"Ninth Sister Yang, Lizheng and I would like to go back and discuss with the Clan Leader and the Elders, and give you an answer tomorrow. How does that sound?" The gravity of the situation meant the village chief and Lizheng dared not make the decision alone.
Yang Mengchen smiled and nodded. With the precedent set by Fu Shangkuan and considering it was a good thing that benefited the village, she was certain the Clan Leader and others would agree.
After bidding their farewells, the village chief and Lizheng hurried off to consult with the Clan Leader and the Elders, and the rest of the villagers also departed.
The next morning, just after Yang Mengchen and others had finished breakfast, the Clan Leader arrived in person with many people, confirming Yang Mengchen's prediction. They agreed to construct the water canal and repeatedly expressed their gratitude to Yang Mengchen for always considering the villagers' interests.