A few soldiers nodded in compliance with their lord's command, and with lecherous smiles on their faces, they began to advance towards Rose.
Yuan and his wives exchanged frowns at the soldiers' behavior. The soldiers' lecherous intentions towards Rose did not sit well with them; she was now an integral part of their lives and family.
Madam Layla's expression twisted into a mix of anger and frustration as she shouted at Lord Harrison, "Lord Harrison, how dare you order your men to approach my daughter in such a manner in front of me?! Have you forgotten that my daughter holds the leadership of this village? You have no right to bring armed soldiers to our residence; you are breaking the law!"
The soldiers halted in their tracks, their disappointment evident, as they faced the stern reproach of Madam Layla.