The Great Ming Demon Pill: Your Majesty, please address me as the Crown Prince!

One day later.

Zhu Zhanjun quickly selected a suitable candidate, appointing Zhu Gui as the manager of Yuxuetang.

He remained behind the scenes, acting as the boss.

And the support of his grandfather, Zhu Di, was quickly implemented.

Yu Xue Tang acquired shops in prime locations, large tracts of land, warehouses, and shipping vessels at low prices.

About two or three days later.

Yu Xue Tang officially opened for business.

Within two or three days, it caused a great sensation in the capital.

These days, most people use brown sugar and maltose.

Luxury items like white sugar were tributes to the imperial palace.

Even ordinary nobles were not entitled to enjoy this privilege.

And now it's actually being sold in regular stores!

Such news spread like wildfire.

Soon, a long queue formed in front of Yuxue Hall.

Many of them were servants sent by Miss Xun Gui to make purchases.

After all, women tend to have a sweet tooth.

Premium white sugar can elevate the flavor of many pastries.

A well-dressed middle-aged servant said to the person next to him:

"Tsk tsk, this white sugar is truly a rare find! Its color is like winter snow, sweet but not cloying. My wife tasted a small bag we managed to snag yesterday and raved about it, saying that even the imperial candy from the palace couldn't compare. That's why she sent me to queue up again early this morning, saying we need to prepare it for our Mid-Autumn Festival banquet, we can't afford to lose face."

A lean businessman standing nearby chimed in:

"Brother, you are absolutely right! This white sugar is of the highest quality. To be honest, I have traveled all over the country and have seen 'icing sugar' from foreign countries. It is white in color but often has an off-taste, and it is expensive and scarce."

"I've never seen anything like Yu Xue Tang's before, sold so openly! This business has great potential! If we can get in touch with the grain transport channels and sell it to Suzhou, Hangzhou, Lingnan, and even overseas... tsk tsk, the profits are unimaginable."

An ordinary elderly woman carrying a vegetable basket chimed in.

"Oh my, this stuff is precious, isn't it? How much does it cost per tael? I heard it's a recipe that came from the palace? The owner of this shop must be a member of the royal family, right? How could an ordinary person get their hands on such a treasure?"

A man next to her, who looked like a minor official, lowered his voice and said mysteriously.

"Auntie, you've hit the nail on the head. I heard from a colleague in the Ministry of Revenue that there's something much more complicated behind the Jade Snow Hall!"

"It's said that they have some connection with the imperial family, but I dare not say which important person it is."

"But look at this location, this pomp and circumstance, and those officials helping to maintain order... what ordinary merchants have such influence?"

The people around listened with amazement, all ears pricked up.

A little further away in the group, two foreign businessmen dressed in exotic clothing and sporting full beards were also whispering to each other.

"Ali, this white sugar is even purer than the finest rock sugar from my hometown! Unbelievable... The Ming Dynasty is indeed rich in natural treasures."

"Yes, Hassan. We need to find a way to buy more."

For several days, Yu Xue Tang's business did not decline.

Many people start queuing as early as dark.

Even so, many people still can't buy them.

The same applies to those members of the imperial family and the nobility.

With privileges in place, they become useless.

Who can blame them when Yu Xue Tang is backed by principles!

.....................

Main hall.

"Squad leader, did you really give this to us?" Zhu Zhanxi, Zhang Mao, Li Heng, Liu Zhong, Zheng Yu and others looked surprised and delighted.

The other children in the class also stared in shock at the pile of brocade boxes in front of them, with the Jade Snow Hall logo prominently displayed on them.

Although these young men from top noble families had probably heard some rumors that Yuxuetang was related to Zhu Zhanjun, they were still stunned that Zhu Zhanjun had brought so much sugar.

These days, everyone knows that Gyokusetsu-do is the hottest celebrity in Kyoto.

Even their parents' generation might not be able to get their hands on a packet of Yuxuetang's white sugar.

And now this precious white sugar is lying in front of them like a cabbage.

If I bring a bag back home and show off in front of all my relatives and parents...

The children looked at each other, then became excited.

Going back and seeing the shocked looks on my parents' and relatives' faces... just thinking about it makes me feel so good!

The Third Prince is so impressive.

Zhu Zhanjun chuckled, meeting everyone's gaze.

"As the class monitor, isn't it my duty to work for the benefit of my classmates?"

"Don't be shy, everyone should have some."

Everyone immediately let out a roar and excitedly stepped forward to distribute the white sugar.

Zhu Zhanjun looked at this group of future top nobles of the Ming Dynasty and marveled at them.

A bunch of unruly kids who've never seen the world before!

Just as he was feeling sentimental, a dark shadow suddenly flashed in front of him.

Zhang Mao, with snot and tears streaming down her face, clung to his leg.

"Your Highness is too kind. From this day forward, I will obey Your Highness's every command!"

"Even if His Highness were to marry my sister, I would be willing!"

Zhu Zhanjun: "..."

How come you're eating and taking things away at the same time?

Li Heng, who was standing next to him, also rushed up, his eyes brimming with tears.

"Your Highness, my childhood sweetheart loves sweets, but unfortunately, we've never been able to buy white sugar from Yuxuetang. You've really helped me a lot!"

"I have three older sisters, and they are all quite good-looking."

"Just say the word, and I'll bring you here!"

Zhu Zhanjun looked at Li Heng's dark face and fell silent.

If you look like that, how can your own sister be good-looking?

There's no need to even check the cards.

He patted Li Heng on the shoulder.

"No need."

Zheng Yu said excitedly from the side.

"I knew following the Third Prince wouldn't be a mistake."

"Damn it, I'm going to take it over there later and make those bastards in the next class jealous."

The number of students in the main hall is limited, but there are still about a hundred or eighty.

It was not good to be crammed into one room, so it was a consensus among all the students to be assigned to two classes.

For example, several of Zhu Zhanji's younger brothers were in the next class.

Suddenly, someone burst into tears.

Zhu Zhanjun was taken aback, his face showing a strange expression.

He recognized the brat; he seemed to be Xue Qi, the son of Marquis Yangwu, Xue Lu.

He couldn't help but say.

"Xue Qi, why are you crying?"

Xue Qi's face was covered in snot and tears.

"His Highness Prince Jiyang is so kind, I really want to follow him."

"But after today, I won't be a member of this class anymore."

Zhu Zhanjun: "???"

He looked at Zhu Yi beside him with a bewildered expression.

Zhu Yi coughed lightly.

"Squad leader, Xue Qi made a mistake and offended Xu Dejia, the Imperial Secretary."

"Xu Zhanshi removed him from the Grand Hall."

Zhu Zhanjun raised an eyebrow.

The Grand Chamber was the royal school, and together with the Bureau of Classics and the Hanlin Academy, the entire system was overseen by the Grand Master of Ceremonies.

The Grand Chamberlain was nominally the highest-ranking official in charge of the affairs of the Grand Chamberlain, with the Junior Chamberlain assisting in management.

Xu Dejia is practically the top leader of the Dabentang.

What did this brat do to provoke Xu Dejia?

His gaze fell on Xue Qi.

Xue Qi shouted.

"Vice squad leader, don't talk nonsense."

Where did I go wrong?

"Let the class monitor be the judge."

"Xu Dejia does nothing all day long."

"Zhang Mao used a mirror to reflect the light onto Master Zhang's bald head during class, but he didn't catch him."

"Liu Zhong ate boiled noodles in class, and he didn't catch him."

"You want to arrest me for giving him money?"

Everyone looked at each other.

Zhu Yi said helplessly.

"That's paper money."

Xue Qi pursed his lips.

"Isn't that also a gift for him? It's my way of showing my appreciation."

Zhu Zhanjun: "..."

This is called burning paper money, buddy.

It's not unfair that I fired you.

Xue Qi looked aggrieved.

"Your Highness, if my father knew that I had been sent home by the teacher, he would definitely hang me from a tree and whip me."

"Please save me!"

Zhu Zhanjun: "..."

Zhu Zhanxi quickly replied.

"Third brother, this is a dangerous place to wade through."

"Xu Dejia is the Grand Master, and besides, we are in the wrong in this matter."

Zhang Mao, Li Heng, Liu Zhong, Zheng Yu, and others nodded in agreement.

All eyes were on him.

Xue Qi's eyes gradually turned to despair.

After a moment's thought, Zhu Zhanjun met everyone's gaze and spoke righteously.

"The people in my class are my brothers."

"I will never abandon any of my brothers!"

"You all nominated me to be the class monitor back then."

"I will not keep this glory to myself."

"Xue Qi, I'm determined to protect him; even Xu Zhanshi can't get rid of him!"

Everyone, including Xue Qi, was taken aback, their eyes filled with admiration as they looked at Zhu Zhanjun.

Although Xue Qi's affairs have nothing to do with them, who wouldn't want to follow a good boss who can handle things?

Zhu Yi quickly said, "Xue Qi, why don't you hurry up and thank His Highness?"

Xue Qi, with snot and tears streaming down his face, shouted.

"Your Highness's kindness can never be repaid!"

"loyalty!"

Everyone cheered in unison.

"loyalty!"