The Prince's Beloved Little Wife

Ouyang Han and the Crown Prince exchanged a glance, both reading a hint of helplessness in each other's eyes. They watched Chen Mengyao and Prince Duan, who were once again engrossed in discussing business, seemingly oblivious to everything around them. Ouyang Han shook his head slightly, inwardly sighing, "Businessmen truly see everything and want to make money from it. Their dedication and enthusiasm are admirable, but compared to us, they seem far more free and unrestrained." The Crown Prince also nodded slightly, a hint of envy flashing in his eyes, quickly replaced by a resolute expression. He knew that both he and Ouyang Han bore inescapable responsibilities and could not act as freely as Chen Mengyao and Prince Duan.

As the military camp administrator, Ouyang Han had to worry about the soldiers' training, the preparation of provisions, and the changing battlefield situation every day. He was always on edge and dared not slacken his efforts in the slightest. The Crown Prince, on the other hand, was in charge of all affairs of the country. Every move he made was related to the fate of the nation and the well-being of the people. He carried the weight of the entire country on his shoulders.

The atmosphere at breakfast gradually became more relaxed as Chen Mengyao and Prince Duan had a lively conversation. Ouyang Han and the Crown Prince, however, could only chat with their other brothers and sisters, and they were having a very pleasant conversation.

After the meal, everyone began packing their belongings, preparing to return to the capital. Ouyang Han and the Crown Prince planned to retrieve the medicinal herbs and spiritual spring water stored in Chen Mengyao's spatial storage after returning to the Jing Prince's residence. After all, those items were quite precious, and it was much safer in Chen Mengyao's space than outside.

They each found their compatible brothers and sisters to ride in the carriage with, according to their own preferences. Chen Mengyao naturally sat with Prince Duan, and the two continued their unfinished conversation, from the food industry to other industries, and then to how to expand their businesses—every topic was full of business opportunities and vitality. Meanwhile, Ouyang Han and the Crown Prince were talking with their respective relatives. Although their conversations were not as lively as those of Chen Mengyao and Prince Duan, they were still full of warmth and care.

As the carriage slowly started moving, they embarked on their journey home. Along the way, they might continue to ponder their respective responsibilities and missions, but they would also cherish this rare time together, allowing their souls a moment of relaxation and solace.

Throughout the journey, the Crown Princess and her accompanying ladies-in-waiting did not find the monotony of the trip dull. As usual, they took out their carefully prepared board games as a way to pass the time. On the chessboard, sparks of wisdom flew; in the card games, laughter and cheers rose and fell, creating a joyful and harmonious atmosphere. The Crown Princess's gentleness and wisdom were fully displayed in these games, bringing endless fun and warmth to everyone in the entourage.

An hour passed quietly, and the convoy slowly entered the gates of Prince Jing's residence. Chen Mengyao, this thoughtful and understanding woman, began to busy herself. She boarded the carriages of the Crown Prince, Prince Wen, Prince Duan, Prince An, and the three princesses, and from her mysterious and unpredictable spatial storage, she took out the medicinal herbs and pure spiritual spring water they had selected, carefully placing them on their respective carriages.

It's particularly worth mentioning that Chen Mengyao put a lot of thought into the little princess's carriage. She not only placed many interesting storybooks there, allowing the princess to immerse herself in a fantastical world and forget the loneliness and constraints of palace life, but also specially selected several books on how to judge character and find a partner. She hoped the little princess could draw wisdom from these books, learn to distinguish between good and bad men, and avoid being deceived and hurt in the future. These books, like a guiding light, illuminated the little princess's path.

In addition, Chen Mengyao thoughtfully prepared some snacks, pastries, and fruits, so that the little princess could enjoy the food while also feeling her warmth and care. She gently said to the little princess, "These books were specially selected for you. You can read them more when you have time in the palace. They will teach you how to distinguish between good and bad men, so you won't be deceived in the future. You are too lonely in the palace by yourself. When you have time, you can come out of the palace to play with me, or I can come into the palace to find you."

Hearing Chen Mengyao's thoughtful words, the little princess felt a surge of warmth in her heart. She hugged Chen Mengyao tightly, her face beaming with a happy smile: "Thank you for caring about me so much! I'm really lonely in the palace all by myself. I can only leave the palace and establish my own residence when I come of age, which means next year. When that time comes, we must have a good get-together!" This sincere affection quietly took root between the two of them, becoming a beautiful memory they shared.

The Crown Princess, the Princess Consort, and all the princesses surrounded Chen Mengyao, each giving her a heartfelt hug, their eyes filled with reluctance to part. Their bond with Chen Mengyao was deep; at that moment, time seemed to slow down, making it difficult to leave. However, all good things must come to an end, and they knew this separation was temporary. Though their hearts were filled with longing, they could only helplessly accept this reality.

As they parted, they all made a promise to Chen Mengyao that they would definitely meet again in that tranquil courtyard to continue their joyful time. Or, when they had free time, they could meet again at the Jing Prince's Mansion or other residences to talk about their feelings and spend wonderful time together. These promises, like beautiful wishes, offered a little comfort to their reluctance to part.

However, despite their deep reluctance, they had to embark on their journey home under the urging of their husbands. Each husband knew his wife's reluctance, but they also understood that everyone has their own responsibilities and missions, and they couldn't remain immersed in the sadness of parting. So, they gently persuaded and encouraged their wives to bravely face the separation and look forward to the next reunion.

And so, accompanied by their husbands, the Crown Princess, the Princesses, and the princesses reluctantly left the Jing Prince's Mansion and returned to their respective residences. Although their bodies were back home, their hearts seemed to remain in that place filled with laughter and warmth. They looked forward to their next reunion, hoping to spend more wonderful time with Chen Mengyao.