A whirlwind marriage: The real heiress marries a warlord.

Cheng Tianxun has been very busy these past few days since returning to the city.

In the past, when he came back, he would indulge in bedroom pleasures for the first few days and try to stay home whenever he could; but this time was different.

After they came back that day, the two of them were intimate once, and that was it.

He leaves early and returns late.

Cen Yan comes almost every day.

Qin Yan was busy with her new front-page feature, and she was also busy with board meetings for both of her newspapers. She didn't have time to think about anything else.

On April 19th, Cheng Tianxun went to the military government for a meeting as usual.

At three o'clock in the afternoon, he returned to the villa.

Cen Yan also arrived.

"Want to come to my place sometime? There's a really interesting White Russian band there; you can bring your siblings to dance." Cen Yan asked him.

Cheng Tianxun was preoccupied with how to deal with Liu Jinyao, and casually said, "I'm busy."

"I'd like to ask for your help," he said. "Lin Zi said she wants to play, but I can't just lend her the house by myself."

"Don't come to me with your messy affairs," Cheng Tianxun said.

He was practically gritting his teeth as he buttoned his shirt cuffs.

"Never mind, I'll go find my sister-in-law," Cen Yan said.

Cheng Tianxun raised his eyes and glanced at him.

Cen Yan pretended not to see it and turned to leave.

That evening, they went to see a play with the warlord and several high-ranking officials of the military government, and hosted a banquet for Liu Jinyao and the special delegation. This was organized by the cabinet.

The person in charge was Cen Yan.

They were supposed to set off together, but after a few words of disagreement, Cen Yan left first; Cheng Tianxun followed later.

He concealed a soft sword in his belt; two short daggers on his person; and two guns on his waist before going out.

The theater entrance was heavily guarded, and today's performers were all famous actors.

It wasn't dark yet, and the governor and his entourage hadn't arrived, but several members of the special mission had come one after another.

There are no private seats today; everyone will listen to the opera in the lobby on the first floor.

Cen Yan arrived first.

Cheng Tianxun sat down next to him, and the two brothers seemed to have forgotten their earlier argument and started chatting again.

"Be careful," Cen Yan reminded him. "We also need to give instructions to the warlord, and besides, the matter isn't finished yet."

One must be able to endure for a short time.

Cheng Tianxun: "I know, you're so long-winded."

Cen Yan: "..."

As night fell, the warlord and high-ranking officials of the military government arrived. Liu Jinyao was the last to arrive, putting on quite an air.

Governor Cheng used to admire this person quite a bit.

He is ruthless in his pursuit of "territory," almost identical to the rise of Governor Cheng, thus making people think of him as a "kindred spirit."

Later, his situation escalated beyond control, so he had no choice but to give up on him.

He turned around and made a name for himself in the north, and the warlord still thought he was someone of importance. In this chaotic world, only the ruthless can achieve something.

In Governor Cheng's eyes, his talented son Cheng Tianxun and nephew Cen Yan seemed to lack the courage and boldness that Liu Jinyao possessed.

He's young, reads modern books, is quite idealistic, doesn't understand the real rules of the underworld, and isn't a true man.

After exchanging greetings, Liu Jinyao sat to the left of the military governor.

Cheng Tianxun moved to a different spot.

"Special Commissioner Liu, you used to be from Nancheng, right? I've never seen you before," Cheng Tianxun said to him.

He wasn't exactly being polite, but it was clear that he was willing to chat with Liu Jinyao.

"Young Marshal, you've been busy and haven't met me. But you should have heard of me. I have a very close relationship with your young mistress," Liu Jinyao laughed.

His laughter was hearty.

Because of his handsome appearance, even if he speaks in a vulgar way, he does not appear sleazy.

I just felt that he was a rough man who didn't know how to speak well and whose expressions were ambiguous.

"You were defeated by my wife and became a pariah? That doesn't count as a relationship," Cheng Tianxun said.

The atmosphere became tense.

The warlord did not blame Liu Jinyao for his inappropriate remarks, but instead gave Cheng Tianxun a warning look.

Cheng Tianxun seemed oblivious.

"In the world of martial arts, one win or loss doesn't determine success or failure. As the old saying goes, 'fortune's wheel turns,' and the rise and fall of this world can happen in an instant. I can afford to lose," Liu Jinyao said.

He remained as carefree and relaxed as ever.

It's hard to believe that someone with his charisma would resort to such dirty tricks.

Cen Yan smiled and said, "Special Envoy Liu is magnanimous. Ups and downs are common; only those who can accept defeat can rise again."

"Young Master Xiang is right," Liu Jinyao said.

The group listened to the opera while drinking tea and chatting.

Cheng Tianxun frequently provoked Liu Jinyao.

His words were derogatory and almost sarcastic; even though the warlord gave him several warning glances, urging him to behave himself, he ignored them.

"...What is the situation in the North now? What are General Ge's plans for the area south of the Yangtze River?" Cheng Tianxun asked again.

Liu Jinyao: "The commander-in-chief's plans are about the grand scheme of the world; how would I know?"

"It seems you're not in the center of power, just a nobody. Why don't you come back? Look, my father treats you like an honored guest," Cheng Tianxun said.

Governor Cheng was almost driven mad by him.

Liu Jinyao smiled and said, "I dare not accept such praise; it is the Governor's great honor."

"You actually look down on our military government, are unwilling to submit to my father, and want to take his place, right? I heard that the North promised that once the disarmament and peace talks are successful, the four provinces of East China will be yours," Cheng Tianxun said.

"Absurd rumors," Liu Jinyao laughed. "The young marshal just said I was a nobody, how could such a great responsibility be assigned to me?"

"The North wants legitimacy; they don't care about the territory in the South," Cheng Tianxun said.

Governor Cheng was furious.

Liu Jinyao was also angry.

Cheng Tianxun was too eloquent, too sharp-tongued, and every word he uttered was the truth.

"Tianxun, have some tea to soothe your throat. Today's martial arts performance was quite good," Cen Yan said.

Just as he finished speaking, an accident suddenly occurred on the stage. The martial arts actor slipped and fell heavily to the ground.

This shouldn't be happening.

The stage and the audience fell silent for a moment.

Everyone panicked.

Governor Cheng's face was extremely grim.

Cen Yan waved his hand, and the martial arts actor withdrew. The play was abandoned, and a different play was temporarily substituted.

"These people have never performed for the warlord alone before, so they're a bit nervous," Cen Yan said.

Cheng Tianxun then said, "That's not enough. Commander-in-Chief, how about we have a martial arts contest to add to the excitement?"

Governor Cheng frowned: "Who do you want to compare yourself to?"

"Special Envoy Liu," Cheng Tianxun said, then asked Liu Jinyao, "Is Special Envoy Liu scared? If you're afraid of losing, you can just say so, and I'll let you win."

Liu Jinyao smiled and said, "I'm not afraid of losing, I'm just afraid of the equipment you've been hiding, young marshal."

Cheng Tianxun remained silent.

Cen Yan laughed and said, "If you really want to have a competition, then throw away all the weapons you're hiding. That's what a true exchange of skills is all about."

Liu Jinyao immediately threw out a gun and a dagger.

The warlord was taken aback.

There are checks at the theater entrance; weapons are not allowed inside. Where are Liu Jinyao's gun and dagger hidden?

The warlord's face darkened upon seeing this.

However, before he could even show his displeasure, Cheng Tianxun threw soft swords, short arrows, daggers, and guns all over the ground.

Commander Cheng: "..."

That bastard son of his, he's bringing shame upon him every single day!

Cheng Tianxun took off his coat, stretched his arms and legs, and got into a stance: "Please."

He initiated the provocation, and Liu Jinyao responded.

Cheng Tianxun deliberately provoked him, saying many unpleasant things throughout the night, leaving him seething with anger; in addition, he had been defeated by Qin Yan, who was Cheng Tianxun's wife, and her status was an eyesore.

The two started fighting.

The warlord and his men stood up and stepped back a little to make room for them.

Liu Jinyao was skilled, and Cheng Tianxun was no less so. The two went back and forth, their punches landing hard, and neither could win.

Then Cheng Tianxun stumbled and almost fell. Liu Jinyao pressed his advantage and was about to punch him in the face when Cheng Tianxun suddenly produced a chopstick in his hand.

Some of the dim sum at the theater is made to order, and the waiter will provide a pair of serving chopsticks for the guests to enjoy. These chopsticks are longer than regular chopsticks.

Cheng Tianxun hurled the punch at Liu Jinyao. Liu Jinyao tried to dodge but fell into a trap and was punched in the ribs.

Liu Jinyao clearly heard the sound of bones breaking.

Cheng Tianxun's chopsticks were aimed at Liu Jinyao's eyes. Just as Liu Jinyao tried to dodge despite the excruciating pain, Cheng Tianxun suddenly changed direction.

The chopsticks pierced Liu Jinyao's collarbone.

Blood almost sprayed onto his face, and the excruciating pain from his broken collarbone made him dizzy. Then, fear gripped him; if Cheng Tianxun's hand had been a fraction more to the side, the chopstick would have pierced his throat, and he would have died.

He hadn't expected Cheng Tianxun to be so skilled!

"I'll spare your life today. But if you dare threaten my wife again, I'll kill you!" Cheng Tianxun said softly.