After Marrying the Officer Chapter 1292 - 1291: Suspicions and Doubts

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Previously on After Marrying the Officer...
Xia Lianlian was infuriated that rumors against Xia Chuyi disappeared so quickly, but an intermediary advised her to wait for their master's instructions. The intermediary led Xia Lianlian and her mother away, just before the Ou Family arrived searching for them, leaving Ou Jun suspicious.

Ou Jun pondered internally: Could Xia Lianlian's evasion techniques be that advanced? Or was there a traitor within their ranks?

After all, it was just one Xia Lianlian, or at most, Xiang Xia's mother, who, frankly, was quite useless...

How could it be that two people, two people just so happened to vanish right before the Ou Family's arrival?

This strongly suggested someone was indeed orchestrating behind the scenes!

But a mole among their own people?

Regardless of his doubts and conjectures, if the target remained uncaught, then that was the reality.

Ou Jun's lips thinned as he gestured to several subordinates, commanding, "Scour the scene. Look for any residual clues."

"The rest of you will accompany me back to provide this report," Ou Jun's voice was stern.

"Yes!" Upon hearing Ou Jun's directive, all subordinates bowed in unison.

Ou Jun then returned to the Ou Family estate to brief them on the situation.

"You couldn't find them?" Ou ZhenTing slammed the table in anger upon hearing Ou Jun's report, his frustration palpable. "How could you fail to locate her? Xia Lianlian is a lone individual; could she have sprouted wings and flown away?"

Ou ZhenTing's outburst wasn't directed solely at Ou Jun.

He was simply overcome with irritation, exclaiming, "Just who is pulling the strings behind Xia Lianlian?!"

Thanks to Wang Zijian's swift intervention, the damaging rumors were quashed with remarkable speed.

However, concerning the mysterious figure backing Xia Lianlian, with the woman herself still at large, everyone remained completely in the dark.

Consequently, Ou ZhenTing harbored anger towards the unseen manipulator and also towards himself, feeling he had failed to adequately protect his own daughter.

With a heavy sigh, Ou ZhenTing lamented, "Ah, I truly don't know how long Huo Shiqian's mission will keep him away..."

Huo Shiqian, having served in diverse military branches and led numerous elite units, was undoubtedly more adept at unraveling such intricate matters.

Hearing his father's words, Ou Jun pursed his lips and admitted, "Father, this is a result of my incompetence."

Witnessing the distress of her father and elder brother, Xia Chuyi quickly interjected, "Dad, please don't overthink this. We'll face any soldiers sent our way, and block any floods that come with earth barriers... Just like the rumors, haven't they been effectively suppressed already?"

"Dad, Brother..." Xia Chuyi continued, her tone soothing, "This situation isn't anyone's fault..."

"Currently, the enemy operates from the shadows while we stand exposed in the light."

"Even if we are consumed by anxiety, there is no immediate way to strike down the opponent in a single move."

Having navigated the complexities of life and experienced a myriad of events, Xia Chuyi maintained a remarkable composure regarding the unfolding situation.

Xia Chuyi elaborated further: "Although Ou Lianlian has not been apprehended, and the mastermind behind her remains hidden..."

"Their current actions and the conspiracy they've meticulously crafted have yet to achieve their ultimate goal," Xia Chuyi stated calmly. "Therefore, the most prudent course of action for us now is to remain still while the enemy makes their move, and await developments with patient observation."

"That is all we can do for the moment!" Despite his lingering anger, Ou ZhenTing let out a sigh of resignation after absorbing his daughter's counsel.

While this tense discussion was taking place, Mrs. Ou was inside, attending to the children.

Following the conclusion of the family meeting, Xia Chuyi returned to the room where Mrs. Ou and Xiao Jingqi were present.

"Chuyi, how did the discussion go?" Mrs. Ou inquired immediately upon seeing Xia Chuyi.

Hearing this, Xia Chuyi offered a slight smile and replied, "It's fine. The rumors have been dealt with. We just need to wait a little longer, and the person orchestrating everything will be brought to light."

Upon hearing Xia Chuyi's explanation, Xiao Jingqi's brow furrowed. "So, Chuyi... the commander and the others still haven't found Xia Lianlian?"

Xiao Jingqi had immediately pinpointed the crucial element of the situation.