The Prince's Beloved Little Wife

The current emperor, Emperor Mingsheng Ouyang Hai, is a diligent and benevolent ruler who governs the country effectively, ensuring the people's well-being and the nation's prosperity. His sons and daughters, raised under his tutelage, all love and respect each other, without any betrayal or harm. He has a total of five sons and three daughters.

Ouyang Han has four brothers, two sisters, and one sister. He is the third oldest. His eldest brother, Ouyang Ling, is a man of exceptional talent and wisdom. From a young age, he was remarkably intelligent and diligent, earning the emperor's favor and trust. Upon reaching adulthood, he was named Crown Prince and became the heir to the throne. He married Liang Jingxian, the daughter of the Grand Tutor, and they have a son and a daughter. Their son, Ouyang Feng, is six years old and has inherited the best qualities of both parents, excelling in music, chess, calligraphy, and painting. Under his father's tutelage, he has also learned the ways of governing the country very well. Their daughter, Ouyang Ting, is three years old and is a lively, adorable, and clever little girl.

Ouyang Han's second elder brother, Prince Wen, was named Ouyang Yi. He was a refined and unrestrained man. From a young age, he loved literature and art, excelling in poetry, prose, calligraphy, painting, and music. He frequently discussed various subjects with scholars and literati in the capital. He married Mu Lingyun, the legitimate daughter of the Minister of Rites, and they had two sons and a daughter. The eldest son was 6 years old, the youngest son was 3, and the daughter was 1 year old.

The fourth prince, Ouyang Yu, was not only of noble birth but also a business prodigy. He excelled in commerce, achieving great success through keen business acumen and exceptional management skills. Ouyang Yu's business empire spanned multiple sectors, with his businesses located throughout the country. He not only achieved tremendous commercial success but also made significant contributions to the nation's economic development. He married Ye Shihan, the daughter of a merchant, and they had one son and two daughters. Their son is 5 years old, their eldest daughter is 3, and their youngest daughter is 1.

Unlike Ouyang Yu, the fifth brother, Prince Xian, Ouyang Yan, was a chivalrous man with exceptional martial arts skills. He had practiced martial arts since childhood, mastering unparalleled skills, and enjoyed traveling to right wrongs and help those in need. Ouyang Yan was forthright and helpful, frequently roaming the martial world to assist those in need. He was fearless in the face of power, daring to fight against evil forces and protect the safety of the people.

His martial arts skills were superb, and he enjoyed a high reputation in the martial arts world. Many martial artists admired him greatly and wanted to befriend him. Ouyang Yan also made many like-minded friends, and together they upheld justice and upheld peace and righteousness in the martial arts world. During his travels, he met a chivalrous woman named Hua Nongying, whom he married, but they had not yet had children.

Ouyang Han's eldest sister, Princess Hejia, Ouyang Xue, was a beautiful, gentle, and kind woman. From a young age, she loved reading and writing, was skilled in needlework and embroidery, and also had some knowledge of music, chess, calligraphy, and painting. After growing up, she was made a princess and married Zhang Mingzhan, a very talented scholar who had achieved the highest rank in the imperial examinations. They had two sons and a daughter. The eldest son was 7 years old, the youngest son was 5, and the daughter was 3.

Princess Ren'ai, Ouyang Shuang, is a beloved princess with a cheerful, lively, and adorable personality. She is closest to Ouyang Han. Not only is she exceptionally beautiful, but she is also highly skilled in martial arts, aspiring to be a chivalrous heroine, roaming the martial world and upholding justice. Intelligent and diligent, she quickly mastered various skills and knowledge. At the same time, she developed a strong interest in martial arts, frequently pestering the palace martial arts instructors to teach her. Under their careful guidance, Ouyang Shuang's martial arts skills improved daily, making her a master in the palace. Although Ouyang Shuang is a princess, she is not arrogant or complacent. On the contrary, she is very kind, upright, and brave, often helping those in need.

One day, Ouyang Shuang heard tales of heroic deeds in the martial arts world and was deeply moved. She decided to leave the palace and roam the martial arts world, becoming a female knight-errant. Her decision was opposed by her family and the ministers in the palace, but she did not give up. She firmly believed that her choice was right and hoped to make more friends in the martial arts world, learn more martial arts, and make greater contributions to the country and the people. So, Ouyang Shuang, carrying her precious sword and belongings, left the palace and embarked on her journey in the martial arts world. In the martial arts world, she met many like-minded friends, and together they upheld justice and helped those in need. Her martial arts skills were superb, and her heart was kind, earning her the respect and love of the martial arts community. She met a knight-errant named Xiao Yiyun in the martial arts world, and after obtaining her parents' consent, she married him. After marriage, they continued to roam the martial arts world together, and they had no children yet.

Ouyang Han's younger sister, Princess Chang Le, is named Ouyang Yao. At 14, she is still unmarried and is a lively, adorable, and clever girl. From a young age, she loved playing and frolicking, excelled at horseback riding and archery, and had some knowledge of music, chess, calligraphy, and painting. She was also a mischievous and clever girl, full of quirky ideas. She was also the most favored princess, as she was the youngest, and everyone doted on her.

When Ouyang Han entered the palace and told Emperor Mingsheng about the high-yield grain seeds, the emperor was greatly surprised. He immediately asked him where the grain seeds came from. Ouyang Han then told the emperor about Chen Mengyao saving him and the superior seeds she brought. The emperor was very pleased to hear this and ordered the eunuchs to cook the corn, potatoes, and sweet potatoes that Ouyang Han had brought according to the recipe written on the paper. He also instructed the eunuchs to inform the crown prince and his other children so that they would also know about this.

Not long after, all the children except for the fifth brother Ouyang Yan and the second sister Ouyang Shuang, who had gone out to explore the world, arrived at the Imperial Study. They were all very curious as to why their father had suddenly summoned them. When they heard Ouyang Han recount the story of the high-yield grain seeds and Chen Mengyao, they were all shocked and curious about what kind of woman could receive such constant praise from their younger brother/older brother. The Crown Prince spoke first: "Third brother, when will you bring Miss Chen Mengyao to meet us? I'm very curious about what kind of person she is that could win your favor. For so many years, no girl has been able to get close to you, but I didn't expect to find one so quickly." The younger sister, Ouyang Yao, also said: "Crown Prince is right. I also want to see what my future sister-in-law looks like. She must be as beautiful as a fairy, otherwise she wouldn't have captivated you so much." She then covered her mouth and giggled.

While the siblings were teasing Ouyang Han, a group of eunuchs brought over the prepared food, and everyone smelled the delicious aroma. The youngest sister couldn't help but ask, "Is this the food from those high-yield grains? It smells so good!" She grabbed a roasted sweet potato, and without caring if it was still hot, bit into it, burning herself so badly she immediately dropped it. Everyone burst into laughter at this sight.

It was Ouyang Han who said, "Little sister, don't be in such a hurry, it's still warm from being freshly cooked. You have to peel the sweet potato before you eat it." He then took another one, peeled it, blew on it, and handed it to her. Ouyang Yao was so embarrassed by everyone's laughter that she wanted to disappear. Seeing her third brother's timely intervention, she gave him a grateful look. She took the sweet potato and took a bite. Everyone looked at her expectantly, and she quickly said, "Delicious! Soft, sticky, and very sweet!" After that, she ate corn and various potato dishes, concluding that they were all delicious.

Seeing how much she enjoyed her food, the others couldn't resist joining in. Everyone agreed it tasted good; one potato and one sweet potato were quite filling. Everyone thought the grain was excellent, and the Emperor laughed heartily, saying, "If it's truly so productive, it's a blessing for the people of Dongling! Someone, draft an edict! I wish to bestow a fine reward upon Miss Chen Mengyao." Ouyang Han quickly said, "Father, could you grant her the house next door? I intend to marry her as my queen; she'll need a place to stay, won't she? Also, in her hometown, kneeling is not customary; could you exempt her from the kneeling ceremony when she sees you and the royal family?" Upon hearing this, the Emperor said, "Very well, considering her merit in presenting the superior seeds, I will exempt her from the kneeling ceremony. As you suggested, grant Miss Chen that courtyard, and also bestow gold, silver, and jewels upon her."

After saying this, she wrote down an imperial edict and ordered the eunuch to follow Ouyang Han back to the Prince's Mansion to announce the edict. She also passed on a verbal order, telling her to go to the palace to see the Emperor the next day.