The Prince's Beloved Little Wife

Chen Mengyao and Ouyang Han slept exceptionally soundly during their afternoon nap, not waking up until after 3 p.m. They took out a cup of cool, sweet spiritual spring water from their spatial storage, took a small sip, then tidied their slightly disheveled clothes and hair before leaving the room together.

"I feel especially comfortable today, probably because I've had enough rest." Chen Mengyao stretched and had a satisfied smile on her face.

“Yes, I also feel much better.” Ouyang Han nodded, his eyes filled with anticipation. “Let’s go to the kitchen and take a look, and while we’re at it, we can put all the medicinal dishes the chefs have made into our spatial storage.”

The two exchanged a smile and walked briskly towards the kitchen. Their destination was clear—to check today's results and test whether the loyalty pills and secrecy pills they had previously given the chefs were truly effective.

As they pushed open the kitchen door, a rich and enticing aroma wafted out. The fragrances of various medicinal soups, medicinal dishes, and delicate pastries mingled together, whetting their appetites. The kitchen was well-organized, with several chefs busily at work; some were simmering thick soups, while others were meticulously crafting small, exquisite pastries.

"Wow, it looks like you made a lot of good stuff today!" Chen Mengyao's eyes lit up as she excitedly exclaimed.

"Yes, Lin Hai has really been working hard lately," Ouyang Han couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.

They began to store the finished products from the kitchen into the storage space one by one. Whether it was steaming hot medicinal soup, tempting medicinal dishes, or uniquely shaped pastries, they were all skillfully collected. All these movements were smooth and natural, as if they were already very familiar with the task.

However, for the new chefs, this was the first time they had witnessed such a scene. Logically, anyone would be surprised or even skeptical upon seeing something so incredible. But to Chen Mengyao and Ouyang Han's relief, the chefs showed no curiosity or doubt whatsoever. On the contrary, they remained focused on their work, as if it were all perfectly normal.

"It seems the loyalty pill and the secrecy pill really worked," Chen Mengyao said to Ouyang Han in a low voice, her tone full of satisfaction.

“That’s right, these two pills are indeed powerful,” Ouyang Han agreed. “From now on, we can use our spatial abilities with more confidence.”

"Lin Hai, have you made any new drinks today?" Chen Mengyao walked up to Chef Lin Hai and asked curiously.

Lin Hai stopped what he was doing, looked up, and answered with a proud expression, "Of course! I've been researching new drinks made with medicinal herbs these past few days, and I've already developed dozens of very unique recipes."

"Oh? Tell us about it quickly!" Ouyang Han urged with great interest.

“Okay.” Lin Hai nodded, turned around and took out more than a dozen crystal clear glass bottles from the side. Each bottle contained a liquid of a different color, which looked very tempting. “These are my latest drinks, called ‘Green Bamboo Dew for Relieving Worries,’ ‘Rose Beauty Tea,’ ‘Snow Lotus Refreshing Drink,’ and ‘Osmanthus Warming Soup.’”

"They all sound great!" Chen Mengyao picked up one of the bottles of light green liquid and examined it closely. "Is this 'Green Bamboo Dew'?"

“That’s right.” Lin Hai explained with a smile, “This drink uses fresh bamboo leaves as the main ingredient, with a small amount of mint and lemongrass. It not only tastes refreshing and pleasant, but also helps relieve stress, making it very suitable for modern people.”

"Is this red one 'Rose Beauty Tea'?" Ouyang Han asked, pointing to another slightly pinkish drink.

"Yes, this one is made primarily with rose petals, along with red dates, goji berries, and some nourishing medicinal herbs," Lin Hai explained in detail. "Long-term consumption can improve skin tone and delay aging, making it especially suitable for female customers."

"Now that you mention it, I'm tempted to try it!" Chen Mengyao eagerly poured out a small cup of "rose beauty tea," took a sip, and exclaimed, "It's so delicious! The sweet and sour flavors are just right, and it has a delicate floral fragrance."

Next, she tried several other drinks, and she nodded in approval at each one.

"The Snow Lotus Nourishing Drink has a particularly mild taste with a natural sweetness; the Osmanthus Warming Soup has a strong osmanthus fragrance, and it feels warm and cozy when you drink it, it's really great!" Chen Mengyao shared her feelings while tasting it.

"Thank you for the compliment." Lin Hai smiled modestly. "Actually, these drinks are just initial results. I will continue to optimize the formulas and strive to launch more innovative products." Chen Mengyao said, "I believe you can do it."

Lin Hai then continued introducing some other drinks. He first picked up a celadon cup and explained, "This is 'Morning Dew,' made with wild Ganoderma lucidum as a base and infused with jasmine dew picked in the morning. It has the effects of refreshing the mind and beautifying the skin." He then pointed to an amber-colored drink: "This 'Amber Fragrance' is made with 20-year-aged tangerine peel and Yunnan ancient tree black tea, with the addition of saffron, which has remarkable effects on regulating the spleen and stomach."

This is 'Jade Radiance,' made with fresh mint leaves and Dendrobium officinale, seasoned with a touch of honey, making it especially suitable for quenching thirst and cooling down in summer. Then, pointing to a deep purple drink: "And this 'Purple Aura from the East' is made primarily with black goji berries, mulberries, and yam, supplemented with a small amount of ginseng rootlets, which is very helpful in improving sleep quality."

Lin Hai picked up an exquisite glass bottle filled with a shimmering golden liquid: "This is our most prized creation, 'Abundant Wealth,' carefully simmered for twelve hours using top-quality bird's nest, snow frog, and cordyceps, offering exceptional nourishment." He then pointed to a milky-white beverage beside it: "This 'Snowy Wonderland,' made with Tian Shan snow lotus and yak milk powder, with a trace amount of Tibetan fritillaria, provides excellent protection for the respiratory tract."

"And then there's this 'Azure Tide'," Lin Hai picked up a sea-blue bottle, "made primarily with deep-sea spirulina, plus sea cucumber extract and pearl powder, it's an excellent choice for supplementing trace elements." He then introduced a pink drink: "'Peach Blossom' is made with fresh peach blossoms and donkey-hide gelatin, with added rose essential oil, making it a favorite among ladies."

Chen Mengyao frowned slightly, pondered for a moment, and then said, "While these drinks are all quite good, they are mostly made from precious medicinal herbs, so they are naturally not cheap and are more suitable for customers with higher purchasing power. Could we also launch some drinks made primarily from common medicinal herbs? This way, more ordinary people can afford to buy and drink them, and our products can benefit a wider range of people."

Lin Hai nodded after hearing this and confidently replied, "Yes! I'll show you right away." He turned around and took out dozens of different drinks from another place, carefully placed them on the table, and then began to introduce them one by one.

"First of all, this is 'Calming and Tranquilizing Tea'." Picking up one of the cans, her tone was calm yet tinged with pride. "It is made from high-quality lily bulbs, lotus seeds, and common ingredients such as Ophiopogon japonicus, and is carefully blended and brewed. This tea not only has a pleasant and refreshing taste, but also has the effects of calming the mind, soothing the nerves, moisturizing the lungs, and relieving coughs, making it very suitable for daily consumption."

Then, he picked up another drink and continued, "This is 'Liver-Nourishing and Vision-Improving Soup,' whose main ingredients include goji berries, chrysanthemum, and cassia seeds. These are all relatively common Chinese medicinal herbs, but when properly combined, they can nourish the liver and kidneys, clear the liver and improve vision. Long-term consumption is very beneficial for people with eye fatigue or declining vision."

Then, Lin Hai picked up a bowl of thick, porridge-like drink and said, "Hawthorn and brown sugar water. The combination of hawthorn's ability to aid digestion and brown sugar's ability to nourish qi and blood, strengthen the spleen and warm the stomach can be helpful for people with indigestion and insufficient qi and blood."

Looking further down, Lin Hai held up a bottle of red liquid and said with a smile, "This is a 'Qi and Blood Nourishing Drink,' with the main ingredients being red dates, longan, and angelica. These three are all traditional blood-nourishing ingredients, and when combined, they can invigorate qi and nourish blood, regulate the body, and are especially suitable for women or those with weak constitutions."

Then, Lin Hai took out a bottle of ointment and explained, "This is a 'Lung-Nourishing and Cough-Relieving Ointment,' made with snow pear, fritillaria cirrhosa, and loquat leaves. This ointment has a smooth texture and a sweet taste. It can effectively moisturize the lungs, resolve phlegm, relieve coughs, and calm asthma, making it especially suitable for use in autumn and winter."

Without pausing, he pointed to another tea: "This is a 'Yin-Nourishing and Heat-Reducing Tea,' made from Rehmannia glutinosa, Anemarrhena asphodeloides, and Phellodendron chinense. This tea is mild in nature, nourishing yin and clearing heat, as well as reducing internal heat and relieving irritability. It is very suitable for people who often stay up late or suffer from internal heat."

Then, Lin Hai picked up a bottle of beverage and slowly said, "This is a 'lipid-lowering and blood pressure-lowering soup,' containing hawthorn, cassia seeds, and lotus leaves. These ingredients are not only inexpensive but also highly effective, helping to lower blood lipids and blood pressure and protect cardiovascular health."

Finally, he showed the last bottle of beverage and said gently, "This is a 'Soothing and Sleep-Aiding Soup' containing jujube seed, polygala root, and poria cocos. This soup is specially designed for people with insomnia, as it can nourish the heart and calm the mind, helping to improve sleep quality."

In addition, Lin Hai added a few other drinks he particularly recommended:

“For example, this ‘Refreshing Lily Drink’,” he said, handing a crystal-clear glass of beverage to Chen Mengyao. “It is made with fresh lilies as the main ingredient, combined with other Chinese medicinal herbs that have the effects of clearing heat and calming the mind, and is carefully brewed. After drinking it, people can feel relaxed and relieve stress, making it especially suitable for people who are busy at work and under mental stress.”

"And there's this 'Liver-Nourishing Goji Berry Tea'," Lin Hai continued. "Goji berries are well-known for their liver-nourishing properties. We've added other liver-nourishing ingredients to this drink, such as chrysanthemum and cassia seeds, to make its liver-nourishing effects even more significant. Long-term consumption helps protect the liver and improve its detoxification function."

"Let's look at this 'Spleen-Strengthening Yam Juice'." Lin Hai picked up a bottle of milky white beverage. "Yam has the effect of strengthening the spleen and stomach. After we make it into juice, it is easier for the body to absorb. In addition, we have also added an appropriate amount of red dates and longan, which not only increases the richness of the taste, but also has the effect of nourishing blood and qi."

"This one is 'Kidney-Nourishing Black Bean Milk'." Lin Hai picked up a bottle of black beverage. "Black beans are a good ingredient for nourishing the kidneys. We've combined them with milk to make this nutritious soy milk. Regular consumption can help enhance kidney function and improve the body's immunity."

"And there's this 'Summer-Relieving Lotus Leaf Tea'." Lin Hai picked up a small bag full of dried tea leaves. "Lotus leaves have the effect of clearing heat and relieving summer heat. We added some mint and lemon slices to the tea to make it taste more refreshing. In the hot summer, drinking this tea can make people feel cool and comfortable and relieve the discomfort caused by the heat."

"This one is 'Blood-Nourishing Red Date Pulp'." Lin Hai picked up a bottle of the reddish beverage. "Red dates are excellent for nourishing blood. After we make them into a pulp, they are more easily absorbed by the body. In addition, we have added some black sesame seeds and walnuts, which not only increases the richness of the taste but also has the effect of nourishing the kidneys and improving intelligence."

The introduction continued: "Eucommia ulmoides and walnut tea has the effects of tonifying the kidneys and strengthening the waist, as well as improving intelligence and brain function. It is an excellent product for nourishing the kidneys."

Ginseng and Astragalus Tea can replenish vital energy, enhance immunity, and provide the body with strong protective power.

Rose and jasmine tea can soothe the liver, regulate qi, beautify the skin, and make your mood bloom like a flower.

Ophiopogon japonicus and Solomon's seal tea has the effects of nourishing yin and promoting body fluid production, moisturizing the lungs and clearing the heart, bringing moisture to a dry body.

Honey lemon water can whiten the skin and promote bowel movements, bringing a refreshing and healthy feeling.

Job's tears and red bean water can remove dampness, strengthen the spleen, promote diuresis and reduce swelling, and help the body eliminate excess dampness.

Mulberry and goji berry tea can nourish the liver and kidneys, replenish yin and blood, and provide the body with ample nutrients.

Finally, there is Astragalus and Angelica Tea, which has the effects of nourishing blood and regulating menstruation, invigorating qi and strengthening the exterior, protecting women's health and beauty.

After listening to Lin Hai's detailed explanation, Chen Mengyao nodded in satisfaction and said, "Very good. Tonight, compile a list of all the drinks you've made recently and those you plan to make tomorrow. We'll make it into a detailed menu! We should also categorize them according to their different effects and seasons to make it easier for customers to choose." Lin Hai indicated that he understood and promised to complete the task as soon as possible.

Chen Mengyao paused briefly, then added, "In addition, after the opening, you will continue to lead the team to research new drinks suitable for all four seasons, as well as various medicinal soups and dishes. We need to keep innovating and strive to frequently launch new drinks and dishes so that everyone has new choices every time they come."

Lin Hai nodded firmly in response: "Okay, I will continue to work hard and strive to bring more high-quality products and services!"

After storing all the finished products in the space, Chen Mengyao and Ouyang Han once again urged the chefs to go all out and prepare as many soups, dishes, pastries and drinks as possible for the medicinal cuisine health center before opening.

"Do you understand?" Chen Mengyao asked earnestly.

"Understood!" the chefs responded in unison, their voices loud and firm.

"Then let's do our best!" Ouyang Han waved and left the kitchen with Chen Mengyao.

Walking along the corridor, Chen Mengyao suddenly exclaimed, "You know what? I think our medicinal cuisine health center will definitely become a great place for everyone to maintain their health."

“Of course,” Ouyang Han said confidently, “as long as we run the business diligently, we will definitely attract countless customers. Moreover, with these unique new drinks, our competitiveness will be even stronger.”

“That’s right,” Chen Mengyao smiled, “Let’s work together to make this dream a reality!”

The two figures gradually disappeared into the afterglow of the setting sun, while the kitchen remained brightly lit, the chefs giving their all for the upcoming challenge.