The Second Chapter of the Calamity of the Wind and Dust: A Tragic Fate That Cannot Be Tolerated

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As the sun set, Bai Shaoding and Lu Xuanshuang rode back to the city.

They rode side-by-side, chatting and laughing, when suddenly a fortune teller in his sixties blocked their path, his eyes wide with alarm, crying out, "Young master and young lady, please wait! Please wait!" Both Bai and Lu were startled by the fortune teller's sudden action and quickly reined in their horses.

Bai Shaoding had just dismounted when the fortune teller grabbed his wrists, staring intently at his face, and sighed, "Indeed, I wasn't seeing things. Alas!"

Bai Shaoding, bewildered, asked, "Old sir, what's wrong? What can I do for you?" At this moment, Lu Xuanshuang also dismounted and stood beside Bai Shaoding, puzzled.

The old fortune teller glanced at Lu Xuanshuang and asked Bai Shaoding, "Are you husband and wife?"

Bai Shaoding smiled and replied, "She's my junior sister, but we're getting married soon!" He and Lu Xuanshuang exchanged a sweet glance.

The old fortune teller shook his head and sighed, "Young man, you are surrounded by beauty, yet you are unaware of the impending disaster. Young master, I have some words to say that may not be pleasant to hear, but they concern your life or death, and I cannot stand idly by. Honest advice is hard to swallow, but I hope you will heed them."

Seeing the old man's solemn tone, Bai Shaoding clasped his hands and said, "Please enlighten me, sir."

The fortune teller said, "I have studied physiognomy for decades and have always been a man of unwavering certainty, never speaking falsely. Just now I saw dark clouds gathering on your forehead and your glabella darkened. According to my calculations, within three days, you will surely suffer a bloody disaster, and may even die a violent death!"

Upon hearing this, Lu Xuanshuang was filled with anger and shouted, "You quack doctor, what nonsense are you spouting!" She grabbed Bai Shaoding and left.

The fortune teller urged, "Please wait, gentlemen! I speak the truth! Young master, remember to stay home for the next three days and do not go out. You may escape this calamity!"

Bai Shaoding smiled faintly, "Thank you for your concern, sir. I understand."

The fortune teller then looked at Lu Xuanshuang, his expression unusual, and muttered, "This young lady's calamity is not difficult to resolve, but I fear she will not listen."

Lu Xuanshuang angrily retorted, "You're talking nonsense!" Bai Shaoding felt uneasy and asked, "May I ask, sir, what calamity is my junior 　　sister

facing? Please enlighten me."

The old fortune teller glanced at Lu Xuanshuang's angry glare and whispered, "I dare not say, lest this young lady utter further insults."

Ding smiled and said, "My junior sister meant no harm. Please forgive her if she offended me earlier."

The fortune teller, pleased with Bai Shao Ding's humility, said, "Alright, I'll tell you now. Believe it or not, fate is predetermined."

He glanced at Lu Xuan Shuang ambiguously and said, "This young lady, though young, has captivating eyes, a rosy complexion, a soft body, and alluring manners. In my opinion, she will inevitably fall into prostitution. Even if she doesn't become a courtesan, she will be a woman behind a screen. To avoid this fate, she must not lose her virginity within three years, otherwise even the gods cannot help her..." Hearing this

, Lu Xuan Shuang was furious. She, the young lady of the prestigious "Weiyuan Escort Agency," had been accused of being a prostitute by a street fortune teller. Unable to contain her anger, she slapped the fortune teller hard across the face.

Passersby gathered to watch the spectacle.

The fortune teller, wincing in pain, roared, "You brat! If you don't believe me, fine, but why hit me? Ouch..."

Lu Xuanshuang gritted her teeth, "I'll not only hit you, I'll smash your signboard!" With that, she stormed over to the fortune teller's stall by the street, smashed it, and tore the white cloth banner that read "Ironclad Predictions" to shreds. The

old fortune teller was frantic, jumping up and down in frustration. Bai Shaoding pulled the crazed Lu Xuanshuang back and said to the fortune teller with displeasure, "You said I was facing a calamity, fine, but how could you spout such nonsense and insult my junior sister? Smashing your signboard is letting you off easy!" He turned to Lu Xuanshuang and said, "Junior sister, ignore him! Let's go!"

The two spurred their horses and galloped away without looking back.

The old fortune teller said angrily, "Young people are hot-blooded and intolerant of honest advice. They will surely regret it in the future!"

A woman watching the commotion said, "Do you know who they are? They are Young Master Bai Shaoding and Miss Lu Xuanshuang from the 'Weiyuan Escort Agency'! How dare you offend them? They only ruined your signboard, which is already being very merciful!"

The fortune teller said, "Fate is predetermined, and even the Emperor himself cannot escape it. What about the young master and young lady of a mere escort agency? Humph! Lu Xuanshuang, let's see how long you can be so arrogant!"

Bai Shaoding and Lu Xuanshuang were greatly displeased by the old fortune teller's words; Lu Xuanshuang, in particular, was even more furious, and no matter how gently Bai Shaoding tried to persuade her, he could not change her mood. The two spurred their horses and galloped towards the "Weiyuan Escort Agency."

When they arrived at the agency, they saw a large crowd gathered outside the gate. The two exchanged a glance and both thought, "What happened at the escort agency?" They immediately urged their horses forward.

Passersby who recognized Bai Shaoding and Lu Xuanshuang exclaimed, "Miss Lu, something's happened to your escort agency!"

"It's terrible! The constables from the yamen have all arrived!"

"I know what happened, Miss, let me tell you!"

Lu Xuanshuang sensed something ominous and immediately dismounted, running inside. Bai Shaoding followed closely behind, and the crowd quickly made way for them.

As soon as the two entered the hall, they saw the Lu brothers, the head镖师 (chief镖师, a group of镖师), several镖师 (镖师, a group of镖师), and an official wearing a red-tasseled hat—it was Constable Zheng from the Fuzhou yamen.

Seeing the grim expressions on everyone's faces, Bai and Lu felt uneasy. Just as they were about to ask what was wrong, a group of constables came out of the hall and said to Constable Zheng, "Reporting to Constable Zheng, we have no trace of Xie Feng."

Constable Zheng nodded and clasped his hands in a fist salute to Lu Dewei, saying, "Chief Escort Lu, your escort agency's Xie Feng committed murder without provocation at the 'Ruyi Wine Shop' on North Gate Old Street today. The coroner's examination confirmed that he was killed with a single punch. Now that the city gates are under control, we assume Xie Feng is still in the city. However, if you find any trace of Xie Feng, please report it immediately to uphold the law."

Lu Dewei said weakly, "Constable Zheng, rest assured, I will do my best to cooperate with the government and personally take Xie Feng to the yamen to surrender." Constable Zheng thanked him for his trouble and led the group of constables away.

Bai Shaoding frowned and said, "How could Chief Xie kill someone for no reason? Have the officials made a mistake?"

Lu Deyuan sighed, "Everyone present witnessed Chief Xie's rampage and killing. How could it be fake?"

He asked Lu Dewei, "Brother, how should we handle this?"

Lu Dewei shook his head sadly and said, "Although Chief Xie has a bad temper, he wouldn't kill someone for no reason. This matter is quite suspicious. I must find out the truth. I'll trouble all the brothers to go out and search. We must bring him back. The day of the escort mission will be postponed for now!"

Everyone agreed and went out to search. Bai Shaoding said, "Junior Sister, I'll go help too. You stay at home!"

But Lu Xuanshuang was nowhere to be seen. Bai Shaoding thought, "Could it be that Junior Sister went back to her room?" Bai Shaoding guessed

correctly. As soon as the officials left, Lu Xuanshuang also went back to her room.

At this moment, she was lying on the bed, hugging an embroidered pillow, her eyes dim and her face full of melancholy. Lu Xuanshuang knew all too well why Xie Feng had killed someone without provocation; if she hadn't spoken recklessly and greatly humiliated Xie Feng, this tragedy wouldn't have happened.

Lu Xuanshuang was filled with guilt, feeling ashamed to face everyone. She worried that if they knew the truth, they would all blame her, especially Bai Shaoding, who would never forgive her. Thinking of this, Lu Xuanshuang immediately knelt down, clasped her hands in prayer, and silently prayed that Xie Feng could escape to a distant land and never be caught again.

After a full day of searching, the head镖师 (bodyguards),镖师 (bodyguards), and镖手 (couriers) gradually returned to the镖局 (escort agency), bringing back many rumors. Some said Xie Feng disguised himself as a traveling doctor and escaped to the desert through the checkpoints; some said Xie Feng committed suicide out of fear of punishment; others said Xie Feng fled into the deep mountains to hide. Various rumors circulated, but no evidence was available to prove them.

Regardless, Lu Xuanshuang breathed a temporary sigh of relief upon not finding Xie Feng; however, everyone from the escort agency had gathered, except for Bai Shaoding, who had been gone for a full day and night without a trace, causing them to worry again; Lu Xuanshuang, in particular, was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan; remembering the old fortune teller's warning from the day before, she was even more frantic.

Just as everyone decided to split up and go out again to search for Xie Feng and Bai Shaoding, a servant suddenly burst in from outside, shouting frantically, "It's terrible! It's terrible! Young Master Bai is back, carrying... carrying the body of Head Escort Xie!"

Everyone was shocked, and dozens of eyes turned to the doorway. Sure enough, Bai Shaoding carried Xie Feng's body through the door; a dagger was stuck in Xie Feng's abdomen, his eyes rolled back, and he had been dead for some time.

Everyone was shocked and asked in unison, "Young Master Bai, what exactly happened?"

"How did Xie Feng die? Who killed him?"

"Young Master Bai, where did you find him?"

Bai Shaoding had finally returned safely, and Lu Xuanshuang felt a huge weight lifted from her heart. Seeing a small, faint wound on Bai Shaoding's chin, she felt a surge of pity and gently touched the wound, saying softly, "Where have you been all day? Do you know how worried we were about you? How did you get hurt here?"

Unexpectedly, Bai Shaoding pushed her hand away, glaring at her angrily; his gaze instantly softened, and he said coldly, "It's a cut from a sword, nothing serious."

Hearing this, everyone asked again, "A cut? Who cut you?"

"Could it have been Xie Feng?"

"Young Master Bai, what exactly happened?" The hall erupted in a cacophony of voices.

Lu Xuanshuang had no idea what they were arguing about, as she was completely stunned by Bai Shaoding's actions. From childhood, Bai Shaoding had always doted on her and tried to please her, never uttering a harsh word to her, let alone shoving her aside and glaring at her with such fierce eyes. Even though it was only for a blink of an eye, it made her feel incredibly distant from this senior brother, almost as if she didn't recognize him anymore.

Lu Dewei's voice cut through the noise of the hall: "Shaoding, tell everyone the whole story!"

"Yes," Bai Shaoding replied, turning slightly to look at a young man in blue behind him. Only then did everyone notice the presence of an outsider in the hall.

Lu Dewei said, "Eh? Who is this young master? Shao Ding, why don't you introduce him?"

Bai Shao Ding stammered, "Oh, he... he is..."

"..." The young man in blue smiled and said, "Young Master Bai has suddenly lost a friend and is in a state of confusion, so let me tell you the whole story!"

"Ah! It's him!" When Lu Xuan Shuang saw this young man in blue, she recognized him at a glance. He was the handsome man she had met by chance at the entrance of the escort agency that day.

The young man in blue said, "My name is Hua Nong Die, from Guangzhou, Guangdong. Yesterday, I happened to witness Brother Bai arguing with this deceased man. I saw the whole story, so at Brother Bai's request, I am acting as a witness to prove that the deceased committed suicide, so as to clear Brother Bai of the suspicion of murder." When

everyone heard that Xie Feng had committed suicide, they were in an uproar.

Lu Dewei exclaimed anxiously, "Xie, the镖头 (bodyguard/escort), committed suicide? This... how is that possible? Young Master Hua, please enlighten me."

Hua Nongdie smiled and said, "Hero Lu, you flatter me. I will certainly tell you everything I know." Hua Nongdie's detailed explanation finally cleared up everyone's doubts.

It turned out that there was a dilapidated old house on West Street, rumored to be haunted, so it had been abandoned for many years, and no one dared to enter. Hua Nongdie, seeking out the haunted house, entered on a whim, only to unexpectedly stumble upon Xie Feng hiding inside. To avoid being discovered, Xie Feng harbored murderous intent and intended to kill Hua Nongdie. Hua Nongdie cried for help, and just as things were getting critical, Bai Shaoding happened to pass by, heard the cries for help, and immediately rushed in, engaging Xie Feng in a fierce battle. After a long fight, Xie Feng was finally defeated and immediately pulled out a dagger, stabbing himself in the abdomen, dying instantly.

Xie Feng's death left Lu Xuanshuang feeling both relieved and heartbroken. Coupled with Bai Shaoding's unusual behavior earlier, her mood was extremely low. After listening to Hua Nongdie's account, she left the hall and returned to her room dejectedly.

Late at night, Lu Xuanshuang lay quietly in bed, her mind blank, thinking of nothing, yet two streams of tears slid down her shapely face. She didn't know how much time had passed when a knock on the door broke the silence.

Lu Xuanshuang sat up with a start, whispering, "Wh...who is it? So late..."

"I...I'm Bai Shaoding, open the door."

Lu Xuanshuang was startled, wondering if Bai Shaoding had come to apologize for his rudeness. Thinking this, she felt both joy and anger. Wiping away her tears, she forced a smile and said, "Go away! Who cares about your apology? It's so late, don't disturb my sleep."

But then, with a "bang," the door was kicked open, and Bai Shaoding barged in.

Lu Xuanshuang was shocked. She shrank back, clutching the blankets, and stammered, "You... how could you..."

Bai Shaoding's unusual behavior had truly frightened Lu Xuanshuang.

Bai Shaoding gave Lu Xuanshuang a resentful look and said coldly, "I have something to say to you. Come with me!" With that, he quickly walked out of the room.

Lu Xuanshuang hesitated for a moment, then jumped off the bed and whispered, "Senior Brother, wait for me!" She quickly followed him out.

After leaving the escort agency through the back door, the two sped westward. Lu Xuanshuang followed behind Bai Shaoding, noticing that he neither looked back at her nor said a word. She was extremely puzzled, wondering what her senior brother was up to. Normally, she would have stopped him to ask, but now she felt a great distance between herself and her senior brother, so she didn't ask anything and could only follow closely behind.

The two sped westward like this for about fifteen minutes, already racing along West Street. It was the dead of night, and all around was darkness and silence. Lu Xuanshuang felt the shadows of houses dwindling, and they were almost at the end of West Street. Feeling uneasy, she couldn't help but ask, "Senior Brother, where are you taking me?"

She saw Bai Shaoding's figure turn right and enter a house. Lu Xuanshuang quickly stopped and looked around. She saw overgrown weeds, taller than a person; the house appeared to have a leaky roof and cracked windows, completely dilapidated.

Lu Xuanshuang's heart skipped a beat: "Isn't this the haunted house in the west of the city? Why...did Senior Brother bring me here?"

Although she was exceptionally brave, she would never normally be willing to enter such a rumored haunted house at night. But since her senior brother had gone in, she couldn't help but shudder and reluctantly followed.

When Lu Xuanshuang tiptoed into the main hall of the dilapidated house, Bai Shaoding was squatting in the corner, lighting a tinderbox.

Lu Xuanshuang frowned and said, "Senior Brother, this is a haunted house. Why did you bring me here?"

Bai Shaoding lit the fire before slowly turning his head, coldly saying, "This is where Xie Feng committed suicide. Don't you think we should express our condolences?"

Lu Xuanshuang pouted, "I believe Father has already prepared a mourning hall for Xie Feng. We can mourn there. Why come to such a gloomy place? It'll scare people!"

Bai Shaoding's face turned cold, and he said hatefully, "Xie Feng is dead. Do you really have any intention of mourning? When I carried his body back to the escort agency, I saw you didn't even glance at his body. He died because of you." "You don't care at all, you...you're really so heartless?"

Lu Xuanshuang was shocked. "Big...Senior Brother, you know everything? Did Xie Feng...tell you?"

Bai Shaoding didn't answer, but instead muttered to himself, "Poor Xie Feng, he loved her sincerely, yet he suffered such a tragic end; laughable Xie Feng, even on his deathbed, he still fantasized that she would care about him even a little; Xie Feng, oh Xie Feng! Your death was so unworthy!"

Hearing this, Lu Xuanshuang finally understood why he had been acting strangely ever since returning to the escort agency. It must be that Xie Feng had told Bai Shaoding the whole story before he committed suicide. She knew Bai Shaoding was kind-hearted; Xie Feng's suicide for his fiancée, and she hadn't been able to save him in time, would naturally make him feel extremely guilty, which would naturally affect his attitude towards his fiancée.

Having figured this out, Lu Xuanshuang immediately felt relieved. She gently grasped his hand and said softly, "Senior Brother, it was my fault. I shouldn't have been so willful. Please don't be sad. I'm really sad about Xie Feng's death, but it's already happened, and sadness can't undo it, can it?"

Bai Shaoding gritted his teeth and said, "So, Xie Feng deserved his bad luck for dying?" His tone was accusatory.

Knowing he was in a bad mood, Lu Xuanshuang didn't press the matter and quickly shook her head, saying, "That's not what I meant. I believe life and death are predestined and cannot be forced. If Xie Feng was destined to die today, even if it wasn't because of me, it must have been for something else. Xie Feng's suicide today out of fear of punishment can only be said to be the will of Heaven, his fate."

"Oh?" Bai Shaoding sneered, "You're making it all clear that it's none of your business. So if I had been killed by Xie Feng while we were fighting here, would that have been my fate, also the will of Heaven?"

Lu Xuanshuang quickly pressed her index and middle fingers to Bai Shaoding's lips and said softly, "Don't talk nonsense. You're so kind and your martial arts are so good, Heaven won't be blind; if... if something really happens to you, I... I don't want to live either, I'll die with you." A flushed, pretty face nestled against Bai Shaoding's firm chest; illuminated by the firelight, she appeared even more beautiful and captivating.

Bai Shaoding trembled, his face flushed, and he looked overjoyed, muttering, "Is this a dream? Is...is this real?" His voice was barely audible.

Lu Xuanshuang said sweetly, "Senior Brother, what did you say?"

Bai Shaoding suddenly looked ecstatic, muttering to himself, "That's right! I'm Bai Shaoding, her fiancé! What am I afraid of?" He quickly stretched out his arms and hugged her tightly.

Seeing that Lu Xuanshuang not only didn't resist but also reciprocated, Bai Shaoding's handsome face turned red, hot breath escaping his nostrils. His left hand, through her clothes, roamed over Lu Xuanshuang's slender waist; his trembling right hand slowly moved down, gradually touching her full buttocks.

Lu Xuanshuang let out a soft moan, giving Bai Shaoding a charmingly glare, and said feignedly, "You're so naughty, Senior Brother." Before she finished speaking, Bai Shaoding's kiss was immediately planted on her cherry lips.

Lu Xuanshuang was startled at first, then let out a soft "oh," and tilted her lips to meet his. Bai Shaoding immediately stuck out his tongue, the tip pressing against Lu Xuanshuang's gums.

Lu Xuanshuang was taken aback and tried to push him away, but she couldn't muster any strength and instead unconsciously opened her mouth.

In private, the two were a deeply affectionate couple, and physical intimacy like kissing was not unusual, but it was limited to just lips touching. Using tongues to tease was something she had never done before, so Lu Xuanshuang felt flustered and at a loss for words at his unprecedented behavior. It wasn't that she disliked it, but rather

that she didn't. Their lips were pressed tightly together, and Bai Shaoding's fiery tongue moved within Lu Xuanshuang's mouth, arousing an uncontrollable desire in her. She also stuck out her tongue and intertwined it with his; in this way, they teased each other, igniting waves of passion within each other.

Bai Shaoding could wait no longer. His right hand, which had been roaming over Lu Xuanshuang's ample buttocks, quickly slid inside her skirt, caressing the fruit between her legs; his left hand also unbuttoned her bodice, reaching inside her undergarment, moving back and forth against her full breasts.

Lu Xuanshuang instinctively twisted, trying to push him away, but he held her even tighter; she trembled in waves, moaning softly, her limp body pressed to the ground, his hands moving even more intensely.

Lu Xuanshuang's clothes were pulled away, revealing a lush green bodice and a glimpse of her snowy breasts. Bai Shaoding was mad with love, slowly kissing her fair and glossy breasts with his lips, gently licking them with his tongue. Lu Xuanshuang was both in love

and afraid, moaning, "Senior Brother, don't..." But Bai Shaoding wouldn't listen. He immediately tore off Lu Xuanshuang's bodice, revealing her white and full breasts.

Bai Shaoding, burning with desire, could no longer restrain himself. He lowered his head and licked her rosy nipples, then quickly removed their clothes. After a period of caressing, Lu Xuanshuang felt dizzy and her lower body stung. She cried out "Ouch!" and then hugged Bai Shaoding tightly. In the firelight, two shadows were cast on the wall, merging into one.

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