The Prince's Beloved Little Wife

The next morning, Ouyang Han woke up early. Looking at Chen Mengyao's sleeping face beside him, he felt incredibly content. For the first time in so many years, he felt a sense of home. Ouyang Han gently pulled Chen Mengyao into his arms, feeling her warmth and breath. Looking at her peaceful sleeping face, his heart was filled with happiness and satisfaction. He recalled every little detail of their meeting and getting to know each other; those beautiful memories unfolded before his eyes like a scroll. Although they hadn't known each other for long, it felt like a lifetime. This must be what it feels like to fall in love with someone, right? He truly hoped to marry her soon and sleep with her every night. Thinking about this, he closed his eyes again, feeling content, and went back to sleep.

The two slept until Chen Shi (7-9 AM) before getting up. When Chen Mengyao opened her eyes, she was shocked by her awkward sleeping posture. She was clinging to Ouyang Han like an octopus. She quickly pulled her arms and legs back, just as Ouyang Han saw this. He smiled and said, "Yaoyao is so cute." Chen Mengyao was immediately embarrassed and got out of bed to go into her space to wash up. Seeing that Ouyang Han was still in bed, she quickly pulled him in, handed him a toothbrush and a toothpaste cup, and demonstrated how to use the toothbrush and toothpaste by brushing her own teeth first.

Ouyang Han learned how to use it after just one look. He found the toothbrush and toothpaste amazing. The toothpaste produced lots of foam in his mouth, and his breath felt very fresh after brushing. He couldn't help but envy Chen Mengyao's world even more, as everyday things were so convenient.

After washing up, the two left the space to change clothes. Ouyang Han said he would continue teaching her lightness skill, and they would have breakfast afterward. So they went to the courtyard together to practice lightness skill, practicing for an hour before stopping. Chen Mengyao had basically mastered the techniques and just needed a little more practice. Because they were covered in sweat from practicing lightness skill, Chen Mengyao took Ouyang Han back to the room and went into her resting room in the space to take a bath. Listening to the sound of water coming from inside, Ouyang Han imagined the pleasant scene of taking a bath, and felt that the world Chen Mengyao lived in was incredibly wonderful.

Chen Mengyao emerged from her bath feeling refreshed and then taught Ouyang Han how to use it. Ouyang Han quickly learned and was very satisfied with the bathtub. The water came out with a simple twist, and the hot and cold water could be adjusted—it was so convenient, much more convenient than having someone deliver water here. He envied Chen Mengyao's previous world even more; how wonderful it would be to have the chance to see it. After Ouyang Han finished his bath and changed his clothes, he looked at her with eyes full of envy: "Yaoyao, your world is so wonderful. After your space upgrades, can you take me to see your world?" Chen Mengyao smiled and nodded: "Of course, but I don't know how long my space upgrade will take." Ouyang Han held her hand: "It's okay, I'm willing to wait no matter how long it takes. As long as I can be with you, even if it's just for a short while, I'll be happy."

After spending some time cuddling in the space, the two of them went to have breakfast hand in hand. After breakfast, he took her on a tour of Longyuan Pavilion, basically covering the entire area, before setting off back to the Prince's Mansion.

Back at the Prince's mansion, Chen Mengyao lived a carefree life for the next few days. Every morning, Ouyang Han would teach her lightness skill, and after a week, she had mastered it. Standing in the courtyard, Chen Mengyao felt the flow of true energy within her body, and with a light leap, she flew onto the roof. A gentle breeze brushed against her cheeks, and this feeling of lightness as a swallow filled her with excitement.

She looked down at everything in the palace, her heart filled with wonder. Ouyang Han looked up at her, his eyes full of affection: "How does it feel?" Chen Mengyao skipped happily between the rooftops in reply: "It's wonderful, as if everything in the world is beneath my feet." Chen Mengyao was very happy.

Aside from practicing her martial arts, Chen Mengyao spent her time either reading in her courtyard, accompanying Ouyang Han in his study while he handled official business, or practicing calligraphy in his study. Under Ouyang Han's patient guidance, Chen Mengyao's calligraphy had become quite good. She took the opportunity to write out the characters for "Wanbaoxuan" and asked Ouyang Han to find a craftsman to make a plaque. Half a month passed in this leisurely lifestyle.

Half a month later, Mu Xue sent a message saying that she had completed the training and was on her way to the skincare store with them. Chen Mengyao immediately took out a large quantity of skincare products from her spatial storage and had the servants of the Prince's mansion pack them and deliver them to the store. The signboard for Yu Yan Fang had also arrived two days prior, and Ouyang Han had it placed there; they were just waiting for the chosen opening day to unveil it. The shelves were also ready and had been arranged to be placed in various locations throughout the store.

Chen Mengyao and Ouyang Han drove their carriage to the shop. Upon arrival, they saw Mu Xue waiting there with a group of people. Mu Xue stepped forward and respectfully bowed to Chen Mengyao and Ouyang Han. Then, she gestured for the group of women behind her to come forward. "Your Highness, Your Highness, these women have all been carefully selected; they will surely make Jade Beauty Shop a great success," Mu Xue said confidently.

Mu Xue then began to introduce the women one by one. "Your Highness, this is Lin Wanqing. She is skilled at making face cream by grinding pearls into fine powder. The pearl face cream made by her has excellent whitening effects." Lin Wanqing bowed slightly, her eyes revealing her professionalism.

"This lady next to me is Su Jin'er. She is well-versed in the nourishing effects of flower oils made from various flowers on the skin, and is especially skilled at blending multifloral oils suitable for dry skin." Su Jin'er slightly bent her knees and smiled.

"And this Miss Qiushuang, she knows how to use Ganoderma lucidum spore powder from the mountains to add to face masks, which can enhance skin vitality and delay aging. This method is extremely rare." Qiushuang curtsied, calm and quiet.

"This last one, Xia He, is best known for making fruit acid skin-renewing cream from fresh fruit pulp. It's very gentle yet effectively improves dull skin." Xia He bowed respectfully.

Chen Mengyao carefully examined the women and was quite satisfied. She turned to look at Ouyang Han, who nodded slightly in approval.

At this point, Mu Xue introduced the names of several other women who were quite literate and eloquent. One of them, named Bai Zhi, caught Chen Mengyao's attention. Not only was she articulate, but she also had unique insights into the pharmacology of various medicinal herbs, which allowed her to better explain the effects of skincare product ingredients to customers.

Chen Mengyao immediately decided to appoint Bai Zhi as the store's product consultant. The other women also took on their respective roles, responsible for product development, sales, and other tasks.

Chen Mengyao carefully observed the group of women; each of them had bright, intelligent eyes. She smiled and nodded, "Excellent! You all have your own strengths, and I'm very pleased. I believe in your abilities. When Jade Beauty Pavilion opens, we'll need your collective efforts, and I promise I won't treat you unfairly." The women responded in unison, their faces brimming with enthusiasm and anticipation for the upcoming opening.

At this moment, one of the women boldly spoke up: "Your Highness, we have not only brought common skincare recipes, but also some novel ideas, such as incorporating floral dew into face powder, which can both enhance the fragrance and moisturize the skin." Everyone looked at Chen Mengyao with expectant eyes. Chen Mengyao's eyes lit up, and she praised, "This is an innovative idea, very good."

Watching the bustling yet orderly scene, Ouyang Han felt a surge of satisfaction and said to Chen Mengyao, "Yaoyao truly has a knack for business." Afterwards, everyone entered the store and busily began setting up, displaying the exquisite skincare products one by one on the shelves. A faint fragrance of flowers and herbs filled the air, seemingly foreshadowing a bright future for Yu Yan Fang. Chen Mengyao stood in the center of the store, watching everyone prepare methodically, a hopeful smile playing on her lips.

With everything ready, they awaited the auspicious day for the grand opening. Standing in the center of the shop, Chen Mengyao could almost see the bustling scene of Yu Yan Fang filled with customers.