The Prince's Beloved Little Wife

Back in his quiet and elegant courtyard, Ouyang Han and Chen Mengyao politely bid each other farewell. He turned and hurried back to the palace to deal with the mountain of official business. Chen Mengyao, on the other hand, went back to her room, already making plans for the next day.

She instructed her maids to carefully wash the clothes the guards had just brought back and then hang them to dry in the courtyard. Her gaze swept over the clothes racks, finally settling on a royal blue dress—the one she had carefully chosen to wear to the Grand Tutor's residence the next day. The royal blue silk shimmered softly in the sunlight, as if foreshadowing a beautiful tomorrow.

Besides clothes, Chen Mengyao also remembered the delicious treats hidden in her spatial storage. She decided to bring some pastries, snacks, and fruits as gifts for the Grand Tutor's residence, so they could use them to entertain the ministers, and also let them know how delicious the fruits she had promoted were.

To avoid forgetting, she immediately stepped into that mysterious space and began selecting fruits that could be stored for a longer time. Apples, pears, cantaloupes, pomelos, kiwis, dragon fruit… these fruits were colorful, fragrant, and mouthwatering. In addition, she carefully selected cakes, breads, and other pastries, as well as exquisitely packaged gift boxes and crates. She directed her servants to carefully pack the pastries into boxes, while the fruits and snacks were neatly stacked in crates. In no time, dozens of boxes of pastries and dozens of crates of fruit filled a corner of the room, resembling a small mountain.

However, Chen Mengyao wasn't satisfied with just these fruits. She re-entered the space and went into the cold storage room. Her gaze was drawn to the delicate blueberries and strawberries, which, like sprites of nature, exuded an alluring sweet aroma. Chen Mengyao carefully placed these small fruits into exquisite white storage boxes. They resembled jewels meticulously inlaid on white silk, each one shimmering with an enticing light, making one's mouth water.

She was particularly captivated by the bunches of grapes. She decided to take out entire boxes of them; each bunch was plump, round, and translucent, like purple pearls. With her skillful hands, dozens of boxes of blueberries, strawberries, and grapes were neatly stacked together, resembling a colorful treasure mountain.

In addition, Chen Mengyao also considered the preservation of bananas, a perishable fruit. She specifically placed a batch of bananas in a cold storage warehouse, intending to retrieve them before her departure the next day to maintain their freshness and taste. This way, whether on a long journey or a short trip, she could ensure the quality and flavor of these fruits.

Of course, she didn't forget the vegetables she had been promoting for cultivation: bok choy, Chinese cabbage, cauliflower, cauliflower, cucumber, tomato, pepper, pumpkin, green beans, lettuce, romaine lettuce, water spinach, carrots… She decided to let more people taste the deliciousness of these vegetables and also let them know about her hard work and contributions in promoting their cultivation.

So, Chen Mengyao used her mind to pack all the vegetables into boxes within her spatial dimension. Each box was heavy, brimming with her hopes and hard work. In addition, she searched online for recipes and printed them out, intending to take them with her. This way, whether cooking or tasting, she could ensure that each dish brought out the best flavor and nutritional value of the vegetables. Her heart was filled with anticipation and hope for the future. She knew that these efforts would eventually bear fruit, bringing health and delicious food to more people.

After meticulously checking every detail and ensuring that everything was arranged according to plan without any omissions, a satisfied smile finally appeared on her face. She carefully selected some fresh vegetables from the dazzling array, and then meticulously prepared several simple yet delicious dishes before leaving the space and returning to her room. She then quietly called to the hidden guards waiting in the shadows. These well-trained and taciturn guards quickly and silently packed the carefully selected vegetables and, following her instructions, delivered them to the Grand Tutor's residence.

She had a heartwarming plan in mind—to have the chefs at the Grand Tutor's residence try making these dishes for them today so that she could bring even better versions to the Grand Tutor's residence tomorrow and present a feast for the taste buds to the upcoming guests.

The guards obeyed and departed, their figures swiftly disappearing into the night. She returned to her room, lying back down on her soft, comfortable bed, her eyes sparkling with anticipation. She gently picked up the tablet from the bedside table. To better enjoy this peaceful moment, she had even taken a small, exquisite table from her spatial storage, placing it on the bed and adjusting the angle so she could comfortably view the tablet's content. At this moment, her heart was filled with indescribable anticipation and joy, as if she could already foresee the joyous gathering at the Grand Tutor's residence the next day. She imagined the guests tasting the dishes made from the vegetables and grains she had personally prepared, imagining the warmth and happiness filling the Grand Tutor's residence. A warm current welled up within her, making her night even sweeter and more beautiful.

Upon returning to his residence, Ouyang Han, without a moment's delay, immediately summoned his most trusted bodyguards and solemnly instructed them to inform the Crown Prince, Prince Wen, Prince Duan, Prince An, and the two princesses residing outside the palace, that they must attend the Grand Tutor's residence the next day to participate in the family recognition banquet where the Grand Tutor formally recognizes Chen Mengyao as his goddaughter. He emphasized that the bodyguards must personally deliver this message to each of their masters, ensuring no one is overlooked. Upon hearing this, the bodyguards vanished in a flash, like ghosts in the night, swiftly disappearing in different directions.

Ouyang Han's actions were, in fact, deeply calculated. He knew that although Chen Mengyao had won his heart, in this world where imperial power reigned supreme, her status still needed to be solidified. He wanted to use this family reunion banquet as an opportunity to declare to everyone that Chen Mengyao was not only his beloved, but also a treasure of their royal family. He wanted to build a solid backing for her in his own way, letting those ministers with ulterior motives know that anyone who dared to displease Chen Mengyao in the slightest would pay a heavy price.

Meanwhile, the Grand Tutor's residence was also bustling with activity. When the Grand Tutor received the novel crops such as corn, sweet potatoes, and potatoes sent by Ouyang Han, he immediately realized that these would be a highlight of tomorrow's family reunion banquet. Therefore, he quickly instructed the kitchen chefs to begin preparations, planning to try making some dishes at noon and then launch others in the evening, ensuring that the guests could taste all the delicious dishes made from these novel crops at the family reunion banquet.

Furthermore, the Grand Tutor had sent invitations to all the ministers several days prior, inviting them to witness this momentous family reunion banquet. He knew that this banquet was not only about Chen Mengyao's status and position, but also about the face and dignity of the imperial family. Therefore, he personally supervised all the preparations, striving for perfection in everything from the venue setup to the menu.

Now, all preparations are complete, and we await the family reunion banquet tomorrow. At that time, the Grand Tutor's Mansion will be bustling with activity, filled with guests who will witness this grand feast full of warmth and blessings.

Soon after, the agile guards split up and silently arrived at the residences of the Crown Prince and the other princes. Following their masters' instructions, they reported to each of them that they were to attend Chen Mengyao's family recognition banquet at the Grand Tutor's residence the next day. The guards' tone was firm and unwavering as they relayed this message. The Crown Prince and the other princes, upon hearing it, all looked solemn and expressed their determination to attend the Grand Tutor's residence the next day to support their younger brother/sister-in-law, Chen Mengyao, and demonstrate the strength of their family unity. After speaking, they specifically instructed the guards to return and report, emphasizing the importance they placed on the matter.

Seeing their masters' resolute attitude, the guards secretly breathed a sigh of relief. They quickly and orderly withdrew from the princes' residences and returned to Ouyang Han's quarters. After reporting the Crown Prince and the princes' replies to Ouyang Han, the guards all wore expressions of relief. Upon hearing this, Ouyang Han felt a warm current surge in his heart. He knew that with the support of the Crown Prince and his brothers, Chen Mengyao's family recognition banquet would proceed smoothly. He nodded in satisfaction, signaling the guards to leave, and then turned back to his busy official duties, his heart filled with warmth and peace thanks to the bond of kinship.