The Prince's Beloved Little Wife

The next day, Ouyang Han brought ten men to Chen Mengyao and said, "Yaoyao, these are the people who used to help me manage my business. Now I'm giving them to you to manage your shop." He then pointed at Chen Mengyao and said to the men behind him, "From now on, Miss Chen Mengyao will be your mistress, and she will be my queen. You must treat her as you would my words, and show her the same respect and loyalty you would show me. Do you understand?" The ten men replied in unison, "Yes, Your Majesty." They then knelt before Chen Mengyao and bowed, saying, "Your Majesty, we pay our respects." Chen Mengyao blushed slightly upon hearing their address, but immediately said, "Rise. Introduce yourselves and what you are good at."

The ten people quickly stood up and said, "Thank you, Your Highness." Among the ten was only one woman, who said, "My name is Mu Xue, and I am skilled in makeup and disguise." Chen Mengyao thought to herself, "What a coincidence! My skincare store needs someone knowledgeable in makeup to train others. Ouyang Han is so thoughtful to have found someone like this for me. It would be perfect if I taught her how to use my skincare and makeup products first, and then she could instruct the others."

The remaining people took turns introducing themselves. "My name is Zhao Feng. I specialize in the food business and will surely make any food stall a great success." "My name is Lin Yu. I have considerable experience in running a general store; I know everything about sourcing and product placement."

"My subordinate Su Jin is skilled in cloth shop affairs, knows the quality of cloth from different regions, and has a good grasp of the latest styles." "My subordinate Qian Tong is experienced in money shop management, his accounts are accurate, and he has unique insights into financial management and investment."

"My subordinate Sun Qi is skilled at intelligence gathering. He can find out everything from rumors in the marketplace to secrets of high-ranking officials." "My subordinate Zhou Ming is good at managing pharmacies. He knows all the origins, effects, and prices of various medicinal herbs by heart."

"My subordinate Wu Hao is an expert in the carriage and horse business, and is proficient in mule and horse breeding, vehicle maintenance, and transportation route planning." "My subordinate Zheng Ze is very knowledgeable about the antique and calligraphy business, and is an expert in authenticating and appraising value." "My subordinate Han Jun specializes in the management of inns and taverns, knows how to attract customers, and is also adept at handling disputes within the establishment."

Hearing that these people had different specialties and a wide variety of skills, Chen Mengyao was overjoyed. She thought Ouyang Han was truly amazing for finding so many talented people, and couldn't help but look at him with admiration. Seeing the sparkle in his beloved's eyes, Ouyang Han returned her gaze with doting affection.

Chen Mengyao said to the group, "You're all very good. Mu Xue and Lin Yu, please stay. The rest of you may leave. We'll call you if needed." "Yes, Your Highness," they replied, and the others quickly flew away using their light-footed skills. Chen Mengyao was extremely envious of everyone who knew light-footed skills. Ouyang Han had only taught her for a few days, and she hadn't even mastered the basics yet. She would definitely continue practicing next time and try to be able to fly on her own as soon as possible.

Chen Mengyao hurriedly asked Ouyang Han, "Do all of them know martial arts?" "Yes," Ouyang Han replied. "These are all orphans I took in, and they're all from the Longyuan Pavilion, a martial arts organization under my control. Because you needed manpower, I transferred them to you. I also have other capable people; they can be transferred to you if you need them." Hearing Ouyang Han mention such a powerful organization made Chen Mengyao admire him even more, but now, business was more important.

So she gave Mu Xue the information about Yu Yan Fang, which included details about the prices, uses, and methods of using the products she planned to sell. She even brought out some related products from her room and demonstrated how to use them one by one. Mu Xue, being skilled in makeup, learned how to use them after just one listen and one look. Chen Mengyao then immediately asked her to do makeup and apply skincare products to her maids.

Based on the maids' individual needs, Mu Xue followed the steps Chen Mengyao had just explained and gave them a skincare routine before applying makeup. Having prior experience with makeup, she quickly mastered the techniques, even though it was her first time using the products Chen Mengyao had given her, and soon finished makeup on one of the maids. Chen Mengyao was impressed; Mu Xue seemed born for this, using the products so skillfully and applying them so well on her first try.

Half an hour later, Mu Xue had done different makeup on all the maids. The first maid's skin was originally yellowish, but after skincare and makeup, her skin became fair and translucent, as delicate and smooth as mutton fat jade. A light blush was applied to her cheeks, making her look like a peach blossom in full bloom in spring, delicate and beautiful. Her eyes were outlined with eyeliner, making them lively and bright, like stars falling into her eyes.

The second maid had a fresh and elegant style. Her foundation adhered evenly to her skin, leaving no flaws. Her eyebrows were like distant mountains, and her lips were cherry red. She looked as pure and beautiful as a dewdrop on a lotus leaf in the morning.

The third maid wore a bold and dramatic makeup look. Her eyeshadow was a vibrant purple, layered and blended for a deep and mysterious effect. After applying mascara, her lashes were thick and curled like two small fans. Her lipstick was bright red, which accentuated her powerful aura, making her seem like a stunning beauty who had stepped out of a painting.

Everyone was amazed by the maids' transformed appearance. Chen Mengyao was secretly delighted; it seemed that Yu Yan Fang would surely shine brightly in the city with its unique cosmetics and superb makeup skills.

Chen Mengyao gave Mu Xue a thumbs up and praised her: "Mu Xue, you're really amazing. I'm entrusting this Jade Beauty Shop to you from now on. Please help me recruit some makeup artists, as well as women who can greet customers and trustworthy women to collect money. Let me know when they've been trained." Mu Xue quickly replied: "Yes, Your Highness, I understand." After saying that, she left with the documents and the skincare and cosmetic products.

Next, Chen Mengyao said to Lin Yu, "I'm planning to open another department store, and I'll leave it to you to manage. Here are some materials; take a look and familiarize yourself with them. After the store is renovated, I'll take out the products one by one and explain them to you again. Also, please help me think of a good name for the store that will attract customers. You should also hire some trustworthy people to serve customers and collect payments, regardless of gender. Make sure you find honest and reliable people for me. Work hard for me, and I promise I won't treat you unfairly." She then handed him a document. Lin Yu took the document and solemnly said, "Yes, Your Highness, I will do my best."

Seeing that she had arranged everything properly, Ouyang Han asked her, "Yaoyao, do you still want to practice martial arts? Do you want me to teach you again now?" Ouyang Han had just seen her looking at her subordinates with envy as they flew away, so he made this suggestion. Chen Mengyao was very happy to hear this, so she took his hand and headed towards the martial arts training ground.

Upon arriving at the training ground, Ouyang Han stood ramrod straight, his expression turning serious. "The most crucial aspect of lightness skill lies in breath control. Try taking a deep breath like me." He then inhaled deeply, his chest slowly rising and falling, before exhaling slowly and steadily. Chen Mengyao tried to imitate him, but she couldn't quite get the rhythm right, either inhaling too quickly or exhaling too forcefully.

Ouyang Han gently grasped her wrist, feeling her pulse: "Don't rush, feel the energy flowing along the meridians." He channeled a little internal energy into Chen Mengyao's body, then guided the flow of her internal energy, directing the energy downwards to her dantian. Afterwards, Ouyang Han demonstrated a jump; his figure was as light as a swallow, his toes lightly touching the ground as he leaped high into the air, performing several flips in the air before landing steadily.

"You give it a try," Ouyang Han encouraged. Chen Mengyao mustered her courage and jumped, but only managed to jump a little high and almost fell. Ouyang Han quickly helped her up and said with a smile, "It's okay, try a few more times, remember to put your weight on the center of your foot." Under Ouyang Han's patient guidance, Chen Mengyao tried again and again. Although she was still clumsy, she gradually grasped some of the tricks.

After practicing for a long time, Chen Mengyao finally learned a little bit, though she couldn't fly very high. Seeing this, Ouyang Han immediately praised her, "Yaoyao, you're already great. Lightness skill isn't something you can learn overnight. Let's stop here for today. Get up early tomorrow morning and I'll teach you again." Chen Mengyao was indeed tired, so she sat down to rest. She kept pounding her legs with her hands. Seeing this, Ouyang Han quickly went over and gently massaged them, even channeling some internal energy into them. She felt a warm current flowing from the soles of her feet, and her legs immediately felt less sore. Chen Mengyao said, "Yichen, I'm much better now. You don't need to channel internal energy into me anymore." Only then did Ouyang Han stop. After resting for about half a cup of tea's time, Ouyang Han took Chen Mengyao's hand and led her back to lunch.