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 doesn’t win or loses rank this year, they’ll go back home and strive hard for a chance to compete again at next year’s convention, continuing their battles in the Jianghu.

"To put it bluntly, it’s just a beauty contest, isn’t it?" Wufu said with a twitch at the corner of her mouth, "These young ladies seem awfully idle, aren’t they supposed to stay inside and not take a step outside? Isn’t this kind of competition considered public exposure?"

Fengniang chuckled, finding this little owner’s insight quite amusing, and said, "Miss, this is a good opportunity to enhance one’s reputation. Which young lady would miss that? Moreover, it doesn’t count as public exposure—the 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. Aren’t 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 Jiangnan—how 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, it’s a matter of perspective."

"Alright!" Wufu knew she couldn’t force others and that everyone has their own interests and views. She changed the topic, asking Fengniang, "You’re suggesting we make our cosmetics famous through that so-called Famed Flower Convention?"

Fengniang nodded and said, "That’s 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, "It’s coincidental—I have a distant cousin’s daughter working in Princess Changping’s courtyard at Jingkang Prince’s Mansion."

This Princess Changping not only inherited Prince Jingkang’s 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 wouldn’t 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 this—let’s 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, wouldn’t it be the moment for their Zining Pavilion to become famous?

After hearing Fengniang’s 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, that’s good!" Wufu squinted and said, "When is the Famed Flower Convention?"

"April sixteenth."

"If you can grant us this opportunity, I’ll personally embellish her." Wufu stroked her chin and said.

It’s just about transforming someone’s appearance—she’s most adept at it!