Onlookers were taken aback, and a few quick-witted won imdiately gave chase. However, Mo Wu had a death wish and ran so fast that she couldn’t be caught up with for a mont.
Mrs. Niu felt panicked and subconsciously turned her head, shouting at the stupefied Mrs. Hong, "You useless old hag, just keep it up, driving Sister-in-Law to her death! I’d like to see how you’re going to explain this to the Count and those nieces and nephews!"
After yelling, she ignored any response from Mrs. Hong and hastened after Mo Wu with even more urgent steps.
Mrs. Hong, jolted back to her senses by the scolding, was terrified at the thought that she really might have driven her daughter-in-law to drown herself. But it wasn’t out of concern for Mo Wu; she feared she wouldn’t be able to explain it to her eldest son and that he would hate her. She still depended on her eldest to care for her in her old age!
Mo Wu ran swiftly toward the river, seemingly deaf to the cries from behind, and soon she saw the riverbank.
"Mrs. Wu, don’t be impulsive, think about your four children. If anything happens to you, what will your children do?"
Seeing that she really intended to jump into the river, the followers behind were horrified and urged her loudly. The river wasn’t deep, but it was enough to drown soone. If she jumped in this cold winter month, even if she was rescued in ti, she might still fall sick, and it could even prove fatal.
Mo Wu paused montarily, then continued rushing toward the river.
Several of the closest won beca incredibly anxious and, despite being unable to catch up at first, urged the n following behind to run faster. At such a critical ti, concerns about propriety between the sexes were ignored; saving a life was more important.
As Mo Wu was less than ten yards from the riverbank, a woman, struck with a bright idea, shouted loudly, "Mrs. Wu, please don’t jump! If you do, that kind-hearted niece of yours who gave you the cotton-padded clothes will be consud with guilt! Your in-laws might also co after her because of it, and how could you stand to see a young girl face such trouble?"
People had little hope in these words, yet Mo Wu’s pace did indeed slow down, showing she was hesitant.
The woman, seeing this effect, felt encouraged and continued to shout, "Isn’t your mother-in-law difficult to deal with? If she takes the young girl from the Mo Family to the Governnt Office, it could ruin the girl’s life!"
The woman knew full well that even if Mrs. Hong made accusations at the Governnt Office, it wouldn’t be the Mo Family’s girl’s fault. Yet, it could still be used to frighten Mo Wu into abandoning her suicidal thoughts.
Indeed, if she died, wouldn’t that harm the Yan girl? The Yan girl had been very kind to her family, and she hadn’t had a chance to repay her. How could she harm her in return!
Mo Wu’s mind was in chaos, but the thought of not hurting Mo Yan beca clearer and clearer, her pace slower and slower, until she continued towards the riverbank in a daze.
Taking this opportunity, several won rushed forward and finally managed to pull her back forcefully when she was less than ten yards from the riverbank.
"Mrs. Wu, a bad life is better than a good death. How could you seek death? To speak frankly, your mother-in-law is already half in the grave; she won’t live longer than you. And your children, each one is as sensible as the next. The good days are still ahead!"
"Exactly! Even if you don’t think for yourself, think about the children. How pitiful are the children without a mother!"
"That’s right, don’t dwell on these troubling thoughts. Everyone knows you’re good-hearted; they won’t say a bad word about you. Don’t stoop to the level of that mad woman; it’s not worth it!"
The won firmly held Mo Wu down, chattering words of comfort, fearing she would once again attempt to throw herself into the river.
At that mont, Mrs. Niu also arrived, panting as she pointed at the silent Mo Wu and scolded, "I can’t stand your weak character! If you had the strength, why would you seek death? You should stand up to her like I did, with the money you earn firmly in your hands. Then see if she dares to cross you!"
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