The Country Maiden: Fields and Leisure

Panic erupted in the courtyard, as nobody had expected Wang Daxiu to choose this moment to run into the Wang Family’s house, knife in hand, intent on violence!

Especially caught unawares were Lady Jiang and Jinshao, with their backs to the door listening to the commotion. As they turned around, they saw Wang Daxiu brandishing the knife as she barged in.

Lady Jiang, a weak woman, and Jinshao, a child who understood nothing of the world, were terrified at the sight of Wang Daxiu’s aggressive approach. Their legs went weak and even though they wanted to run, they couldn’t take a step, just standing there dumbfounded, watching as the sharp blade slashed towards them—

Off to the side, Jinhua let out a piercing scream as she attempted to rush forward: "Mother—"

But she was grabbed by Jinhoo who was sitting beside her. Rushing forward would be akin to throwing her life away, wouldn’t it?

Wang Yongping was the first to snap back to reality. However, he was separated from Lady Jiang and Jinshao by Jinpan and Jindou, and although he lifted his leg to try and save them, it was too late; all he managed was to yell, "You old hag, put down the knife—"

While holding back Jinhua, Jinhoo shouted, "Someone come quick, help! There’s someone trying to commit murder—"

It was the time of day when everyone would be returning home for dinner. Jinhoo’s shout alarmed the nearby neighbors, and immediately people started running towards the scene.

Jinhua couldn’t contain herself and closed her eyes, not daring to watch her own mother and brother get hurt in the attack.

Then she heard a sudden "Ouch—" followed by a "Clang—," the sound of something hitting the ground and shattering.

Jinhua cautiously opened her eyes, expecting to see a bloody sight.