The Prince's Beloved Little Wife

The next day, Ouyang Han took the blueprints to the Ministry of Works and found Chen Yufan, the Vice Minister of Works, who loved studying all sorts of strange and unusual things. After showing him the blueprints, Chen Yufan's eyes lit up; the more he looked, the more delighted he became. He immediately asked, "Your Highness, who drew these blueprints? They are truly ingenious!" Ouyang Han replied, "They were drawn by a friend of mine. Can you renovate it according to these blueprints? Can you understand everything inside? This house is next to my palace; I'll take you to see the shop later." Chen Yufan quickly said, "These blueprints are very detailed; I can basically understand them. However, it would be even better if you could explain them to me in person so I could make them even more perfect."

Hearing his confidence, Ouyang Han took him back to the Prince's Mansion to find Chen Mengyao. When Chen Yufan learned that the two blueprints were drawn by this young lady, he was very impressed and pointed out the parts he didn't quite understand, which Chen Mengyao explained in detail. Upon hearing her explanation, Chen Yufan immediately understood and quickly said, "Thank you, Miss Chen, I understand. I will arrange for someone to come and help you with the renovations when I get back. Also, could you take me to see the shop? I need to compare the blueprints with the actual shop in person; that will make it easier to understand."

After listening, Ouyang Han took Chen Mengyao and Chen Yufan to the shop. Chen Mengyao carefully explained the areas that needed renovation to Chen Yufan, referring to the blueprints. He listened and nodded. Once everything was explained clearly, Chen Yufan nodded to Chen Mengyao and said, "I understand completely. I will arrange for someone to come and help you with the renovations as soon as possible. It should take about a week to two weeks. The renovation of your house may take about a month."

Chen Mengyao said, "The house isn't urgent; the most urgent thing is the shop renovation. I hope it can be completed as soon as possible." "Okay, I understand. I'll renovate the shop for you first." After Chen Yufan finished speaking, he bowed to Ouyang Han and left. Ouyang Han instructed the shopkeeper to put up a sign saying "Undergoing Renovation" and that the shop would be closed for the next few days. After giving these instructions, he took Chen Mengyao back.

On the way, Chen Mengyao mentioned that they needed to redo the shop sign and the house plaque, and that she would have him write them down after she got back and thought about it. Ouyang Han said, "Okay," and then they slowly walked back to the palace.

Chen Mengyao thought for a long time after returning home, and finally came up with a name, "Yu Yan Fang" (Jade Beauty Pavilion). She wrote it out in traditional Chinese characters for Ouyang Han, and also added the characters for her house's plaque, "Chen Mansion." Ouyang Han found her pen amazing; a pen that could write without ink! It must be from her place—so convenient! Taking the paper, he noticed its good quality, smoother and more beautiful than theirs. He became even more curious about her world, wishing he could visit someday.

Chen Mengyao had no idea that a mere pen and paper could evoke such deep thoughts in this war god prince. If he knew, he would surely laugh at him. Ouyang Han took the paper and led her to the study. There, the prince sat upright at his desk, his right hand gently holding a brush, the tip dipped in ink. His gaze was focused and profound, as if the entire world resided within his brush. The prince slightly raised his arm, his wrist moving nimbly, the brush dancing smoothly across the paper. His strokes were powerful and vigorous, each stroke imbued with profound skill and unique charm. As the prince wrote, beautiful characters leaped onto the paper, flowing naturally like clouds and water. His strokes were varied in thickness and spacing, showcasing superb calligraphic skill. The prince's posture was elegant and dignified, his back straight, his breathing even. His expression was calm and composed, as if he were enjoying the process of writing. Chen Mengyao watched him quietly, captivated by his calligraphy, completely immersed in it.

Seeing the prince so focused on writing, Chen Mengyao was momentarily stunned. When Ouyang Han handed her the finished piece, he noticed she was lost in thought, so he gently waved his hand in front of her, bringing her back to her senses. Chen Mengyao noticed that Ouyang Han's handwriting was like dragons and phoenixes dancing, each stroke containing profound skill and unique charm. His characters were fluid, combining strength and gentleness, as if lively musical notes were dancing on the paper.

Chen Mengyao couldn't help but exclaim, "Yichen, your handwriting is so beautiful. Can you teach me sometime?" Ouyang Han patted her head affectionately and said, "Of course. You can learn anytime you want." Chen Mengyao felt a little embarrassed after being touched by him.

She handed the paper to Ouyang Han, asking him to find someone to make a plaque. Ouyang Han summoned the butler, gave him the paper, and told him to go outside and find someone to order the plaque. The butler took the paper and left.

Chen Yufan acted quickly. Upon returning to the workshop, he immediately arranged for materials to be purchased. Soon, all the materials were ready, and he led a group of people to Ouyang Han's shop to begin work. They arrived very early each day and didn't leave until very late. Chen Mengyao came to check on things and was very satisfied to see that the shop was beginning to take shape. She also had some shelves made; the blueprints for the shelves were downloaded online. Seeing the shop's renovation progressing smoothly, she finally felt more at ease.

While she still had time, Chen Mengyao went into her space in her yard and downloaded a lot of information about department stores. She figured that since opening one or two stores was the same thing, she might as well open them all at once. So she showed the information to Ouyang Han and asked him if he had any larger shops. She wanted to open a department store that mainly sold everyday items that weren't available here.

Ouyang Han, after seeing her design drawings, thought the department store was indeed excellent and could bring a lot of convenience to the people. He also summoned Chen Yufan and gave him the drawings. Ouyang Hai then led them to his other two-story shop, which had originally sold general merchandise but had temporarily closed due to poor business. Chen Mengyao was very satisfied with the spaciousness of the shop and explained the details of the renovation to Chen Yufan, telling them to finish renovating the other shop before coming to renovate this one. Chen Yufan nodded to indicate that he understood, then bowed to them and returned to the Ministry of Works.