Chapter 1045: Chapter 1043: Finding a Spokesperson for Promotion
The so-called Famed Flower Convention is nothing but a talent contest organized by the daughters of prominent families in Changan City, naturally selecting only the most precious blooms, like what first beauties and first talents.
This kind of Famed Flower Convention is held every year, and when the time comes, the daughters gather and showcase their eighteen arts. To exaggerate a bit, if someone doesnât win or loses rank this year, theyâll go back home and strive hard for a chance to compete again at next yearâs convention, continuing their battles in the Jianghu.
"To put it bluntly, itâs just a beauty contest, isnât it?" Wufu said with a twitch at the corner of her mouth, "These young ladies seem awfully idle, arenât they supposed to stay inside and not take a step outside? Isnât this kind of competition considered public exposure?"
Fengniang chuckled, finding this little ownerâs insight quite amusing, and said, "Miss, this is a good opportunity to enhance oneâs reputation. Which young lady would miss that? Moreover, it doesnât count as public exposureâthe competitions are held within the garden of the estate, without male guests, removing concerns over gender interactions. Even if there are male guests, they are kept at a distance."
"Anyway, they must have too much time on their hands." Wufu pursed her lips.
First there was the Picking Spring Festival, now this Famed Flower Convention, then there are poetry, painting, tea, and musical conventions all year round. Arenât they bored with so many events?
There are so many fun things in life, like going outdoors, hunting, shooting arrows, or otherwise exploring the landscapes of Jiangnanâhow wonderful would that be, instead of engaging in these dull comparisons.
Jadeite laughed playfully, "Miss, not all girls are as interesting as you. They consider these events as fun. To put it simply, itâs a matter of perspective."
"Alright!" Wufu knew she couldnât force others and that everyone has their own interests and views. She changed the topic, asking Fengniang, "Youâre suggesting we make our cosmetics famous through that so-called Famed Flower Convention?"
Fengniang nodded and said, "Thatâs exactly what I mean."
Wufu pondered that if they truly could become renowned in front of these noble women, it would indeed be the best publicity.
"What ideas do you have?" Wufu looked at her.
Fengniang smiled, "Itâs coincidentalâI have a distant cousinâs daughter working in Princess Changpingâs courtyard at Jingkang Princeâs Mansion."
This Princess Changping not only inherited Prince Jingkangâs looks, displaying a certain dignified demeanor but even her skin color is the same, a bit dark.
As women consider fair skin as beautiful, having skin white as congealed fat rouge is desirable. Which woman wouldnât want that? Princess Changping is no exception. But born with dark skin, how could she be fair? Therefore, she had to rely on cosmetics.
Yet, someone with dark skin using overly white makeup and mismatched clothing leads to an awkward ensemble. Princess Changping has suffered quite a few jokes because of thisâletâs not mention how some indiscreet mouths secretly call her the Black Pearl Princess.
If the cosmetics could conceal her flaws and free her from this nickname, wouldnât it be the moment for their Zining Pavilion to become famous?
After hearing Fengniangâs words, Wufu asked, "You mean you want to use Princess Changping as a model to help us with endorsements and publicity?"
Fengniang was momentarily stunned; these words were a bit odd, but she understood the meaning inside. She nodded and smiled, "As long as Princess Changping uses our cosmetics and appears before others with a new look, how would we not break through?"
"Indeed! You thought of this, thatâs good!" Wufu squinted and said, "When is the Famed Flower Convention?"
"April sixteenth."
"If you can grant us this opportunity, Iâll personally embellish her." Wufu stroked her chin and said.
Itâs just about transforming someoneâs appearanceâsheâs most adept at it!