Old Huang's sharp words perfectly captured the villagers' concerns.

The clan leader has too much power. If someone with ulterior motives becomes the clan leader, ordinary people like them will really have no good life.

Sister-in-law Huang's eyes flickered, and she secretly poked her husband next to her with her finger, lowering her voice to say, "Husband, I think what Second Uncle said makes sense, what do you think?"

She was genuinely afraid that one day she would be locked up in the ancestral hall like Liao Chunhua. She was already quite old and couldn't bear such a disgrace.

“That makes sense, but…” Huang Sige was in a dilemma, “The clan leader hasn’t made any major mistakes over the years.”

Neither Lai Zi's matter nor Liao Shi's matter was a big deal in Huang Si Ge's eyes.

Although the process was a bit fierce, nothing embarrassing happened, and that's enough.

“It will be too late when we make a really big mistake,” Sister Huang said with a sneer. “Right now, the clan elders are watching over us, but in a few years, when the clan elders are on their graves, who will be able to control the clan leader? At that time, we will have no one to complain to.”

“You’re right,” Huang Sige nodded. “We should listen to Second Uncle and the others. They’re older and more experienced, so they definitely know more than we do.”

Upon hearing this, Sister-in-law Huang nodded and stopped talking, turning her attention back to the center of the courtyard.

In the center of the courtyard, Chief Huang heard the whispers of his clansmen, and his face instantly turned ashen.

These heartless people were actually persuaded by my second uncle's few words. All the hard work I've done over the years has been wasted on these ungrateful wretches.

The more he thought about it, the angrier he became, and his gaze towards the crowd unconsciously carried a hint of murderous intent.

“Mother,” Huang Xiaosan rubbed his arm, “the clan leader’s eyes are terrifying.”

"Like they're going to eat people up," Jin muttered softly.

"Shh," Huang Xiaosan quickly covered his wife's mouth, "The clan chief is listening intently, don't say anything out of line."

He saw the clan chief's expression freeze for a moment after his wife finished speaking.

"Second Uncle, Fifth Uncle," the clan chief Huang cupped his hands, "Since I took over as clan chief, I have been working with utmost caution and have a clear conscience. You want me to step down without even knowing the facts? I am not convinced."

I'm not willing either!

He paused, then added, "If you really have evidence that my nephew has acted unfairly, you can do whatever you want with him without saying a word."

"Stop making excuses!" Uncle Huang flicked his sleeves, his face full of sorrow. "You're still incorrigible, son. I'm very disappointed in you."

This mournful expression of grief over the loss of her son deeply annoyed the clan chief.

He quickly shook his shoulders and took a few steps back.

“Shicheng,” Old Man Huang said earnestly, “we know your contributions, but one thing at a time, you are indeed not suitable to be the clan leader.”

You are cunning and resourceful, and you can be ruthless when it matters, but because of this, I cannot let you be the clan leader.

"When we old fogies were still alive and hadn't yet ascended to heaven, there were people keeping you in check, preventing you from going astray. But if anything were to happen to you, even all the people in Huangjiakou combined wouldn't be able to handle your methods."

“That makes sense,” Uncle Huang nodded repeatedly. “No matter what, we can’t let you become the clan leader.”

"Second Uncle, Fifth Uncle," the Huang clan chief was so angry he was about to grind his teeth to powder, "Don't go too far."

He refused to believe that he, as the clan leader, was less prestigious than many of the clan elders.

“Clan leader,” Huang Sige said, “Second Uncle’s words make a lot of sense, and I agree with it.”

Huang Sige's words gave everyone pause for thought.