RPAGF Chapter 268 Jiaoyan Pavilion Opens for Business!
Chapter 268 Jiaoyan Pavilion Opens for Business!
Chapter 268, Jiaoyan Pavilion is now open!
The plaque of Jiaoyan Pavilion was written in the beautiful, elegant calligraphy of the Empress, with flowing and graceful strokes, carved on fine nanmu wood.
The plaque is outlined in light gold.
Red ribbons hung high, creating a festive scene.
Today, all three shops are open, but Tian Tian, Wan Xinran, and Empress Li are all in the largest of the three shops.
This shop is not only the largest in area, but also in the best location.
It's located in the most bustling area of the Imperial Street, the most prosperous street in the capital!
The area in front of the shop was packed with people!
But no one stepped in first!
At the entrance, many women whispered among themselves, curiously peering at the store's interior, yet hesitant to approach.
"Jiaoyan Pavilion? What does it sell?"
"Judging from the name, it must sell cosmetics."
"Selling rouge and face powder? There are already so many shops selling rouge and face powder in the capital..."
"Yes, the best one is definitely Drunken Beauty."
"I heard it's completely different from the rouge and face powder we usually use."
"What difference could there be? It just makes your face a little paler, your lips a little redder, and you smell a little nicer, right?"
"You can't say that. They're all cosmetics, so why does everyone buy from Zui Hongyan? Isn't it because Zui Hongyan's cosmetics are better?"
"That's true. I've heard that Zui Hongyan's rouge and face powder contain pearl powder, which is good for the skin."
"I wonder what the products at Jiaoyan Pavilion are like..."
"Who would dare use a shop that suddenly appears out of nowhere? What if they ruin their reputation?"
Despite the large number of people, everyone was both nervous and curious, and they all looked into the store.
They saw many small and exquisite porcelain boxes, jade bottles, and lacquer boxes displayed on the store's shelves.
I've never seen these porcelain boxes, jade vases, and lacquer boxes before, neither in terms of their appearance nor their patterns.
Occasionally, someone would muster the courage to go in, but after seeing the whole row of unfamiliar bottles and jars, they would feel at a loss and would only take a tentative look before leaving in a hurry.
Empress Li, hiding behind the shop, watched as the person who had just entered left again, and frowned with some anxiety.
Today she specially changed into an elegant outfit, wore only a white magnolia hairpin in her hair, and did not wear any makeup.
"It seems we need to let everyone know how amazing our products are..." Wan Xinran whispered beside Empress Li.
Wan Xinran looked at Tian Tian beside her and said, "Princess, since everyone still doesn't believe us, why don't we just give a demonstration?"
Tian Tian turned to Wan Xinran in surprise, "You mean..."
Wan Xinran reached out and gently touched her cheek. Although there was some hesitation in her eyes, she nodded firmly, "You do my makeup yourself at the door."
"Let everyone see how amazing our products are."
Tian Tian pondered...
Although the scars on Wan Xinran's face have been there for over ten years, and now they are just faint marks and not particularly gruesome, she doesn't usually care about them.
But she was, after all, a woman, and she was trying on makeup in front of everyone...
"It's alright." Seeing Tian Tian's hesitant expression, Wan Xinran said softly, "Many people in Beijing know about my scar. It can't be faked. Today, in front of everyone, you can perform a magic trick for them."
Seeing her resolute attitude, Tian Tian struggled with her decision, but finally nodded and said, "Okay."
So, the girl in the shop brought out a chair, and Wan Xinran walked out gracefully and sat down with an air of composure and elegance.
This scene immediately attracted the attention of the surrounding people.
"What are you trying to do?"
"Isn't that the ugly girl from the Wan family? The scar on her face is so obvious."
"That's her. She's really something. She doesn't even try to cover up such an obvious scar."
What are they going to do?
Tian Tian came to Wan Xinran's side...
The people approached with curiosity, and the crowd gradually gathered. Empress Li also came out out of curiosity.
Tian Tian took a porcelain box from the shop; inside the box was concealer.
These concealers weren't simply purchased from the system and repackaged; rather, she mixed them herself using ingredients she bought from the system.
The method is also very simple: grind mica powder into an ultra-fine powder, then add beeswax and stir to emulsify, then add silicone oil to waterproof and form a film, add skin care hyaluronic acid and niacinamide, and finally pour it into a porcelain box, cool and solidify to form a paste.
She softened the concealer with her fingers, then dabbed it with her fingertips and gently applied it to the scars on Wan Xinran's face. She then used a gentle touch to spread and blend it evenly.
Under everyone's watchful eyes...
The faint red scar on Wan Xinran's cheek was gradually being covered up, blending into the surrounding skin...
"My God, it's actually... covered up?" The official and the commoner were completely stunned.
Next, Tian Tian took out a lacquer box, dipped a brush into the thin powder inside, flicked it into the air twice, and then lightly swept it across Wan Xinran's face.
Wan Xinran's skin tone immediately became even and clear.
Tian Tian then took out a porcelain box and applied lip rouge to Wan Xinran's lips.
She chose a rosy shade that suited Wan Xinran, making her skin tone appear soft and natural.
In a short period of time, Wan Xinran, who was originally considered unattractive because of her scars, underwent a complete transformation, looking like a completely different person.
The skin, which was originally a little dull, was gently enveloped by the light and delicate foundation, making the complexion even and radiant, as if it were bathed in a soft morning light under the sun.
The tip of the nose and cheekbones subtly reveal a natural glow, without appearing heavy at all, but rather exuding a clear and translucent quality.
Upon closer inspection, the skin is as smooth and flawless as a peeled egg, with pores seemingly hidden, making it look delicate and tender.
The scars are cleverly concealed without losing their realism, appearing as flawless as naturally occurring skin.
Wan Xinran, now fully made up, stood up calmly, allowing the onlookers to scrutinize her face.
"My God, the scar is completely gone!"
"Isn't that amazing? There's not a single abnormality."
"This looks much more natural than the powder from Drunken Beauty!"
"This concealer is practically magical!"
"Smooth and delicate, like solidified jade!!"
The people gasped in amazement.
"The scar was still there, but now it looks like naturally good skin."
"What exactly is being used? This isn't ordinary rouge or face powder, is it?"
"This...can we use this kind of thing too?"
Many people who were initially just curiously observing now couldn't help but take a few steps forward, eager to find out more.
Seeing this, Tian Tian smiled slightly and said loudly, "The things in our Jiaoyan Pavilion are prepared for women. Everyone can use them. Please don't rush, take your time."
Upon hearing this, the crowd instantly became lively, with the women asking questions as they walked into the shop.
"Which one was just applied to her face?"
What's the name of that scar-covering cream? Can it cover all scars?
"How come this makeup looks so natural? The makeup I usually use smudges as soon as I sweat, will this one smudge too?"
Seeing everyone's great interest, Tian Tian didn't rush to answer. Instead, she waved to everyone and said with a smile, "Why don't you all come in and try them out? You'll then know what these things are like."
As soon as she finished speaking, several women eagerly stepped over the threshold and entered Jiaoyan Pavilion.
The women who were still hesitating couldn't help but push and shove each other to get inside.
The area in front of Jiaoyan Pavilion, which used to be a deserted place where no one dared to step in, has now become a bustling scene with crowds surging and people vying to try it out.
Inside the store, the women's exclamations and chatter rose and fell.
"I want to try the stuff that ugly woman from the Wan family used to cover up her scars. I have a mole on my face, and I want to cover it up."
"I also have a mole on the corner of my mouth, which isn't pretty, so they covered it up for me too."
"I have a red mole on my neck, can you help me cover it up?"
"I'd like to try the lip rouge that Miss Wan used earlier; it has a delicate color."
Are there any other colors?
"I want to try the powder applied with a brush..."
The sales assistants at Jiaoyan Pavilion had already received training from Tian Tian, but with so many people, they were still a little flustered.
Fortunately, they remembered Tian Tian's request and greeted her with smiles and patience!
"Ladies and gentlemen, please don't rush. Every cosmetic in our store has a different texture and color, suitable for different skin tones, and can also match different clothing colors. We will help you try them on one by one."
They skillfully guided the guests to the chairs in the lobby, which were arranged in a staggered manner. In front of each chair was a table with a clear mirror.
It wasn't the bronze mirror they used, but the modern kind of mirror.
The entire scene captured their makeup perfectly.
The sales assistants took out wet wipes to remove the customers' original makeup, and then carefully reapplied foundation, concealer, loose powder, lipstick, blush, and drew their eyebrows.
Finally, I did my eye makeup, applied mascara, and drew my eyebrows...
And it's based on different face shapes...
For those with long, narrow eyes, the sales assistant selected a dark brown eyebrow pencil that would make their eyes appear more alluring.
Some people with fair skin use light peach-colored rouge to make themselves look more charming.
Some people with pale lips carefully apply a touch of coral red lipstick, instantly brightening their entire face.
"Wow! This...this is like a completely different person!"
"I've never seen such natural makeup!"
"This rouge, when applied, actually looks like a blush on my own cheeks, unlike the heavy rouge I used to use!"
Exclamations of amazement filled the shop. People looked at themselves in the mirror, admiring the cosmetics and asking, "How much is this rouge, this eyebrow pencil, this lipstick? I want to buy it!"
"I want some too! And please add a few more suitable items!"
Seeing this, the women waiting on the side became even more restless and rushed forward to try on the makeup.
The sales assistants in the store patiently showed them how to apply the product, how to blend it, and even taught them how to shape their eyebrows and match their lip makeup.
During the makeup trial, the sales assistants will also provide guidance based on different skin types...
"Madam, our rouge is good, but in the end, rouge is just an aid. We still need to take care of our skin. Only when our skin is healthy will we look better after applying rouge."
The lady followed up, "Oh? At my age, can my skin still be maintained?"
The sales assistant smiled slightly and patiently explained, "Madam, our Jiaoyan Pavilion not only offers makeup products, but also skincare products like lotions, creams, and face masks..."
"They are all made from the finest materials selected by our manager."
"Continued use can nourish the skin, making it delicate, smooth, moisturized, radiant, and elastic."
"Really?"
As soon as the sales assistant asked that, some people immediately became interested, "What kinds of things do they have?"
Others stopped and gathered around...
"If you'd like to try them out, please come with us to the second floor," a saleswoman said with a smile. "The second floor is a special place to try out skincare products. We have specially formulated skin-nourishing toners, lotions, and creams, as well as hydrating and whitening masks that can moisturize the skin and reduce blemishes."
Upon hearing that they could try it out, everyone was eager to follow the girls upstairs.
The second floor is even more elegant, decorated like a lady's boudoir, with incense wafting in the air.
Rows of soft couches were arranged, and next to each couch was an exquisite dressing table.
On the dressing table were exquisite porcelain bottles and jade boxes, containing various skin care creams and face powders.
The sales assistants asked the customers to lie down and then helped them choose suitable skincare products.
"Let's use this facial cleanser to wash off our makeup first." The girls deftly helped the ladies remove their makeup.
"This Poria cocos beauty toner is made from gentle medicinal herbs. After each face wash, gently pat it onto your face to nourish your skin and make it firmer..."
"Madam's complexion is a bit dull. Let's try using this face mask first. It can brighten the complexion and make the skin more radiant."
"Miss, your skin is on the dry side. This almond snow cream is perfect for you. Apply it once in the morning and once at night. In less than half a month, your skin will become moisturized and smooth."
The sales assistants carefully helped the ladies remove their makeup, then applied toner, face masks, and massaged their skin. They then helped them use lotion, cream, serum, and other products...
"This cream is so smooth and feels cool and refreshing on my face!"
"The fragrance is so mild, unlike other cosmetics which are strong; it feels very refreshing."
"After applying it, my skin felt so softer!"
Especially for those who have applied a face mask, after the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, when they take off the mask and touch their cheeks, they feel that their skin is delicate, smooth, and moisturized.
"Oh my god, it feels so soft."
"I'll take this face mask."
"I just used... I need a set."
Everyone was amazed and started placing orders.
The sales assistants announced the price: "This face mask is thirty taels of silver for ten sheets."
"Toner, one hundred taels of silver per bottle."
"Snow cream, one hundred and fifty taels of silver per bottle."
"Face wash, fifty taels of silver."
"Lip rouge, one hundred taels a box."
"..."
The prices are not cheap, and they are much more expensive than the well-known Zui Hongyan, the best in Beijing.
The ladies hesitated when they heard the price.
"Is it so expensive?"