After Spending a Passionate Night with the Eldest Princess - Chapter 7

Seeing her solemn expression, Xin Yuan also understood that this matter was rather strange, so she answered honestly, “Twice. Last night and tonight. Those things you said before couldn’t all have been true, could they?”

All that talk about having dreamed of her and becoming lifelong close friends.

Wait a second. Was she sure it was close friends? Not bed partners?

Miss Qin heard the probing in her words and said calmly, “Before last night, there was nothing improper between us in the dreams.”

“Really?” Xin Yuan was somewhat unconvinced. She was even very curious about how far things had progressed between them in this woman’s previous dreams.

Surely it could not have been an emergency stop every single time, right? That would be too… too torturous. Mm, mainly torturous for this woman.

Miss Qin said frankly, “Naturally, it is true.”

If, before meeting Xin Yuan, those dreams had already been as absurd as they had been these past two nights, Xin Yuan absolutely would not have lived until now.

Xin Yuan gave a hum and did not continue asking.

Transmigration, shared dreams…

That roster in the orphanage study was indeed extraordinary. The people on the roster probably had not gone missing at all. They had transmigrated—such as herself, whose name had only just been written down.

But what was going on with the shared dreams?

And those missing senior schoolmates—had they also transmigrated here? Were they still alive?

Just as Xin Yuan’s thoughts were storming through her mind, Miss Qin spoke again. “I suspect this matter was caused by someone. What do you think?”

Her gaze was fixed tightly on Xin Yuan, trying to find any clues on her face.

Was the young woman before her truly not someone who knew the truth?

Xin Yuan could not help freezing. “Caused by someone? What do you mean?”

Man-made? Controlling dreams?

Although it sounded absurd, she had already transmigrated, so it seemed nothing was impossible. It was just that this so-called “someone”—could that person be one of those missing senior schoolmates?

Miss Qin’s expression did not change as she probed further. “My dreams began after I met someone.”

“What kind of person?”

Seeing the excitement on Xin Yuan’s face, Miss Qin’s gaze paused slightly. This person had suddenly become so excited. Could it be…

After thinking briefly, she slowly spat out a few words. “A Daoist priest.”

The State Preceptor cultivated the Dao and was also in charge of all the Daoist temples, large and small, in Xidao. He could be considered a Daoist priest.

“Are you sure it was a Daoist priest, not a Daoist nun disguised as a man?” Xin Yuan was puzzled. If her transmigration had something to do with those senior schoolmates, then it should not be a man. A Daoist nun would make more sense.

“I am certain he is a man who cultivates the Dao. Why would you think it was a Daoist nun?” Miss Qin could not help recalling the State Preceptor’s appearance. No matter how she looked at him, he was a man.

Although many things still puzzled her, she had roughly confirmed one thing.

The young woman before her was not completely ignorant. In fact, she might even understand the reason better than Miss Qin herself.

Then she definitely could not let this person leave. If necessary, interrogation would also be inevitable.

For a moment, Xin Yuan did not know how to explain. She could only brush it off. “When I passed out, I dreamed of someone who looked like a Daoist nun. When I heard you mention a Daoist priest, I somehow thought of her.”

The fact that she came from the modern world absolutely could not be known by outsiders.

As the saying went, those who are not of my kind are sure to have different hearts. If this woman knew she came from another world and was not a person of Xidao, perhaps she would immediately be arrested and tortured.

The wisdom of ancient people was no less than that of modern people. She deeply understood that before she possessed sufficient ability to protect herself, hiding her true identity was the wise choice.

In short, if she could keep lying low, she would. Only caution could keep a ship sailing for ten thousand years.

Miss Qin pondered for a moment, then sat by the small table and poured two cups of tea, indicating for Xin Yuan to sit down and talk slowly.

“Is Miss Xin truly from Dingzhou?”

This time, Xin Yuan reacted extremely quickly and smiled bitterly. “To be honest, what I said before was not entirely true. You and I met by chance, so it was inevitable that I would be somewhat guarded. I hope Miss Qin can understand.”

Miss Qin nodded noncommittally. “Does Miss Xin now intend to tell the truth?”

And how much of this so-called truth would actually be true?

“Naturally. In truth, I only told a small lie about my identity. My real name is Xin Pandi.” Xin Yuan calmly confessed the original owner’s name, then took the opportunity to ask, “Is Miss Qin from the capital?”

A faint smile curved Miss Qin’s lips as she lowered her eyes and took a sip of tea.

“I am indeed from the capital, and my maternal uncle does indeed serve in the Ministry of Revenue. I am the legitimate daughter of my family. This trip is my first time traveling far from home.”

Her brows and eyes were calm. Her tone was confident and composed. From head to toe, she carried a noble and proud air, like someone born to stand above others.

Xin Yuan nodded at the right moment, understanding in her heart that this woman was the same as her. They seemed to have lowered their guards, but in reality, they were still cautious at every turn.

Their back-and-forth was nothing more than an equal exchange of information. There were barely a few useful words in it.

Seeing that Xin Yuan was silent, Miss Qin slowly set down her teacup.

“Miss Xin is a clever person. I imagine you also do not wish to be startled awake from dreams every night. Although we met by chance, we can now barely be considered people in the same boat. You and I ought to work together and think of a way to figure out what exactly is going on.”

Xin Yuan said thoughtfully, “Miss Qin believes these dreams will not stop?”

Miss Qin nodded lightly. A smile rippled across her lips, warm like sunlight, making others feel close to her.

Yet Xin Yuan saw the vigilance, probing, and distance hidden in those beautiful eyes.

She steadied her mind and acted as though she had lowered her defenses. “Miss Qin makes sense. But I only started dreaming of you last night. The only clue I can think of is that I once dreamed of someone who looked like a Daoist nun. I wonder where the Daoist priest you met is? Can he still be found?”

Compared to Xin Yuan, who had only transmigrated two days ago, the woman before her should know more. After all, this woman was either rich or noble, and her dreams had started earlier.

Miss Qin said indifferently, “That person is in the capital. He and I can be considered acquaintances. The matter I want Miss Xin to handle is related to him.”

No matter what exactly the State Preceptor was plotting, since he had said that the person who descended from the heavens whom she would meet was the next State Preceptor, and had repeatedly reminded her that she must bring that person back to the capital…

Then Xin Yuan must be useful to the State Preceptor. Since she was useful, Miss Qin could make use of her.

Xin Yuan somewhat understood. “Miss Qin wants me to meet him?”

A Daoist priest acquainted with this woman was probably not an ordinary person either.

But the original owner was only an ordinary farm girl. Not only had she never been to the capital, she also had no memory of meeting any Daoist priest. Logically speaking, she should have no connection with this woman.

Xin Yuan frowned, vaguely thinking of something.

The original owner had never dreamed of this woman before. But after Xin Yuan transmigrated here, she had shared dreams with this woman two nights in a row.

Then could it be understood that the one who had a connection with this woman was Xin Yuan from the modern world?

Thinking of this possibility, Xin Yuan’s brows furrowed even more tightly.

A smile lingered at the corner of Miss Qin’s lips. “That is exactly my intention.” After a pause, she looked at Xin Yuan with an amused expression. “There is something Miss Xin does not know. That Daoist priest also very much wants to meet you.”

One was the lofty and exalted State Preceptor. The other appeared on the surface to be only an ordinary refugee girl.

What connection was there between these two? And how had those dreams been woven one after another? Miss Qin was very much looking forward to the day she found the answer.

“That Daoist priest wants to meet me?”

“That’s right. Before I left the capital, he asserted that I would meet you, and he repeatedly instructed me to bring you back to the capital to see him.” After Miss Qin finished speaking, she quietly watched Xin Yuan.

Xin Yuan thought for a moment. “Looking at it this way, that Daoist priest may know some inside information. Then after entering the capital, I will follow Miss Qin’s instructions.”

As soon as these words came out, Miss Qin was slightly surprised. Then she understood.

The young woman before her seemed cooperative, but who could say what she was thinking or doing in private?

Choosing to show weakness at this moment meant she was clever.

Xin Yuan did not know that her momentary compliance had only made Miss Qin even more guarded. What she was most curious about right now was still those dreams.

“Does Miss Qin think that if we sleep now, we will still dream of each other tonight?”

Miss Qin nodded slightly, then thought of a very important question.

“You are clear-headed in the dream and can control your own actions and thoughts, correct?”

A trace of embarrassment immediately flashed across Xin Yuan’s face. After all, just now in the dream, she had not only tied the other woman up, but had also said some offensive things.

Seeing that she did not deny it, Miss Qin straightened her expression and said, “If you dream of me again after this, I hope Miss Xin will do the same as you did tonight.”

Xin Yuan’s first reaction upon hearing this was: Could it be that this woman liked bondage and that kind of thing…

But seeing Miss Qin’s serious expression, she came back to herself and agreed. “Miss Qin, rest assured. If I dream of you again, I will definitely tie you up properly and absolutely will not let you act recklessly.”

Hearing this, Miss Qin’s expression stiffened for an instant. She pressed her lips together and said nothing.