The Prince's Beloved Little Wife

Ouyang Han and Chen Mengyao slowly returned to the Prince's residence together. As soon as they entered, Ouyang Han summoned the steward and said softly, "Tonight, the Princess and I will not be dining at the residence." He then glanced tenderly at Chen Mengyao beside him, who nodded with a smile. The two then walked side by side towards the Plum Blossom Garden.

Chen Mengyao stepped lightly into the Plum Blossom Garden, her mind churning with thoughts. When she finally stood in the center of the courtyard, a brand new idea flashed through her mind like lightning.

She hurried into the room, closed the door, and eagerly pulled Ouyang Han into her space. The space supermarket was filled with a refreshing aroma, the fragrance of various fruits and vegetables mingling together, making one feel relaxed and happy. After entering the seed warehouse, Chen Mengyao's eyes eagerly swept over the neatly arranged seed bags, her mind already racing with calculations.

"I wonder how many of these vegetable and fruit seeds will be able to adapt to the climate and soil conditions of the capital?" she murmured softly. If suitable varieties could be found and successfully cultivated on the farm, not only could these excellent seeds be provided to the people, allowing them to taste a wider variety of delicious fruits and vegetables, but fresh fruits and vegetables could also be regularly sent to the palace, especially with the addition of some unique varieties from her space. In this way, the palace could enjoy novel and exotic fruit and vegetable delicacies from time to time.

Thinking of this, Chen Mengyao became increasingly excited, as if she could already see a bright future—the people would benefit from her and lead richer, more fulfilling lives; the palace would be enriched with many unique flavors and joys because of her contributions. Therefore, she decided to immediately begin researching these seeds, selecting the varieties most likely to thrive in the capital, and embarking on this hopeful and exciting planting journey.

Furthermore, she planned to leverage Ouyang Han's expertise to gain a deeper understanding of the climate and soil conditions in the border region. Only with comprehensive knowledge could she accurately determine which fruit and vegetable varieties were suitable for cultivation. Therefore, she planned to first conduct thorough online research and compile a detailed list. Then, she would send the carefully selected high-quality seeds to the border, allowing the brave and fearless soldiers to plant them themselves. This way, when the fruits ripened, the soldiers would be able to enjoy fresh and delicious fruits and vegetables!

Furthermore, she hoped Ouyang Han could arrange for a comprehensive and in-depth investigation into the climate and soil conditions of other parts of the country. Once all the data was collected, she could then provide targeted vegetable and fruit seeds based on the characteristics of different regions. In this way, whether in the frigid north or the scorching south, whether in dry or hot climates...

When she and Ouyang Han emerged from the spatial dimension and she shared her carefully considered plan with him, this well-traveled man was once again deeply impressed. Gazing at the woman before him, his eyes filled with admiration and love, he exclaimed, "My Yao Yao, how can you be so kind and considerate? You've thought of everything so thoroughly and meticulously for the people of Dongling and the soldiers guarding the border!"

Ouyang Han decided to inform his father and brothers of Chen Mengyao's idea, instructing them to send people to investigate the climate and soil conditions in various places first, focusing on the capital first. They decided to go to the palace again for help. Ouyang Han immediately summoned his guards, ordering them to inform the Crown Prince, Prince Wen, Prince Duan, and the Imperial Son-in-Law to come to the palace. The guards responded and flew away. Ouyang Han and Chen Mengyao then hurried to the palace.

They soon arrived at the Imperial Study. It was late afternoon, and Emperor Mingsheng was reviewing memorials when a eunuch announced that Prince Jing and his consort had entered the palace and were waiting at the entrance. The emperor was curious; their arrival at this hour must mean they had something important to discuss. He instructed the eunuch to summon them and order everyone to leave the Imperial Study area, not to enter without his summons. The eunuch immediately went to inform Prince Jing.

Ouyang Han, holding Chen Mengyao's hand, stepped into the Imperial Study. He reiterated his insistence on waiting for the Crown Prince and his brother to arrive before discussing the matter further. The Emperor could only wait, instructing them to sit aside. In less than the time it takes to drink half a cup of tea, the Crown Prince and his brothers arrived, and they began to wonder what had summoned them.

Ouyang Han cleared his throat and slowly explained Chen Mengyao's plan. At first, everyone looked surprised, but then their eyes gradually became hot and excited.

The Crown Prince was the first to applaud and praise: "My brother has married a good princess. If this plan succeeds, it will not only feed the people, but also increase our dynasty's tax revenue considerably."

King Wen nodded in agreement: "Indeed, it is excellent, and it will also greatly benefit the improvement of our army's combat strength. When the soldiers are well-fed, their bodies will naturally become stronger."

Prince Duan was so excited that he stood up and said, "Then let's get started now. I can't wait!"

Emperor Mingsheng was overjoyed: "My daughter-in-law is indeed exceptionally intelligent. I will fully support you, and you may allocate the necessary manpower and resources as needed."

Chen Mengyao bowed slightly in thanks. Ouyang Han held her hand tightly, his face full of pride. The group then began discussing the specific implementation details, from seed distribution to the arrangement of planting instructors. Chen Mengyao occasionally offered key suggestions, which everyone listened to attentively. In a warm and enthusiastic atmosphere, this grand plan, capable of changing the fate of the entire Dongling Kingdom, took its first solid step. After the discussion, they went their separate ways.

After the brothers left, Emperor Mingsheng immediately drafted numerous imperial edicts and issued them throughout the country, ordering local officials to organize personnel to investigate the climate and soil conditions of all villages and towns within their jurisdictions. However, they were instructed to maintain secrecy and prevent other countries from learning of this matter, and to submit their results as soon as possible. Crown Prince Wen, Prince Duan, and others also used their resources to send messages via carrier pigeon to people across the country to conduct the investigations, requiring them to do so discreetly. Ouyang Han, of course, also tasked the intelligence gathering personnel of Longyuan Pavilion with this task. Thus, the plan to promote vegetables and fruits began.

That evening, Ouyang Han and Chen Mengyao arrived at Yuelai Restaurant on time. They had promised to treat Mu Qingfeng and his group to dinner, and naturally, they couldn't break their promise. They ran into Mu Qingfeng and the group of craftsmen as soon as they arrived at the entrance. After exchanging greetings, they went inside together and booked the largest private room. When the waiter came to serve them, Chen Mengyao generously ordered all the restaurant's signature dishes and the finest wines, saying that if they couldn't finish, the craftsmen could pack some to take home for their families.

As expected of the best restaurant, the food was served quickly. In about fifteen minutes, all the dishes were served, filling a whole table with more than thirty dishes. Chen Mengyao poured herself a glass of wine, then raised her glass and stood up to the group, saying, "This glass is for you all. You solved such a difficult task; you're amazing. Thank you for your hard work these past few days. I'll definitely come back to you for any work I need. I'll be opening another shop soon, and I hope you'll continue to help me with the renovations. I promise I won't let you down."

Mu Qingfeng and the other craftsmen also poured wine, raised their glasses, and stood up, saying, "Your Highness, please don't be so polite. This is what we should do. We feel very honored to have solved such a difficult problem, and we will continue to work hard in the future." After saying this, they all clinked glasses and drank the wine, then sat down to continue their meal.

Chen Mengyao and the artisans enjoyed the food and chatted happily. They talked about interesting things at work and shared snippets of their lives. Chen Mengyao listened attentively to the artisans' stories, nodding in agreement from time to time. She had great respect for their work and was also very concerned about their lives.

Dinner ended in a pleasant atmosphere. Chen Mengyao and the craftsmen all got up, and Chen Mengyao told them to take the leftovers home for their families, which made everyone very happy. After packing up the dishes they thought were delicious, they said goodbye and went home.