Their fight turned vicious. They clawed at each other's faces, and soon, clumps of hair littered the ground, carpeting the spot beneath their feet.
They tumbled to the ground as they fought, taking turns straddling one another. Their fists and fingers aimed for the tenderest parts of each other's bodies.
Fan Meijuan had been "caught in the act" more than a few times and had become a skilled fighter. She suffered fewer injuries, and since she was determined to teach Mrs. Li a harsh lesson, she took advantage of an opening to rip open her shirt, then immediately started tearing at her pants.
Mrs. Li couldn't cover her top and bottom at the same time. If she protected one, the other was exposed. Soon, she lost control of both and was stripped bare like a plucked chicken.
The County Magistrate and constables were all in the courtroom, but this did nothing to dampen the raucous atmosphere below.
