The Prince's Beloved Little Wife

The last stop was the cold storage warehouse. Pushing open the door, a refreshing fruity aroma wafted out. Inside, a large quantity of fruits and vegetables, carefully wrapped in cling film, looked incredibly fresh and juicy, as if they had just been picked. In addition, specially processed dairy and soy products were neatly displayed on the shelves. The entire cold storage warehouse resembled a vibrant green world, filled with nature's bounty. Another shelf was dedicated to various delicious breakfast items, takeout options, and hotel dishes that Chen Mengyao had stockpiled. These foods emitted enticing aromas, making everyone's mouths water; everyone wanted to try them.

So Chen Mengyao used her mind to move a large rotating table and several chairs, and then used her mind to take out KFC, McDonald's, and some hotel dishes and soups and place them on the table, along with various pastries, fruits, and sweet soups for them to choose from. Everyone was dazzled by the wide variety, so they all sat down and chose a little of everything to try.

When the Emperor and Crown Prince first tasted KFC and McDonald's, they were all captivated by the flavors. The Emperor's eyes widened, the fried chicken in his hand paused at his mouth, and he exclaimed, "What is this? It's so fragrant and crispy! I've never tasted such a wonderful flavor before!" "This is chicken, fried in flour," Chen Mengyao replied. The Crown Prince also looked delighted, chewing on fries and mumbling, "This long, thin food is crispy, and dipped in this red and white sauce, it's simply divine." Chen Mengyao said, "This is potato, cut into strips and fried. That red sauce is tomato sauce, made from tomatoes. Potatoes are also a high-yield, high-quality variety. My brothers also tried scrambled eggs with tomatoes last time."

King Wen took a bite of the hamburger, his cheeks bulging, and said, "These layers of bread sandwiched with meat and vegetables offer both the satiety of bread and the deliciousness of meat. It's truly a brilliant idea." King Duan, on the other hand, gulped down several mouthfuls of cola, burped, and exclaimed, "This drink, with its bubbling bubbles, is incredibly sweet and refreshing, like celestial nectar." Chen Mengyao also explained, "Second brother, what you're eating is called a hamburger. Fourth brother, what you're drinking is called cola. It's a beverage; drinking it occasionally is fine, but drinking it frequently will harm your health."

The more they ate, the more excited they became, completely disregarding their image and scrambling for the food on their plates. The Emperor, setting aside his airs, reached for the last chicken wing. Chen Mengyao, watching them wolf down their food, couldn't help but cover her mouth and chuckle. When they had almost finished eating, the Emperor wiped his mouth and exclaimed, "Today's food is truly exquisite! I must summon the cook to the palace!" Everyone burst into laughter.

Chen Mengyao quickly said, "Father, these foods were all bought from shops in the modern world and placed here. It's fine to eat them occasionally, but eating them often can cause internal heat and is bad for your health. Next time you want to eat them, I'll give the recipes to the imperial chefs and let them try to make them. If they don't make them well, you can have someone tell me and I'll send them over to you." Then Chen Mengyao turned the other dishes in front of them for them to try. The emperor and his entourage tasted them one by one and praised them highly. Afterwards, some pastries and fruits were served to them. Some of the pastries were ones that the crown prince and his entourage had already eaten, while others were ones that they hadn't tried yet, but they all said they were very delicious.

The emperor was eating these for the first time. He first picked up a piece of pastry and put it in his mouth. The delicate pastry melted in his mouth, and the sweet aroma instantly filled his entire mouth. He squinted slightly, savored it for a moment, and then slowly said, "This pastry has a smooth texture and is sweet but not cloying. It is truly a top-quality product." After saying that, he picked up a different kind of pastry, gently bit off a corner, and said, "This pastry has a unique flavor. The filling is generous, and the outer crust is crispy. It is very much to my liking."

Then, the emperor looked at the fresh fruit. He picked up a translucent grape, put it in his mouth, and gently bit into it; the sweet and sour juice overflowed. "This fruit is truly unique," he said, "tender and juicy, sweet and sour—I have never tasted anything like it." The emperor's gaze fell on the brightly colored strawberries. He curiously picked one up, put it in his mouth, and chewed gently. His eyes immediately lit up. "These little red fruits are delicious and sweet, with a unique aroma, like a dancing sprite on the tip of my tongue!"

Then he reached for the blueberries, put one in his mouth, paused for a moment, then smacked his lips and said, "These little blue beads are slightly sour at first, then sweet, like the tranquil taste of a deep forest."

Upon seeing the cherries, the emperor couldn't wait to eat one and exclaimed with delight, "This fruit is small and exquisite, its color as vibrant as blood jade, and its sweetness and tartness are just right, like a beautiful woman's delicate red lips."

When the emperor tasted the dragon fruit, he was greatly surprised. "This red and white fruit has soft and sweet flesh, like the fusion of ice and fire."

Picking up the banana, the emperor peeled it and said, "This thing is curved like the moon, with a smooth and tender texture, and a rich and sweet flavor. It is truly a wonderful product."

Finally, looking at the kiwifruit, the emperor took a bite, his brow furrowing then relaxing, and he smiled, "This fuzzy fruit, though unassuming in appearance, has a wonderfully complex flavor, a delightful blend of sweet and sour. I quite like it." He added, taking a few more to savor. Then he looked at the apple, its crisp texture and rich aroma filling the air. The emperor nodded repeatedly in praise, "This fruit is refreshing and delightful, like a mountain spring, soothing and delightful. Yao'er's treats are truly exceptional." Hearing the emperor's praise, everyone echoed his sentiments. Chen Mengyao quickly said, "If Father likes it, next time just send someone to the palace to ask for it, or I'll have the Prince send it to you directly." The emperor laughed heartily, "Good, good, good. My daughter-in-law is so filial."

After finishing the fruit and pastries, Chen Mengyao distributed bowls of sweet soup to each of them, saying, "Father, my two elder brothers, fourth brother, and brother-in-law, come and try my sweet soup. See how it tastes? I'm thinking of opening a shop to sell these desserts and pastries, as well as other novel foods. If any of you want to participate, come to the Jing Prince's residence to find me. I've already downloaded some information." The Crown Prince, the two princes, and the驸马 (the驸马's husband) nodded, their eyes lighting up. They all wanted to join in. Their sister-in-law's/third sister-in-law's products were so good; they were sure to sell very well.

The emperor took a sip of the sweet soup, his eyes brightening slightly. He said slowly, "This sweet soup is refreshingly sweet and smooth on the throat, like a gentle stream that soothes the soul. If it were served at a palace banquet, it would certainly add a lot of elegance."

After tasting it carefully, the prince smiled and said, "This sweet soup is just the right amount of sweetness, not cloying, and has a unique fragrance. If you drink it in the summer, it will surely cool you down and relieve the heat. It is a wonderful drink."

Prince Duan smacked his lips and laughed heartily, "Haha, this sweet soup is refreshingly sweet, much more lively than the sweet soups in our palace. If we opened a shop, it would definitely be very popular."

King Wen, who had been well-versed in poetry and literature since childhood and was renowned for his talent, also spoke up to comment: "This sweet soup is like stars falling onto a jade plate. It has the sweetness of sugar and the clarity of water. The two blend together wonderfully. With each sip, one can feel the ingenuity of the person who made the soup. If it were sold in a shop, it would surely attract scholars and poets to flock to it."

The prince consort slowly finished tasting it and commented elegantly, "This sweet soup is sweet but not murky, with a long aftertaste. The production process must be very particular. If it is to be sold, the ingredients must be carefully prepared to ensure that the taste remains consistent."

Hearing their praise, Chen Mengyao was overjoyed. She hadn't expected that people in ancient times would be so accepting of modern sweet soups. She quickly said, "Thank you so much, brothers and father, for your praise. I have even more confidence now. However, opening a shop is a complicated matter. Not only do we need to pay attention to the taste, but the layout of the shop and the selection of staff are also important."

The Emperor waved his hand and said, "No problem. I'll order the Imperial Household Department to send people to assist you. Make sure this novel delicacy is widely promoted. I also want to eat it often." After Chen Mengyao thanked him, everyone chatted for a while before Chen Mengyao led them out of the space. Of course, they hadn't forgotten what they had chosen in the space. When everyone appeared in the Imperial Study carrying several large boxes, Chen Mengyao couldn't help but find it a little amusing.

After entrusting the matter of establishing special forces to the Crown Prince and several princes, the Emperor sent them back. He stopped reviewing memorials and happily took the items he had chosen back to show off to the Empress.

After bowing to the Emperor, the Crown Prince and his entourage left the Imperial Study. They unanimously decided to go to the Eastern Palace the next day to discuss the establishment of a special forces unit. Once the discussion was complete, everyone returned to their respective residences.

Upon returning to the Prince's residence, after parting ways with the Prince, Chen Mengyao immediately went into her spatial dimension and downloaded materials for making pistols and explosives, as well as information on special forces training. She then found the printer in her space and printed out all the materials. Page after page emerged, detailing the proportions of materials used to make each part of the pistol, the chemical substances required for explosive synthesis and their precise quantities, and the special forces training content, which covered physical conditioning, tactical skills, psychological resilience, and many other aspects.

Chen Mengyao looked at the thick stack of documents in her hands, her eyes resolute. She knew the difficulty of establishing a modern military force in this strange world, but she was confident that she could achieve it with her knowledge. She carefully organized the documents and placed them in a specially made box for safekeeping. Next, she began searching for a suitable place in her space to store the materials she was about to collect, and planned a special area for experimentation and initial production. After everything was arranged, Chen Mengyao stepped out of her space, gazing at the familiar ancient furnishings in the room, silently considering how to gradually advance these plans without alerting others, while efficiently building her own powerful armed force. It seemed she would have to discuss with Ouyang Han finding a secluded place to store the weapons and materials, as well as a training ground for special forces.

After taking care of these things, I quickly washed up and went to bed. I was really tired after all that fuss, and I fell asleep quickly.