usatvline Chapter 519 Giving a Gift to a Big Shot
Chapter 519 Giving a Gift to a Big Shot
Turning around, Jiang Xiaoqi went into her own shop and took several items from the Liuxiang Pavilion series of products, paying in cash directly without leaving any outstanding balance.
These things were intended as gifts for the Second Prince. Although it was later learned that Chen Lin would often buy new and interesting things to bring back, Chen Lin certainly had never bought anything from Liuxiang Pavilion.
After all, his shop was clearly catering to women, and only a few men who paid attention to aromatherapy and skincare would come, and even then, they would come secretly.
The Great Zhou Dynasty was different from the previous dynasties; there were not so many men who wore makeup, and it had already abandoned the style of the Wei and Jin Dynasties.
People admire the beauty of strength, and men are considered beautiful for their physical strength; few men wear makeup.
Occasionally, it happens, but it's mostly young men from small brothels who use their looks to attract customers.
Jiang Xiaoqi doesn't discriminate against customers; he opens his doors wide to welcome guests from all directions. As long as you can afford the money, it doesn't matter what your profession is.
No discrimination, never. Making money isn't shameful.
Jiang Xiaoqi led Li Mo out of the shop carrying a bunch of Liuxiangge's star products, and then glanced at the shop next door, which was already under renovation.
"This is shampoo for washing hair, this is shower gel for bathing, and this is facial cleanser for washing face."
This is the lotion I use after showering, this is a face moisturizer, this is pearl cream, and this is hand cream.
These bottles contain scented lotions; just apply a little behind your ears and on your wrists. These are floral hydrosols; you can spray some on whenever your face feels dry.
Oh, and these too: this is a BB cream, this is lip balm, these are lip glosses in various colors, this is foundation, this is sunscreen, and oh yes, this is a makeup base.
Jiang Xiaoqi had a complete set, knowing the names, functions, and uses of more than a dozen different products like the back of her hand.
The Second Prince was stunned. He had never imagined that the common people were more particular than those in the palace. Had he been living a somewhat rough life before?
Jiang Xiaoqi found it difficult to answer this question.
After all, not every household uses such a complete set of equipment, and the cost would be prohibitive.
Even high-ranking officials and nobles would only choose a portion of the items they felt they would need most and buy them to use.
"No, no, Your Highness. No matter how exquisite the items outside the palace are, they can never compare to those inside. These are almost all the items in the shop. Many people don't even have such a complete selection."
However, Jiang Xiaoqi generously brought the complete set, and several sets at that.
These add up to several thousand taels of silver, which is indeed unaffordable for an average family.
There's no other way; we use ancient recipes and proportions, and the raw materials are all natural and organic, without any additives. We're honest and trustworthy, and the products are genuine.
This price is hardly that of an unscrupulous merchant; even in later generations, products of this quality wouldn't be cheap.
How many high-end lipstick brands would actually use cochineal in their products? Jiang Xiaoqi's is one of them.
Who would give you wild Chinese medicinal herbs? Jiang Xiaoqi would.
Moreover, even the cheapest pearl cream contains real pearls!
Both the perfume and hydrosol are extracted from fresh flowers, and the shampoo and conditioner series is simply an upgraded soapberry formula, without any chemical raw materials added.
The second prince, like a curious child, sniffed and looked around.
Only the two bottles for shampoo and bath were kept; the rest of the items were moved to the Empress's palace by the eunuchs around her.
What a filial son! However, it seems the Second Prince has forgotten His Majesty the Emperor again. What happened to the saying "filial piety leads to strength"?
Well, the goods have been delivered anyway, and it's up to the Second Prince to decide how to distribute them.
The items from Liuxiang Pavilion are indeed suitable for the noble lady, but before they leave the palace, Jiang Xiaoqi still suggests that the Second Prince have a royal physician examine them.
Although I didn't intend to flatter him, I couldn't let my good intentions go unrewarded.
I've already spent several thousand taels of silver; I don't want my whole family to be implicated if the things I brought in are found to be problematic.
“Sir, you are very thoughtful. I was too hasty. I will send someone to summon the imperial physician.”
The person who came was actually the head of the Imperial Hospital, a position equivalent to the director of the top hospital in the country in later generations.
Unexpectedly, the Second Prince has quite a lot of influence and is quite influential in the palace.
Little did they know that the Imperial Physicians thought the Second Prince was ill, and that the physician who was usually in charge of the Second Prince had gone back to his hometown to visit relatives.
While everyone was hesitating, Judge Xiao happened to find out and set off in person.
To his surprise, instead of a weakened second prince, he found himself surrounded by a dazzling array of bottles and jars.
"It's Judge Xiao! It's so great that you could come!"
The long-lost innocent tone made Jiang Xiaoqi's scalp tingle.
How could I have tolerated the Second Prince speaking like that in the first place? I didn't even get goosebumps back then; I sincerely admire myself.
"Is the Second Prince alright?"
Judge Xiao still wanted to confirm it, so as not to delay the diagnosis.
Although he had already made a judgment from the Second Prince's expression and voice, it was never wrong to ask a question.
"Your Excellency, Judge Lao, have gone to great lengths. I am unharmed, but I am unsure if these items are in any condition. Could you please examine them?"
Without revealing the origin of the goods, the second prince directly led the person to the table displaying Liuxiang Pavilion's products.
Judge Xiao was very professional and made a judgment in less than the time it takes to drink a cup of tea.
"Your Highness, although this old minister does not understand what these are, judging from their smell and appearance, they are all harmless to the human body."
Not only are they harmless, but many also contain precious wild herbs, and the proportions are extremely carefully considered.
The second prince's eyes lit up when he heard this; he knew that the master wouldn't give him anything that wasn't good.
Perhaps these are all top-quality items that the gentleman has carefully selected.
Jiang Xiaoqi: Cough cough, no, I just took a few extra sets of each.
The Second Prince's sudden outburst of emotion left Jiang Xiaoqi somewhat embarrassed.
Fortunately, the Second Prince cannot leave the palace, otherwise he could have just taken a stroll around Liuxiang Pavilion and found out that these things can be bought with money.
Most items are sold without quantity limits; only those with extremely rare raw materials are sold in limited quantities. However, sometimes this is intentional scarcity marketing.
Well, isn't it true that in any era, the more unattainable something is, the more we want it?
Human nature is inherently flawed; it hasn't changed in thousands of years.
Having served as a "human testing instrument," Judge Xiao has successfully retired.
They didn't leave empty-handed; the Second Prince stuffed two jars of pearl cream with the largest quantity of ingredients into their hands.
This stuff is relatively cheap, and Jiang Xiaoqi generously took dozens of jars.
The second prince saw that he had the most pearl cream, so he wasn't too bothered when giving it to the prince.
They even thoughtfully told Judge Xiao about the usage and dosage, which was very considerate.
Judge Xiao never expected to receive a reward for his trip, but he happily accepted it and left with the fragrant jar he had never seen before.
Who cares what it is? If it's free, why would you refuse it?