The Prince's Beloved Little Wife

Bathed in the soft, warm morning sunlight, Chen Mengyao slowly awoke. As usual, she first drank a cup of clear, sweet spring water, instantly feeling refreshed. Then, her skillful maid, Meixiang, meticulously dressed her, her deft hands seemingly giving Chen Mengyao new life. A magnificent gown slowly unfolded on her body, making her even more elegant and beautiful, like a fairy stepping out of a painting.

After washing up and dressing elegantly, Chen Mengyao sat gracefully at the table, picked up her phone, and dialed Liu'er's number. Her voice was gentle yet firm, as she inquired whether Liu'er had already identified any talented individuals. Upon learning that Liu'er had found suitable candidates, she nodded slightly and instructed Liu'er to return to the palace later with the dispatched steward. She had a crucial training assignment to entrust to Liu'er, one that would directly impact the success of the upcoming series of events.

After hanging up the phone, Chen Mengyao summoned her loyal companion, Zhiling, from her spatial dimension. She gave Zhiling detailed instructions for her next tasks: first, to go to Jinlinting to deliver the tools for making jewelry, ensuring the artisans there could begin their work smoothly; then, to pick up Liu'er and her subordinates and bring them back safely; finally, to return and check on the renovation progress of several shops, ensuring everything was proceeding according to plan. To ensure the smooth completion of this series of tasks, she also made a special call to the steward, arranging for several lavishly decorated carriages to accompany Zhiling, showcasing the prestige and grandeur of the royal palace.

After everything was arranged, Zhiling, carrying the things Chen Mengyao had carefully prepared, strode towards the door and boarded the carriage that had been waiting for a long time. The carriage sped away in the morning light, followed closely by several other equally ornately decorated carriages, creating a magnificent scene that seemed to add a bright touch to the glory of the royal palace.

Meanwhile, Chen Mengyao didn't let herself be idle. After enjoying a simple yet nutritious breakfast, she returned to her room, picked up her familiar phone again, and gently dialed Emperor Mingsheng's number. Her voice was gentle and full of concern, every word revealing her deep concern for the progress of the charity hall's construction. She meticulously inquired whether the additional personnel for the charity hall's construction had all arrived, not wanting to miss a single detail. When she learned that there were sufficient personnel and that all work was proceeding in an orderly manner, a warm feeling welled up in her heart, and a relieved smile appeared on her face.

However, her concern didn't stop there. After hanging up the phone, she quickly contacted the yard where the supplies were stored, her tone filled with concern for the situation. She patiently inquired whether the supplies were sufficient, and whether the people building the charity hall had come to collect the necessary materials—every question was crucial to the smooth progress of the charity hall's construction. She also specifically instructed them to notify her immediately if there were any shortages, so she could promptly replenish the supplies and ensure that every task could proceed in an orderly manner, providing a solid foundation for the charity hall's construction.

After ensuring the smooth progress of the charity hall's construction, Chen Mengyao turned her attention to the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival gala. She picked up her phone again and dialed the Empress's number. Her tone was filled with undisguised respect and anticipation as she inquired about the number and list of palace eunuchs and maids with special talents. Upon hearing this, the Empress immediately instructed her servants to compile the list and send it to Chen Mengyao via WeChat. Chen Mengyao carefully reviewed each name and corresponding talent on the list, already forming a preliminary plan and arrangement in her mind.

She knew these talented eunuchs and palace maids would add immeasurable excitement and highlights to the upcoming event. So, she took the opportunity to inquire via WeChat whether those who had performed at the villa before were interested in participating in the palace's Mid-Autumn Festival gala again. Upon receiving affirmative replies, she patiently instructed them to actively register and submit their programs, emphasizing that the programs must not repeat those from before and should strive for novelty and uniqueness. Those who learned of their opportunity to perform in the palace again readily expressed their willingness to participate and promised to quickly devise new programs to add a vibrant touch and endless joy to the palace's Mid-Autumn Festival gala.

Chen Mengyao meticulously recorded this information and again requested Emperor Mingsheng and the Empress to provide an empty palace for her people, along with the palace maids and eunuchs, to train, live, and rehearse. Emperor Mingsheng readily agreed and entrusted the matter to the Empress. The Empress quickly provided several palace names for her to choose from: Changchun Palace, Zichen Palace, Yuehua Palace, and Ningxin Palace. Each palace had its own unique characteristics, and Chen Mengyao expressed satisfaction with them all, ultimately deciding to take her trainees there that afternoon. The Empress also specially arranged for a head matron and a head eunuch to manage the group and arrange their food and lodging. As for the people Chen Mengyao brought, they could choose to bring their own or select from within the palace, with everything based on the principle of convenience for rehearsals and accommodation.

Immediately afterward, Chen Mengyao sprang into action, methodically preparing for the subsequent arrangements. She picked up her phone and sent detailed messages to each person involved in the performance. These messages not only included specific requirements for packing personal belongings and clothing, but also emphasized the crucial rule that everyone must arrive at the Prince Jing's Mansion on time after lunch for the assembly.

Chen Mengyao knew this performance was of extraordinary significance. In order to present the most stunning performance at the Mid-Autumn Festival Gala, she decided to lead all the performers to live in the palace together, and concentrate on rehearsals and rehearsals during this period. In this way, she could ensure the team's tacit cooperation and adjust the details of the program at any time according to the actual situation, striving to polish every aspect to perfection.

Meanwhile, the meticulous Chen Mengyao naturally wouldn't forget the behind-the-scenes staff who had worked tirelessly behind the scenes. So, she also sent them a notification via WeChat, hoping they could familiarize themselves with the surrounding environment and facilities as soon as possible. This way, a solid guarantee could be provided for the smooth running of this grand gala, ensuring that everything went flawlessly.

In order to attract more outstanding talents to the behind-the-scenes work of acting, which is both challenging and full of endless possibilities, Chen Mengyao racked her brains and went to great lengths. After careful consideration, she decided to personally write an eye-catching notice and carefully post it in the crisscrossing streets and alleys of Beijing.

The notice was exquisitely crafted, with bold, clear, and elegant lettering. It not only detailed the various positions being recruited, including lighting technician, sound technician, prop master, and photographer, but also clearly explained the compensation and benefits for each position. The most enticing aspect was undoubtedly the incredibly generous monthly salary, enough to make anyone's heart flutter. However, that wasn't all; in addition, various valuable and exceptionally rare gifts and daily necessities were presented as extra benefits.

Chen Mengyao eagerly anticipated that such generous offers would attract outstanding individuals who were passionate about exploring the unknown, had a keen interest in new things, and were adept at researching all sorts of novelties. She knew that only such creative and innovative individuals could inject a continuous stream of inspiration into the series of splendid events held at the Prince's Mansion and the Imperial Palace, thus making them shine even brighter and showcasing unprecedented vitality and dynamism!

However, throughout this long and tedious recruitment process, Chen Mengyao's emphasis on talent grew day by day. She deeply understood that talent was not only a key element for success but also a potentially unstable factor fraught with risks. Only truly reliable and loyal individuals could become the backbone driving the company forward.

Therefore, Chen Mengyao racked her brains, thinking of all possible methods to screen applicants' character. Just then, she suddenly thought of the clever and quick-witted Xiaobai, and quickly asked it, "Xiaobai, do you know if there is a robot that can accurately identify a person's goodness or evil, and even their loyalty?" After thinking for a moment, Xiaobai replied, "Master, there is indeed an advanced robot with such a function." Hearing this news, Chen Mengyao's eyes lit up, and she made up her mind without hesitation to buy such a magical robot.

Soon after, the highly anticipated robot was delivered to Chen Mengyao. She happily gave her new companion a lovely name – "Lingzhen." Then, Chen Mengyao meticulously programmed Lingzhen with a series of detailed instructions and strict evaluation criteria. These criteria covered a wide range of aspects, from personal character and professional ethics to loyalty, aiming to comprehensively and accurately assess each applicant.

Chen Mengyao sat in her room, intently planning the upcoming job fair. This time, she was determined to create an unprecedented event, not only attracting numerous outstanding talents to apply, but also making them deeply feel the high importance the Prince's Mansion and the Imperial Palace placed on innovative ideas.

After careful consideration, Chen Mengyao began to arrange the specific details. First, she ordered her craftsmen to build a series of futuristic display stands in the Prince's Garden. These stands were uniquely designed with sleek lines. On each stand, neatly arranged were electric toys she had personally selected from her mysterious space. These toys were colorful and varied in shape; some could move automatically, while others emitted pleasant sounds, creating a dazzling array of visual delights.

In addition, the booth also displayed the novelties that Prince Duan had previously provided her with from the department store. There were exquisite music boxes that could play beautiful melodies with a gentle twist of the spring; and delicate and realistic miniature landscape models that made people feel as if they were in a dreamlike fairyland. Chen Mengyao thought that by observing the applicants' reactions to these novel items, she could get a preliminary understanding of whether they had keen insight and an open mind.

Of course, theoretical knowledge alone is far from enough. To further assess the applicants' practical skills, Chen Mengyao specially prepared a variety of educational toys such as building blocks, puzzles, and Rubik's Cubes. She believes that only those who are dexterous and possess strong hands-on abilities can become members of her team. In her view, true innovation often requires transforming ideas into tangible results, and strong hands-on skills are key to achieving this goal.

After busily and efficiently completing the setup of the recruitment booth, time quietly slipped into the warm moment of lunchtime. Several attentive maids, as if timing it perfectly, promptly placed plates of steaming, fragrant dishes before her. These dishes were not only visually appealing and delicious, but also nourishing soups and various tasty and nutritious dishes specially prepared for her by the chefs with painstaking care; every bite contained deep concern and respect. When she learned from the maids that all of this was due to Ouyang Han's thoughtful arrangements, a warm feeling welled up in her heart, and she was deeply grateful for his meticulous care.

She slowly savored the food, each bite carefully chewed, as if tasting the deep affection and goodwill. The meticulously prepared ingredients blossomed with wonderful flavors on her tongue, bringing her an unprecedented sense of satisfaction and happiness. Her heart felt as if it were soaked in honey, sweet and filled with warmth and emotion.

After a short rest, she busied herself again, instructing the steward to prepare the lavishly decorated carriage reserved for the Prince's residence. Today, she planned to take the art gallery to the palace to train the talented eunuchs and maids there, preparing for the Mid-Autumn Festival performance. Time seemed to speed up in her anticipation, and soon Zhiling arrived at the Prince's residence with Liu'er and the performers she had carefully selected. To save time, Liu'er had chosen a dozen or so outstanding performers to ride in Zhiling's carriage. The performers and backstage staff residing at the Jinlinting Art Gallery followed closely behind in several other carriages.

As they disembarked from the carriage and stood in neat rows before Chen Mengyao, bowing respectfully, a sense of pride welled up within her. She smiled and gestured for them to rise, then warmly invited them to join her in the carriage as they headed towards the palace. She planned to learn more about them upon arrival and offer encouragement for their upcoming performance.

Led by Chen Mengyao, the group happily boarded the carriage. The carriage moved slowly along the cobblestone road, the sounds of wheels on the ground, horses' hooves, and the soft conversations inside blending together to create a warm and harmonious scene. They headed towards the palace with anticipation and excitement for the upcoming performance.