Chapter 206: The Showdown(7)_1

"On what grounds...?" Having been brutally beaten down for nothing, Yan Family's matriarch was truly indignant.

"Quiet!" However, Elder Ma reprimanded her, "Lou Zheng, rest assured. Since this is all a misunderstanding, we won't spread rumors. But what about the others in the village?"

Lou Zheng found his words reasonable and could not help furrowing his brow. With so many villagers present, all with loose lips, what would happen if word got out?

"If anyone gossips, don't blame me for being heartless." Hei Yi sneered as he stepped forward, "The border is currently in need of human shields. The Prince does fancy those who volunteer for such positions."

The blatant threat made everyone lower their heads. It was clear to them all that the manager from the Wang Residence was completely siding with the Lin Family. If they offended the Lin Family and were truly sent to the border, they'd never return, and who would want such an outcome?