He pitied the old woman, but alas it was none of their business.
They were not well-known figures, and they were not government officials. It would help if they were local, but they were outsiders, and they should not stir up trouble.
Also, they had a family, a wife, and would soon be fathers. They had to refrain from intervening in matters of justice, otherwise they would only make their wife worry.
After listening to Ye Ling, he turned his cold gaze towards that direction.
The woman was already kneeling on the ground, pleading for more time, yet the local bully would not allow it!
"Old hag, you've been late for your monthly payment several times now. Don't think I'm going to let you keep your stall. Pack your things and scram!"
As the local bully gave his orders, his two subordinates moved to drive her away.
