The farmhouses in the village were left behind one after another as she ran. Occasionally, people would step out from inside the houses, and upon seeing her, they would be momentarily stunned before pursuing her with deep-seated animosity.
When had she ever offended these people, that they would react to her as if they'd seen a Ghost? Qiu Niang could only quicken her pace, feeling that she'd never run so fast in her life.
Escape first, then find a way to rescue the official! Though the wind and snow outside were fierce, as long as her husband could find a place sheltered from the wind, there was still hope for survival.
With this hope in mind, she kept running, until half a moment had passed...
Her breathing grew louder, her heart beat so fast it was about to leap from her chest. But the footsteps behind her grew closer and more chaotic.
