The Prince's Beloved Little Wife

Before dawn the next day, Chen Mengyao had already opened her eyes. Although she had gone to bed late the night before due to being busy, she still got up full of energy. Today was an important day for her; she needed to personally distribute bonuses to her employees!

After getting up, Chen Mengyao washed up first, then took out cups of clear, transparent spiritual spring water from her space and drank them all in one gulp.

A moment later, Meixiang tiptoed in, carrying various exquisite hair ornaments and combs. She skillfully styled Chen Mengyao's hair, arranging her cascading long hair into an elegant updo and adorning it with several pearl flowers, making Chen Mengyao look even more charming and beautiful.

After finishing her toilette, Chen Mengyao gently waved her hand and took out a sumptuous breakfast from her mysterious space. There were steaming hot buns, sweet and delicious rice porridge, and fragrant side dishes. She hurriedly ate a few bites to fill her stomach, then got up to bid farewell to Consort Lan.

"Mother, I have important matters to attend to, so I'll take my leave now," Chen Mengyao said with a smile.

Consort Lan nodded and gently instructed, "Yao'er, be careful on the road."

Afterwards, Chen Mengyao led a group of maids out of the palace and arrived at a brand-new electric tricycle parked in the courtyard. Everyone got on and sat down, and Chen Mengyao skillfully started the vehicle, speeding off towards Changchun Palace. Along the way, a gentle breeze brushed against their cheeks, bringing a touch of coolness that was refreshing and pleasant.

She hurried back to Changchun Palace, her steps light as she made her way to the room where she had lived long ago, her heart filled with anticipation for the gift she was about to prepare. As soon as she stepped inside, she eagerly entered her private space, a spacious and tranquil place—the perfect spot to prepare the gift.

She began preparing gifts for everyone, each one imbued with her heartfelt gratitude. First, she gave each person a hundred taels of silver, a direct reward for their hard work. Next, she brought out several bottles of precious spiritual spring water, a tablet computer for each person, and downloaded numerous videos about the performance and behind-the-scenes work in various scenarios, so they could learn from the experience and perform better next time.

In addition, she also carefully prepared ten bottles each of pills and powders made from precious medicinal herbs. These are rare and precious products on the market, and their effects on conditioning the body should not be underestimated. Of course, she also considered everyone's daily health care, so various health products were also prepared and neatly arranged aside, waiting to be packaged into gift boxes.

To take care of everyone's daily life, she also prepared high-quality fabrics that could be used to make clothing or household items, adding color to life. At the same time, she carefully included 100 jin of rice and 50 jin of oil in the gift list; these are essential necessities for daily life.

Furthermore, she considered everyone's personal hygiene and daily washing needs, so a wide variety of toiletries were provided. For staff using cameras, she thoughtfully prepared a digital camera for each person, allowing them to enjoy the convenience of technology while documenting their lives.

She went to great lengths to prepare gifts for the women. In addition to the aforementioned presents, she also provided them with gold jewelry and skincare products. The jewelry shimmered with dazzling light, while the skincare products exuded a subtle fragrance—irresistible temptations for women. Of course, she also carefully selected various women's items, such as scarves and handkerchiefs, to give to them.

While preparing the gifts, she paid special attention to Liu'er's. As a key figure in training these people, Liu'er's dedication and hard work were evident to all. Therefore, she prepared a particularly precious gift for Liu'er: one thousand taels of silver, a set of dazzling diamond jewelry, dozens of bottles of precious pills and powders, dozens of bottles of spiritual spring water, a set of high-end skincare products, countless women's and daily necessities, as well as a tablet computer, fine fabrics, and dozens of supplements such as bird's nest and donkey-hide gelatin. These gifts not only expressed her gratitude to Liu'er but also demonstrated her recognition and respect for Liu'er's hard work.

She carefully packed each gift into a beautiful box, labeling each box with the recipient's name to ensure that every gift reached its intended recipient without error. Looking at these thoughtful gifts, she felt an indescribable sense of satisfaction.

She delivered all the gifts to the courtyard of Changchun Palace, and then left the space. Each gift carried her deepest blessings and gratitude.

Suddenly, she thought of a detail: to make the recipients feel more surprised and warm when they opened the gifts, she decided to include a handwritten thank-you note with each gift. In the note, she meticulously recorded each person's contributions to their work, as well as the感动 (gǎndòng, touching moments) and warmth they brought her. She believed that these words would make the gift even more meaningful.

So she picked up her pen and began writing letter after letter. Each letter was filled with her heart and soul, and she hoped that when people received these gifts and letters, they would feel her sincere gratitude and blessings.

As she finished writing the last letter, she smiled with satisfaction. She looked forward to personally delivering these heartfelt gifts to everyone, and to seeing the happiness and emotion on their faces.

Finally, she sent a WeChat message to gather Liu'er, all the actors, and the behind-the-scenes staff in the courtyard. At that moment, she was overjoyed because she had carefully prepared a surprise for these hardworking people.

She stood quietly in the center of the courtyard, patiently waiting for everyone to arrive. Time passed slowly, and after about fifteen minutes, everyone gradually emerged from their rooms and gathered in the small courtyard.

With a smile on her face, Chen Mengyao slowly scanned the faces of everyone present before speaking: "First of all, I would like to once again give high praise to everyone for your wonderful performance last night! Your hard work and talent are remarkable. I hope you can continue to work hard and make further progress!" As soon as she finished speaking, a round of enthusiastic applause rang out.

Then, she added earnestly, "In addition, I have specially prepared some tablets for everyone and downloaded many excellent performance videos on them. I hope everyone can take some time to watch and learn from them, absorbing the valuable experience of others, so that we can reach a higher level in the next performance!" Upon hearing this, excited discussions arose from the crowd.

Then, Chen Mengyao gestured for everyone to quiet down, pointed to the many large boxes neatly arranged beside her, and said with a smile, "Next, it's the moment everyone has been waiting for! Please come forward one by one according to the name written on the box to receive your reward!" Instantly, the entire courtyard was filled with laughter and cheers, and everyone eagerly headed towards the boxes full of surprises…

Everyone gathered around her, their faces beaming with genuine, radiant smiles, their eyes sparkling with gratitude. They poured out their heartfelt thanks with the warmest words: "Thank you so much! Without your constant encouragement and support, we couldn't have achieved what we have today." "Yes, thanks to your meticulous guidance and patient help, we avoided many detours." "You are the guiding light on our path, illuminating our way forward. We will always remember your teachings and do even better in the future!"

Hearing these deeply moving words, she couldn't help but smile with satisfaction and nodded gently in response, saying, "I am very happy to see you all making continuous progress. This is all thanks to your own hard work! I believe that you will create even more brilliant achievements in the future."

Afterwards, filled with joy, everyone walked excitedly towards the awards area. Laughter and cheerful chatter filled the air, as if the whole world was filled with this joy. Finally, they arrived at the prize area and, one by one, received their own special honor and reward. Holding the heavy prizes in their hands, their hearts were filled with pride and satisfaction. At this moment, all their efforts had been rewarded, and all their hard work had transformed into sweet fruit.

At the same time, the slightly hunched, fair-skinned, beardless eunuch beside Emperor Mingsheng hurried over with small, quick steps. Behind him followed a group of guards carrying heavy chests, and several palace maids steadily holding exquisite boxes in their hands. They jogged along, the procession orderly and disciplined.

The eunuch stood before the crowd, took a deep breath, and then shouted at the top of his lungs, "Imperial edict has arrived!" His shout was as loud as a bell, instantly echoing throughout the entire area. Upon hearing this, everyone present immediately knelt down, respectfully preparing to receive the edict.

The eunuch slowly unfurled the faintly gleaming golden imperial edict in his hand, his movements both solemn and mysterious, as if performing a sacred ritual. Then, in a high-pitched and shrill voice, like a messenger from time, he began to read aloud, word by word: "By the grace of Heaven, the Emperor decrees: Because of last night's Mid-Autumn Festival gala, the initiator, Princess Jing, Chen Mengyao, with her outstanding talent and tireless efforts, successfully organized an unforgettable Mid-Autumn Festival feast. Her brilliant performance and meticulous organization have deeply pleased me. All the staff and performers under her leadership have demonstrated extraordinary talent and professionalism. Therefore, I hereby bestow upon her a generous reward as encouragement. So be it."

Everyone present, whether noble members of the royal family or lowly palace maids and eunuchs, shouted in unison, "Thank you, Your Majesty! Long live the Emperor!" The voices rose and fell, echoing throughout the palace, filled with awe and joy.

Dressed in magnificent palace attire, Chen Mengyao wore a gentle smile. She gracefully stepped forward and respectfully accepted the heavy imperial edict with both hands. Upon seeing this, the eunuch announcing the edict quickly continued reading the list of rewards: "Five chests of gold, ten chests of silver, ten chests of dazzling jewels, twenty chests of exquisite silks and satins, ten chests of various rare and precious medicinal herbs, and dozens of boxes of pastries meticulously prepared by the imperial kitchen." Each reward was astonishing, demonstrating the emperor's generosity and appreciation.

The guards and palace maids quickly and methodically placed the gifts on the ground and tables, their movements light and practiced, as if performing a silent dance. Only after all the gifts were in place did they respectfully withdraw from the hall, not daring to be the slightest bit negligent.

After all the guards, palace maids, and the eunuch who delivered the imperial decree had left, Chen Mengyao turned to look at the staff and performers who had worked alongside her. Her eyes shone with tenderness and gratitude; she knew that this honor and reward did not belong to her alone, but to everyone who had contributed to the gala. Therefore, she decisively distributed all the rewards equally among everyone, an act that earned her cheers and admiration.

Meanwhile, the other palace maids and eunuchs who had participated in the performance also received various rewards from the Emperor. Some held glittering jewels, others carried heavy taels of silver, their faces beaming with indescribable joy and satisfaction. They felt that participating in this gala was not only a rare experience but also a chance to change their destiny. They all expressed their hope to have such an opportunity again in the future, to showcase their talents and loyalty to the Emperor and the royal family. The entire palace was immersed in a joyful and peaceful atmosphere, as if even the air itself was filled with sweetness and hope.

Immediately afterward, Chen Mengyao calmly dialed the butler's number and softly instructed, "Butler, please arrange for some luxurious carriages to come to the palace gate to meet us as soon as possible." After making this important call, she turned around and smiled at the group of employees behind her, saying, "Everyone, let's pack our things and get ready to leave the palace and return home!"

At the same time, she also took out her phone and sent a warm WeChat message to the Grand Tutor's family, the Second Princess and her husband, and the adorable little princess, telling them to hurry up and gather together to embark on their journey home. After doing all this, Chen Mengyao gently waved her jade hand, and a strange light flashed. A spacious and luxurious bus appeared out of thin air in front of Changchun Palace, and an intelligent driver sat steadily in the driver's seat.

Chen Mengyao methodically directed the employees to carry their belongings and board the bus in an orderly fashion. Each person carefully carried their heavy prizes, symbols of honor and achievement, and boarded the bus with great joy, finding their comfortable seats as instructed. In no time, everyone was seated.

Not long after, the Grand Tutor and his family arrived with elegant steps; then, the Second Princess and her husband appeared hand in hand, smiling; finally, the adorable little princess skipped in like a lively little elf. They all boarded the specially prepared bus, which was immediately filled with laughter and joy.

Chen Mengyao stood quietly to the side, smiling as she watched everyone board the carriage and take their seats. Once everyone was settled, she gracefully stepped into the carriage herself. Just then, she received a WeChat message from the steward, informing her that the carriage had been waiting at the palace gate for some time. Therefore, Chen Mengyao decisively ordered the driver to start the vehicle, and it slowly drove towards the palace gate.

Everyone was in high spirits, as bright as the spring sunshine, and the bus was filled with laughter and chatter. Bright smiles graced their faces as they repeatedly praised their extraordinary experience at the palace. They all expressed that not only had they witnessed the palace's magnificence and splendor firsthand, but they also had the opportunity to perform there—an honor and experience they could boast about to their friends and family for a long time. Moreover, the generous rewards they received made all the hard work and training behind the scenes worthwhile. Looking back on the moment they chose to join the art museum, everyone felt it was the wisest decision they had ever made.

Chen Mengyao sat to the side, listening to her employees' words, her heart filled with gratification and pride. She knew what this opportunity to enter the palace meant to them, and she understood their dedication and hard work. Seeing them so happy and content filled her heart with joy as well.

The bus slowly pulled up to the palace gate. Chen Mengyao stood up and gently reminded everyone to disembark in an orderly fashion. She had already prepared carriages for them, hoping they could return comfortably. Amidst everyone's gratitude, they took their gifts and boarded the carriages in an orderly fashion, their faces beaming with joy as they told the drivers directions home. Chen Mengyao carefully instructed them to go home and share their joy with their families, and to spend a few days at home enjoying their leisure time before returning to work at Jinlinting.

The employees bid farewell to Chen Mengyao with gratitude, their hearts filled with joy and accomplishment as they embarked on their journey home. Chen Mengyao, however, boarded another beautifully decorated carriage with the Grand Tutor and his wife, the Second Princess and her husband, and the Little Princess. She warmly invited her brothers and sisters-in-law to stay at the Prince's residence for a few days, sharing this precious time together. They gladly accepted the invitation without hesitation, boarding their carriages and following behind Chen Mengyao's, all heading towards the Prince Jing's residence.

The carriage was filled with laughter and warmth throughout the journey. They talked about their trip to the palace, sharing their joy and accomplishments. Chen Mengyao listened quietly, her heart overflowing with contentment and happiness. She knew that this moment of reunion and joy would forever be etched in their hearts, becoming one of the most precious memories of their lives.