County Magistrate Zhai was certainly aware of this. Even if the case was brought to court and he judged in favor of Zhou Man, it was unlikely she could actually seize the land from their hands. Even if she did, could she farm it herself?
Most likely, she would have to lease it out to others, but given the powerful influence of the Xia Family in Hongtian Village, who would dare rent her land once they hint otherwise?
If it truly came to a public falling-out, it would only end badly for both sides. It was up to the Xia Family's clan leader and elders to understand his and Officer Xu's hints.
Zhou Man clearly wanted to resolve this quickly and wasn't opposed to a settlement.
Indeed, as an official of the imperial court, she didn't have time to waste on such matters.
