning Hui asked her, "When will Mu He return?" Grandmother asked her again.

Su Yuzhao's relative runs a shipping company in the port city. Su Yuzhao has a close relationship with her cousin, and she sends a telegram to her cousin, instructing her to keep Lan Muhe in the port city for three months.

Not only does she need to resolve family matters and get her mother-in-law to accept Qin Yan, but she also needs to use "estrangement" to sow discord between her grandmother and Lan Muhe.

Lan Muhe was like a bloodsucker, never leaving her grandmother's side since she was a child.

This separation has lasted a long time. If something happens again, Grandmother may not be so insistent on keeping Lan Muhe.

"I sent a telegram to my cousin, and she said she was 'exhausted.' I estimate Muhe will reply soon," Su Yuzhao said.

The second sister-in-law pondered for a moment: "Eldest brother and sister-in-law should be back soon."

"Grandmother dotes on my eldest brother the most, but she dislikes my sister-in-law very much," Su Yuzhao said.

"Just play whatever cards you're dealt, don't be picky," said the second sister-in-law.

Su Yuzhao: "..."

Despite saying that, the two sisters-in-law were still worried that their sister-in-law might offend the old lady and cause further trouble. They wanted to do this not only for Qin Yan's sake, but also to eliminate any potential problems for their sister-in-law.

Both of them had ideas and were familiar with the Lan family, so they quickly made up their minds.

However, things went much more smoothly than they had imagined!

The eldest brother, Lan Zheng, sent a telegram saying he would return on the fifth day of the fourth lunar month.

That day, the second brother, Lan Jun, went to the train station early to wait, but he waited until evening.

The family gathered together.

Mrs. Lan was still troubled by the "Rongjia Bank" matter, but she was full of anticipation for her eldest son and daughter-in-law to return home, and specially put aside all other matters to wait for them.

I could hear Lan Jun's voice from afar.

"Mom, Dad, come out and see your granddaughter!"

Slightly surprised, everyone crowded to the doorway.

The eldest young mistress was holding a swaddled baby in her arms.

After a moment of stunned silence, everyone was overjoyed and gathered around to look at the child.

Mrs. Lan was overjoyed: "Why didn't you send a telegram to tell us about something so important?"

"Mom, she said it's the same when she came back," the eldest young mistress said with a smile.

The living room was bustling with activity.

Mrs. Lan has been busy with the accounts of Rongjia Bank lately, trying to find out where the money donated by overseas Chinese is. She has no time to deal with household affairs.

She solemnly entrusted Su Yuzhao with the task: "Clean your sister-in-law's courtyard again, hire a wet nurse, and find servants to take care of the children."

She wrote a check to Su Yuzhao.

Su Yuzhao thanked her, saying, "Don't worry, Mother, I will take care of it."

Lan Zheng and his wife's happiness was limited.

After the meal, the child fell asleep, and the wet nurse who had been taking care of Su Yuzhao's daughter came over to hold the child and rest.

After the maid left and the family closed the door, Lan Zheng said, "Dad, Mom, we adopted the child from the orphanage."

Lan Changming: "I sensed you had something to say earlier."

Madam Lan also said, "The months don't match. If Ayan had gotten pregnant when she returned to China, you wouldn't have been separated by the north and south."

The eldest daughter-in-law had tears in her eyes: "Mom, I didn't mean to lie to you."

"Ayan and I didn't want to get a divorce, but we couldn't explain it to my grandmother, so we went to the orphanage and adopted this child," Lan Zheng said.

"That means this child is destined for our family. This is just to appease the old lady, so everyone should keep their mouths shut," said Madam Lan.

The others weren't too surprised, except for Lan Er, who was quite taken aback.

Su Yuzhao and the second young mistress had both been pregnant before, and they could tell at a glance that the month was not right; the eldest brother and sister-in-law were a little guilty and did not feel the joy of finally having a daughter after many years of infertility.

They thought their older brother and sister-in-law would keep it a secret.

Everyone tacitly agreed not to mention the truth. But they did.

"Everything is going well." Su Yuzhao couldn't help but feel a little happy.

If the eldest brother and sister-in-law adopt a child, the old lady probably won't have any more objections, and her mind won't be on Lan Muhe anymore.

This is a good opportunity to take care of household chores.