The ancients always said that commoners should not contend with officials, and of course, they followed suit.
Certainly, he dared to let these people search their village because he was convinced that they could not find anything. The women bought by the village had all been informed and hidden away. Setting other things aside, when it came to hiding things, no one could find what they concealed; even when the enemy troops entered the village, they failed to find a single grain of food or any villagers. So, hiding a few people now surely wouldn't trouble them.
The few others exchanged glances, clearly understanding that these people were now like dead pigs not afraid of boiling water – they were sure the people were here.
The human trafficker confessed to everything, insisting the people were here. They had inquired extensively and were certain of it. But what could they do if these villagers refused to admit it?
