The soap was first tested at the manor. Since the ingredients were easy to find, Yunqing saw the results the next day.

Diancui is a clever girl. Although Yunqing never mentioned it, she had already figured out how to add some flower petals to make it smell fragrant.

"This soap is amazing! My hands feel so soft and white after washing them!"

Diancui was a maid who served Yunqing. She didn't usually do any rough work, but she still felt a different sensation after washing her hands with soap.

"If you like it, you can use it."

It's not anything valuable. Yunqing will definitely treat the people around her better. Ancient things don't have any extra additives, so they're healthy to use.

"Pack these pieces together, and I'll take them to the palace to show His Majesty."

Yun Qing is currently busy making money, and this isn't something to be taken for granted. It will play a significant role someday. Rather than waiting for the little tyrant to become suspicious, it's better to proactively reveal some of it. That way, the source of the money will become clear.

Anyway, she's earning money through her own abilities, and it's not like she's doing anything shady. It's better to be open and honest.

"Okay, okay."

Diancui was taken aback for a moment. When she heard that this was for the young emperor, her attitude changed instantly. She carefully wrapped it in beautiful oil paper, making it look like it was made of a different kind of special material.

"Diancui is a clever girl," Uncle Jiang commented, adding, "If the young master is willing, he could also have her learn some housekeeping skills to help manage the shop's business."

Most servants who leave home are trained slaves. As long as they don't betray their masters, the masters generally won't treat them too badly, and it's normal for them to learn some skills to help themselves.

Yun Qing marveled that there were still such enlightened families in this era, and naturally didn't say anything more about it: "Let her be, she wants to study."

After taking the soap wrapped in kingfisher feathers, Yunqing quickly took a carriage to the palace.

She's been busy these days and can't always arrive at the palace on time, so Xie Rang has made plans for his studies. When Yun Qing isn't around, he practices martial arts or reviews his lessons, and he really doesn't want to be idle at all.

[I wonder how the little tyrant learned all this if I hadn't come? The places mentioned only briefly in history books hide unspeakable sorrow.]

People who study history are very likely to empathize with history, especially with the era they have personally studied. Yun Qing felt a lot of indescribable emotions.

Those things used to be just words on paper to her, but now they are all living, breathing people, and she can no longer remain detached.

Now that Yun Qing was closer, Xie Rang could hear what she was saying, and his brow twitched at the assumption Yun Qing had made.

As time went by, he almost forgot what kind of life he lived before the Grand Tutor arrived. He was bullied by palace servants and no one cared. Even if he rose to power through his own efforts, it would probably take a long time afterward.

It was because of the Grand Tutor that the things he wanted to do could be done in a much shorter time.

Yun Qing felt that the little tyrant's gaze was complicated, but the child was always full of ideas, and she didn't know what he was thinking at the moment. She didn't care and shook the things she was carrying.

"Qi'an, this is a new product developed by the shop near home—soap. You can use it to wash your hands and bathe from now on."

Diancui was efficient and chose several soaps for the little tyrant that were of excellent quality and could be used for a long time.

Xie Rang took a look at the soap, then brought it closer to smell it. He found that the scent was similar to that of the Grand Tutor. He was intrigued and told Shunfeng to put it away, saying, "Thank you, Grand Tutor."

"Your Majesty is in a position of peace; there is no need for you to thank your subject."

Although Yun Qing said that, she actually felt quite accomplished. This was the little tyrant she had raised little by little. Look at how polite he is. He shouldn't be a tyrant in the future... right?

[Uncertain, let's observe further.]

What to observe?

Yun Qing's heartfelt words came abruptly. Xie Rang didn't know what she was thinking. His expression remained unchanged as he tried to ask her something, but Yun Qing immediately began to examine his studies, acting like a dutiful tutor.

Xie Rang: “…”

Sometimes, it's not a good thing for the Grand Tutor to be too serious.

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Soap making was quickly implemented, and the workshop inside the house had long been a self-contained system, so mass production was not a problem.

Because this thing was so rare, it attracted a large number of people to buy it as soon as it was put on sale in the capital.

"Hey, have you all tried Yongfangfang's new soap yet?"

“My husband was thinking of me and bought it for me as soon as I came out. After I used it, oh my, my skin became so white and smelled so good.”

"This thing washes clothes very well and is really much more convenient. It just happened to be on sale recently, so I'm going to go and buy a few more right away."

"Take me with you, I want to go too."

When Yunqing priced her soap, she took a clever approach, just like many modern stores do: when a new product is first launched, she uses a discount strategy, and then gradually raises the price back later. This allows the soap to quickly gain traction in the early stages.

That's why soap making is one of the essential skills for time travelers. Yun Qing was amazed by the daily income after only a short time in business.

With the current situation where shops outside the home monopolize sales, as long as the secret formula is not leaked, this can almost be called a highly profitable industry.

Diancui, who had been helping to look after things these past few days, had gained some understanding of the ins and outs: "Young master, some merchants coming to the capital want to buy in large quantities to resell to other places. Should we allow that?"

"Of course we'll agree! Why wouldn't we?" Yun Qing grinned from ear to ear. "If we can negotiate the profit sharing with them and use this opportunity to expand the soap sales nationwide, then we'll be the ones who profit!"

Yun Qing understood that this was only the first step. As more and more new and interesting things emerged in the future, the trade route they had opened up would then play a greater role.

Diancui was filled with excitement upon hearing this: "Young master, you have thought this far ahead. If you are at ease, could you entrust this matter to me?"

In response, Yun Qing patted her on the shoulder: "Of course, study hard, I believe in you."

The more talented people around her, the better. Yun Qing has too many things to do, and she can't handle them all by herself. She also needs to cultivate all the people around her.

Diancui was deeply moved: "Thank you, young master! Thank you!"

Just as soap was creating a buying frenzy in the capital, Commander Lin Chen, who had gone out to resettle refugees, finally returned.

He was clever; instead of going to the palace immediately, he sent a letter to Yun Qing upon his return.