After Spending a Passionate Night with the Eldest Princess - Chapter 8

Although what Xin Yuan said was the truth, and the version of her in the dream indeed was not very much under control, hearing herself described as “acting recklessly” still sounded unpleasant no matter how she thought about it.

If she truly had a reckless nature, the young woman before her probably would not live long enough to reach the capital.

Thinking this, Miss Qin quietly sized Xin Yuan up. Before going to sleep, she did not forget to remind her, “Miss Xin, do not forget what you promised me.”

Xin Yuan froze for a moment before reacting. She smiled and said, “Miss Qin, don’t worry. I will definitely tie you up securely and absolutely not give you any chance to act recklessly.”

Miss Qin: “…”

This person’s way of speaking was truly unpleasant…

Seeing that she no longer spoke, Xin Yuan rubbed her aching eyes and closed them heavily.

If she did not sleep soon, she was going to end up with panda eyes.

Her thoughts gradually turned muddled, and the scene before her suddenly changed. A woman in a red dress smiled with bewitching allure.

The woman lightly raised her wrist, tugged on Xin Yuan’s collar, and slowly moved closer.

Her breath was as fragrant as orchids, her brows and eyes full of affection.

Xin Yuan’s heart did not ripple at all. Her thoughts even wandered for a few seconds. Say what you would, but the Miss Qin before her and the Miss Qin in reality truly were two extremes.

This woman in the dream appeared already dazed with desire and overflowing with affection the moment she came onstage, clearly wanting something indescribable to happen.

Meanwhile, the Miss Qin in reality was wise and calm. She treated others politely but distantly, and when she smiled, it was not sincere at all.

While Xin Yuan was distracted, the woman had already thrown herself into her arms as though she had no bones, embracing her as they fell toward the bed.

Xin Yuan immediately came back to herself. Swiftly and cleanly, she tied the woman up, pushed her down beside the bed, did not even spare her a glance, and comfortably climbed onto the bed alone.

“Don’t disturb my sleep. Otherwise, I’ll gag your mouth.”

She was practically dying of sleepiness. The bed really was comfortable.

The person who had fallen beside the bed seemed to gradually regain clarity. Her cold gaze fixed on Xin Yuan for a while, but in the end, she said nothing.

The next day, just as the sky began to brighten, the guards started packing up and busying themselves.

Xin Yuan heard the movement, sat up, and stretched. Then she looked at the person beside her.

Miss Qin happened to open her eyes at that moment. Her expression looked normal, but her posture was a little strange. Her hands were behind her back, as though she had been tied up, and she was lying on her side facing Xin Yuan.

This scene…

Realizing something, Xin Yuan hurriedly cleared herself of blame. “You were the one who told me to tie you up. I didn’t know it would turn out like this.”

This dream was far too bizarre. It was clearly something done in a dream, yet in reality, this woman had actually ended up looking as if she had been tied up too.

Miss Qin sat up and rubbed her sore arms. Looking down at the bruises on her wrists, she lowered her eyes and said nothing.

There were still two days left. Once they returned to the capital, she should no longer have to suffer the torment of these dreams.

Before that, it would be best to first keep Xin Yuan steady, lest she anger this person and allow the dream version of herself to run wild again. If something irreparable happened, the loss would outweigh the gain.

So she smiled gently and said, “Miss Xin was also doing it for my good. Naturally, I will not blame you.”

Xin Yuan noticed her movements, and her gaze fell on her wrists. The bluish bruises on that jade-white skin were especially conspicuous.

“Are your wrists all right? Next time, I’ll try to help you into a more comfortable position.”

Miss Qin’s motion of rubbing her wrists paused. She silently lowered her wide sleeves, covering the marks.

“It is nothing. Thank you.” After saying this, she quickly rose and walked out of the tent.

The feeling of being controlled by someone else was truly unpleasant.

Outside, the moment Tang Er saw Miss Qin, he cupped his fists and said, “Master, everything has been packed properly.”

Miss Qin nodded lightly. “Have everyone eat something, then set off.”

“Yes.” Tang Er could not help sizing her up. When he saw Xin Yuan following closely behind her, hesitation appeared on his face.

Miss Qin noticed his hesitation and asked calmly, “Is there anything else?”

Tang Er mustered his courage and replied, “Master, did you and Miss Xin not rest well? This subordinate was thinking that perhaps we should quicken our pace today and try to enter the city before sunset, so we can find an inn and settle down.”

It was not that he was being meddlesome. It was just that before Qiuyue left, she had repeatedly instructed him to take good care of Master’s daily needs.

Ever since Miss Qiuyue had gone ahead to the capital, for two mornings in a row, Master had looked as if she had not slept well. Even the circles beneath her eyes were turning blue. He was truly terrified.

Oh, and there was also Miss Xin. The two of them had the exact same exhaustion written on their faces.

Miss Qin frowned slightly. “Do as you said.”

“This subordinate obeys.” Tang Er let out a slight breath of relief and hurriedly went to make arrangements.

Several dozen meters away, in the ruined temple, Young Master Guo was also woken up.

“Young Master, Her Highness the Eldest Princess seems about to depart. Are we still following?” As Uncle Niu spoke, he handed him a water pouch and a handkerchief, then took out some food and prepared it.

Young Master Guo washed his face, took the pastry, and began eating. “We’ll follow. I believe in the Eldest Princess’s eye for people. Sooner or later, she will see what is good about me.”

Uncle Niu fell silent. “Yes.” Precisely because the Eldest Princess had good judgment, she did not fancy an embroidered pillow like you.

But he only dared mutter these words in his heart. He did not dare say them aloud.

Who asked the young master to not only believe himself peerlessly handsome, but also to be conceited about his talent?

Sigh. Being stuck with such a young master was bitter indeed.

Back on this side, about fifteen minutes later, the guards were ready to depart.

Tang Er noticed the situation on Young Master Guo’s side and asked in a low voice, “Master, should this subordinate go and stop them?”

Miss Qin glanced toward the ruined temple. Young Master Guo and his party had all mounted their horses, yet they showed no intention of setting off. They were staring in this direction, clearly intending to continue following.

Her gaze chilled slightly, and she frowned. “Hurry to the capital. Do not cause trouble.”

Tang Er nodded and waved his hand, signaling for everyone to be ready to depart at any moment.

Seeing this, Xin Yuan turned and walked toward her carriage.

“Miss Xin, wait.”

Xin Yuan paused and turned around.

“Miss Xin, ride in this carriage with me.” Miss Qin slightly raised her lips, a smile hanging at the corner of her mouth.

A trace of doubt flashed through Xin Yuan’s eyes, but she did not refuse. “All right.”

Was this woman planning to test something again? Perfect. She also wanted to consider things more carefully.

At the side, Tang Er blinked blankly. Master seemed a little different toward this Miss Xin. He had never seen Master show such a gentle smile to anyone before…

Seeing the two of them get into the carriage one after another, he came back to himself and loudly ordered the procession to depart.

When Young Master Guo and his party saw this, they hurriedly followed behind.

Inside the carriage.

After Miss Qin sat down, she took out a brocade box filled with bottles and jars, then removed an exquisite jade bottle from inside.

She slowly rolled up her sleeves, opened the stopper, and poured two drops of thick dark-green ointment onto her left wrist, rubbing it in unhurriedly.

Her long, slender fingers moved over her pale wrist, spreading the dark-green ointment evenly across the bluish bruise.

Her eyes were slightly lowered, and she was absorbed in her own movements as though no one else were present. After applying it to one wrist, she switched to the other.

The entire process was careful and focused, making her already bright and beautiful features appear even more unrivaled.

Xin Yuan watched quietly and thought that this woman truly had been favored by the heavens. Even applying medicine was so pleasing to the eye.

However, this woman had called her over to share a carriage. Surely it could not be just to let her appreciate how she applied medicine.

Seeing Miss Qin put away the medicine bottle, lower her sleeves, and then wipe her fingers with a clean handkerchief, Xin Yuan could not help breaking the silence.

“Does Miss Qin have something she wants to ask me?”

If she had something to say, she should hurry up and say it. Xin Yuan had not slept well last night and still wanted to nap in the carriage for a while.

Miss Qin wiped her fingers clean and smiled with pressed lips. “What does Miss Xin think I want to ask?”

The corner of Xin Yuan’s mouth twitched. How could she possibly know?

“Miss Qin, if you have something to say, just say it directly.”

Miss Qin looked deeply at her. “Does Miss Xin know who that Young Master Guo is?”

Xin Yuan controlled the urge to roll her eyes. “I don’t.”

Was this woman not planning to test her?

Why had she suddenly brought up Young Master Guo out of nowhere? Could it be that she had seen his handsome appearance and become moved?

Xin Yuan’s gossiping heart immediately stirred. She looked at Miss Qin with burning eyes, trying to see something from her face.

Seeing her expression turn strange, a trace of thoughtfulness flashed across Miss Qin’s eyes. “That Young Master Guo has a northern accent. If I did not see wrongly, the dozen or so people following him should have come from the military, and all of them are well-trained elite soldiers.”

“And then?” The more Xin Yuan listened, the more confused she became. What exactly was this woman trying to say?

Miss Qin said unhurriedly, “The northern lands, the surname Guo, elite soldiers as guards. Can Miss Xin still not guess who he is?”

Xin Yuan was at a loss. “Miss Qin might as well say it directly.”

The original owner was only an ordinary farm girl. She had never studied and had little knowledge. After leaving home because of the natural disaster, she had survived by begging. The things in her memories were truly limited. Where was Xin Yuan supposed to start guessing?