boyutpedia Chapter 77 Gu Liuli Creates Beauty Cream
Chapter 77 Gu Liuli Creates Beauty Cream
"Ding!"
"Task triggered. Please find the materials yourself and make a beauty cream and moisturizing cosmetics. Time limit: ten days!" The system issued the task again.
After receiving the task of making skincare products from the system, Gu Liuli immediately immersed herself in the research of various rare plants and skincare formulas.
She searched far and wide for special materials, from thousand-year-old Ganoderma lucidum in deep mountains and forests to seaweed containing magical energy in the deep sea; she carefully selected each material.
She also frequently searches for the essence of the plants she grows online.
In that exquisitely decorated little workshop, Gu Liuli worked day and night.
She ground the Ganoderma lucidum into a fine powder, extracted the essence from the seaweed after special processing, and added some herbal ingredients from a mysterious formula obtained from the imperial physicians.
After countless adjustments, mixing, and testing, a face cream with a light fragrance and delicate texture was finally born.
Next, she created a whitening toner using fresh flower petals and special spring water. After multiple filtrations and refinements, the water is gently patted onto the face and instantly absorbed by the skin, leaving it refreshed and moisturized. She also created a skin-firming lotion infused with precious insect secretions and unique plant oils; its amazing effects can be felt simply by gently spreading it in the hands.
Gu Liuli entered the palace with these meticulously crafted skincare products. She first presented the face cream to the Empress, the highest-ranking woman. The Empress looked at the exquisite face cream, opened it with a hint of suspicion, and gently scooped out a small amount to apply to her face.
Instantly, the silky smooth texture and delicate fragrance brightened the Empress's eyes. As the cream was slowly absorbed into her skin, her previously slightly dry skin became moisturized and radiant. The Empress couldn't help but exclaim, "This cream is truly wonderful! I haven't used anything so good in a long time!"
Gu Liuli then presented toner and lotion to several of the favored concubines.
After using the toner, Li Fei was pleasantly surprised to find that the dullness on her face had been greatly reduced, and her skin tone had become fair and radiant.
She took Gu Liuli's hand and said, "This toner is amazing. How did you make it?" After using the lotion, Consort De's skin became firm and elastic. She happily told Gu Liuli, "With this lotion, I feel like I've become several years younger."
For a time, Gu Liuli's skincare products caused a sensation in the palace. The empresses all asked her for them and praised her skills highly.
Having received unanimous praise from the empresses in the harem, Gu Liuli felt a surge of accomplishment. At the same time, a bold idea formed in her mind—to open a beauty salon.
Without hesitation, Gu Liuli began searching for a suitable shop.
She spotted a spacious shop on the busiest street in the capital. The area had high foot traffic and was surrounded by upscale shops, perfectly suited to her beauty salon's positioning. After renting the shop, Gu Liuli began meticulously designing and decorating it.
She used soft colors to create a comfortable rest area, with each treatment room furnished with soft beds and delicate aromatherapy.
Gu Liuli also put a lot of effort into recruiting staff. She posted notices, seeking women from all over the world who understood skincare and were skilled in the techniques.
After a rigorous selection process, she chose several beautiful and skillful young women. Gu Liuli personally trained them, teaching them how to use her homemade skincare products and how to provide attentive service to customers.
To ensure the successful opening of her beauty salon, Gu Liuli needed a significant amount of capital. Remembering her past friendships with the empresses in the palace, she sought their help. The empresses were very interested in her salon and generously contributed. The Empress herself donated the most, smiling and telling her, "I believe your beauty salon will be a great success. If you need anything in the future, just let me know."
During the preparation process, Gu Liuli also encountered many difficulties.
Some of her competitors were jealous of her creativity and secretly tried to sabotage her. For example, they deliberately inflated prices when she purchased raw materials or spread rumors that were detrimental to her. However, Gu Liuli was not defeated by these difficulties. With her wisdom and courage, she overcame these problems one by one.
Finally, on a sunny day, Gu Liuli's beauty salon officially opened.
High-ranking officials and wealthy young ladies from the capital flocked to the beauty salon. It was bustling with activity. Gu Liuli stood at the entrance, smiling as she greeted each customer. She knew this was just the beginning of her dream; many more challenges and opportunities awaited her in the future.
On the opening day, a lady dressed in gorgeous clothes walked into the beauty salon.
She looked at Gu Liuli with an arrogant expression and said, "I've heard your skincare products are amazing. If they really are that effective, I certainly won't be stingy with my money." Gu Liuli smiled and ushered her into the treatment room, personally giving her a skincare experience. After using a series of skincare products, the lady's originally rough skin became smooth and delicate, and the wrinkles on her face seemed to have faded considerably. The lady smiled with satisfaction: "Excellent, excellent. From now on, I'll definitely be a regular at your beauty salon."
The speaker was Consort Xian's mother, who was arrogant and conceited. She seemed to have forgotten that this shop was rightfully owned by the Crown Princess. On this day, two very important guests arrived: the Empress and the Empress Dowager.
The Empress Dowager, her face glowing, was being helped by the Empress: "Oh! Liuli, your beauty salon is quite impressive. I've wanted to come for a long time, but I haven't had the time. Now I can finally experience it. I heard that the maids here have learned the same techniques as you, and they can make people's faces firmer!"
Upon hearing this, Gu Liuli quickly stepped forward with a beaming smile and respectfully bowed: "Your Majesty the Empress Dowager and Your Majesty the Empress Dowager's presence is truly an honor to our humble establishment. Your Majesty the Empress Dowager is usually very busy with state affairs, so it is my great pleasure that you could come today. Please rest assured, the maids in our shop have all been carefully trained by me, and their skills will certainly not disappoint you."
After saying this, Gu Liuli personally led the Empress Dowager and the Empress to the most comfortable and luxurious VIP area of the beauty salon. Along the way, the Empress Dowager looked around with great interest, praising the exquisite decorations and elegant colors: "Liuli, your arrangement is quite unique. It is both elegant and full of lively vitality. It is clear that you have put a lot of thought into it."
Gu Liuli responded modestly, "Your Majesty is too kind. I only hope to create a comfortable and pleasant environment for our customers so that they can enjoy beauty treatments while also feeling physically and mentally refreshed."
After the Empress Dowager and the Empress were settled in their soft reclining chairs, Gu Liuli personally selected two of her most skilled maids and instructed them to serve them with utmost care. The maids gently and professionally cleaned the faces of the Empress Dowager and the Empress, each step executed with perfect precision.
The Empress Dowager closed her eyes slightly, enjoying the treatment, and said, "I've heard that your newly developed skincare products have amazing effects. I must try them out today."
Gu Liuli smiled and explained, "Your Majesty, this skincare product is the result of a lot of effort from me. I used extremely rare ingredients and combined them with a unique formula. For example, the face cream contains the essence of thousand-year-old Ganoderma lucidum, which can deeply nourish the skin and has a significant firming effect; the toner incorporates the essence of deep-sea algae to moisturize and keep the skin hydrated and plump at all times."
During the treatment, the Empress couldn't help but exclaim, "Since using Liuli's skincare products, I feel that my skin has indeed improved a lot. Even the Emperor praised me for becoming younger and more beautiful." Upon hearing this, the Empress Dowager's smile deepened: "That's wonderful. It seems that I made the right choice coming today."
However, just as everyone was immersed in this pleasant atmosphere, a young eunuch rushed in and whispered a few words in the Empress's ear. The Empress's expression instantly turned serious. She glanced at the Empress Dowager, hesitated for a moment, and then said, "Mother, there are some urgent matters in the palace that require my attention. I'm afraid I must take my leave now."
The Empress Dowager frowned slightly, but still waved her hand: "Go, matters in the palace are of utmost importance."
The Empress rose and said apologetically to Gu Liuli, "Liuli, I am truly sorry. I will come to visit you another day." Gu Liuli quickly replied, "Your Majesty is too kind. Your Majesty has important matters to attend to in the palace. I will be waiting for Your Majesty's arrival at any time."
After the Empress's departure, the Empress Dowager seemed largely unaffected, continuing to enjoy her beauty treatments. However, Gu Liuli harbored a vague unease, suspecting that this sudden "urgent matter" might be related to palace intrigue. Recalling the previous conflict between Consort Xian and Consort Shu, she couldn't help but think that another wave of turmoil was about to sweep through the harem.
After the treatment, the Empress Dowager looked at her face in the mirror. Her already well-maintained face was now even more radiant, with firm and glowing skin. The Empress Dowager nodded in satisfaction: "Liuli, your skills and this beauty salon truly live up to their reputation. I am very satisfied. I will definitely come here often in the future."
Gu Liuli said with a smile, "My greatest wish is for Your Majesty to be satisfied. If Your Majesty comes often, I will serve you wholeheartedly."
Inside the palace, Xiao Han was intently reviewing memorials at his desk. The candlelight flickered on his resolute face, reflecting his deep eyes and slightly furrowed brows.
When the attendant presented him with the letter from the deceased monk, he was slightly taken aback. The vermilion brush in his hand paused in mid-air, and his gaze slowly shifted from the memorial to the letter. A hint of doubt flashed in his eyes, as if he were pondering why this letter had appeared at this moment.
He put down his vermilion brush, extended his slender fingers, and gently picked up the letter. His movements were unhurried, yet carried an indescribable solemnity. As the letter unfolded, his gaze quickly swept over the words, a hint of a smile flashing in his eyes. It seemed the monk Yuanji shared his thoughts: the matter of using iron ore to manufacture weapons still needed to be addressed by his daughter-in-law, Gu Liuli.
Since Gu Liuli opened the restaurant, his national treasury has been getting richer and richer. Especially after he opened the beauty salon, those ministers who used to complain about being poor are now spending all their money on their daughters-in-law. It's really a happy and carefree life.