"Besides this incident, was anything unusual that happened during the time before Mother left?"
Jian Yixue thought for a moment and asked.
She didn't believe her mother would completely sever ties with the Dongfang family because of this incident.
At most, she just wanted to go out and avoid the limelight, to let the old man know that she would never agree to this.
There must be another reason behind the mother's disappearance and the cessation of contact with the Dongfang family.
However, she wasn't sure if the old man knew about it.
Upon hearing this, Dongfang Yi also looked at the old man and asked, "Yes, Grandpa. Did anything else unusual happen when Aunt went missing?"
Clearly, Dongfang Yi did not believe that his aunt would sever ties with the Dongfang family because of this.
Something must have happened that they don't know about.
The old man frowned upon hearing this, pondered for a moment, and then shook his head.
"No, there was nothing unusual at the time. Besides, Tinglan is all grown up now, and she won't share many things with me like she did when she was little."
The old man suddenly thought of something and looked at Jian Yixue, saying, "Perhaps, the madam might have some clues. Before Tinglan disappeared, she and the madam had a very good relationship."
The old man was heartbroken when he thought of his wife, who had been giving him the cold shoulder ever since their daughter went missing.
Ultimately, it was his fault that caused their daughter to end up in this predicament.
The old man's face was full of self-reproach and guilt.
Upon hearing this, Jian Yixue and Dongfang Yi exchanged a glance.
They understood that they probably wouldn't get any useful clues from the old man.
Looking at the old man in pain before her, Jian Yixue felt extremely distressed.
She understands the pain of losing a loved one.
Back then, when she received the news of her mother's disappearance, she was just as distressed and even wanted to end her own life.
If it weren't for Grandpa Village Chief, she probably wouldn't be alive today.
Jian Yixue thought for a moment and asked, "Who was the person you introduced to Grandpa back then?"
Jane Yixue pondered, perhaps she could find some clues from that person.
Upon hearing Jian Yixue's words, the old man's expression darkened. "The powerful and influential family of H country, the Ouyang family head—Ouyang Si'ang."
Upon hearing this, Jian Yixue frowned.
She knew this person; he was the current vice president of country H, and she had met him once at a banquet hosted by the president of country H.
She was just disguised at the time.
She knows him, but he may not know her.
She had been in H country for several years, but she had heard that Ouyang Si'ang and his wife had a harmonious relationship, and she had never heard any rumors about Ouyang Si'ang.
For a moment, Jian Yixue was hesitant to draw a conclusion.
We'll only know who Ouyang Si'ang is after we get to know him.
What Jian Yixue couldn't understand was why the Dongfang family, as a reclusive family, would think of marrying into a powerful family.
After all, the Ouyang family is now a dark horse on the political stage.
Along with Ouyang Si'ang's wife, she also came from the elite circle of H country.
This marriage is a perfect match, a powerful alliance.
Just as Jian Yixue was about to ask a question.
Before Jian Yixue could speak, Dongfang Yi asked in surprise.
"Grandpa, why would you want Aunt to marry into the Ouyang family? Have you forgotten the ancestral precepts of the Dongfang family? And don't you remember why our Dongfang family moved to H country?"
Dongfang Yi didn't understand the old man's actions at all.
The Dongfang family had decided generations ago to stay out of politics and focus on business.
As for government officials, it's best to maintain a superficial relationship; there's no need for a close friendship, and certainly no familial ties.
Otherwise, it would be a violation of ancestral teachings and a grave act of rebellion.
As for why, he didn't know.
All he knew was that the reason the Dongfang family moved away was because of this ancestral precept.
He guessed that it was probably because the Dongfang family had been in Z country for a long time, and their relationship with government officials was complicated and intertwined.
That's why I left country Z and came to country H.
Upon hearing this, the old man's face was filled with intense guilt.
“I was wrong. I thought that I had a good personal relationship with the previous head of the Ouyang family. Our two families have known each other for a long time. I thought that knowing him well would give Tinglan a reliable support.”
Furthermore, the Ouyang family was not at the center of power at the time, which is why…
The old man didn't finish speaking, but everyone present understood what he meant.
Upon hearing the old man's explanation, Dongfang Yi frowned, unsure of what to say for a moment.
If Grandpa arranged the marriage between Aunt and the powerful, then he would have a right to criticize Grandpa for doing the wrong thing.
But now he knows that his grandfather did it for his aunt's happiness, and he can't find a reason...
After hearing this, Jian Yixue also fell silent.
Although she had anticipated this outcome, hearing it with her own ears was a completely different story.
In particular, she had never experienced fatherly love.
To be honest, she envied the old man's genuine love for her mother.
Especially after learning that Jian Mingpeng was not her biological father, she had thought about it more than once.
What kind of person was her father?
Ye Mohan knew about Jian Yixue's situation, and when he noticed that Jian Yixue's expression was different, he knew what she was thinking.
Without saying a word, he walked to Jian Yixue's side and took her hand, to let her know that he had always been there for her.
He will accompany her to find her mother and father, and he will also help her find out the whole truth.
No matter what happens, he will always be there.
Jian Yixue felt the warmth from her palm and turned to look at Ye Mohan beside her.
Their eyes met, and she understood Ye Mohan's meaning, a warm feeling welling up in her heart.
Their actions were observed by Old Master Dongfang, who was looking at Jian Yixue.
As someone with experience, the old man naturally realized that the relationship between the two was not simple.
Especially the way they looked at each other—that was clearly the look of someone deeply in love.
The old man looked at Jian Yixue, his brows furrowing in confusion.
She doesn't look that old, how could she...?
The old man stared at him for a while, but the two of them ignored him completely.
The old man had no choice but to cough a few times.
Ye Mohan had noticed the old man's gaze long ago, but he didn't want to pay attention to it at this critical juncture.
No one is more important than his wife.
But Jian Yixue really didn't notice.
She was already feeling down because of her thoughts, and she became even more distracted while talking to Ye Mohan.
For a moment, I forgot there were still people at the scene.
It wasn't until she heard the old man cough that she suddenly remembered where she was.
Instantly, her face flushed red, and she immediately looked away from Ye Mohan.
Seeing this, Ye Mohan was somewhat displeased.
She glanced at the old man with displeasure, clearly annoyed that he had interrupted their conversation.
Dongfang Yi, on the other hand, was not surprised by this.
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