Xiao Chenglin thought he had misheard.
He looked at the guard who had come to deliver the message: "Who did you say came?"
The guards felt nervous under the cold gaze of the warlord.
But the outsiders were making such confident claims and even threatened to expose them in the newspapers, so they couldn't take it lightly.
So he could only stammer and repeat, "Yes, it was a young woman wearing a plain-colored robe. She said she was your wife from your hometown. She also said that if you didn't see her, she would expose you in the newspaper. We were afraid of causing a stir, so we reported this to you."
Xiao Chenglin, who had remained expressionless, darkened his face after hearing what the guard said.
Sensing the warlord's unusual expression, the guards didn't even dare to lift their heads.
"Is she still outside?"
"Yes. She said she wouldn't leave until she saw you, or she would go to the newspaper office. We don't understand what she means. Young Master Cheng is there too, trying to calm her down."
Xiao Chenglin pondered for a moment, but instead of going out to greet Jiang Tian himself, he told the guard, "Go and get 100 silver dollars for her, and let her go."
100 silver dollars is enough for that woman to live comfortably.
Xiao Chenglin didn't even bother to ask why she came.
After all, there was no other reason besides her family forcing her to come.
His family called him not long ago, but he didn't answer. I didn't expect them to still dare to send him here directly.
Thinking of this marriage he felt ashamed of, Xiao Chenglin's expression grew even colder.
Meanwhile, the guard handed the 100 silver dollars to Jiang Tian, saying, "You can go now. This is the warlord's travel money for you. Leave here and don't bother him anymore."
Many people couldn't earn this much in their entire lives. All the money went to Jiang Tian, so she should be satisfied, right? That's what everyone thinks.
Unfortunately, Jiang Tian shook her head: "I want to see him in person. I'll repeat myself, tell him that I'm his wife from his hometown. If he doesn't come out to see me, I'll go to the reporters right now and expose him."
Jiang Tian seems to only know how to say things like that.
The guards looked at her with increasing disdain.
Since the warlord was willing to give her silver dollars, it means that she might really be the warlord's wife from his hometown.
But what connection did his wife, back in his hometown, have with the warlord?
How many people get divorced these days?
His wife back home is someone no one recognizes, so why should the warlord accept her?
If a brilliant and powerful warlord were to marry a woman who is plain-looking, of average build, and seems dull-witted, how much grievance would he suffer?
Only Miss Qin is worthy of him.
"You'd better leave now and stop disturbing our work. You say you're the warlord's wife, do you have any proof? If you're making things up without evidence and you're trying to get reporters to expose you, be careful you don't end up in jail."
The guards tried to force Jiang Tian to leave, but Jiang Tian nodded and said, "I have evidence. I came here with the marriage contract from many years ago, the marriage certificate, and my grandfather's handwritten letter. Have the warlord come out to meet me and tell him that if he wants my grandfather's will, he shouldn't be a coward anymore."
This woman has lost her mind; she actually said the warlord was a coward.
The two guards exchanged a glance and finally went back.
Cheng Nianyuan watched this scene with great interest from the side.
He looked at Jiang Tian: "Are you really the wife that Xiao Chenglin married back in his hometown?"
Jiang Tian turned her head away, deliberately ignoring him.
Cheng Nianyuan was not annoyed. He continued to stand there, waiting to see how things would unfold.
When Xiao Chenglin heard that Jiang Tian had a handwritten letter from his grandfather, his hand, which was holding a pen, paused for a moment.
He looked at the guard: "Are you sure that's what you said?"
"Yes, Governor, she said there is a marriage contract, a marriage certificate, and a letter in your grandfather's handwriting."
"Go and bring me the handwritten letter so I can take a look."
When the guard delivered the message, Jiang Tian shook her head in response.
“I can’t give it to you. I can only give it to him after I see Xiao Chenglin in person. I don’t know you. You want to arrest me. If I give it to you, I won’t even have my last protection. Who knows what you might do to me.”
Is this woman truly naive or just pretending?
Left with no other option, the two guards returned to report to Xiao Chenglin.
Xiao Chenglin didn't expect Jiang Tian to be such a stubborn person.
But he didn't want Jiang Tian to enter the mansion.
Once Jiang Tian entered the manor, many things became unclear.
If he accepts this wife, he'll inevitably face a lot of trouble later on.
Xiao Chenglin thought for a moment and then said, "Go ask her if she'd be willing to let me rent her a place to stay temporarily. There's no way I'm letting her in here."
“I don’t want to go. Tell your warlord that I am his lawfully wedded wife, and he can only stay at the warlord’s mansion. If he doesn’t want to, I will expose him in the newspapers. He shouldn’t forget that I am not only his wife who shared his hardships, but also the wife personally chosen for him by his grandfather. If he does not abide by his grandfather’s last wishes, then he is disloyal and unfilial. Is a disloyal and unfilial person worthy of being followed?”
Jiang Tian spoke in a calm tone, but every word she uttered sent chills down one's spine.
What's wrong with this woman? Why is she spouting such nonsense?
The guards dared not delay and reported back to Xiao Chenglin.
Upon hearing Jiang Tian's threat, Xiao Chenglin's face turned extremely gloomy.
He had no idea that his hometown had arranged a marriage for him, and that the woman he married was quite eloquent.
After thinking for a long time, Xiao Chenglin still couldn't take the risk.
He wouldn't do something that would cause him to lose more than he gains.
He needs the support of his subordinates. If the rumors are actually published in the newspaper by Jiang Tian, his prestige will definitely drop significantly, and he will be the one who suffers the consequences.
He finally put down his work, stood up, and walked out.
Since no one could reason with Jiang Tian, he was the only one who could do it.
Jiang Tian finally got a chance to go in temporarily.
Upon hearing this, Cheng Nianyuan immediately raised his hand: "I want to go in too!"
"Young Master Cheng, the warlord said that we have important matters to attend to here. Please come back later."
"Alright, then I'll keep waiting." Cheng Nianyuan wasn't annoyed at all.
After the guard led Jiang Tian inside, Jiang Tian followed the guard for a long time before finally arriving at the door of the study.
"The warlord is inside. Go in and talk to him."
The guards' expressions carried a hint of annoyance; they were probably also unwilling to accept that their warlord had married a rustic countrywoman.
She didn't fit their expectations; after all, everyone thought the warlord deserved the best.
Jiang Tian knocked on the door.
"Come in."
Not long after, Jiang Tian went inside.
Jiang Tian looked at Xiao Chenglin, and Xiao Chenglin was also looking at Jiang Tian.
Xiao Chenglin was extremely handsome, with sword-like eyebrows, deep eyes, and a commanding presence.
The two stared at each other for a moment before Xiao Chenglin spoke, "Why did you come here?"
"It was arranged by my family."
Jiang Tian's tone was very calm.
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