San Niang was beaten because she stood up for Zhao Changhe; he couldn't just watch idly, so he reluctantly dashed over, trying to break up the fight.
As he approached, the raging battlefield that was previously engulfed in demonic flames was nowhere to be seen, replaced by two women tussling on the grassland. Vermilion Bird was sitting astride San Niang's waist, slapping her on the buttocks and creating waves, "Thinking you're so lazy and aloof from world affairs, sneak, sneak, sneaking around with men!"
Xia Chichi poked her head around the corner, watching Vermilion Bird in silence, with her eyes telegraphing a boomerang that could strike her as well. Thinking you're so proud and majestic, sneak, sneak, sneaking around with men?
Zhao Changhe hesitated then reached out trying to pull Vermilion Bird away, "That... Actually, what San Niang said was quite reasonable..."