AWB Chapter 690: The things in the palace are beyond the reach of ordinary people
Chapter 690: The things in the palace are beyond the reach of ordinary people
Someone next to him immediately answered:
"That's right! My mother ordered some ginseng skin care cream, but she waited three months before receiving it. They said the old mountain ginseng inside had to be aged for a long time before they would use it.
It’s expensive, but I feel really safe using it. Look at my hands, they always peeled in the spring, but after applying half a can of ginseng paste, they are now so tender that you can squeeze water out of them.”
"There's also the limited edition peach blossom honey rouge, which has a soft pink color.
It is said that it is made with peach blossom juice and honey, and it makes the lips moisturized and colorful when applied, but it is very hard to get.
Last time I asked the housekeeper to queue up, and when it was his turn, there was only one box left, and he almost got into a fight with someone else.
Lin Zao Zao couldn't help but said:
"I think it's just a way to gain fame, isn't that how these fans are created?
It worked at the time, but after a while its true colors were exposed.”
Qi Yao sneered and said, "I'm just trying to trick you. No matter how good it is, it can never compare to those in the palace."
A noble lady nodded slightly and said:
"Isn't that the truth? These things in our house may look shiny, but when it comes to refinement, how can they compare to the fine craftsmanship in the palace?
The things in the palace, just the purchasing rules and regulations and the supervision rules, are beyond the reach of ordinary people like us."
After hearing this, several ladies and young ladies around also echoed it.
"That's right, the other day my girl received a silver hairpin as a reward from the palace.
The engraving is so delicate and lifelike that we can't even find it in any jewelry store outside."
"Who says it isn't? The things in the palace are all about being unique. Just the dignity of that is enough to make people covet it."
As he was speaking, a noble lady lowered her voice and said:
"Hey, have you heard the letter I got from my cousin yesterday?
They say a shop will open in the capital soon, and it's said to be quite influential!"
"Oh? What shop? How could it make my sister so interested in it?" The leading lady raised her eyebrows and asked with interest.
The lady said softly:
“I heard that everything in that shop is made from recipes that came from the palace.
You will know when the time comes.”
Someone couldn't help but whisper:
"Is this true? Shangrongju's rouge is smooth and nourishing when applied to the face.
I received half a box as a reward two years ago, and even after it was empty, I couldn’t bear to throw it away.”
A lady next to her came closer, her voice full of joy:
"That's right! My mother said that when she was young, she saw the rose cream used by the imperial concubine. The fragrance could linger on clothes for three days, and it made her hands as smooth as jade.
If this shop really has the palace's recipe, how valuable would it be?"
Another lady waved her round fan and said:
"If it's something from the palace, don't worry about how expensive it is, I'll definitely grab a box to try!
Even if it's only used once, it can be considered as a respectable addition to the palace."
When the people around heard this, they nodded in agreement.
"I heard that last winter, the Empress used a jade cream made from snow lotus juice and pearl powder. It made her face look like it was coated with a layer of light when she applied it.
If this shop really has such good stuff, it's worth it even if it's a bit expensive!"
Qi Yao smiled slightly and said:
"Of course, the things in the palace are incomparable to those in ordinary families. Do you really think that such a small family can produce anything good?
We're just trying something new. If we really want to buy something, we have to follow the palace's lead.
Look at the concubines in the palace, who doesn't look like a girl in her teens or twenties?"
Bai Wanwan rolled her eyes. The concubines in the palace didn't need to work. They just ate and drank every day, so they naturally looked young.
A group of people walked in and saw that this cosmetics workshop was completely different from the messy workshops elsewhere.
The floor was swept clean, without even a speck of dust to be seen, and the walls were white, looking refreshing.
The most noticeable thing is that from time to time there are people here spraying everywhere with spray bottles.
We guarantee that there is no dirt, bacteria or anything like that inside, so you can use the products with confidence, as they are all non-toxic.
Many people were standing around the machine, each wearing a clean white coat and white gloves, and their movements were quick and careful.
Next to the machine were some large stone millstones, small copper bowls and other things, and several people were holding the millstones and slowly grinding something.
It should be rouge or powder, ground very finely, and looks very exquisite.
Everyone followed him in and saw rows of porcelain jars neatly stacked on the shelves against the wall.
When you open the lid, you will see that it is full of Chinese medicinal herbs such as angelica, pearl, rose, and poria, with a faint herbal fragrance.
The steward pointed at the herbs and said with a smile:
"The rouge, powder, ointment and facial cream we make here are all made with these good things.
The most important thing is, everyone can rest assured that this contains absolutely no mercury, lead or other such things.
Although those things can make the colors look bright, they will damage the skin after long-term use. We will definitely not use them."
He then led everyone to the water tank in the corner and pointed to the clear water inside: "Look at this water, it's not just ordinary well water or river water, it's specially filtered."
A woman asked in confusion, "Filter? The water looks clean, what's the problem?"
Bai Wanwan took over the conversation in a clear voice:
"Madam, you may not know that although the water looks clean, it actually contains tiny things that are invisible to the naked eye, called bacteria.
If these things are mixed into creams and rouge, using them on your face may cause trouble, such as rashes and itching.
We filter the water to keep these invisible bacteria out, so that the food we produce will be cleaner and more nutritious!"
Qi Yao sneered, her tone full of disdain:
"Bai Wanwan, you really acted like this.
I want to ask, how exactly is this water filtered? Don't try to be mysterious here."
Bai Wanwan raised her eyes and looked at her with a calm expression:
“Of course I can’t tell you how it’s filtered.
This is our way, why should I tell you?"
She turned around and pointed to the pottery jar filled with water beside her and continued:
"But this water is indeed special, it is spring water brought from the mountains.
It has some good stuff in it called minerals that are good for the skin.”
Then he pointed to a brocade box on the shelf and said:
"Also, the ginseng we use in our skincare products is all aged over ten years.
This old ginseng is very potent and has a good effect on nourishing the skin. Anyone who has used it knows that after applying it for a while, the skin really becomes smoother."
Speaking of ancient medicinal materials, they are indeed different from today's medicinal materials. The medicinal properties are very strong, which can be said to be several times stronger than the previous medicinal materials, so the effects of the cosmetics made from them are also different.
Take Bai Qiaoniang for example. When she first came to Bian Jing, she looked earthy and dark. Bai Wanwan used cosmetics on her, and now she looks completely refreshed.