The Prince's Beloved Little Wife

The next morning, sunlight streamed into the room through the gaps in the curtains, and Chen Mengyao and Ouyang Han slowly woke up. They got up, stretched, and felt the energy of a new day.

After washing up, the two eagerly drank the spiritual spring water. The sweetness of the water spread in their mouths, seemingly awakening every cell in their bodies. Afterwards, they entered the space and began carefully selecting gifts for the person who had helped with the cooking the day before.

The space was filled with a dazzling array of treasures, from which she ultimately selected various precious medicinal herbs and tonics. These herbs were all rare in the world, rich in spiritual energy and medicinal value. The tonics were also carefully chosen to nourish the body and enhance physical constitution. Next, she took out some spiritual spring water.

In addition, there was a range of skincare products made with natural ingredients and unique formulas to effectively nourish the skin and leave it radiant. Besides these, she also selected some gold jewelry, exquisitely crafted, beautifully designed, and dazzlingly sparkling. Finally, she chose several books on medicinal cuisine and various dishes, covering a wealth of knowledge and unique recipes—undoubtedly a precious gift for anyone who loves cooking.

Chen Mengyao packed the gifts into boxes, each box filled with her heartfelt wishes and gratitude. Using her teleportation skill, she accurately sent the boxes to the storeroom on the first floor. Afterward, she sent a message to the servants, instructing them to distribute the gifts from the storeroom to everyone who helped with the cooking.

Immediately afterward, Chen Mengyao transferred another sum of money to everyone. In the message, she clearly stated that it was a reward for their hard work and excellent performance the previous day. The servants and cooks were deeply grateful upon receiving the message and the transfer, filled with respect for Chen Mengyao's generosity and kindness.

After completing a series of tasks, Chen Mengyao did not choose to stop and rest, but instead continued to arrange the next steps without stopping. She sent messages to the chef team, the imperial physician team, the waiters of the medicinal cuisine restaurant, and the workers responsible for daily chores, informing everyone to gather in the hall after breakfast. She hoped to take this opportunity to express her sincere gratitude to the chefs and all the servants who had worked silently behind the scenes.

At the same time, she also hopes to take this opportunity to invite the imperial physicians and chefs to share more knowledge about food pairings and traditional Chinese medicine health preservation, and encourage her staff to actively participate in the learning, and jointly explore how to further optimize the service process, so as to provide customers with a more professional and healthy dining experience and continuously improve the overall service quality.

After explaining everything, Chen Mengyao and Ouyang Han went down to have breakfast, completely satisfied. They arrived at the dining room to find a sumptuous breakfast laid out on the table. Steaming hot porridge, fragrant bread, fresh fruit, and delicate side dishes looked incredibly appetizing. Chen Mengyao and Ouyang Han sat down, enjoying the delicious breakfast while also looking forward to meeting everyone later.

In the restaurant, Chen Mengyao and Ouyang Han ate breakfast and chatted happily. They talked about yesterday's delicious food and reminisced about those tasty moments.

After breakfast, Chen Mengyao and Ouyang Han got up and left the restaurant, preparing to head to the lobby to meet everyone. Their hearts were filled with gratitude and anticipation, believing today would be a meaningful and rewarding day.

Chen Mengyao and Ouyang Han sat quietly in the spacious hall, their eyes revealing a hint of anticipation as they waited for everyone to arrive. Time passed slowly, and ten minutes later, the villa's chefs, servants, the restaurant's staff, and other workers entered the hall.

Chen Mengyao stood up with a smile, first expressing her sincere appreciation and heartfelt gratitude to the chefs and servants for their hard work the previous day. Her voice was gentle yet firm: "I have seen all your efforts and dedication. The delicious food you prepared yesterday received unanimous praise and made everyone feel the warmth of home. I hope you can continue to maintain this enthusiasm and focus, and strive to bring everyone more delicious dishes. I also promise you that I will give you more rewards in the future to recognize your excellent performance." The chefs and servants smiled with satisfaction, their eyes filled with renewed energy.

Then, Chen Mengyao turned her gaze to the chefs and said earnestly, "I hope that in the days to come, you can let the kitchen help out more often. This will not only lighten your workload but also allow the kitchen helpers to learn more culinary skills, preparing them for the medicinal cuisine restaurant. You need to patiently guide them on how to handle various ingredients so that they can quickly master these skills and provide better support for our catering services." The chefs nodded in agreement, indicating their willingness to cooperate.

Then, Chen Mengyao addressed the imperial physicians, saying, "Esteemed physicians, I hope you can teach the servers more about the pairing of Chinese herbs and ingredients, and the effects of these combinations. At the same time, you should also teach them how to choose appropriate medicinal meals based on different symptoms, and how to determine the incompatibilities between medicinal herbs and foods. This knowledge is crucial for our medicinal cuisine restaurant, and I hope you will diligently impart it so that the servers can better provide professional service to our customers." The imperial physicians responded in unison, indicating that they understood Chen Mengyao's requirements and would certainly do their best to teach the servers.

After explaining these matters, Chen Mengyao smiled and said to everyone, "Alright, everyone, thank you for your hard work. I hope you will all study diligently after returning home and continuously improve your professional skills. I believe that with our joint efforts, our villa and medicinal cuisine health center will definitely get better and better." Hearing this, everyone left the hall full of confidence, each going off to study and improve their skills.

Chen Mengyao called Wang Liping and Zhang Mingxuan over, a warm smile on her face. "You two come here for a moment, I have something I'd like to ask you." She gently set down her teacup, looking at them with gentle eyes. "It's like this, I'd like to know if you'd prefer to stay here and continue teaching handicrafts, or choose to go back to Dongling Kingdom, make handicrafts in Shen Mushang's shop, and then supply them to my and Shen Mushang's shops to sell?" She paused, then added, "If you're willing to stay and teach, I guarantee your compensation will be excellent. Of course, if you want to go back, I won't stop you, and your works can still be sold through my online shop. Moreover, I can personally escort you back."

Wang Liping and Zhang Mingxuan exchanged a glance, seemingly confirming each other's thoughts. After a moment, Wang Liping spoke up, "Actually, we've discussed it, and we still prefer to stay here. After all, there are so many craftsmen like us in Dongling Kingdom; whether there are two more or two less of us won't make a big difference." Zhang Mingxuan nodded and continued, "Besides, teaching our skills to others and seeing more people master this craft gives us a greater sense of accomplishment."

Chen Mengyao smiled approvingly after hearing their answer. "Your idea is excellent, and I appreciate that awareness." She paused slightly, her tone becoming more serious. "However, since you've decided to stay, I still hope you can take some time to go home and tell your families, so they won't worry. After all, family understanding and support are the most important things, right?"

Wang Liping and Zhang Mingxuan both nodded in agreement. Then, Chen Mengyao continued, "Also, there's something else I'd like to discuss with you. The orphanage will be renovated soon, and I'll be looking for talented people to teach the children music, dance, chess, traditional Chinese medicine, and handicrafts. I hope the children can learn these skills as soon as possible, especially music and dance, so they can participate in performances and showcase their talents. This will also provide the orphanage with additional income. This is something I've planned for a while now." A determined glint flashed in her eyes. "Lin Yuxin might need some time to find suitable talent, but my art gallery and school already have many readily available resources that would be a waste not to utilize. So, I'd like to invite you to participate in this plan as well. What do you think?"

Ouyang Han, who had been listening nearby, couldn't help but interject, "I think this is a great idea! Yao Yao, you've thought this through very well. The children really need these skills to change their future lives. And helping them gain confidence through performance is also very meaningful." He turned to Wang Liping and Zhang Mingxuan, smiling, and said, "Since you've decided to stay, why don't you start by teaching the children to make handicrafts? I'm sure you can pass on this enthusiasm to those lovely children." Wang Liping and Zhang Mingxuan agreed to join in.

Upon hearing this, Chen Mengyao glanced gratefully at Ouyang Han, then said to Wang Liping and Zhang Mingxuan, "Since everyone agrees with this plan, then it's settled. Please wait a moment; I'll take you back later and bring some daily necessities and banknotes for your families so they can live a better life. Don't worry, I'll handle everything properly. I'll also give you local ID cards so you can live comfortably here, and I'll teach you some life skills and things to be aware of." She smiled warmly again, "Thank you for your trust and support. I believe that with our joint efforts, we can definitely create a better future for these children!"

Wang Liping and Zhang Mingxuan expressed their heartfelt gratitude to Chen Mengyao and Ouyang Han for their help, and the two sat quietly in the hall awaiting further arrangements. Meanwhile, Chen Mengyao and Ouyang Han returned to their room and invited the Emperor Emeritus, Empress Dowager, several imperial concubines, and the Grand Tutor and his wife to their room. They smiled and asked, “Esteemed elders, we would like to ask if you have any further travel plans? If you choose domestic travel, we can arrange for several drivers to take you to various places in RVs, and we will also ask Sister Wang Lihua to select the most beautiful scenery for you; if you choose international travel, we will fly there, and she will also guide you through the exotic landscapes. After all, we two need to frequently travel between the modern world and Dongling Kingdom, and we may not be able to take care of you all the time, and you might find it boring to stay in the villa all the time.”

Hearing this, the Emperor Emeritus nodded and said with emotion, "You have indeed worked hard, and we understand your busy schedules. But it's good to be able to go out and see the world, so you won't be cooped up at home all day." The Empress Dowager echoed, "Yes, staying at home all the time isn't good either; it's nice to go out and get some fresh air."

Chen Mengyao smiled and continued, "That's good! If you decide to go, we need to start making plans today. I'll prepare spatial rings for you, filled with various supplies such as food and medicine, just in case. In addition, I'll also find a few guards to protect your safety and ensure your journey is worry-free." Ouyang Han added, "And you can go wherever you want and stay for as long as you like. You don't need to worry about the cost at all; just have fun."

After listening, the Emperor Emeritus nodded in satisfaction: "That's a good idea. I think we can give it a try. Yao'er, could you call a few drivers over today, and also invite Wang Lihua over? We can discuss the specific route together. Once it's planned, I'll tell you exactly where you want to go."

“Okay, no problem!” Chen Mengyao immediately picked up her phone and dialed Wang Lihua’s number. “Sister Lihua, are you free this afternoon? I have something I’d like to discuss with you, it’s related to the trip. Could you please come to the villa for a while?” A cheerful voice came from the other end of the phone: “Sure, no problem, I’ll be there around three o’clock this afternoon.”

After hanging up the phone, Chen Mengyao contacted several drivers to ask if anyone had the time to take her family on a domestic or international trip. "Drivers, I'd like to ask if anyone has the time to take my family on a domestic or international trip recently? I'll cover all the expenses; you just need to drive and take care of their food and lodging. If you're interested, you can come to the villa at 3 PM this afternoon to discuss the details."

One driver chimed in, "Mr. Chen, I can spare some time; I don't have anything going on at home." Another driver responded enthusiastically, "Me too; I'm single and have no family ties." Several other drivers also expressed their willingness to participate.

Chen Mengyao nodded in satisfaction: "Very good, then choosing four suitable drivers will be enough. The rest of you will continue to help the novice drivers in the villa familiarize themselves with the roads. But don't be disappointed, you'll definitely be on the next trip. Anyway, since you're with me, I won't mistreat anyone. When you take people out in the future, besides driving, you can also occasionally accompany them shopping and sightseeing to relax. Of course, these expenses will be on my tab, so you don't need to worry."

Upon hearing this, all the drivers smiled and said in unison, "Understood, Mr. Chen. We will definitely select a few of the most suitable people to go this afternoon."

After instructing Wang Lihua and the drivers, Chen Mengyao turned to the Emperor Emeritus with a slight smile, her tone respectful yet friendly: "You can wait for Wang Lihua and the drivers in the main hall at three o'clock this afternoon. I will arrange everything." The Emperor Emeritus nodded, his eyes filled with approval, and then left the Jing Prince's residence with his entourage. Watching them depart, Chen Mengyao and Ouyang Han exchanged a glance, then tacitly turned and entered their spatial dimension.

Inside the space, the two began carefully selecting gifts for Wang Liping and Zhang Mingxuan's families. Silver notes were essential; Chen Mengyao took out several stacks of crisp new notes from a drawer, carefully counting the amount to ensure there was enough. Next, Ouyang Han went to the medicinal herb section and selected several boxes of precious herbs, including ginseng, lingzhi, and cordyceps—all rare tonics in Dongling Kingdom. Chen Mengyao then went to the skincare section, choosing several sets of high-end skincare products, beautifully packaged and with a pleasant fragrance.

"Rice and oil are also essential," Ouyang Han reminded them, heading to the food section where he bought several bags of high-quality rice and several cans of pure peanut oil. Chen Mengyao then went to the toy section, picking out several toys suitable for children, including wooden puzzles, delicate dolls, and several sets of colorful building blocks. She didn't miss the stationery section either, choosing several beautiful pencil cases and notebooks suitable for children's studies.

"Let's take these jewelry and fabrics too," Chen Mengyao said as she walked to the jewelry section, picking out some exquisite pieces of jewelry and several bolts of fabric. The two of them worked for quite a while, finally filling two large boxes with gifts and arranging them neatly, preparing to give them to Wang Liping and Zhang Mingxuan's families when they returned to Dongling Kingdom.

After preparing everything, the two left the spatial dimension and returned to the main hall. Chen Mengyao beckoned Wang Liping and Zhang Mingxuan over, led them into the room, and then entered the spatial dimension, pressing the button outside the spatial supermarket. In the blink of an eye, they were back in their room at the Jingwang Mansion in Dongling Kingdom. Ouyang Han carried two large boxes out of the spatial dimension and solemnly handed them to Wang Liping and Zhang Mingxuan: "These are gifts for your family; I hope they will like them."

Wang Liping and Zhang Mingxuan accepted the boxes, their faces beaming with gratitude. "Your Highness, Your Highness, thank you so much for preparing such thoughtful gifts." Chen Mengyao smiled and nodded. "You're welcome. It's what we should do." Afterward, Ouyang Han arranged for the steward to prepare a carriage to take them home, and instructed them, "Come back to the Jing Prince's residence to meet again tomorrow."

Wang Liping and Zhang Mingxuan nodded in understanding, then left the Jing Prince's Mansion with the butler. Chen Mengyao and Ouyang Han watched them leave, feeling relieved. Their main purpose in returning today was to gather other artistic talents and take them back to the modern educational welfare home for the children. The two returned to the main hall and began discussing the upcoming arrangements, their hearts filled with anticipation and confidence.