I watched them move, their heads lowered as they hurried to carry out what they had been told, and once they left my sight, I turned my attention back to the camp, already preparing to move everyone forward.
That was when I heard it.
Wu Lian.
Her voice was not loud.
But it did not need to be.
I heard enough.
I shifted my gaze slightly without turning fully, my attention settling in their direction as Wu Lian stood with her arms folded, her expression tight with anger as she spoke to the villagers around her.
"Look at her," she said, her tone filled with clear dissatisfaction even though she tried to keep it low. "She has not even been given the position of village chief, and she is already treating people like this."
Her words spread.
Not loudly.
But clearly enough.
Wu Huan stood beside her, silent, his expression more restrained, but he did not stop her.
Some of the villagers nearby hesitated.
A few of them nodded slightly, clearly influenced by her words.
