The Prince's Beloved Little Wife

When Chen Mengyao saw the breakfast that Uncle An had brought, she was deeply moved. After thanking Uncle An, she asked the maids to sit down and eat with her. The maids, of course, dared not refuse; there was a difference in rank, and they wouldn't dare sit and eat with their mistress. Chen Mengyao knew they were being considerate of her status, so she quickly pretended to be angry and said, "If Miss tells you to sit, then sit. Otherwise, I won't need you to serve me. There's so much food here; how can I finish it all by myself? You can order whatever you want here. Don't treat yourselves like maids. As long as you treat me well and don't betray me, I will treat you well."

The maids were deeply moved and quickly told Chen Mengyao that they would be loyal to her. After saying that, they sat down to eat together, secretly resolving to take good care of and protect her no matter what. Seeing how much the prince cared for her, they thought that she might be their future princess, so they had to treat this young lady even better.

Just as the maids and Chen Mengyao finished eating and had the servants clear away the dishes, they heard someone enter. The maids quickly stood up and turned around to see the Prince. They bowed to him and stepped aside. Chen Mengyao was about to bow as well when Ouyang Han stopped her, smiling gently at her, "Yaoyao, there's no need for such formalities." His guard, Ling Feng, looked on in disbelief. Was this their Prince? Was this their cold and unsmiling Prince? Ling Feng thought to himself, the Prince had changed completely since meeting this Miss Chen. Before, the Prince always had a stern face, never smiling, making him intimidating. But now, the Prince was showing a gentle smile to Miss Chen and even using the affectionate term "Yaoyao."

The other guards exchanged glances; they had never seen the prince like this before. It seemed this Miss Chen held a special place in the prince's heart. Everyone wondered if the prince had truly fallen for Miss Chen. Just then, Ouyang Han noticed Ling Feng and the others' expressions and coughed, saying, "You may all leave now." Ling Feng and the others breathed a sigh of relief and quickly withdrew. Only Ouyang Han and Chen Mengyao remained in the room.

Ouyang Han dismissed the maids and looked at Chen Mengyao with doting eyes, saying, "Yaoyao, have you been enjoying your stay at the manor these past few days? Would you like me to send a few more matrons over to help manage things here?" Hearing him address her so intimately, Chen Mengyao blushed and whispered, "You can arrange it yourself. I'm quite content here. Your courtyard is so beautiful; staying here makes me feel incredibly relaxed. Besides, I haven't even agreed to be with you yet, how can you call me so affectionately?" Seeing her blush, Ouyang Han found her particularly adorable and quickly teased her, saying, "Yaoyao, you saved my life. I have no way to repay you but to offer myself to you."

Hearing his words, Chen Mengyao blushed even more, like a ripe red apple. She didn't know how to respond. She'd been single for over twenty years, and this was the first time she'd been flirted with by a man, especially one from ancient times. Seeing Chen Mengyao's reaction, Ouyang Han stopped teasing her. He quickly said, "Alright, alright, I won't tease you anymore. But what I said last night was true. I love you and want to spend my life with you. What have you thought about it? What do you think of me?" Chen Mengyao quickly replied, "You're very good, really. I can tell from the maid you arranged for me that you're sincere. But I think it's better to make some things clear to you sooner rather than later." With that, she led him towards the room.

Seeing her so serious expression, Ouyang Han quickly followed, wanting to know what she wanted to say. When Chen Mengyao led him into the room, Ouyang Han felt a little embarrassed; after all, there was a difference between men and women, how could he enter her private quarters? He stood at the door, afraid to move. Chen Mengyao pulled him inside, closed the door, and locked it from the inside.

Seeing Chen Mengyao's mysterious demeanor, Ouyang Han became even more curious. Just as he was about to ask, she conjured something out of nowhere, leaving him utterly astonished. How had she done that? While he was pondering this, Chen Mengyao spoke, "Actually, I'm not from your era. I'm from thousands of years in the future." Ouyang Han stared at Chen Mengyao in disbelief, finding it hard to believe she came from the future. After composing himself and processing this astonishing fact, he asked, "Then how did you get here?" Chen Mengyao took a deep breath and recounted her time-travel experience to Ouyang Han, demonstrating the spatial dimension she carried with her. Ouyang Han listened intently, filled with curiosity about this wondrous space.

However, he was more concerned about Chen Mengyao's safety. He held her hand tightly and said, "I don't care where you come from. I just hope you're safe and sound. Since fate has brought you to my side, this is our destiny." Chen Mengyao felt Ouyang Han's sincerity and was deeply moved. She looked at him, her eyes shining with determination, "I'm willing to believe in this destiny too. But the road ahead is long, and we need to face many difficulties and challenges."

Ouyang Han smiled and nodded. "With you by my side, I'm confident I can overcome any difficulty." The two smiled at each other, deciding to face the unknown future together. "I can promise you that, but I hope you won't have multiple wives or concubines in the future. Where I'm from, it's monogamy. I hope we can be together for life," Chen Mengyao said, looking at Ouyang Han with unwavering eyes.

Ouyang Han's heart stirred upon hearing this. He hadn't expected Chen Mengyao to make such a request, which only increased his respect for her. "I, Ouyang Han, hereby swear that in this life, there will only be Chen Mengyao, and no other woman. If I break this vow, may I be punished by heaven," Ouyang Han solemnly declared. Chen Mengyao smiled with relief. She knew that Ouyang Han was a man of his word; if he said it, he would definitely do it.