The Country Maiden: Fields and Leisure
Chapter 478 - 476

Chapter 478: 476

Behind Qian Dahao, a man immediately responded and was about to leave.

But with just one step, "whoosh," an arrow landed straight and true, less than an inch in front of his foot. Had he taken a slightly larger step, that arrow would have shot through his foot instead.

The man known as Laowu felt his legs go weak and immediately retracted his foot.

"Who else wants to leave?" Wang Yongzhu swept her gaze across the room, and wherever her eyes went, Song Chongjin’s arrow pointed in that direction.

Qian Dahao had risen to his current status by dealing with countless ruthless and tough characters, but he had never met someone like Wang Yongzhu who played by her own rules without any concern for the usual way of things.

According to his own thinking, even if Boss Ma and his group screwed this up and the blame landed on him, he could just play dead and not take responsibility. What could Wang Yongzhu do to him then?

After all, the silver he had given out didn’t bear Qian Dahao’s name.

Plus, he had connections in the Yamen, so after greasing some palms, this incident would effectively become nothing.

The Wang Family would just have to swallow this loss silently.

He had used this tactic against many competitors, barely ever failing.

He hadn’t expected Wang Yongzhu to come knocking directly on his door, or perhaps she was just like a calf that is not afraid of a tiger, not knowing his, Qian Dahao’s, status in town?

Did she really think that by bringing a few country bumpkins, she could intimidate him?

He simply couldn’t believe that Wang Yongzhu, that girl, would truly dare to raise a hand against him in his own home.

Right then, he took a step forward, moving towards the outside, but before he could take two steps, a whooshing sound came, followed by a sharp pain in his knee. Before he could even react, he was down on his knees with a thud.

Wang Yongzhu slowly drew back her foot, "Anyone else?"

Seeing their boss take a beating, the house servants behind Qian Dahao knew they weren’t significant enough to matter. All of them shook their heads like mad, signifying they were quite content to stay right there forever, without the slightest intention of leaving.

After Qian Dahao got wealthy, his physique expanded along with his assets. Kneeling on the stone pavement with a thud, his knees nearly shattered under his own body’s weight.

His body involuntarily fell forward, but fortunately, his sizable belly provided some cushioning, and bracing himself with his hands, he just managed not to faceplant into the dust.

"You... wait and see..." Ever since he had become wealthy, Qian Dahao had never suffered like this. The pain was so intense that he was crying and sniffling, and the threatening words he spoke carried no weight at all, instead sounding somewhat pitiful.

Before Wang Yongzhu could respond, a group of women came bustling out from the inner courtyard, led by none other than Qian Dahao’s wife, Lady Yu.

When she heard in the inner courtyard that someone had attacked their home, and although these days she and Qian Dahao were nothing more than cohabitants in the same residence, with all their past affection worn down to nothing,

she might even set off firecrackers to celebrate if Qian Dahao died.

But she still had sons and daughters, so even if not for herself, she had to consider her children.

Thus, accompanied by several strong maids, armed with fire pokers, broomsticks, and the like, she rushed out to see what was happening.

As she exited the second gate, she saw her usually haughty husband kneeling in front of a beautiful young girl, crying and sniveling.

She was instantly stunned. What was going on here?

A bad feeling rose in Lady Yu’s heart. She knew her man too well; once he had silver, his belt couldn’t stay fastened. He couldn’t wait to drag home any woman with a decent face, and even though he had taken two concubines, he was still not satisfied.

The slightly decent maids in the house, he had taken advantage of them without exception.

Could it be that this damn ghost took a fancy to someone’s young girl, intending to harm her and got her family to seek revenge?

He’s utterly despicable, serves him right if he’s beaten to death!" Lady Yu spat.

Qian Dahao saw his sallow-faced wifey and suddenly remembered that back in the day, this sallow-faced wifey of his was also quite a figure in the countryside, with a good deal of strength, able to work the fields and carry a hundred or so Jin of mountain goods on her back.

He used to be physically weaker than his wifey, and when people laughed at him for being less than his own wife, it was Lady Yu who stepped forward to curse them away. Whenever there were conflicts with others, it was also Lady Yu who would stand in front.

The couple managed together; Lady Yu was responsible for carrying goods from the mountain, while he relied on his clever mind and glib tongue to sell goods, and that’s how they managed to start their business.

After becoming wealthy, he only felt that his wife was both clumsy and overbearing. Her speech was always loud and aggressive, and she was built sturdy and tall, not at all womanlike, right?

Even if she were dressed in fine silks, she wouldn’t resemble a noble patron, the earthy air of a peasant woman clung to her, never to be washed away.

She was nothing like the new concubine he had taken, so delicate and soft, that alluring smile, that pouty mouth—it could make a man’s soul take flight.

If it weren’t for the fact that this wifey had borne him children, he would have divorced her long ago.

But at this moment, seeing his displeasing sallow-faced wifey, he suddenly felt an indescribable sense of relief, and hurriedly pleaded for help: "Yulan... Yulan... these people are bullying your man, they’ve beaten your man to this state, quick, quick..."

"Shut your mouth! You beast without humanity, how dare you still speak?" Lady Yu spat at Qian Dahao.

She looked at Wang Yongzhu with apologetic eyes, "Miss, I’m really sorry. This damn ghost of mine is no good. Did he do something to offend you? If he has offended you, Miss, you can beat him as you like, beat him to death if you will; I certainly won’t stop you, just leave him with a breath left!"

Wang Yongzhu...

Qian Dahao...

Could this be a fake legitimate wife?

Wang Yongzhu was the first to snap back to reality. Since even Qian Dahao’s wife couldn’t stand his actions and said to beat him to death, why be polite?

She twirled her riding crop into a beautiful flower in the air, which emitted a crisp snap, and then lashed out with it.

"Whack—" The whip struck Qian Dahao’s back, tearing his clothes.

Qian Dahao’s whole body trembled with fat, and he let out pitiful howls.

The Qian Family’s house servants, hearing their master cry out so miserably and seeing their own mistress looking on unfazed and even appreciative as the young girl whipped their master, began to question their own existence: Who am I? Where am I? What on earth is happening?

Even the Wang Family Clan People couldn’t help but tense the skin on their backs, admiring Song Chongjin immensely. Indeed, a true man; with a girl like Wang Yongzhu, no matter how beautiful or capable, who would dare to marry her except for Song Chongjin? Taking her home would mean kicks and lashes at the slightest disagreement; they feared they wouldn’t survive a single round!

Wang Yongzhu, unaware of the genuine admiration and worship the Wang Family Clan People felt for Song Chongjin at this moment, had only whipped Qian Dahao a few times, and he couldn’t take it already, shaking all over, like a fat maggot squirming on the ground, calling for dear daddy and granny.

In the end, he crawled to Lady Yu’s feet, clutching at her thighs, blabbering about dear mother and father...

Wang Yongzhu had to put away her whip, feeling very disappointed inside. How could someone who could come up with such a vicious plan not be able to take a beating?