Imperial Study, side hall.
The Emperor had just finished his imperial banquet and was preparing to wash his hands.
The little eunuch approached with a tray.
On the tray was a dish with a piece of glossy and smooth soap inside.
The little eunuch smiled as he brought it before the Emperor.
Eunuch Fu reprimanded, "Such impudence, don't you know the rule that anything the Emperor eats must be tested for poison first?!
The little eunuch, "..."
"It's not for eating," the little eunuch said.
"..."
Eunuch Fu's face was somewhat embarrassed.
Frowning, he asked, "Weren't you sent out to buy coal? How come you're back so quickly?"
The little eunuch raised the tray in his hand, "This is soap sent by the Eldest Young Madam of Duke Zhen's Mansion for the Emperor."
The Emperor turned his head and asked, "What is it used for?"
