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Nanyan had a strange dream.

In broad daylight, the actress Xia from Swallow Tower, who often came to their home to perform, was engaged in an illicit affair!

In the dream, Nanyan stood beneath a window, clearly hearing the sounds of intimacy from within; it was unmistakably Xia.

“Be gentle… ah… I still need to go on stage later…”

There was also a man’s heavy breathing, laced with desire. The sounds were constant. Embarrassed, Nanyan quickly turned away, and then she awoke.

April’s sunlight was bright and lovely. While Biezhi helped her wash and dress, she said, “Today is the fifteenth, madam, you’ll be quite busy!”

Indeed, it was a busy day. On the fifteenth, she had to attend the temple fair to pray and burn incense. For the entire Meng household, nearly a dozen people, she had to draw lots for each and have the master interpret them.

That odd dream had made her wake up late… but so be it.

“There’s no need to be ostentatious at the temple. Something simple and pure will do.”

Biezhi nodded, adding, “The Lady Dowager sent a message to Swallow Tower, inviting Xia to perform after supper.”

Nanyan paused, recalling her dream, a strange feeling flickering through her heart.

“Wasn’t Xia supposed to be out of the capital? Didn’t Lord Wang retire and pay a hefty sum to have her perform elsewhere?”

Biezhi was uncertain: “Perhaps she has returned?”

Swallow Tower was an official music house, performing only for the families of officials. The whereabouts of its performers were always posted for convenienc