After Marrying the Officer Chapter 1297: 1296: Xia Chuyi's Rhetoric
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Capítulo 1297: Chapter 1296: Xia Chuyi’s Rhetoric
“Do you truly believe Wang Zijian places such high value on your Ou Family and the Huo Family?” Xia Lianlian inquired with indignation. “If his regard were genuine, why would he dispatch Huo Shiqian on a mission so shortly after the birth of your child?”
“Furthermore, the mission Huo Shiqian undertook was for the sake of the Guo Family!” Xia Lianlian, fueled by anger, divulged what she knew.
“What did you just say? For the Guo Family?” Xia Chuyi’s eyes narrowed instantly upon hearing Xia Lianlian’s words. “Xia Lianlian, what exactly are you implying?”
How could Xia Lianlian possibly be privy to the details of Huo Shiqian’s mission?
This information was classified as a military secret!
Consequently, the individual backing Xia Lianlian, as she claimed, must be someone Xia Chuyi could not afford to antagonize.
As Xia Chuyi’s voice began to betray a noticeable tension, Xia Lianlian’s smug smile widened. “You were unaware, weren’t you? Huo Shiqian’s mission is on behalf of the Guo Family!”
“Therefore, it’s abundantly clear that in Wang Zijian’s estimation, the Guo Family holds greater importance!” Xia Lianlian’s smugness intensified with each word.
A sudden, sharp glint appeared in Xia Chuyi’s eyes. “So, the person manipulating you behind the scenes is from the Guo Family?”
Although posed as a question, Xia Chuyi’s mind had already arrived at a near-certain conclusion.
Remarkably, Xia Lianlian’s unguarded statement had inadvertently led Xia Chuyi to the truth.
“Stop speaking such nonsense; it’s not the Guo Family!” Xia Lianlian’s denial was vehement. “Regardless, you shouldn’t delude yourself into thinking the positions of the Ou Family and the Huo Family are secure!”
“New leadership ushers in new officials. While past commanders may have favored your families, there’s no guarantee current ones will!”
“What’s more,” Xia Lianlian added with a sardonic curl of her lip, “who can say for certain that Huo Shiqian will even return from this mission…”
Xia Chuyi’s gaze immediately narrowed, a fierce blaze of anger igniting in her eyes upon hearing this.
She could tolerate Xia Lianlian’s nonsensical remarks directed at her, but she would absolutely not permit any slander against Huo Shiqian!
“Which individual from the Guo Family is covertly aiding you?” Xia Chuyi inquired, her voice chillingly cold. “Could it be that you yourself are ignorant of their identity?”
“If that is the case…” Xia Chuyi deliberately let out a derisive scoff. “If that individual from the Guo Family truly remains hidden from you, it suggests they never placed their trust in you from the outset.”
“Regardless of any assurances that person may have made or any terms they proposed…” Xia Chuyi continued, “if they are unwilling to even reveal their identity to you, how can they possibly guarantee those promises and conditions? I suspect you have always been merely a pawn in someone else’s intricate scheme.”
“Once the game concludes, this pawn will likely hold no further value,” Xia Chuyi stated pointedly, her tone laced with feigned sympathy. “You are truly and utterly pathetic!”
“You are spewing baseless lies!” Xia Lianlian immediately shot back upon hearing this. “Such a scenario is entirely impossible!”
“Oh? So, are you now admitting that Guo Jiacheng is the one operating behind you?” Xia Chuyi pressed, seizing the opening.
“No, I never said that!” Realizing she had again inadvertently revealed too much, Xia Lianlian vigorously shook her head, stubbornly refusing to concede.
“Haha, Xia Lianlian, your lack of intelligence is truly astounding.” Xia Chuyi’s voice grew icier. “What benefit do you derive from sacrificing yourself for others? Or rather, how exactly will you receive any promised rewards?”
Xia Chuyi then said, “Why don’t you… Xia Lianlian, disclose to me, who exactly is this person…”