The First Chapter of the Tribulations of the Wind and Dust: A Heart Full of Regret

"Ah! They're here, they're here!" A soft, sweet voice rang out, and more than ten pairs of eyes shot towards the yellow mud road ahead; dust billowed on the road, and the rumble of carts filled the air. Suddenly, a shadow darted out, rushing towards the source of the dust.

"That girl's up to her old tricks again!" Among the group of more than ten, a tall, thin middle-aged man with a clear face stroked his beard and laughed, "Let's see if she has the ability to rob the caravan this time."

After the shadow had run forward several dozen feet, about a dozen caravans and dozens of men of varying heights appeared in the dust; upon seeing the approaching figure, the short, stout, and burly man at the head of the group immediately raised his hand and made a gesture, and the group stopped. At this moment, a young man jumped out from among the dozens of men and leaped towards the approaching shadow.

The two shadows approached each other, and in an instant, a flash of white light appeared, and with a "clang," both shadows stopped, revealing a man and a woman standing facing each other, each holding a long sword.

The girl appeared to be about seventeen or eighteen years old, with a delicate and pretty face, fair and smooth skin, and a graceful figure. Her large, bright eyes blinked, revealing an irresistible charm. The boy, who looked to be about twenty, had arched eyebrows, dark pupils, and a handsome appearance. He stared intently at the girl's beautiful face with a half-smile.

The girl frowned and cried out, "Get out of my way, you bastard! I'm here to rob the caravan!"

"Rob the caravan?" The boy finally couldn't help but chuckle. "You're here to rob the caravan again?"

The girl bit her lip and stamped her foot, then huffed, "How annoying! You're mocking me again! I'll cut you into pieces and feed you to the dogs!" She drew her sword and thrust it at the boy.

The boy shouted, "Good!" and immediately retaliated.

The girl drew her sword first, but their attacks were simultaneous, the swords flashing and the sound of metal clanging. The two exchanged dozens of blows, seemingly evenly matched; however, the girl's rosy cheeks flushed even more, while the boy remained smiling, effortlessly countering their attacks.

Suddenly, the girl panicked, spinning around abruptly, her swordplay abruptly changing, three cold beams slashing towards the boy's upper, middle, and lower body.

"Good! Heaven, Earth, Man, and the Boundless Sword!" the boy shouted softly, his longsword trembling, a rainbow piercing the sky as it slashed away at the three incoming swords. A clang rang out, and the girl's three swords were immediately deflected by the descending blade.

The boy looked up triumphantly, only to see the girl pouting, frowning, and giving him an angry glare. Startled, he immediately withdrew his sword.

The girl's eyes lit up, and the tip of her sword suddenly flashed two strange arcs, coiling towards the boy's sword. With a clang, the boy's sword fell to the ground.

The boy shrugged and spread his hands, saying, "Fine! You win."

The girl laughed like a silver bell, "I lost, so what? What do you mean I win? You're not happy about it, humph!" She made a sly face, skipped over to the short, fat, burly man in the lead, and affectionately took his arm, saying sweetly, "Uncle, I finally won this time, right? Where's the thing you promised me?"

The short, fat man laughed, "Good! Little girl, you've gotten more and more mischievous in the last two months, even bullying your senior brother?"

The girl was about to argue when she suddenly heard a middle-aged man's voice behind her, "This girl, her swordsmanship hasn't improved at all, but she's learned quite a few tricks to bully people." Turning around, she saw the tall, thin middle-aged man who had been on the other side, holding the hand of the boy who had been sparring with a sword, walking over with a smile.

Immediately, the dozens of men in the caravan shouted, "Long time no see, Chief Escort!" "We've accomplished our mission! We've

finally brought this shipment back!" "Hey! Our 'Weiyuan Escort Agency' has a renowned reputation; not a single thief dares to rob it."

The middle-aged man smiled slightly, patting the short, stout man on the shoulder, and said, "Brother, you've all had a hard time this time."

The short, stout man replied with a smile, "Brother, you're too kind. It was you brothers who protected this shipment with utmost care the whole way. Fortunately, the various gangs and sects were very grateful to us, and the journey was peaceful without a single incident."

The middle-aged man laughed loudly, saying, "Brothers, you've truly worked very hard. I've ordered men to slaughter chickens and sheep, and prepare aged wine to welcome you all back!" Immediately, everyone cheered in approval.

The tall, thin middle-aged man was Lu Dewei, the chief镖头 (bodyguard/escort) of the "Weiyuan Escort Agency," and the short, stout man was his younger brother, named Lu Deyuan. The two had co-founded the "Weiyuan Escort Agency" in their youth. Although it couldn't match the widespread branches of larger escort agencies over the past decade, it had still achieved considerable success. Furthermore, the brothers were well-connected and enjoyed making friends, and in the Fujian province area alone, the "Weiyuan Escort Agency" held more than half of the bodyguard business. The Lu brothers were content with this and had no desire to expand beyond their home province or steal business from other escort agencies.

However, just two months ago, a wealthy merchant living in the capital offered an exorbitant fee, specifically requesting that the "Weiyuan Escort Agency" handle his escort missions. Lu Dewei initially didn't want to break his principles and declined the offer, but he couldn't resist the unanimous persuasion of all the bodyguards. After much deliberation, he finally decided to make an exception and escort this shipment. However, Lu Dewei had many worries. Firstly, the two locations were thousands of miles apart, and the journey would not only be twice as arduous, but the number of troublesome gangs would also increase dramatically. Secondly, the shipment he was escorting consisted of chests of rare and priceless treasures, and

it was far too risky for a small company like "Weiyuan Escort Agency" to escort such a large shipment. For the past two months, Lu Dewei had been constantly worried and fearful. Today, seeing the convoy return safely, a weight lifted from his heart, and he finally smiled, dispelling the gloom of the past few days.

At this moment, Lu Dewei saw his beloved daughter, Lu Xuanshuang, the beautiful young woman, clinging to her younger brother, Lu Deyuan, and couldn't help but shake his head and laugh, "Shuang'er, we agreed that your uncle would only give you a gift if you won by your true skills. This time you clearly cheated and renege, so you won't get a gift."

Lu Xuanshuang replied without hesitation, "Father, you're mistaken! As the saying goes, 'all's fair in war.' What's wrong with using a little trick? If it were an actual battle, even if you had ten lives, your precious disciple, my most respected senior brother, wouldn't be alive. Senior brother, don't you think?" As she spoke, she winked at the young man, revealing a charming smile.

The young man was Lu Xuanshuang's senior brother, named Bai Shaoding. Seeing Lu Xuanshuang's playful appearance, his heart melted, and he laughed, "Whatever Junior Sister says, Senior Brother wouldn't dare to object."

Lu Xuanshuang retorted, "No objection? What do you mean 'dare not'? How annoying!" She then gave Bai Shaoding a charmingly flirtatious look, and when their eyes met, Bai Shaoding's affectionate gaze, his heart trembled, and he lowered his head shyly, his cheeks burning red.

The Lu brothers naturally saw this scene of mutual affection; Lu Deyuan laughed heartily, "Good! Shaoding, Xiaoshuang isn't even married yet, and you're already so obedient to her. You'll probably be a henpecked husband in the future."

Bai Shaoding smiled helplessly, "Sigh, I was already prepared..."

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone burst into laughter; someone even shouted, "Hey! Future Mrs. Bai, if Young Master Bai doesn't behave in the future, you can punish him by making him kneel on an abacus."

Bai Shaoding and Lu Xuanshuang had grown up together since childhood, childhood sweethearts, and were already deeply in love. A year ago, Lu Dewei publicly announced their engagement, establishing a legitimate relationship, so people didn't shy away from joking about this golden couple.

Although Lu Xuanshuang was as spirited as any man, she was still a young woman and inevitably felt shy about matters of marriage. At this moment, she couldn't help but let out a soft "ooh," feigning anger, "You're all bullying a girl like me! I... I'm never talking to you again!" She stomped on Bai Shaoding's foot and ran away shyly. Behind her, all that could be heard was Bai Shaoding's groan and the roar of laughter from the crowd.

Lu Xuanshuang blushed and ran all the way back to the city. After passing through the city gate, she gradually started walking instead of running, panting heavily, her face flushed, but she still couldn't hide the smile that bloomed on her face from her joy. Thinking about the scene just now, she felt a surge of secret delight, and before she knew it, she had returned to the gate of "Weiyuan Escort Agency".

Lu Xuanshuang felt relieved, and saw a young man in blue standing in the bustling crowd, gently waving a folding fan, gazing intently at the plaque with the four large characters "Weiyuan Escort Agency". Suspicious, Lu Xuanshuang took two steps forward and asked, "Who are you looking for?"

The young man in blue turned around, and Lu Xuanshuang stared at him, momentarily stunned. She thought, "Is there such a handsome man in the world? Even my senior brother can't compare!" This man looked to be in his early twenties, with extremely fair and delicate skin, a rosy complexion, and exceptionally handsome features. His eyebrows were arched, his nose was straight, and his eyes shone brightly. He waved his folding fan, unable to conceal his dashing and debonair air.

Seeing this handsome man staring at her, Lu Xuanshuang blushed and thought to herself, "This man is so rude, staring at me the moment we meet. But he is truly handsome, making it impossible not to..." She couldn't help but steal another glance.

The young man in blue said with a half-smile, "Miss Xiaoshuang, it's been a long time. You really are... hehe! You've become more and more beautiful."

Hearing the young man's melodious and charming voice, Lu Xuanshuang felt an indescribable comfort throughout her body. For a moment, she was lost in thought, not knowing what he had just said. Seeing her bewildered expression, the young man in blue smiled and said, "It seems Miss Xiaoshuang has truly forgotten me. That's understandable; we've only met once. But… hehe, I'll make sure you remember me for the rest of your life. Until we meet again…" With that, he turned and disappeared into the crowd.

When Lu Xuanshuang saw his retreating figure, she felt a vague sense of familiarity, as if she had seen his back somewhere before, but she couldn't quite place it. Recalling the handsome face of the young man in blue, Lu Xuan Shuang felt a sweet warmth in her heart, thinking, "This man is truly handsome and charming, it's just a pity I didn't have time to ask his name before he left..." She sighed thoughtfully, then thought, "Even my senior brother is overshadowed... Ah!"

When she thought of Bai Shao Ding, her heart trembled, filled with immense regret: "How could I forget my senior brother as soon as I saw this man? Compared to him, still... hey! My senior brother is still more manly."

That night, the "Weiyuan Escort Agency" held a banquet. Everyone was toasting, playing drinking games, and chatting, creating a truly lively atmosphere. However, some people left the bustling banquet and went to the quiet back garden.

A slender young woman squatted by the lotus pond, skipping pebbles on the water; a handsome young man also stood beside her, smiling as he watched the pebbles bounce on the water and fall back down. They were none other than Bai Shaoding and Lu Xuanshuang, a perfect couple from the "Weiyuan Escort Agency."

When Bai Shaoding saw the small stone bounce five times on the water's surface before falling into the pool, he couldn't help but clap his hands and laugh, "Well done! Junior sister, it's only been two months, and your skill in skipping stones has already surpassed mine. I remember I was the one who taught you when we were little!" Lu Xuanshuang stood up, suddenly let out a soft "woof," hugged Bai Shaoding's body, and buried her face in his chest.

Bai Shaoding was startled at first, then his expression softened, and he said gently, "I haven't been by your side for the past two months, and I thought you were angry and wouldn't talk to me anymore."

Lu Xuanshuang slowly raised her head, her eyes brimming with tears as she looked into Bai Shaoding's gentle eyes, and said in a trembling voice, "You...do you know how worried I was about you going? I saw Father frowning every day, and I guessed that this escort mission was more dangerous than usual. I burned incense and prayed every day, praying that you would be safe on your journey and that nothing would happen to you..."

As she spoke, tears rolled down her shapely face like broken pearls.

Bai Shaoding rolled up his sleeves and tenderly wiped away her tears, saying softly, "Silly girl, I'm back safe and sound, aren't I? You're so old and you still cry? Aren't you ashamed?"

Lu Xuanshuang pouted, "And you say that! Don't you think about how much I missed you? You just joined in their nonsense, making me... humph!"

Bai Shaoding laughed, "Anyway, we're getting married soon. What's wrong with letting the brothers joke around?"

Lu Xuanshuang said shyly, "I... I'm embarrassed!" She turned away, lowering her head in silence.

Bai Shaoding saw Lu Xuanshuang's shy yet beautiful face reflected in the pond. Bathed in moonlight, she was truly breathtakingly beautiful; the air was filled with the intoxicating fragrance of a maiden in her boudoir. His heart fluttered, and he couldn't resist embracing her slender waist and gently kissing her pink cheek.

Lu Xuanshuang blushed instantly, unsure of what to do. Just then, Bai Shaoding pressed his handsome face against her soft, smooth, and fragrant cheek, and said gently, "Junior Sister, do you know? Master just announced in public that after this mission, we'll be getting married. Aren't you... happy?"

"Yes, I'm so happy. I really hope that day comes soon..." Lu Xuanshuang closed her eyes, savoring the sweet feeling, her face filled with ecstasy. After a long while, Lu Xuanshuang broke free from his embrace, sat on a rock, and frowned silently.

Bai Shaoding placed his hands on her slender shoulders and said softly, "What is it now?"

Lu Xuanshuang sighed and said softly, "This mission is so important, Senior Brother, I'm so worried. If something goes wrong on the way, then I..."

Bai Shaoding laughed and said, "Junior Sister, you're really worrying too much. Think about it, we've been transporting goods all the way from the capital to Guangzhou, Guangdong, and everything has been peaceful and uneventful. Now we're going to escort the goods to their destination, Guangzhou Prefecture in Guangdong. What's so difficult about that?"

Lu Xuanshuang said, "But, Senior Brother, don't you find it strange? In the past, when we were bodyguards, there were always a few bandits from mountain strongholds causing trouble. But this time, the goods are so valuable, how come the journey has been so smooth?"

Bai Shaoding scratched his head and said, "That is a bit unusual. I'm also completely baffled. Maybe it's because we've done a good job of keeping secrets, or maybe it's because our 'Weiyuan Escort Agency' brand scared away those bandits. Maybe..." Bai Shaoding seemed to think of something and chuckled.

Lu Xuanshuang asked, "What's so funny? What might be wrong?"

Bai Shaoding said awkwardly, "What if you've been burning incense and praying for me every day, and the heavens were so moved that they blessed your husband, preventing you from becoming a widow before you've even married me?"

Lu Xuanshuang blushed and spat, "Who wants to marry you? If you die, I'll marry an even more handsome and dashing nobleman, I won't be a widow for you!" As she spoke, the image of the young man in blue unconsciously surfaced in her mind again.

Bai Shaoding teased, "Oh? Is that so? Since you're not a virtuous wife, then I don't need to give you this treasure."

Saying this, he took out a shiny object from his sleeve.

Lu Xuanshuang asked curiously, "What is this? Let me see!" She snatched the object and saw that it was a golden five-phoenix pearl hairpin. The hairpin was sparkling, with more than a dozen pearls hanging from the thread, swaying back and forth, extremely delicate and lovely.

Lu Xuanshuang scoffed, "It's just a hairpin, what's so special about it? I have plenty of hairpins!"

Bai Shaoding said, "This isn't an ordinary hairpin! Take a closer look!" Hearing this, Lu Xuanshuang examined it carefully again.

Seeing her frowning repeatedly, unable to discern anything, Bai Shaoding shook his head and smiled, taking the hairpin and saying, "Junior sister, look closely, there's a mechanism here." He pressed on the first phoenix eye on the hairpin, and with a flash of silver light, a gleaming short sword was drawn from the hairpin.

Seeing Lu Xuanshuang clapping her hands in approval, Bai Shaoding smiled smugly and said, "But that's not all! Look!" He pressed on the second phoenix eye, and with a clang, the sword suddenly extended into a three-foot-long sword.

Lu Xuanshuang gazed curiously at the longsword, exclaiming with delight, "So it's a sword hidden in a hairpin! How wonderful! Senior Brother, where did you find it?"

Bai Shaoding restored the sword to its original form and said, "I know you always like unusual and novel things. I've been thinking about what to give you on this trip back. During our escort mission, we visited a renowned old blacksmith in Kaifeng, Henan. Seeing him forge so many fine swords, I had an inspiration and asked him to design and forge this 'sword hidden in a hairpin' for you. It's a beautiful ornament, and it can even scare away flies that like to buzz around you. I believe you'll like it." Lu Xuanshuang

smiled inwardly, knowing that the flies Bai Shaoding referred to were men who wanted to get close to her. Lu Xuanshuang was strikingly beautiful from a young age, and she became even more charming as she grew up, known as "the most beautiful woman in Fuzhou." Coupled with her lively and outgoing personality, she never shied away from the distinction between men and women, and many men used this as an excuse to get close to her. Although Bai Shaoding was always optimistic and easygoing, he was secretly a little jealous, so it wasn't surprising that his words carried a hint of envy.

Lu Xuanshuang nodded and said, "Yes, I like it very much. Actually, it's just an ordinary gold hairpin, but as long as it's a gift from you, I... I like it very much." Bai Shaoding felt

a surge of sweetness in his heart. He placed the hairpin in her hair, stroked her delicate cheek, and said softly, "Junior sister, you

are so beautiful. I hope you will wear this hairpin forever, no matter how old it gets, never take it off..." Lu Xuanshuang was deeply moved. She gazed tenderly into Bai Shaoding's gentle eyes and said, "Senior brother, don't worry, I will cherish it and take good care of it. Even if it becomes old and worn, I will never change my mind and will love it wholeheartedly."

Bai Shaoding embraced her delicate body and said resolutely, "Junior sister, I swear, it will protect you and take good care of you, and will never let you suffer any grievances." Their vows, full of double meanings, expressed boundless affection.

Lu Xuanshuang felt incredibly happy, her delicate body languidly nestled in his arms, softly asking, "Senior Brother, you're not lying to me, are you?"

Bai Shaoding answered without hesitation, "If there's even the slightest lie, you can use this hairpin-inlaid sword to chop off my head!"

Lu Xuanshuang shook her head, saying, "If you're truly lying, I won't kill you, but I'm afraid I'll change my mind and wear a better hairpin instead."

Bai Shaoding smiled, "Don't worry, I won't give you the chance."

Faintly, the image of the blue-robed youth placing the hairpin on her head appeared in Lu Xuanshuang's mind. Lu Xuanshuang felt greatly uneasy and quickly broke free from Bai Shaoding's embrace, gazing at the moon's reflection in the pond, her heart filled with dread. Suddenly

, the blue-robed youth's captivating smile reappeared in the pond's reflection; Lu Xuanshuang stared in astonishment, a jolt running through her heart. Just as she was lost in thought, a sudden "plop"—a stone shot into the moon's reflection in the water, the ripples distorting the blue-robed youth's smile in Lu Xuanshuang's eyes.

Lu Xuanshuang's heart skipped a beat, and she cried out in surprise. She then heard Bai Shaoding laugh, "Haven't skipped stones in a while, you're not so good at it anymore."

Lu Xuanshuang sat up, hugged her knees, rested her head on her knees, and stared blankly at the ripples in the pond, thinking, "Senior Brother has always been sincere to me, and besides, we're now engaged. How can I harbor feelings for a stranger? That would be too unfair to Senior Brother..." She then said, "Senior Brother, I encountered a strange thing today."

At this moment, Bai Shaoding was playing with great enthusiasm. He flicked his wrist, and a small stone flew towards the pond, bouncing six times on the surface before falling into the water. Bai Shaoding said happily, "Ha, experience counts! Junior Sister, my skill is still as good as yours."

Lu Xuanshuang frowned and asked, "Did you hear what people were saying?" Bai Shaoding replied, "Yes! What strange thing did you encounter?" Lu Xuanshuang then recounted her encounter with the young man in blue.

Bai Shaoding laughed, "Haha, so many people like you."

Lu Xuanshuang retorted angrily, "We're talking about serious matters, and you seem completely indifferent?"

Bai Shaoding, never expecting her spoiled princess temper to flare up so easily, stuck out his tongue sheepishly and said apologetically, "How could I not care about your affairs? But I'm right! You go out often and have seen countless men who know you as 'Fuzhou's Number One Beauty.' That man must admire you too, and those words he spoke were just to get your attention. Why hold a grudge? Perhaps… you're interested in that man?" Lu Xuanshuang was taken aback, as if her secret had been exposed, her face turning bright red. Seeing Bai Shaoding's nonchalant attitude, she felt a surge of anger and wanted to say something to provoke him, so 　　she

said, "What if I don't deny it?"

Shao Ding laughed, "That's wonderful! I'll find him and let you know him for yourself."

Upon hearing this, Lu Xuan Shuang's expression immediately changed, her delicate body trembling slightly. She said

in a deep voice, "You... really think so?" Bai Shao Ding held her hands tenderly and said softly, "Silly girl, you are the most beautiful woman in Fuzhou. There are more men who like you than the stars in the sky. As your fiancé, if we fight over everything, how can you live the free and unrestrained life you have now? Besides... I have faith in you. I believe... that you only have me in your heart."

Bai Shao Ding's words deeply touched Lu Xuan Shuang's heart. She gently kissed his lips and said softly, "Senior Brother, you are so good; I swear, I will always love only you."

"Junior Sister..." Bai Shao Ding's kiss also pressed against her cherry lips, eagerly searching for every bit of sweetness; under the flowers and the moon, the two were entwined and tender, and after an unknown amount of time, they left hand in hand.

Suddenly, from behind the artificial hill at the other end of the lotus pond, a loud "bang" rang out. A small tree snapped off its trunk and fell to the ground, and a figure slowly emerged from behind the hill.

The shadowy figure was backlit by the moonlight, so its features were obscured, but its eyes gleamed with fierce anger. The figure breathed heavily, letting out a muffled sound: "You adulterous couple..." "

Today...drinking...enjoyed..." fragmented voices drifted from afar, and the figure abruptly retreated. Two men, one tall and one short, staggered along a cobblestone path to the lotus pond, each carrying a wine bottle, appearing drunk.

The two men looked around for a while, making sure no one was nearby. They exchanged a glance, then unzipped their pants, pulled out their penises, and began rubbing their erections. Their faces were flushed, their breathing rapid, their chests heaving, and their penises were hard and aroused.

After an unknown amount of time, the taller man let out a low growl, and his penis ejaculated a large amount of thick, white fluid, which shot into the lotus pond. The shorter man's white fluid followed, floating and sinking in the water.

Both men were镖师 (bodyguards/escorts) from the "Weiyuan镖局" (Weiyuan Escort Agency). The taller man was named Shi Da, and the shorter man was named Chen Zhong.

They let out a satisfied sigh and sat down. Shi Da said, "This is really exhilarating, it's just missing the real thing."

Chen Zhong chuckled, "How can toads like us possibly eat swan meat? Want to play for real? Forget it! We'll just use our hands and our brains, it's no worse than the real thing."

Shi Da spat, "You don't know who I'm thinking about, how do you know I'm a toad who can't eat swan meat?"

Chen Zhong chuckled, "I just know."

Shi Da rolled his eyes at Chen Zhong, looking at the floating object Chen Zhong had shot into the pool, and asked, "Hey, Old Chen, who are you thinking about? How could you release so much?"

Chen Zhong shook his head and smiled, "It's not something I'd tell outsiders."

Shi Da pouted, "Tch! What's so special about it? I could guess even if you didn't tell me!"

Chen Zhong said, "Then tell me who it is."

Shi Da grinned maliciously, "Speaking of this woman, she's absolutely stunning! She's as beautiful as a fairy, needless to say, and her figure is terrifyingly good. Those breasts are so delicate and full, their trembling is truly dazzling; her waist is so slender and graceful, and that fruit between her legs... wow! It's so fresh you could squeeze water out of it! Just lick it with your tongue, and damn, you feel like you're flying to heaven! This woman is none other than our chief镖头's precious daughter, the most beautiful woman in Fuzhou Prefecture, my little Shuangshuang!" Before

Shi Da finished speaking, Chen Zhong jumped up impatiently, gave him a thumbs-up, and praised, "Impressive! You guessed it right away! She's one of us. But how did you know the young lady had such a good figure? Have you seen her?"

Shi Da shrugged, "Well... I haven't seen her, but just now I was thinking..." " That's exactly the scene," Chen Zhong said. "I, surnamed Shi, have no other strengths, but I'm extremely good at judging people. If you don't believe me, you can take off her clothes and see for yourself that day."

Chen Zhong spat, "What nonsense! You've been talking for so long without even seeing it with your own eyes, yet you're still boasting!" Disappointed, he sat down, gazing at the bright moon, and sighed, "Compared to us, Young Master Bai is much luckier."

Shi Da said, "He grew up with the young lady since childhood, and now he's her fiancé. He has all the advantages. What do you have to compare with him? Don't compare, it'll only make you angrier!"

Chen Zhong said, "There's some truth to that, but we're not the best, but we're not the worst either. At least the young lady often chats and laughs with us, which is much better than Xie the镖头 being neglected by the young lady."

Shi Da nodded and said, "Right, we should be sensible and stay put." " It's enough for me to be intimate with my little Shuangshuang in the Land of Illusion. Don't let Xie, the镖头 (bodyguard), bring this extravagant thought into reality, only to be ignored and utterly humiliated."

Chen Zhongqi said, "Judging from your tone, you seem to know why the young lady neglected the镖头 (bodyguard) Xie; hey, tell me about it."

Shi Da smiled smugly, "You've come to the right person. Remember that镖头 (bodyguard) mission from Master Zhao of Baode County a year ago? We were having a run of bad luck then, miscalculated the route, and were ambushed by those bastards from 'Ziguang Village.' Fortunately, Young Master Bai received our distress call and led his men to our rescue, routing those bandits and successfully completing the bodyguard mission. The head镖头 (bodyguard) was overjoyed, and at the victory banquet that night, he publicly announced their engagement. Although everyone smiled and congratulated them on the surface, their hearts were broken." "Well, once the food and wine were served, eight or nine out of ten of the brothers started drinking heavily in silence. You were drunk then too, and when I helped you home, you kept saying that since you couldn't have the young lady, you might as well commit suicide. Do you remember?"

Chen Zhong blushed and smiled shyly, "How could I remember drunken ramblings? What does this have to do with Chief Xie?"

Shi Dadao said, "It has a lot to do with it! It was because of your rambling that I didn't dare help you back through the main gate, so I went around to this back garden, intending to go back through the back gate. Who knew I would see the young lady and Chief Xie here?"

Chen Zhong asked in surprise, "How come I don't remember?"

Shi Dadao said, "You were dead drunk when I helped you here, and you were completely unconscious, so of course you don't remember.

When I saw the two of them here, I was curious, so I hid to watch.

" Chen Zhong asked urgently, "What did they say?"

Shi Dadao said, "You know Chief Xie is famous for his keen hearing, how could I dare to hide nearby? Of course I couldn't hear what they said." "But I saw their every move very clearly."

Chen Zhong hurriedly tugged at Shi Da's sleeve, urging, "Tell me quickly!"

Shi Da smiled smugly and continued, "I saw Xie, the镖头 (bodyguard), muttering something to the young lady, but she just shook her head violently. Then Xie knelt down and kowtowed to her, but she turned her head away, ignoring him. I think Xie had a death wish. Guess what? He actually pounced on her, hugged her, and kissed her all over."

Chen Zhong jumped up, exclaiming, "This is outrageous! He... got her?"

Shi Da shook his head and laughed, "No, the young lady cried out, and Xie quickly let her go, even getting a hard slap in the face! Hehe!"

Chen Zhong said angrily, "Good for him! How dare he molest the young lady! A toad trying to eat swan meat!" "

Shi Da chimed in, "That's right! He should take a good look at himself, what an ugly freak! Even we brothers don't get a chance, so why should he?"

Chen Zhong said, "No wonder the young lady ignores him. It's truly justice, retribution is swift. Chief Xie deserves what he got. Hey? Shi Da, such a serious matter, why are you only saying it now? Does anyone else know?"

Shi Da said in a panic, "Please! I was eavesdropping, and you weren't sleeping well, you were snoring! Chief Xie found out, and he threatened me not to tell anyone, or he'd kill me! You know how terrifying he is when he gets angry, so I kept my mouth shut and didn't dare utter a word. But I've lost my temper and leaked it to you; please don't tell anyone, or I'll end up in my grave without knowing why."

Chen Zhong said, "We've been through thick and thin together, how could I possibly frame you?" "But even if Chief Escort Xie keeps your mouth shut, others might not know; doesn't Miss also have a mouth? Won't she tell the Chief Escort or Young Master Bai?"

Shi Da said, "I also said the same thing to Chief Escort Xie, and guess what he said? He said that given Miss's temperament, she would never tell the Chief Escort about such a shameful thing; and Young Master Bai is always magnanimous, so even if he knew, he wouldn't take it to heart."

Chen Zhong shook his head and said, "Tsk tsk, Chief Escort Xie is really shrewd, hugging and kissing, hey! He's taking advantage of everyone."

Shi Da licked his lips and said greedily, "Damn it! If I could have that chance, I would definitely have a good time with her."

Chen Zhong crossed his arms, looked at the bright moon, and said dreamily, "I'm not greedy, as long as I can touch her body, kiss her, and say a few sweet words, I would be willing to die." The two men rambled on and on, their drunkenness flaring up again. They threw away the empty bottles and staggered away, one tall and one short.

The figure hiding behind the artificial hill emerged, facing the bright moon. In the moonlight, his features were clearly visible: sparse eyebrows, narrow eyes, a flat nose, a pointed mouth, and monkey-like cheeks—ugly and grotesque. His fists were clenched tightly, a surge of anger rising within him. This man was Xie Feng, the镖头 (

镖头 is a term for a镖师, a kind of镖师, often implying someone who is skilled in martial arts) mentioned by Shi and Chen. He was twenty-five years old, a native of Fuzhou, and had trained under a master since childhood, acquiring considerable martial arts skills. Three years ago, he had inadvertently encountered Lu Xuanshuang on the street and was immediately captivated by her beauty. Seeking a convenient connection, he joined the "Weiyuan镖局" (威远镖局, a type of镖局, often implying someone who is skilled in martial arts).

Due to his exceptional skills, he rose to the position of镖头 within two years. Xie

Feng was known for his eccentric temperament, aloofness, and coldness, which alienated many镖师 (镖师 are a type of镖师, often implying someone who is skilled in martial arts). The镖师 (bodyguards/escorts) all kept their distance from him, as if he were a ghost. A year ago, after Lu Dewei announced the marriage between Bai and Lu, Xie Feng was heartbroken. Emboldened by alcohol, he confessed his two years of love to Lu Xuanshuang, but his efforts were in vain. From then on, Lu Xuanshuang ignored him and avoided him, and still does so today.

The next day, the Lu brothers summoned all the镖头 (bodyguards/escorts) to discuss setting off three days later to their destination—Guangzhou Prefecture. Lu Xuanshuang was overjoyed and kept pestering Bai Shaoding to accompany her hunting and playing. Bai Shaoding couldn't refuse his junior sister's request and had to comply.

The two happily rode out of the city gate and in no time had they ridden up the hillside and entered the forest.

The forest was lush and dense, hiding many birds and beasts. Bai Shaoding drew his bow and shot an arrow. With a "whoosh," a mountain rabbit fell to the ground. Lu Xuanshuang clapped her hands and cheered with joy.

Bai Shaoding thought to himself, "My junior sister has loved watching me hunt since she was little. She's always happy for half a day whenever she catches a small animal like a pheasant or a rabbit. Today, I'll hunt some larger animals like a roe deer or a wild boar to broaden her horizons."

Looking around, he saw the grass rustling to the west. With a swift motion, Bai Shaoding shot an arrow into the grass, and a mountain fox leaped up and darted into the western forest. Bai Shaoding called out, "Junior sister, wait for me here! I'll catch this fox alive for you to play with!" He flicked his whip, and his white horse reared up and neighed, giving chase.

Seeing Bai Shaoding gone, Lu Xuanshuang also nocked her bow and arrow, keeping a close watch on the surroundings. At that moment, the grass to the east trembled and rustled; Lu Xuanshuang swiftly shot an arrow, and the grass immediately stopped rustling.

Lu Xuanshuang happily dismounted, thinking, "I wonder what kind of wild beast I shot this time. I'll definitely get some praise from my senior brother later." She

walked step by step towards the bushes, about to reach out and part the grass to see, when suddenly a dark shadow leaped up. Lu Xuanshuang cried out in surprise, losing her balance and falling backward. Suddenly, a hand reached out and grabbed her

left hand. Using the leverage, Lu Xuanshuang stood up, and upon seeing the figure, she was even more astonished; the person before her was none other than Xie Feng! Xie Feng held Lu Xuanshuang's left hand in his right, and an arrow in his left, stammering, "Little... Shuang... Miss..." A stiff smile appeared on his face.

Lu Xuanshuang freed her left hand, took two steps back, and stammered, still shaken, "How...how is it you?"

Xie Feng gasped excitedly, stammering, "Miss...Miss Shuang, you finally...speak to me, finally...speak to me, I...I..."

Lu Xuanshuang turned around and said coldly, "It's your own pettiness that you didn't come to talk to me first. Why should I bother with you? Humph!" She curled her lip, revealing a disdainful expression.

Xie Feng apologized hastily, "Yes! Yes! It was my fault. I will never dare to do it again. Please forgive me!"

His face was both nervous and excited.

Lu Xuanshuang glared at him and said coldly, "What are you doing here? Are you showing off your martial arts skills, or are you going to take that arrow to my father and complain that I shot you with an arrow?" She snorted and stared coldly at the arrow in Xie Feng's hand.

Xie Feng hurriedly shook his head and said, "No, no! Don't misunderstand. I wanted to tell you something, but I didn't dare to disturb you, so I hid nearby and only dared to come out when you were alone. I didn't expect you to find me, so..." He carefully held the arrow and handed it forward, afraid of displeasing Lu Xuanshuang.

But Lu Xuanshuang slammed the arrow to the ground, angrily saying, "You shameless bastard! You actually secretly followed behind me and my senior brother to spy on us. What were you up to?"

Xie Feng hurriedly said, "No...no, I just came to tell you something..."

"I don't want to hear it!" Lu Xuanshuang said in a deep voice, "I don't want to see you again either. Get lost and stop standing here in my way!"

These few words deeply wounded Xie Feng's heart; he trembled all over, his fists clenched, and his two sad and angry eyes swept over Lu Xuanshuang's merciless face. He said in a trembling voice, "I really...really make you...

hate me so much?"

Lu Xuanshuang pouted and sneered, "Yes! I hate you! Don't you even look in the mirror and see your own appearance? You dare to have any crooked thoughts about me? Bah! Let me tell you honestly, I'd rather be with all the men in the world who like me than give you a second glance. You'd better go far away. I never, ever want to see you again."

No one could have imagined that Lu Xuanshuang's angry words would later come true.

At this moment, Xie Feng gritted his teeth in anger, panting heavily, his narrow eyes wide and bloodshot as he glared at Lu Xuan Shuang, who remained completely unconcerned.

Suddenly, Bai Shao Ding's shouts came from the distance to the west: "Junior Sister, come quick! I've caught it!" Lu Xuan Shuang was overjoyed

upon hearing this, leaping onto her horse and galloping off without looking back. Lu Xuan Shuang exclaimed, "Wow! This fox is huge! Senior Brother, you're amazing!"

Bai Shao Ding laughed and asked, "And you? Did you find any prey?"

Lu Xuan Shuang hesitated slightly before blurting out, "Nothing much, just saw a mad dog."

Bai Shao Ding asked, "A mad dog? Where's the mad dog?"

Lu Xuan Shuang said, "Oh dear! Never mind the mad dog, let's go check it out over there!" Their laughter and the sound of hooves gradually faded and disappeared.

At this moment, Xie Feng could no longer hold back, and tears streamed down his face like a flood. He let out a long howl and sprinted away as if his life depended on it, his mind screaming, "I hate! I hate! I hate..."

He didn't know how long he ran, but he burst into a wine stall by the roadside, his eyes darting left and right through tears. He spotted a wine jug on a table in the east corner, grabbed it, and gulped down the wine.

The customer at that table yelled, "This is outrageous! I paid for this wine, what right do you have to..."

Before he could finish, Xie Feng punched him in the chest, sending him flying. The man crashed into the wall and fell dead.

The innkeeper cried out, "Wow! Murder! Someone's dead!" The customers inside screamed and scattered in terror.

Xie Feng, oblivious to the enormity of his actions, continued to pour the wine down his throat. As the last drop of wine dripped from the bottle, Xie Feng threw it to the ground, smashing the wine pot to pieces. He buried his face in the table, clenching his fists, and cried out in anguish, "It would be better to die! It would be better to die..."

"Heh, if you can't win Miss Xiaoshuang's heart, winning her body isn't bad either! Why seek death?" Xie Feng heard a voice beside him and slowly looked up. Through his blurry, tear-filled eyes, he saw a young man in a blue robe waving a folding fan.

Xie Feng was completely bewildered and said, "I don't know you..." The young man in blue robes couldn't help but reveal a strange smile.

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