Chapter 186: Imperial Edict

His Majesty said, 'The sleeves are full of fragrance, from now on each month we will specially supply twenty sets of Lustrous Jade Soap to the imperial palace.' Xi Gonggong looked at the Princess Consort's expression, suppressing his own urge to smile.

But when he heard His Majesty issue the Imperial Edict, his expression was exactly the same as the Princess Consort's.

Jiang Yun Chu heard the later verbal instruction, and her eyes lit up.

Each month, twenty sets.

This is a long-term business.

With the imperial palace's backing, how could the future business be bad?

Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace.

This time, Jiang Yun Chu agreed wholeheartedly and happily.

Xi Gonggong smiled, flicked his duster, and said, 'Today's opening, the Princess Consort is busy, so we'll return to the palace; Your Majesty is still waiting for our reply.'

Xi Gonggong did not stay; he rode away on horseback.

He is a close attendant of the emperor, unsuitable for such occasions; his every frown, smile, word, and action might convey information.

Congratulations, Princess Consort.

The nobles formed a circle, one after another offering congratulations to Jiang Yun Chu; those who had been aloof and rarely spoke now showed a bit of enthusiasm.

This is someone favored by His Majesty; how could they dare to keep a cold face?

Those who had just ordered one or two sets increased their quantities; even the Marchioness of Yongbo quickly added three sets.

Things that can enter the palace—how could they be bad?

In the future, taking them out to give as gifts or favors will be excellent.

After seeing off these guests, An Guo Guo was reluctant to leave, taking three steps back for every step forward.

"Yun Hui, what's wrong?" Jiang Yun Chu felt that scorching gaze; it was impossible to ignore.

Jiang Yun Hui's mouth twitched. "Sister, this is the Commandery Princess of the Yongan Prince's Mansion, An Guo Guo."

"Sister, just call me Guo Guo." An Guo Guo was not polite, directly calling her sister.

The main point is, having milk makes one a mother……

"Greetings, Commandery Princess An." Jiang Yun Chu smiled; others could say that, but she could not.

After all, they weren't that familiar yet.

On first meeting, calling someone's personal name would be overstepping.

An Guo Guo looked pitifully at Jiang Yun Chu, "Princess Consort."

Jiang Yun Chu raised her eyebrows; these one or two have her wrapped around their finger, how could they all be acting coquettish?

"Commandery Princess An, is there any shortcoming in my humble shop's hospitality?"

The corner of her mouth always bore a smile, and her words were very gentle.

An Guo Guo hastily waved her hands, "No, no, not at all……"

"Oh! It's not that the hospitality was lacking; it was too good, making me unable to forget, unable to leave, and making my heart itch unbearably."

Those idioms……

Jiang Yun Chu's mouth corner actually twitched twice, visible to the naked eye; we were just saying……

If we can't use idioms, we can just not use them.

Those who don't know might think I'm some heartless, unrighteous person!

"She likes the fruit tea in the shop." Finally, Jiang Yun Hui couldn't stand it and directly translated for her sister.

Jiang Yun Chu suddenly understood and couldn't help laughing out loud.

It seems this Commandery Princess An is truly pure and lovable; her eyes hold nothing but longing.

"Next year, Jingdu will have a fruit tea shop; I've already been preparing. Today's fruit tea variety is single, and later we'll directly add several more. If Commandery Princess An likes it, she can patronize often."

She previously had Su Xin keep the shop; the storefront wasn't big, and any business there would be somewhat awkward. After she inspected it, she decided right away to open a milk tea shop later.

The milk tea business will be popular wherever it is.

Haven't you seen how those nobles today drank until they had nothing left?

"Opening a shop is great, but……"

"Can't the time be moved up? I can't wait that long!" An Guo Guo said pitifully.

Jiang Yun Chu smiled helplessly. "Commandery Princess An, we need to test the formula, adjust the concentration, and various flavors; the process is many, so advancing it is unlikely."

Moreover, the beverage will be better in summer.

It cools and relieves heat; moreover, in spring she needs to cultivate many raw materials, which is also why opening early is impossible.

"Then that's fine."

An Guo Guo nodded; the young lady, although a commandery princess, is not arrogant and domineering.

She is well-read and reasonable.

"Sister, before opening, you must definitely send me an invitation; I will surely come."

"Definitely, definitely!" She turned and walked a few steps, still uneasy, and repeated it again.

Jiang Yun Chu nodded seriously. "Certainly."

With such a major patron, how could she forget?

Just like that, Jiang Yun Chu's fruit tea shop hasn't opened yet, but its reputation has already spread.

Especially those twenty noble guests; after returning to their mansions, each had the cook research it, but the final taste was never right, so it came to nothing.

"Mother, the statistics are out." Ning Hanmo walked over holding the paper.

It contains their statistics, the amount each mansion ordered.

Those who came this time were all major households, ordering by set; in this day's time, they actually sold over a hundred sets.

Jiang Yun Chu raised her eyes, suppressing her shock; although she had anticipated something, she didn't expect over a hundred sets.

The profit from this batch has come in—fifty taels of silver, the account of the students who entered Chun Hua Xue Yuan—use it for whatever you want to do, whether doing business, buying things, or directly splitting it.

When the time comes, I'll just hand it over to you directly.

Jiang Yun Chu's words immediately quieted the noisy crowd, as if a pause button had been pressed.

"Mother, what did you say?" Ning Hanmo asked, eyes wide.

Jiang Yun Chu smiled, looking at the group of kids, "Today you're helping, I won't count this as a favor. First, to give you a sense of participation; second, to train you in on-the-spot performance and emergency response; third, to let you know the next steps."

These fifty taels are because of today's success; they are what you deserve.

And these fifty taels also buy out your favor; today's matter, we gain benefit and lose favor.

Whether it's benefit or favor, how to choose is up to them.

Zhang Cunwen's eyes lit up, then he fell into thought again.

The Dean's favor is even more important; one favor, for them, might possibly exempt them from a punishment later?

No, that's not right!

"I vote, fifty taels." Zhang Cunwen said.

Ning Hanmo nodded, "I also vote, fifty taels."

"Fifty taels." Kang Wu also decided directly.

Several girls nodded and also chose fifty taels.

Only one person...

He silently raised his hand, "Favor, how important it is."

Everyone's gaze turned uniformly toward Kang Wen...

Kang Wen touched his own face, wondering if today's busyness had left his face dirty?

Why are you looking at him like that? So shy!

"Favor is important, but you have to see whose favor it is." Kang Wu, unable to stand it, whispered an explanation to Kang Wen.

However...

Jiang Yun Chu's martial arts have now greatly improved; her mental cultivation and techniques have been steadily rising. The two little ones' whispering, she doesn't need to eavesdrop—it directly appears in her own ears...