The Prince's Beloved Little Wife

After finalizing the shop opening arrangements, Chen Mengyao took out vegetable and fruit seeds suitable for planting in the capital, along with planting information, from her spatial storage and presented them to the emperor, saying, "Father, these are vegetable and fruit seeds that I have carefully selected for planting in the capital. Please give them to the relevant personnel to try planting at the farm. If they grow well, I will provide the seeds to the people for free in the first year. After that, I will charge a reasonable fee for planting them. Is that feasible?"

Emperor Mingsheng accepted the seeds and materials, his eyes filled with surprise and satisfaction. He laughed heartily and said, "My daughter-in-law is truly exceptionally intelligent. I will naturally give my full support to such a beneficial undertaking for the people."

Having said that, he immediately summoned his trusted eunuch and solemnly instructed, "Quickly hand over these seeds and materials to the person in charge of the farm, and make sure to carefully tend to and test the crops as Princess Jing instructed." Turning to Chen Mengyao, he praised her, "My daughter-in-law has the people at heart. If fresh fruits and vegetables can truly be grown in this capital, it will be a great blessing for the people. Not to mention providing the seeds for free in the first year, it would be reasonable to charge a small fee in the future, after all, this is the result of your hard work. I will also issue an edict to commend you for this action, so that everyone may know of your virtue and kindness."

Emperor Mingsheng held Chen Mengyao's hand, his gaze firm: "Daughter-in-law, just go ahead and do it. I will be your strongest support. No matter who dares to interfere, I will not let them off easily." Chen Mengyao was deeply moved and bowed gracefully to Emperor Mingsheng: "Thank you, Father."

After finishing their business, Chen Mengyao asked Emperor Mingsheng to dismiss the guards and servants. She wanted to take the Crown Princess and the others into the space to take a look. Emperor Mingsheng immediately dismissed everyone. Then, as before, Chen Mengyao asked everyone to hold hands and led them into the space, including the empresses.

In a flash, everyone found themselves in a completely unfamiliar place. Tall shelves surrounded them, filled with a dazzling array of goods.

The Queen covered her mouth in surprise, her eyes wide open. "What...what is this place? It's like a fairyland, yet so strange."

Chen Mengyao smiled and explained, "This is my supermarket space, like a huge treasure trove." With that, she led everyone towards the fruit and vegetable section.

Upon seeing the brightly colored and enormous fruits and vegetables, the Crown Princess couldn't help but reach out and touch them, exclaiming, "These are several times more exquisite than any fruits and vegetables we've ever seen."

Chen Mengyao picked up an apple and handed it to the Empress, saying, "Mother, please try this. It's very delicious." The Empress took a bite, and the juice overflowed. It was sweet and delicious, and she praised it repeatedly.

The ladies-in-waiting looked around curiously, their faces full of amazement. The children were not afraid at all; on the contrary, they looked around curiously, touching and looking at everything with great joy. They were especially excited when they saw the toys in the mansion. Many of the toys were ones they had never seen before, and they all came to their mothers to ask to play with them.

Since it wasn't their first time here, the Emperor and Crown Prince stood calmly to the side. The other women looked around at everything unfamiliar, asking all sorts of questions. Chen Mengyao explained everything in detail and told them to bring their shopping carts and choose whatever they liked.

The Crown Prince, Prince Wen, and Prince Duan wandered around, picking out their favorite fruits and snacks to eat. The Crown Prince and his entourage even went to the freezer and took out a lot of ice cream, which they gave to their Crown Princess, their wives, and their older children. Of course, they also did not forget to share some with their father, mother, and other wives.

The Queen held the ice cream, examining it with a hint of curiosity. It emitted a cool sensation. She took a small lick, and a coolness instantly spread across her tongue, followed by a rich milky aroma and sweet flavor. Her eyes widened slightly, and she exclaimed in delight, "This taste is truly wonderful, refreshing and sweet without being overpowering!"

The Crown Princess initially recoiled from the cold, but then boldly took a small bite. As her teeth touched the soft, icy substance, her taste buds seemed to be awakened. "Ah, this texture is unlike anything I've ever experienced, like ice and snow yet sweet as honey."

The two princesses also carefully tasted a little, and then smiled, saying, "This kind of cold and sweet food is really special."

The two princesses were overjoyed. Princess Chang Le couldn't wait to take a big bite, but she frowned at the coldness. However, she quickly smiled and said, "Although it's a bit cold, it's delicious." The eldest princess was much more refined, licking the food slowly. "It's like winter snow being kneaded into sugar. It's really interesting." Some of the other concubines were afraid of this novel food, while others tried it and praised it highly. For a while, laughter and cheerful voices echoed in the space.

After trying the ice cream, the ladies, as Chen Mengyao had instructed, pushed a shopping cart to select their desired items. Their first stop, of course, was sanitary napkins and skincare products, which already filled the cart. However, their attention was quickly drawn to other items. The Empress spotted exquisite silks, their colors vibrant and dazzling, their texture incredibly smooth, surpassing even the finest fabrics in the palace. She grabbed several bolts and placed them in the cart, her face beaming with delight.

The Crown Princess noticed an exquisite comb with rounded teeth and a handle carved with beautiful patterns. She imagined that using this comb would make her hair incredibly smooth and picked it up without hesitation. The two princesses, on the other hand, were eyeing various spices, packaged in small, delicate bottles that emitted a captivating fragrance. They took bottle after bottle.

The princesses couldn't take their eyes off the sparkling jewelry. All sorts of necklaces, bracelets, and earrings shimmered with dazzling light. They happily tossed them into their shopping carts, chattering about who would look best in them.

Soon, the shopping cart was overflowing. The women beamed with joy at their abundant haul. But then they discovered even more amazing items they'd never seen before, so they continued to frantically fill the cart until it was empty. The other men and Chen Mengyao were dumbfounded. These women were going crazy! Chen Mengyao, in particular, knew all too well that women's desire to shop was always at its strongest, no matter where they were.

Seeing that their mother ignored their requests and was only focused on choosing things, the children went to their father, the King, asking him to help them load the toys. The Crown Prince and the others had no choice but to push the shopping cart, loading the toys the children wanted until it was full. The children were already quite satisfied and didn't ask for more. Seeing that some of the toys were unfamiliar, the children politely asked Chen Mengyao, their third aunt/aunt-in-law, for directions, as some of the older children had heard their father mention this place to their third aunt/aunt-in-law.

Chen Mengyao patiently taught them how to play. Seeing that they had picked out quite a few battery-operated toys, she thoughtfully gave them plenty of batteries, telling them to change them when the toys stopped working. Not long after, one child ran over to Chen Mengyao with an electric toy, his face full of confusion: "Auntie, this toy isn't working, does it need a battery change?" Chen Mengyao smiled and nodded, then squatted down. Several other children nearby gathered around, their eyes filled with curiosity.

Chen Mengyao took out new batteries and pointed to the battery compartment at the bottom of the toy, saying, "Look here, there's a small lid. Gently push it open and you can see the old batteries inside." As she spoke, she demonstrated, taking out the old batteries. The children watched intently.

Next, she picked up the new batteries and told the children the difference between the positive and negative terminals: "This raised end is the positive terminal, and the flat side is the negative terminal. Just put the new batteries in according to the directions marked in the box." After carefully putting in the batteries, she closed the lid, turned on the switch, and the toy started moving happily again.

The children clapped their hands excitedly, their eyes filled with admiration. "Auntie is amazing!" they cheered. Then, the children eagerly volunteered to try changing the batteries themselves, and Chen Mengyao patiently guided them, their laughter echoing in the room.

Seeing the children having so much fun, everyone felt gratified and liked Chen Mengyao, their daughter-in-law/sister-in-law/Princess Jing, even more. They all decided that they must treat her even better in the future and give her delicious food and beautiful jewelry.

Seeing that everyone had finished packing, Chen Mengyao used her mind to summon many large boxes for them to pack. When the women saw the boxes flying in from the same direction, they found it very magical and were convinced that Chen Mengyao was a fairy who had descended to earth to bring them benefits in their Dongling Kingdom.

They packed all the things they had chosen into several large boxes. Chen Mengyao had to help them carry the boxes out of the space first, and then continue leading the group to explore the space. She only led them out when everyone was too tired to walk any further. Before leaving, Chen Mengyao also brought out a lot of pastries and fruits, intending to distribute them to the servants later.

After they came out, the Empress and the others warmly held Chen Mengyao's hands and invited her to the palace sometime so they could treat her well. Chen Mengyao nodded in agreement. It wasn't until Emperor Mingsheng urged them that they reluctantly waved goodbye to Chen Mengyao and the others, and the little princess naturally went back with them.

The Empress summoned the guards to load everything onto the carriage before she boarded and returned to the palace. Emperor Mingsheng and the Empress rode in one carriage, while the other concubines' carriages followed behind, their jewels and ornaments shimmering brilliantly in the sunlight.

The roadside was lined with onlookers, who knelt and bowed, shouting "Long live the Emperor!" Palace maids and eunuchs surrounded the carriage, attending to its needs carefully. The procession moved slowly forward, the sounds of horses' hooves and wheels mingling together.

Some of the concubines, seated in their carriages, peered curiously through the curtains at the outside world, while others whispered amongst themselves about their day's events, occasionally mentioning the enigmatic Chen Mengyao. The Empress, meanwhile, leaned quietly against the soft couch inside the carriage, her eyes closed in repose, a faint smile playing on her lips, as if savoring the wondrous events she had just experienced. The entire procession returning to the palace was filled with an indescribable atmosphere of liveliness and peace.

After the Emperor and Empress left, the Crown Prince and his entourage also bid farewell to Chen Mengyao and the others, saying they would meet again sometime, as they were all eager to start decorating their new shop. Although Ouyang Han was reluctant to leave, he had official business to attend to, so he said goodbye to Chen Mengyao, took the servants with him, and inquired with the steward about the progress of the betrothal gifts, urging them to come and present them as soon as possible. Finally, only Chen Mengyao, her maids, and the dozen or so servants remained. She distributed the pastries and fruits she had taken from her spatial storage to the servants, then returned to her room with a few maids.

Chen Mengyao closed the door and said to them, "I'm going to take you somewhere now. It's a space I obtained by chance. Don't be afraid, it's very safe inside." She then pulled them into the space. The maids, seeing the scene change in an instant, were convinced that the princess was a fairy and their admiration for her grew even stronger.

Chen Mengyao then led them around the space, introducing all the items and letting them choose what they liked. The maids were very happy and pushed the shopping cart out. They had heard that sanitary napkins were very useful, so they picked out a lot and put them in the cart. Then they selected some skin care products, toiletries, bath products, and some novel snacks, pastries, drinks, fruits, etc., until the cart was full.

Seeing the maids so excited, Chen Mengyao was overjoyed. She took out a box and had them pack their things, saying with a smile, "You have served me, the Princess Consort, for a long time, always doing your best. Consider these a small reward for you." She then took out a shopping cart and filled it with health supplements, crystal necklaces, bracelets, and gold bangles as gifts. The maids were somewhat flattered and initially refused to accept them, but they only did so after Chen Mengyao insisted.

One of the maids quickly knelt down, tears streaming down her face, and said, "Your Highness, this reward is too generous. We are unworthy of it." Chen Mengyao helped her up and said gently, "No need for such formalities. As long as you remain loyal, you will certainly receive many benefits in the future. Moreover, the items you chose today, besides being for your own use, can also be given to your family members if they need them." The maids thanked her profusely.

Then, Chen Mengyao added, "However, this matter of the space is a secret between us, and it must not be revealed to anyone." The maids nodded repeatedly, indicating that they would keep their mouths shut. They all secretly vowed to serve and protect her even more diligently in the future and to help her keep this secret.

Chen Mengyao nodded in satisfaction, then led them and the gifts out of the space. She sent the maids back to rest, while she herself sat in her room, beginning to plan how to better utilize the space to improve her life.

Suddenly, a "ding" sounded, and Xiao Bai's voice rang out again, "Congratulations, Master, for completing the task of gaining the favor of all the concubines in the harem, earning 3000 points." Chen Mengyao was overjoyed that she could actually earn points this way. She went back into her spatial dimension, summoned Xiao Bai, and played with it for a while. A little embarrassed, she said, "Xiao Bai, I'm so sorry, I've been so busy lately and haven't had time to come in and play with you." Xiao Bai shook its head and said, "It's okay, Master. I know you're trying your best to complete the task. Once your spatial dimension upgrades, I'll have a chance to go out." "Really? That's great! I'll definitely work hard to earn points!" With that, she patted Xiao Bai's head and left.