The Prince's Beloved Little Wife

After sitting for a while, she suddenly had a flash of inspiration. She decided to hang a prominent sign near the entrance to the lingerie room, with the words "Women's Products - Men Keep Out" written in bright colors and bold lettering. This way, even if a man accidentally wandered in, he would immediately see the sign and realize that this was a women's area, thus stopping himself from trespassing. This would effectively prevent unnecessary embarrassment and misunderstandings, better protecting the shopping experience and privacy of female customers.

Without hesitation, Chen Mengyao made up her mind. She couldn't let herself get bogged down in procrastination; otherwise, if she forgot something important due to momentary lapse in attention, it would be a huge problem, and it would be too late to regret it then. With this sense of urgency, she hurriedly stepped into her own space. In this small world full of infinite possibilities, she began to carefully search, her eyes darting among the various items as if searching for a long-lost treasure.

After a careful search, Chen Mengyao's eyes lit up. She finally found a piece of cardboard of the perfect size among the cluttered yet orderly pile of items. The cardboard was flat and white. She carefully picked up the colorful, dazzling colored pens and slowly left the space, entering the office.

She sat down at the table, took a deep breath, adjusted her posture, and began to write. Chen Mengyao first carefully observed the position and size of the cardboard, silently planning the space each character would occupy. Then, she focused intently on making her first stroke, the stroke flowing smoothly and naturally, without the slightest hesitation or pause.

She wrote carefully, stroke by stroke, pouring all her attention and effort into each stroke.

As time went by, the character "女" (woman) gradually appeared on the cardboard, followed by the character "子" (child). In this way, one brightly colored character after another appeared in turn: the red "用" (use), the green "品" (quality), the blue "男" (man)... Each character was so vivid and eye-catching that it could be noticed at a glance.

Moreover, every character Chen Mengyao wrote appeared neat, upright, and powerful, as if these characters were no longer just simple symbols, but possessed a soul and strength. They seemed to be conveying an inviolable majesty to the world through the cardboard, warning men not to easily approach this territory belonging to women.

After finishing writing, Chen Mengyao carefully examined her masterpiece and nodded in satisfaction. Next, she needed to hang the sign in the designated place. She left her office and went outside the underwear room. First, she chose a spot on the wall, then took out a small hammer and a nail, and carefully hammered into the chosen location. With a few soft "bangs," the nail successfully embedded itself in the wall.

Finally, Chen Mengyao hung the sign she had just made on the nail. Looking at the eye-catching sign hanging there steadily, she couldn't help but smile happily and clapped her hands lightly, indicating her great satisfaction with her work. Now, with this sign, that room for underwear and sanitary napkins should be well protected, and those unruly men wouldn't be able to barge in anymore.

Just as Chen Mengyao finished her series of actions, a familiar and deep voice suddenly came from behind her: "What is Yaoyao doing?" Hearing this voice, Chen Mengyao's body trembled slightly, then she quickly turned around, a sweet smile blooming on her face. It turned out that standing behind her was Ouyang Han.

Chen Mengyao quickly and carefully took down the sign she had just hung up, which had eight characters on it, and showed it to Ouyang Han. The sign read, in a flowing, elegant script: "Women's Products, Men Prohibited." Upon seeing the sign, a hint of admiration flashed in Ouyang Han's eyes. He involuntarily gave Chen Mengyao a thumbs-up and praised her, "Yaoyao, you've really thought of everything! This way, those men probably won't dare to come here so casually."

Hearing Ouyang Han's praise, Chen Mengyao blushed slightly, her cheeks flushing a delicate pink, as beautiful as a peach blossom in spring. She lowered her head gently, fiddling with the hem of her dress, and said softly, "Oh, not at all, I was just thinking about it casually..."

Seeing this, Ouyang Han smiled slightly and continued, "I've brought quite a few guards with me this time. Come down with me and take a look, and choose some. We can select a few to guard this department store first; then at night, we'll select a few to take to Yuyanfang for night duty; as for the rest, when our shops officially open, we'll have them come over to help maintain order. From now on, all these guards will be assigned to every shop you open. If you feel you still don't have enough manpower, you can tell me anytime." After saying this, Ouyang Han walked towards the stairwell, with Chen Mengyao following closely behind, and the two of them went downstairs together to select guards.

Just as Chen Mengyao and Ouyang Han walked down the stairs to the first floor, they saw dozens of guards standing neatly below. These guards were dressed in uniform, their posture upright like pine trees, and they looked particularly spirited.

When Chen Mengyao and Ouyang Han appeared in everyone's sight, the guards moved in unison, kneeling down to pay their respects and shouting in unison, "Your subordinates pay their respects to Your Highness and Your Highness!" The sound resounded throughout the hall, exuding a magnificent aura.

After Ouyang Han slightly raised his hand to signal them to rise, he began to address the group of guards. His expression was stern, his sharp gaze sweeping over each of their faces as he said in a deep voice, "From this day forward, you will serve the Princess Consort. Remember, the Princess Consort's orders are as absolute as my orders; you must obey all her arrangements and commands. You must do your utmost to assist the Princess Consort in protecting herself and all the shops under her name, without the slightest negligence. If the Princess Consort or any of the shops suffer any mishap, I will punish them severely, and you will be held accountable!"

Upon hearing this, the guards responded in unison again, "Yes, sir!" Their voices were firm and powerful, seemingly able to pierce the clouds. Seeing this, Ouyang Han nodded in satisfaction, indicating his approval.

Chen Mengyao said to them, "Please introduce yourselves and your specialties." The first guard to stand up had thick eyebrows and large eyes, and a booming voice: "Your Highness, my name is Zhao Hu. My specialty is close combat. I once single-handedly withstood ten assassins without being defeated." Chen Mengyao nodded in satisfaction. Then a tall, thin man stood up, "Your Highness, my name is Sun Qian. I have excellent lightness skills and can quickly transmit messages or scout the surrounding area." Several other men then introduced themselves.

Chen Mengyao finally selected five people, including Zhao Hu and Sun Qian. She smiled and said to the five, "Then I'll be counting on you for the next few days." The five respectfully replied, "It is our honor to serve the Princess."

Chen Mengyao said to the remaining guards, "Don't be discouraged. I still have many shops that need manpower, and I will arrange suitable jobs for you." The guards thanked her profusely. Chen Mengyao then selected a few guards to take to Yuyanfang later, and sent the rest back to her courtyard, saying that her courtyard also needed the guards' protection. The guards left happily upon hearing this.

After the guards dispersed, Ouyang Han looked at Chen Mengyao with a hint of inquiry in his eyes: "Why did Yaoyao choose these five people?" Chen Mengyao blinked: "Zhao Hu is good at close combat and can protect me. Sun Qian is good at light footwork and is convenient for scouting and sending messages. The other three each have their own strengths, and they are the most suitable to be paired together." Ouyang Han chuckled: "Yaoyao is indeed meticulous."

As night fell, Chen Mengyao, after careful preparation, led several carefully selected companions and set off with Ouyang Han for Yu Yan Fang. Furthermore, she specifically instructed Lin Yu to select several capable and shrewd individuals from his subordinates, equipped with advanced cameras and alarms, to accompany her to Yu Yan Fang to set up security measures.

Before setting off, Chen Mengyao solemnly gave a few words of advice to the newly joined guards, her words revealing the importance she placed on the mission and her concern for safety. Her words were concise and powerful, leaving the guards, though somewhat puzzled, fully aware of the weighty responsibility on their shoulders. They dared not slacken their efforts and nodded in agreement, following closely behind. Thus, under the cover of night, the group steadily made its way towards Yu Yan Fang.

Just as Chen Mengyao arrived at the entrance of Yu Yan Fang, she heard a commotion coming from inside. She frowned and quickened her pace to investigate. There she saw a richly dressed woman throwing a tantrum, shouting that Yu Yan Fang sold counterfeit goods. Chen Mengyao sneered inwardly; it seemed someone was deliberately trying to cause trouble, but she wasn't about to let them succeed so easily.

Chen Mengyao stepped forward, her voice cold: "Young lady, do you have any evidence of causing such a disturbance at Yu Yan Fang?" The woman saw Chen Mengyao's fine clothes and said disdainfully, "And who are you? Don't meddle in other people's business." Mu Xue, who was next to her, hurriedly said, "This is our Princess Consort." The woman's expression changed slightly, but she still insisted, "So what if she's the Princess Consort? Yu Yan Fang is wrong to cheat its customers."

Chen Mengyao glanced around and noticed many onlookers whispering amongst themselves. She turned to the guard behind her and said, "Go and invite the Prefect of the Capital, and also find a few experts to authenticate the goods." The guard obeyed and left. The woman seemed flustered at the sight, but remained defiant.

Before long, the Prefect of the Capital and an expert arrived. After careful examination, the expert confirmed that all the goods from Yu Yan Fang were genuine. The Prefect of the Capital frowned and asked the woman, "Now what do you have to say?" The woman stammered.

Chen Mengyao said coldly, "This young lady has caused trouble without cause, disrupting the business of merchants. According to the law, she should be punished. Guards, take her to the government office and let the Prefect of the Capital decide her fate." The guards obeyed and stepped forward to lift the woman. The woman struggled and begged for mercy, but Chen Mengyao remained unmoved. After handling the matter, Yuyanfang returned to peace, and everyone praised the Princess for her fairness and wisdom.

After Yu Yan Fang closed, Chen Mengyao called Mu Xue and the others over and explained the importance of leaving several guards there to protect the place and having Lin Yu and his team install security cameras. Chen Mengyao emphasized that this was to ensure the shop's safety and prevent anyone from entering Yu Yan Fang under the cover of night to steal.

After listening to Chen Mengyao's explanation, Mu Xue felt that Chen Mengyao was very thoughtful and cooperative with Lin Yu and his group's actions. Therefore, Mu Xue led the others, under Chen Mengyao's command, to quickly get to work and assist Lin Yu and his group in installing cameras and alarms.

The entire process went very smoothly, with Chen Mengyao personally supervising each step to ensure the quality of the installation. Under Chen Mengyao's direction, cameras and alarms were installed in all areas, greatly enhancing the security of the entire store.

After installation, Chen Mengyao checked the system's operation on her phone. She found that the camera and alarm were working properly, the images were clear, and the alarm responded quickly, which made her very satisfied. She nodded, expressing her appreciation and gratitude for the work of Lin Yu, Mu Xue, and the others.

Finally, Chen Mengyao reminded everyone that although cameras and alarms had been installed, they still couldn't let their guard down and needed to remain vigilant at all times to jointly maintain the store's safety. Mu Xue and the others agreed and expressed their willingness to actively cooperate with Chen Mengyao's work to maintain the safety of Yu Yan Fang.