Even women who travel through time can become prime ministers and nobles.

Shi Wanxia busied herself in the kitchen. She lit the stove, and the hot oil sizzled and boiled in the pan over high heat. She carefully poured the crushed peony flower juice into the pan, and its vibrant color instantly spread in the hot oil, like a magnificent cloud.

Next, she added wood ash, and these seemingly ordinary materials seemed to come alive in her hands.

Half an hour later, the brewed liquid emitted a unique aroma. Shi Wanxia poured it into a carefully prepared mold and then quietly waited for it to cool and solidify. The kitchen was unbearably hot, so she pulled Qin Xin, Li Changyu, and the others to the courtyard.

Shi Wanxia held a round fan, gently fanning herself, her heart filled with anticipation. Today was her first time making soap, and she didn't know if it would lather or how well it would clean. Thinking of this, she couldn't sit still any longer and got up to go to the kitchen to get a bar of soap.

She then instructed Qin Xin to fetch a basin of water. She wet the soap with the water and rubbed it with her hands to create lather. The lather was rich and dense, like clouds. She brought her hand to her nose and smelled it; there was no smell of lard, only a faint fragrance of wood ash.

A satisfied smile appeared on Shi Wanxia's face. She then handed it to Qin Xin and Li Changyu to try. The group used it according to Shi Wanxia's instructions, and after a moment, they all showed expressions of amazement.

"This soap is really good. It smells refreshing and cleans very well," Qin Xin praised.

"Miss Shi is truly amazing; she actually knows how to make this," Li Changyu exclaimed sincerely.

Shi Wanxia smiled and said, "You flatter me. My little skill is nothing to brag about." Her eyes sparkled with confidence, but she was already planning her next move. "By the way, it's still early. I'll go get two bars of soap and see which shops on the street offer them for consignment."

After saying that, Shi Wanxia turned and went back into the house, took out two bars of soap, and put them into an exquisite cloth bag. She was wearing a light blue long dress with a white ribbon tied around her waist, and her long hair was flowing in the wind, making her look like a fairy descending to earth.

Walking through the bustling streets, Shi Wanxia felt exceptionally relaxed. She looked around, searching for a suitable shop. Finally, she stopped in front of a shop called "Treasure Pavilion." The shop was ornately decorated, with various precious items displayed at the entrance; it was clearly a high-end establishment.

As Shi Wanxia entered the shop, the shop assistants immediately came to greet her.

"Miss, what can I do for you?" the waiter asked politely.

Shi Wanxia smiled slightly, took out two bars of soap from her cloth bag, and said, "I have two novel items here. I would like to ask your shopkeeper if you are interested in consigning them."

The shop assistant took the soap, examined it closely, and a look of doubt appeared in his eyes. "What is this? I've never seen it before."

Shi Wanxia patiently explained, "This is a soap I made myself. It has the effect of cleansing the skin, smells refreshing, and is very convenient to use."

The shop assistant handed the soap to the shopkeeper, a shrewd middle-aged man. He carefully examined the soap, smelled it, and his eyes showed appreciation.

"This item is indeed novel. I wonder how you plan to consign it, young lady?" the shopkeeper asked.

Shi Wanxia was delighted and said, "I hope the shopkeeper can place this soap in a prominent position, and the price can be determined according to the market situation. If it sells well, I can provide more goods."

The shopkeeper nodded and said, "Alright, then we'll do as you say, young lady. However, this soap is a new product, and it may take some time for people to accept it."

Shi Wanxia understood the shopkeeper's concerns and said, "It's alright, I believe everyone will love this soap."

"Shopkeeper, how about this? I'll bring some soaps tomorrow morning and leave them at your door so customers can try them out. You can set the price yourself. I don't recommend you price the soaps too high, but the scented soaps can be a bit more expensive!"

Seeing that the shopkeeper was still hesitant, Shi Wanxia figured he was somewhat reluctant. So she pretended to pull Qin Xin away as if to turn and leave.

"Since you don't believe me, I'll have to forgive you. I'll go ask around at other places."

The shopkeeper immediately stopped her: "Miss, wait a moment! How about this: Miss, I promise you, tomorrow you can bring your creations over first. As for the price, I'll have someone make a nameplate tonight. As for the purchase price, that will depend on the market demand tomorrow."

The shopkeeper didn't know if anyone would buy this item.

As Shi Wanxia emerged from the Treasure Pavilion, she was both angry and sighing at the shopkeeper's actions. "That shopkeeper is a real old fox!" she muttered to herself. Clutching the two meticulously crafted bars of soap tightly in her hands, she knew that although the soap was excellent, no one had used it yet, and opening up the market would be no easy task. But she wasn't discouraged; she already had a plan in mind. Tomorrow, she was determined to make this soap famous and let everyone know its miraculous uses.

Thinking about all this, she quickened her pace, hurrying home with Qin Xin in her arms. Along the way, various plans for tomorrow kept flashing through her mind, sometimes she frowned in thought, sometimes her eyes lit up.

Before long, they returned home. As soon as they entered, they saw Li Changyu standing in the courtyard, with dinner already laid out on the table. Upon seeing Miss Shi return with Miss Qinxin, Li Changyu immediately invited everyone to come forward and greet them.

"Sister Shi, you're back! How did it go? Did you find a shop?" Qinglan quickly stepped forward, helped Shi Wanxia sit down, and asked with concern.

Shi Wanxia took a slight breath, picked up a cup of tea, and drank it all in one gulp. She then nodded and slowly said, "There is a shop, but the shopkeeper is very cautious and hasn't agreed. But it's alright, I've already thought of a plan. Tomorrow morning, I'll go to that shop to temporarily sell soap. As long as I can successfully make a splash with the soap tomorrow, sales won't be a problem, and I can solve my livelihood issue."

Everyone nodded in agreement. Li Changyu said, "Don't worry, Sister Shi, we'll go help together tomorrow and make the soap famous." Qin Xin clenched her fist, her eyes full of anticipation: "Yes, we can definitely do it if we work together." Shi Wanxia looked at everyone, a warm feeling welling up in her heart.

Night fell, but Shi Wanxia was wide awake. She sat at the table, carefully organizing the items she would need for the next day by the dim candlelight. She arranged the soaps neatly and prepared some promotional leaflets, gazing at the detailed descriptions of the soaps' uses and manufacturing methods.

Outside the window, the bright moon hung high, casting a silvery glow. Shi Wanxia's thoughts drifted away. She recalled the hardships she had endured, from an unknown woman to someone who dared to challenge the unknown, attempting to make soap and bringing it to market. Only she truly knew the joys and sorrows she had experienced.