The Prince's Beloved Little Wife

After seeing off her group of sisters who had returned home laughing and laden with their treats, Chen Mengyao gently waved her hand, signaling the servants to clear away the remaining snacks and delicacies from the table. Her gaze softly swept over the food that hadn't yet been tasted, a warm feeling welling up inside her. She then generously instructed, "There's still quite a bit left. Everyone's worked hard; please take it all away and share it. It's a small token of my appreciation." The servants, hearing this, smiled gratefully, bowed respectfully, and then orderly carried the food away.

Chen Mengyao turned around, took Ouyang Han's hand, and the two slowly walked into the garden of the mansion. The garden was filled with the fragrance of flowers and lush greenery; even the air seemed to be brimming with life and vitality. She walked and smiled, her heart overflowing with unprecedented joy and satisfaction. Having met these sisters, she felt she had found a sense of belonging in this unfamiliar world, someone she could confide in, someone to share her joys and sorrows with. She imagined that the next time they gathered at the Grand Tutor's mansion, she would teach them how to use mobile phones, so they could stay in touch anytime, anywhere, and share the little things in each other's lives.

Thinking of all this, Chen Mengyao's face radiated happiness. She stopped and looked at Ouyang Han with deep affection, saying again, "Yichen, it's so good to know you. You not only gave me a warm home and so many relatives, but also allowed me to meet so many like-minded friends. When we have more free time in the future, we must make a good plan to go out and travel with our friends and enjoy the beauty of life."

Upon hearing this, Ouyang Han's eyes flashed with doting tenderness. He gently stroked Chen Mengyao's hair and smiled, "Silly girl, why do you need to be so busy? You can completely delegate your work to your subordinates and let them share your burdens. If you feel you don't have enough manpower, just tell me, and I can transfer some capable people from Longyuan Pavilion to help you. Just relax and be a carefree and happy princess." His tone was full of love and care for Chen Mengyao, as if he wanted to hold her in the palm of his hand and protect her from the slightest harm.

Upon hearing this, Chen Mengyao's eyes lit up, but then she hesitated, "But wouldn't that be inappropriate? After all, I'm also a member of the Prince's Mansion, and I should fulfill my responsibilities. I can't just ignore the affairs of the Prince's Mansion, can I?"

Ouyang Han chuckled and pulled her into his arms: "Yaoyao, you don't need to worry. I will handle the affairs of the palace. You just need to do what you like. Besides, having you by my side is my greatest comfort."

The two continued their stroll in the garden, a gentle breeze carrying the sweet fragrance of flowers. Chen Mengyao nestled beside Ouyang Han, her heart filled with happiness and contentment. She imagined future trips with her sisters, a sweet smile spreading across her face. Ouyang Han looked at her, his eyes filled with doting affection, as if he wanted to melt her completely into his warm embrace.

"Yichen, do you know? I've always dreamed of one day going out with you and my sisters to see the world, to see those mountains, rivers, lakes, and seas that we've only ever read about in books," Chen Mengyao said softly, her eyes sparkling with anticipation.

Ouyang Han nodded slightly, a gentle smile playing on his lips: "Yes, Yao Yao. Once I've settled everything in the palace and eliminated the threat from the enemy country, I'll take you and the sisters to realize this dream. We'll see all the beautiful sights in the world together and create wonderful memories that belong to us."

As he spoke, he held Chen Mengyao's hand tightly, as if trying to imprint this promise deep into her heart. The two smiled at each other, their unspoken understanding and happiness flowing in their eyes, making even the beautiful scenery of the garden pale in comparison.

"Yichen, do you think we can continue like this, walking together forever, through thick and thin, never abandoning each other?" Chen Mengyao asked softly, her eyes sparkling with anticipation.

Ouyang Han held her hand tightly and said firmly, "Of course, Yao Yao. I will never let you down in this life. No matter how many difficulties and obstacles there are in the future, I will hold your hand and walk through them together. We will see all the beautiful scenery in this world and taste all the delicious food in the world, so that every day will be filled with laughter and happiness."

Hearing this, Chen Mengyao felt even sweeter inside. She believed that as long as Ouyang Han was by her side, they could overcome any difficulties they encountered in the future. At this moment, she only wished that time could stand still, allowing her and Ouyang Han to forever immerse themselves in this happiness and contentment.

Her mind was unusually calm at this moment, as if the whole world had stood still. However, this tranquility was only temporary, because she knew that after the calm, an even busier schedule awaited her. The joy of her wedding had not yet faded, and she had already begun planning her future research projects. She secretly pondered that to successfully advance this project, she clearly could not do it alone. She had to start cultivating some capable people, breaking down the various aspects of the project and entrusting them with management and execution. Otherwise, the heavy workload would probably overwhelm her.

So she spoke slowly, her voice carrying a hint of gentleness and determination: "Yichen, are all the people in your Dragon Abyss Pavilion loyal and reliable? I want to select some with potential and train them so that they can assist me in managing my research projects in the future. After all, besides research, I also have several shops that urgently need manpower to manage, and I really can't be in two places at once."

Upon hearing this, Ouyang Han smiled slightly, his eyes filled with doting affection and confidence: "Don't worry, the people in my Dragon Abyss Pavilion are all brothers who have gone through life and death with me, sharing joys and sorrows. I can assure you of their loyalty and ability. Just tell me what kind of people you need, and I will carefully select them for you. However, the most important thing right now is our wedding. We can discuss everything else after the wedding. By the way, isn't your department store opening the day after tomorrow? Let's check it carefully these next couple of days to see if there's anything we've overlooked. I'll stay by your side these next couple of days and help you handle these trivial matters."

She nodded gently, her eyes sparkling with gratitude and happiness: "It's so good to have you by my side. As for the department store opening, I've already had my staff prepare everything, but having you personally oversee it makes me feel even more at ease. Let's get busy together these next couple of days, making sure every detail is in place, so that everything goes smoothly on opening day."

The two exchanged a smile and then immersed themselves in the tense but orderly preparations. They went to the department store together. Chen Mengyao saw that the prices, written in both Arabic numerals and traditional Chinese characters as she had requested, were already posted at the entrance. Entering the store, she saw a shop assistant arranging the shelves. She approached and softly asked, "Are the price tags on all the items written? Make sure they're accurate." The shop assistant quickly replied, "Your Highness, please rest assured, they're all written exactly as you instructed. Not only are there Chinese characters, but also those strange numbers you mentioned."

Chen Mengyao nodded in satisfaction and asked, "Have you distributed all the flyers to passersby? This is key to attracting customers." The shop assistant scratched his head and said, "Most of them have been distributed, but some people find the flyers novel and think they're some kind of evil spirit, so they're not very willing to take them."

Ouyang Han, who was listening nearby, laughed and said, "It's alright. There will always be people who resist new things at first. We just need to promote them a few more times."

Chen Mengyao thought about it and agreed, saying, "Then let's find some quick-witted shop assistants to distribute more leaflets at busy street corners. Also, we need to check the store's decorations and layout again, just in case anything goes wrong." After everyone agreed, they got to work. Chen Mengyao and Ouyang Han were also busy, carefully checking every corner of the store, looking for any omissions or deficiencies, all with the goal of making the department store's opening day a resounding success.

In this process, their feelings for each other deepened, and a tacit understanding and trust grew between them. They knew that no matter what challenges they faced in the future, as long as they stood hand in hand, nothing could stop them from moving forward.