The Prince's Beloved Little Wife

That evening, Chen Mengyao led a dozen or so well-trained and efficient servants toward her courtyard. Upon entering, they quickly sprang into action as instructed.

Some of them picked up heavy copper pots, some carried jars full of various seasonings, and others carried bundles of bamboo skewers and charcoal. They carried these tools and seasonings, which were originally intended to be used to make delicious hot pot and barbecue, out of the yard in an orderly manner.

In no time, with the servants' concerted efforts, the items were successfully transported to the kitchen in the new courtyard and arranged neatly. Looking at the fully stocked kitchen, Chen Mengyao nodded in satisfaction, then turned to the busy servants and said, "Thank you all for your hard work! Tomorrow, I'll need you all to put in another effort to thoroughly clean the entire courtyard, making sure it's spotless; also, please categorize and properly organize all the kitchen utensils for future use."

Upon hearing these words, the servants all stopped what they were doing, respectfully nodded to Chen Mengyao, and promised to complete the task on time. Then, they resumed their work without stopping. Some picked up brooms and rags to sweep the courtyard, while others went into the kitchen to organize the kitchen utensils and tableware.

After everything was arranged, the servants left the new courtyard and returned to their respective residences in the Prince's Mansion to pack their belongings, preparing to officially move in. Only after everything was settled did Chen Mengyao return to bathe and rest.

The next morning, sunlight streamed through the window and onto the dining table, illuminating the hearty breakfast. Chen Mengyao ate her breakfast absentmindedly, her mind preoccupied with the progress of the department store's renovations. She planned to go to the store together with Ouyang Han after he returned to check on the construction.

Finally, Ouyang Han hurried home. Before he could even catch his breath, Chen Mengyao eagerly asked him to go to the department store. Seeing her eagerness, Ouyang Han smiled slightly and nodded without hesitation. The two quickly finished breakfast and rushed off to the department store.

When they arrived at the department store entrance, Chen Mengyao immediately spotted the brand-new signboard lying quietly on the ground. She quickly walked over, carefully examining the exquisitely crafted signboard, a delighted smile spreading across her face. Then, she went inside and found that the renovations on the first floor were almost complete, perfectly matching her previous design plans. She was satisfied with everything, from the layout to the decorative details.

Afterwards, Chen Mengyao excitedly went up to the second floor. Sure enough, just as she had hoped, the two rooms were beginning to resemble her ideal. Although some finishing touches remained, the overall framework was already perfectly constructed. Excited, Chen Mengyao quickly found Chen Yufan, who was in charge of the construction, and asked how long the entire project would take to complete.

Chen Yufan thought for a moment, then answered seriously, "If everything goes smoothly, it should be finished in about three more days." Hearing this answer, Chen Mengyao was overjoyed. She excitedly said to Chen Yufan, "Thank you for your hard work! After the renovation is finished, I will definitely treat everyone to a good meal to express my gratitude!" After saying that, she and Ouyang Han smiled at each other, their eyes full of anticipation for the bright future.

After Chen Mengyao carefully inspected the entire department store, the weight that had been hanging over her finally lifted, making her feel much more at ease. Upon returning to the Prince's residence, she immediately summoned Ouyang Han and solemnly instructed him, "Yichen, please send a message to Lin Yu for me, asking him to come to the Prince's residence as soon as possible. I want to inquire about the progress of the recruitment."

Just as Ouyang Han was about to turn around to attend to his business, a thought suddenly flashed through Chen Mengyao's mind. She quickly grabbed Ouyang Han and said, "There's one more thing I need to trouble you with. My lingerie room has been lacking suitable sales staff. So, could you please help me find a few smart, quick-witted, and articulate women to be in charge of selling those women's products?" Ouyang Han nodded in understanding and then began to write a letter.

In no time, a neatly written letter was completed. Ouyang Han carefully sealed the letter and then sent it back to Longyuan Pavilion by fast horse. The letter detailed Chen Mengyao's needs and requested that the person in charge there help select some women who were both literate and eloquent to report to the Prince's Mansion as soon as possible.

After settling these matters, Chen Mengyao rested briefly before inquiring about the auction house's details from Ouyang Han. Ouyang Han, seeing this, didn't conceal anything and explained the situation methodically. He told Chen Mengyao that her elder brother, the Crown Prince, and her fourth brother had dispatched personnel to oversee the auction house's renovations. However, due to the intricate and complex details in the design plans, the actual implementation would be quite difficult, and the entire project was expected to take a full month to complete. Hearing this, Chen Mengyao nodded slightly, indicating that she completely understood.

Then, seemingly still concerned about something, Chen Mengyao changed the subject, inquiring about the progress of the investigation into the climate and soil conditions around the capital. It turned out she couldn't contain her eagerness any longer, wishing she could immediately take out the precious seeds from her spatial storage and sow them herself, hoping they would grow strong, blossom, and bear fruit. Ouyang Han, of course, readily obliged, recounting to her in detail the information gathered by Longyuan Pavilion. She listened and took notes. As Ouyang Han narrated, Chen Mengyao's previously somewhat confused thoughts gradually became clearer, and she had a firm plan for her next planting project. She decided to take out the vegetable and fruit seeds suitable for planting in the capital on the day she moved to her new home and give them to the Emperor to arrange for people to try planting them at the farm.

Thinking of this, she immediately stood up and hurried towards her room. Upon entering, she gently closed the door, took a deep breath, concentrated, and instantly entered her inner space. She began to refer to her notes on the climate and soil conditions of the capital, and consulted materials on the planting and care methods for relevant seeds. Every page and every line was carefully read and memorized. To ensure absolute accuracy, she made multiple copies of the materials, meticulously binding them and neatly placing them into file folders. Then she went to the seed warehouse, found the corresponding seed categories, packed them in boxes, and marked them.

After finishing all that, she didn't stop her busy pace. She turned and headed towards the supermarket. She skillfully took out many toiletries from the various shelves, including delicate toothbrushes, soft towels, and fragrant toothpaste; there were also bath products, such as fragrant shampoos, moisturizing shower gels, and delicate soaps; in addition, there were all kinds of tissues, including facial tissues, toilet paper, and paper towels.

Besides daily necessities, she didn't forget the things children like. She picked up colorful stationery, including pencils, erasers, and notebooks; and a dazzling array of cute and fun toys, such as plush toys, building blocks, puzzles, and toy cars. Of course, for sports enthusiasts, sports equipment was also essential, with basketballs, soccer balls, badminton rackets, and more all included.

Furthermore, there are board games and card games available for leisure and entertainment, including Go, chess, and poker, allowing everyone to enjoy themselves in their free time. Piles of fresh and tempting fruits and vegetables exude a natural fragrance; bright red apples, lush green vegetables, and glistening purple grapes... they look absolutely mouthwatering. As for the various delicious snacks, pastries, and refreshing drinks, there is an abundance of choices, a feast for the eyes.

In addition, she specially prepared some camping supplies suitable for outdoor activities, including sturdy and durable tents, comfortable and lightweight sleeping bags, and practical and convenient picnic utensils. She even thoughtfully considered energy-saving and environmentally friendly lighting tools like solar-powered lamps. Finally, she even remembered to select some essential women's underwear and sanitary napkins, carefully organizing and packing each item into the shipping box. She also printed out multiple lists of all the products, including pictures, text, and instructions on how to use them.

When everything was ready, she was panting heavily, but a satisfied smile graced her face. She summoned several servants and instructed them to help move the crates full of goods into the hall. Although the servants were somewhat surprised by the sheer number of items, they quickly got to work, carrying the heavy crates to the hall as she instructed, leaving a few crates alone in the room.

Once everything was arranged, she slowly walked to the center of the hall, found a seat, gently closed her eyes, adjusted her breathing, and quietly waited for Lin Yu's arrival. At that moment, she was filled with anticipation, wondering how Lin Yu would react to the abundance of goods.