Xiao Yuan actually didn't want to make a big deal out of the situation.
No matter how Wang Chunliu died, and regardless of the wrongdoings she committed before, now that she's passed away, the deceased should be respected. He didn't want to quibble over past issues; all he wanted was to bury her quickly and then live a peaceful life.
The Li family also preferred not to escalate the situation.
At that time, most people held traditional beliefs, valuing the dead above all else. When someone died, they believed it was best to settle matters quickly to allow for the peaceful repose of the deceased.
So, when Xiao Yuan suggested forgiving the Wang family's debt, the Li brothers didn't object.
The Wang family brothers gathered to discuss for a while and decided to follow Xiao Yuan's plan.
They knew their complaints were unreasonable, and even if they did report to the police, the authorities wouldn't hold Xiao Yuan responsible.
