Everyone had concerns on their minds, and after hastily finishing their meal, Wang Laozhu delegated tasks. Old Granny Zhang charged into the kitchen, grabbed a kitchen knife, and Wang Yongping picked up a hoe from the corner of the wall. Jindou and his brothers also found handy implements and lit torches before they headed straight for the Li Family.
Wang Yongzhu's legs were sore and aching, but she was too anxious to care. Gritting her teeth, she found a stick to lean on and, supporting Jinhua, followed the others.
As an outsider, Song Chongjin felt it was inappropriate to get involved, but since he was also a witness, he followed at a distance.
By now, it was dark, the entire village was settling down for the night after dinner, but the commotion caused by the Wang Family stirred up many dogs, barking incessantly.
This woke many people who had already gone to bed; they got up, wrapped themselves in clothes, picked up torches, and followed the commotion.
