1930, Tan died of cerebral hemorrhage. Before his death, he entrusted Chiang Kai-shek and Song Meiling to find a talented and promising son-in-law. When Tan persuaded the agreed marriage, he made great efforts for the arranged marriage. Song Meiling is very grateful for this kindness, and it is naturally his responsibility to choose a "good husband" for his adopted daughter.

Chiang Kai-shek and Song Meiling decided to choose Hu Zongnan and Chen Cheng among the more respected young generals. Finally, Chen Cheng was chosen. Hu Zongnan was not married at that time, but considering that Hu Zongnan was a student in the first phase of Whampoa Military Academy, he was a "son of heaven's protege" and was loyal to Chiang Kai-shek, he was relieved. Although Chen Cheng was married at that time, he had a deep relationship with Deng, who opposed Chiang in the early days, and later took refuge in Chiang. In order to win over Chen Cheng, I decided to betroth Miss Tan to Chen Cheng. Chen Cheng is, of course, talented and loyal, and has long been valued and appreciated by Chiang Kai-shek. Song Meiling also appreciates Chen Cheng and is willing to introduce Tan Xiang to Chen Cheng. So Chiang Kai-shek and Song Meiling personally chose a husband for Tan Xiang. Since then, Song Meiling's adopted daughter has become the driving force of close cooperation and mutual trust between Chiang Kai-shek and Chen Cheng.

After consulting with Song Meiling, Chiang Kai-shek personally consulted Tan Xiang. Tan Xiang asked Chen Cheng where he lived, and Song Meiling said he was the commander. In fact, Chen Cheng is only 1 1 teacher. Tan Xiang, who was cautious by nature, asked which army it was, and Chiang Kai-shek added, "18 army." Tan Xiang bowed his head and said nothing, which was acquiescence.

Chiang Kai-shek later promoted Chen Cheng to 10 army commander, and announced that Chen Cheng was promoted for his meritorious service in the Central Plains War. Then, after Chen Cheng returned from his autumn visit to Japan, Chiang Kai-shek and Song Meiling formally applied to Chen Cheng for marriage.

After meeting Tan Xiang, Chen Cheng was not only impressed by Miss Tan Xiang's elegant demeanor and elegant understanding, but also flattered that Chiang Kai-shek and Song Meiling acted as references themselves. He accepted the kindness of Jiang and Song without hesitation. Tan Xiang admired Chen Cheng's demeanor and exploits, and it was love at first sight.

But there is still an obstacle to overcome in the temporary marriage with Tan Xiang. Because Chen Cheng was married, she has been married to the Wu family in Qingtian for twelve or thirteen years. This marriage was decided by parents, and Mrs. Yuan Shunlian is an old-school housewife. Chen Cheng, who has studied abroad and served in the army for many years, has no feelings for her. Even when I go home, I live in a room alone and refuse to sleep with my wife. Wu Shunlian once committed suicide with scissors because she couldn't bear to be left out in the cold. Fortunately, she was found in time and saved her life, but her marriage existed in name only.

Nevertheless, if Chen Cheng didn't formally divorce Wu Shunlian and Tan Xiang married Chen Jialai, it can't be regarded as married. As a noble family, Tan Xiang certainly refused to accommodate at this point. Chen Cheng entrusted his fellow countryman predecessor, Mr. Du Zhiyuan, the relative of Wu Zu, and Wu Shunlian's brother, his classmate and subordinate Wu Ziyi to persuade Mrs. Yuan Pei to agree to handle the divorce formalities. Simple and honest Wu Shunlian, under the persuasion of all parties, had to agree to divorce and decided not to remarry for life. At that time, she only put forward a poor condition: "Life can't be the same, and death must be the same." Chen Cheng immediately agreed. Wu Ziyi wrote a divorce agreement on her behalf, and noted that Shunlian could not read, so Ziyi signed and sealed it on her behalf, and she was willing to bear all the responsibilities.

1932 On New Year's Day, Chen Cheng and Tan Xiang got married in Nanjing Inspirational Society. Du Zhiyuan married the man, Tan Ze married the woman, and Chiang Kai-shek personally served as a witness. Later, Chiang Kai-shek gave a special holiday, and the newlyweds all went to Hangzhou Xizi Lake for their honeymoon.

Tan Xiang is gentle, natural and graceful, and the relationship between husband and wife is close. After marriage, Tan Xiang can be called Chen Chengzhi's wife, who keeps a good house and respects her mother-in-law. Whenever Chen Cheng encounters difficulties in personnel relations, he will personally plead with dopted mother Song Meiling to turn the corner. Tan Xiang has four men and two women, the eldest son is in An, the second in Qing, the third in Bei and the fourth in Jie. The eldest daughter is lucky, and the second daughter is mediocre. All the children are doing well at school.