The Prince's Beloved Little Wife

Chen Mengyao suddenly had some free time and realized she wasn't tired at all today. It must be the effect of that Bihai Qiongjiang (a type of elixir). It really is a wonderful treasure. She'll ask Ouyang Yu again next time if he can buy some more.

She sat upright before the exquisite dressing table, her delicate brows slightly furrowed, her beautiful eyes fixed on her reflection in the mirror, carefully considering whether there was anything she hadn't finished. Time passed slowly, and the room was silent except for the occasional sound of her gently tapping the surface of the dressing table.

Suddenly, as if remembering something important, she slapped her forehead with a sharp "smack." She had completely forgotten something crucial: she hadn't yet taken out the vegetable and fruit seeds and given them to the servants to plant.

She selected some common vegetable seeds from the seed warehouse in the space, such as bok choy, green beans, tomatoes, etc.; she also selected several kinds of fruit seeds that she particularly liked, such as strawberries, blueberries, mangoes, and grapes.

Moreover, considering that the servants might not be familiar with how to plant and care for these fruits and vegetables, she specially took out a small booklet that meticulously recorded various planting techniques and maintenance methods. This booklet was a labor of love that she had carefully compiled beforehand.

Once everything was ready, she turned and went to the door, summoning several servants skilled in growing vegetables and fruits. Hearing their mistress's call, the servants hurried over and stood respectfully before her, awaiting her instructions.

She handed the bag of seeds and the booklet to one of the more composed-looking servants and earnestly instructed him, "Take these seeds to the backyard and plant them carefully, following the instructions in the booklet I gave you. Everyone will receive a reward when they grow well, and you'll also get to eat the freshest vegetables and fruits."

The servants nodded in agreement, promising to do their utmost to complete the task. They carefully accepted the seeds and booklet, then hurried to the backyard to begin this important work.

Chen Mengyao returned to her room and sat on the edge of the bed, quietly contemplating. She knew in her heart that she was about to get married, and it was time to start preparing her dowry. Thinking of this, she couldn't help but smile slightly, then got up and went back into the space.

Upon entering the space, a dazzling array of items immediately caught her eye. Chen Mengyao first went to the jewelry section, carefully selecting diamonds and gold necklaces. She was captivated by the dazzling gems and exquisite necklaces, but she remained composed, choosing only a portion as her dowry. Next, she went to the household goods section, picking up various brands of toiletries, bath products, and high-end skincare products and placing them in her suitcase. Then, as she passed the stationery section, she casually picked out several fine pens and notebooks.

When she saw the musical instrument display, Chen Mengyao stopped, a hint of excitement flashing in her eyes. She had had a deep interest in music since childhood, so she didn't hesitate to choose a violin and a guzheng. Afterwards, she went to the electronics section, selecting several of the latest mobile phones and tablets, as well as a few portable solar-powered lights. Of course, she also made sure to choose some fine fabrics to make beautiful clothes, as well as some precious health products and rare medicinal herbs.

And so, Chen Mengyao busily moved through the space, placing each of her favorite items into the boxes. Before she knew it, she had filled a full thirty large boxes! Looking at the mountain of dowry before her, Chen Mengyao nodded in satisfaction, thinking, "This should be enough to handle the wedding scene, since most of it is just for show."

With everything ready, Chen Mengyao let out a soft breath and stepped out of the room, filled with joy. She neatly arranged her suitcase in a corner of the room, then comfortably lay down on the bed and took out her phone to play offline games. Although there was no internet connection in the room, these offline games were a good way to pass the time and temporarily distract her from the tension and anticipation of the upcoming wedding.

After returning to the Prince's residence, Ouyang Han summoned his steward to inquire about the betrothal gifts. The steward presented the prince with a list, which Ouyang Han glanced at. It listed numerous valuable items, totaling over eighty loads, but he shook his head. "This is not enough. I wish to marry a woman unlike any other in the world." With that, he ordered several chests to be brought in. Upon opening the chests, they revealed rare gemstones, radiating a captivating brilliance, and several bolts of brocade from the Western Regions, their colors as vibrant as the sunset's glow.

"Add these as well," Ouyang Han ordered. The steward's eyes widened in surprise; these were all treasured items from the prince's collection. But seeing the prince's determined gaze, he quickly agreed.

Ouyang Han imagined Chen Mengyao's expression upon seeing the betrothal gifts, and a smile unconsciously crept onto his lips. He knew that given Chen Mengyao's personality, she must have prepared a considerable amount of unique dowry. And he was determined to ensure she married into the royal palace in grand style, letting everyone know how much he cherished her.

At this moment, Chen Mengyao was playing a mobile game in her room, yawning occasionally. She was both excited and a little nervous about the upcoming wedding, completely unaware that Ouyang Han was meticulously preparing the betrothal gifts for her. Then he instructed the steward to find a persuasive matchmaker and tell her to come to the Prince's residence the next day so she could accompany him to the Chen residence to present the betrothal gifts. Upon hearing this order, the steward dared not delay and immediately rushed out of the residence like an arrow to make the arrangements.

After returning to the palace, the emperor sat on his dragon throne, and the thought of Ouyang Han's impending betrothal gifts involuntarily surfaced in his mind. After careful consideration, he decided to dispatch the chief eunuch to his private treasury to carefully select some rare and precious treasures and rare and valuable medicinal herbs to send to Prince Jing's residence, in order to demonstrate the royal family's emphasis on and blessing of this marriage.

Upon receiving the order, the head eunuch dared not delay and quickly went to the storeroom. He carefully searched and examined the dazzling array of treasures, ultimately selecting over a dozen precious items. Each of these items was priceless, including dazzling gemstones and jade, various valuable jewelry, and rare medicinal herbs, some said to prolong life, others even possessing the power to bring the dead back to life.

Meanwhile, the Crown Prince, Prince Wen, and Prince Duan also learned of this news and followed the Emperor's example. Prince Duan, in particular, was renowned for his collection of rare and precious treasures, his mansion brimming with countless items. To demonstrate his sincerity, he not only meticulously prepared some of the extremely valuable medicinal herbs he had previously shown Chen Mengyao, but also specially brought out several bottles of his long-treasured Azure Sea Elixir. Legend has it that a single sip could refresh the mind and cure all ailments. In addition, many other rare and precious treasures were packed into over a dozen large chests and transported in a grand procession to Prince Jing's residence as a betrothal gift for Ouyang Han.

Not to be outdone, the Crown Prince and Prince Wen each meticulously prepared ten palanquins filled with rare treasures, precious medicinal herbs, and magnificent fabrics as betrothal gifts, which were then sent to Prince Jing's residence. The entire capital was abuzz with the grandeur of this betrothal event, with people discussing how Prince Jing's residence had achieved unparalleled glory and how this marriage would undoubtedly become a legendary tale passed down through the ages.

The Prince Jing's mansion was soon filled with betrothal gifts from all sides. Ouyang Han stood in the courtyard, looking at the boxes of treasures, his heart filled with joy.

These betrothal gifts not only represented wealth, but also the approval of everyone for his marriage to Chen Mengyao. The steward directed the servants to sort and register the betrothal gifts one by one, keeping them extremely busy.

Meanwhile, at the Chen residence, the servants were excitedly spreading the news that Prince Jing was about to propose marriage. Chen Mengyao was overjoyed upon hearing the news and eagerly awaited to see what he had prepared.

The next day, Ouyang Han set off with a grand procession. The matchmaker walked at the head of the procession, her face beaming with joy. When the procession arrived in front of the Chen residence, the surrounding crowd was so large that it was impossible to move.

Ouyang Han entered the Chen residence and presented Chen Mengyao with the betrothal gift list. She was surprised to find that there were more than 150 loads of betrothal gifts, and the list was four or five pages long. So she joked, "Yichen, did you empty your coffers to give me this betrothal gift? How come there's so much?" Ouyang Han quickly replied, "What's wrong with emptying my coffers for you? I'm happy to do so. Besides, not all of this is mine. I have 100 loads in total. The rest were prepared for you by my two elder brothers, the Emperor, and my fourth brother. My fourth brother's betrothal gifts also include some fine wine from the Azure Sea and those treasures that I showed you last time. You can take a look at the list."

Upon hearing this, Chen Mengyao quickly flipped to the end of the list and, sure enough, found the same items from last time. Deeply moved, she knew those things were hard-won, and the Prince Duan's generosity in giving her a portion showed how good they were to her. Furthermore, her father and two brothers possessed many precious treasures and medicinal herbs, further demonstrating the royal family's high regard for her. She secretly vowed to make Dongling Kingdom stronger, so as not to waste the kindness these people had shown her.

Just then, the matchmaker, who had been standing silently to the side, suddenly widened her eyes, listening to the conversation between the two with disbelief. She never expected that the dignified Prince Jing and other members of the royal family would dote on this woman before her so much! This truly surprised and delighted her.

So the matchmaker quickly stepped forward and showered Chen Mengyao with flattery. Her silver tongue flowed like a machine gun, rattling off a torrent of compliments. She displayed her eloquence to the fullest, praising Prince Jing as unparalleled in heaven and earth. Handsome and dashing, charming and elegant, exceptionally talented and courageous… in short, she used every beautiful word imaginable to describe Prince Jing.

Chen Mengyao, on the other hand, was amused by the matchmaker's exaggerated remarks and giggled. In the end, she even covered her mouth to avoid laughing too loudly and losing her composure. In this way, the whole process was completed smoothly amidst laughter and cheerful conversation.

After everything was finished, Chen Mengyao smiled and pulled a bulging red envelope from her bosom, handing it to the matchmaker. The matchmaker's face lit up with joy, and she eagerly accepted the envelope, showering the matchmaker with words of thanks and blessings. Then, satisfied and cheerful, she turned and left, leaving Chen Mengyao and Ouyang Han standing quietly in place. Chen Mengyao immediately waved her hand and stored all the betrothal gifts in her spatial storage, intending to take them out before the wedding; keeping them in her spatial storage was the safest option.

Chen Mengyao smiled at Ouyang Han and said softly, "Yichen, why don't you stay for lunch?" With that, she gracefully raised her hand and took out several exquisite dishes from her spatial storage, dishes that Ouyang Han hadn't yet tasted. These dishes were all prepared by chefs from renowned hotels in the city, and were excellent in color, aroma, and taste.

The two then moved together to the carved sandalwood table in the center of the hall and sat down. The table was laden with delicious dishes, making their mouths water. Chen Mengyao and Ouyang Han sat facing each other, enjoying the food and chatting happily.

During this time, Chen Mengyao suddenly remembered that she would be visiting the Grand Tutor's residence to meet her relatives in a few days, and a worried look appeared on her face. She asked, "Yichen, what clothes should I wear and what gifts should I bring for this visit?" Ouyang Han thought for a moment and then replied, "Actually, you don't need to bring too many valuables, but bringing some fruits and pastries from your space would be a good choice. You can share them with the ministers. In addition, you might as well give the Grand Tutor the high-yield grain seeds we have in advance and have him have them cooked into dishes. In this way, the ministers can taste the delicious food made from these high-yield grain seeds themselves, and they will naturally know the merit of your introduction of such excellent varieties. At that time, their prejudice against you will probably be much less."

Upon hearing this, Chen Mengyao's beautiful eyes lit up, and she thought to herself, "What the prince says makes perfect sense! If I can use this opportunity to let everyone know about my achievements, there won't be so much opposition to anything I do in the future." And so, the two continued their lively conversation, the atmosphere incredibly harmonious.