The Prince's Beloved Little Wife

Back in the courtyard, Chen Mengyao thought to herself, "It's time for me to start building my career and making money. I can't just keep eating and drinking for free in the palace. Otherwise, when will I ever accumulate enough points to upgrade my space? I also need to check on the neighboring house and see how I can make it more comfortable for myself."

Chen Mengyao paced back and forth in her room, lost in thought. First, she wanted to open a skincare store. There were many wealthy people in Beijing, so she'd go for a high-end approach. Once she'd earned her first pot of gold, she planned to open a department store selling all sorts of things, with prices ranging from high-end to affordable. But where to find a shop? She'd have to consult Ouyang Han and ask him for one. As for renovating the house next door, she'd also need to discuss it with him and find a craftsman to do the work, since she was completely unfamiliar with the area.

After making up her mind, she went to find Ouyang Han. After asking the servants, she learned that he was reading in his study. So, she found the study with the help of the maids. Because the mansion was so big, she had only arrived at the study that morning with Ouyang Han's help, and she was still not sure of the directions.

When she arrived at the study door, she gently knocked. After receiving permission, she told her maid to wait outside while she went in. She saw Ouyang Han intently reading the book "The Thirty-Six Stratagems," and, not wanting to interrupt, simply stood there watching. Chen Mengyao was captivated by Prince Ouyang Han's reading in the study. She stood quietly at the door, her gaze involuntarily drawn to him. His focused expression and deep eyes drew her into a reverie.

She imagined strolling with the prince under the flowers and moon, confiding her innermost thoughts; she imagined reading together in the prince's study, exploring the mysteries within the books; she imagined fighting side by side with the prince on the battlefield, jointly protecting the peace of the nation. As she thought about these things, the corners of Chen Mengyao's mouth unconsciously turned up, and a blush crept onto her face.

Ouyang Han knew she had come in the moment she entered; being a martial artist, his hearing was exceptional. He wanted to know why she had come to see him, and seeing Chen Mengyao looking at him with a smile, he wondered what she was thinking. He quickly put down his book and walked over to ask her, "Yaoyao, is there something you need from me?" Chen Mengyao, interrupted from her thoughts, explained her purpose somewhat shyly: "Your Highness, I wanted to ask if you have a suitable shop for me to sell skincare products? Also, I wanted to ask if you have any suitable craftsmen; I'd like to renovate the house next door. It's not appropriate for an unmarried woman like me to live in the palace forever."

When Ouyang Han heard that she wanted to open a shop and move out, he became a little anxious and said, "Yaoyao, are you not comfortable living in the manor? If you need money, you can come to me. Why do you want to open a shop? Didn't I tell you that you can spend all the money in the manor as you please?" Chen Mengyao said, "No, Your Highness, I'm living very well here. It's just that we're not married yet, and I don't want to stay here too long for fear of gossip. I'm not moving out immediately; I just want to renovate first, and it will take some time to finish. I'm not opening a shop because I'm short of money; it's because I'm so bored, and opening a shop is also one of the tasks that can earn points." Ouyang Han felt a little relieved after hearing her say that.

So he thought for a moment and said, "I do have a shop. I also have a shop selling rouge and powder, but business is so-so. I'll give that shop to you. I can also help you find craftsmen. You go and look at the building and draw up the plans first, then I'll find craftsmen for you. If the shop needs renovations, you can also go and see what the design is like, then draw up the plans for me, and I'll find craftsmen for you all at once." Chen Mengyao was very happy to hear this and stepped forward to give him a hug, saying, "Thank you, Your Highness."

Ouyang Han froze after Chen Mengyao hugged him. He had never been so close to a woman before and was momentarily at a loss for words. A faint fragrance wafted over him, making his heart race and his cheeks flush slightly. But seeing Chen Mengyao's joyful expression, a surge of happiness welled up within him, and his arms unconsciously wrapped gently around her back. He quickly said, "Yaoyao, there's no need to be so polite with me. You never need to thank me. Please don't call me Your Highness anymore. I also have another name, Yichen. Just call me Yichen. Calling me Your Highness is too formal." Chen Mengyao quickly replied, "Okay, Yichen."

After hugging Chen Mengyao for a while, Ouyang Han released her and led her outside to check out the house next door. They arrived and pushed open the door, only to be met with astonishing luxury. The house was like a dreamlike fairyland. Entering the house, a spacious and bright living room immediately caught their eye. Exquisite artwork adorned the walls, and soft carpets covered the floor, creating an atmosphere of cloud-like comfort. The room was beautifully decorated, resplendent in gold, clearly meticulously arranged. Chen Mengyao excitedly looked around, while Ouyang Han quietly followed behind her. "This place is so beautiful!" Chen Mengyao exclaimed. Ouyang Han smiled and said, "If you like it, then this place is yours. You can decorate it however you like." Chen Mengyao gave him a grateful look and then began to carefully observe the layout of the room. As she looked, she mentally conceived how to decorate and renovate the space.

After looking at the room, we continued walking into the backyard, a tranquil and mysterious place. The yard was surrounded by high walls covered with lush vines, like a green barrier that shut out the noise and disturbances of the outside world.

Stepping into the backyard, the first thing that catches the eye is a lush garden. A dazzling array of flowers vie for attention, releasing enchanting fragrances. In the center of the garden stands a small fountain, its clear water gushing forth with a melodious murmur.

On one side of the garden stood an ancient tree, its lush foliage like a giant green umbrella, providing shade for the entire backyard. A wooden bench sat beneath it, offering a quiet place to relax and enjoy the cool shade. The backyard contained four or five rooms: a study, a kitchen, and a latrine. Having inspected them all, Chen Mengyao decided to renovate the latrine, hoping to convert it into a modern squat toilet or install a Western-style toilet. She also wanted a dedicated bathing area.

Chen Mengyao liked it even more after seeing this place. Although it wasn't very big, the scenery was beautiful. After seeing all the places, she had a better understanding of the layout. She then followed Ouyang Han to see the shop layout before returning to the palace with him to draw up blueprints. Actually, she didn't know how to draw at all; she could only download materials from the internet in her spatial dimension.

The space has a wireless network, but it's only for browsing the internet and can't connect to the modern world. Xiaobai told her that she needs to upgrade the space to level three, which requires one million points, and to level one, it requires one hundred thousand points. Level one space grants several plots of land where crops grow faster than outside, and the space is twice the size of her current one. She currently only has 9900 points because she spent 100 points on a bathtub last time. Although she can earn one hundred thousand points for providing high-yield crops, the points won't be credited until the people benefit. For now, she can only receive points after the crops are harvested, distributed to the people, and harvested.

Other tasks also earn points, such as opening shops that aren't currently available here, improving the living conditions of the locals, and helping the country's army enhance its military strength—both of these earn 10,000 points. Gaining the approval of the entire royal family also earns points, worth 5,000 points. Using medicine from her spatial storage to save lives also earns points; saving one person earns 100 points, and the more people saved, the more points earned. In short, all tasks benefit the country, and the more beneficiaries, the higher the points. Therefore, Xiaobai kept urging her to complete the tasks quickly.

Chen Mengyao could only focus on completing her tasks; her first priority was opening her shop. She downloaded information and blueprints for a skincare store online, as well as blueprints for ancient house renovations. She printed them out and showed them to Ouyang Han, asking him to find skilled craftsmen to handle the renovations. Ouyang Han's eyes lit up when he saw her blueprints; they were incredibly well-drawn. He wondered if the locals had the ability to replicate them. He decided to try contacting the Ministry of Works, and said to Chen Mengyao, "Yaoyao, leave the renovations to me. I'll handle everything perfectly. I also have some people skilled in business; I can arrange some talent for you later. You can decide how to manage it."

Chen Mengyao was overjoyed. She had been worrying about where to find talent, and this was like a godsend. She quickly said, "Great! I was just fretting about that. You've solved another problem for me. You're so kind." She then couldn't help but kiss Ouyang Han on the cheek. Ouyang Han had never imagined being kissed by a woman. When those soft lips gently touched his cheek, his heart was instantly overwhelmed. For a moment, time seemed to freeze; his mind went blank, leaving only the sudden touch. His heart raced, and an unprecedented feeling surged through him. He was surprised by the woman's boldness, and at the same time, he felt a strange warmth. This kiss, like a spring breeze, gently caressed his heart, awakening the dormant emotions deep within him.

Chen Mengyao was completely unaware of the prince's thoughts at that moment; she was smiling happily. Chen Mengyao's smile was like the warm spring sun, warm and bright, causing ripples in Ouyang Han's heart. Her smile seemed to contain a kind of magic, drawing Ouyang Han involuntarily, as if the whole world had only consisted of her smile.