Liu Tieshan finished his speech and waited for the Gu Family to respond.
The Old Madam Gu didn't dare to speak toughly.
The Xu Family's nephews and sons, who've always been tyrannical in the village, quieted down only after Xu Si was exiled and Xu Yong was removed as village head.
They're unwilling to remain calm, eager to show off their prowess to the villagers.
On the Gu Family's side, most clansmen now stand with the eldest daughter-in-law, depending on Tong Huaqiong's business to elevate them, hoping for Gu Jingzhe to succeed in exams backed by the clan.
They wouldn't help Rui Nian confront the Xu Family.
If things end poorly, it'll be Rui Nian who suffers.
The Old Madam Gu couldn't help but curse the clansmen's opportunism, turning to flatter the main house now that it's risen.
Mr. Gu weighed things in his mind, sighed, and said, "So, how does Village Head propose we handle this?"
