With the demand established, though not yet for sale, they could be gifted.
Princess Xin Yue gave Shao Lili and Chen Shengnan a hundred bottles of perfume each, leaving them to their own devices.
Upon their return, she also gifted the two women a floor-standing glazed mirror each, astonishing them once more.
Having received favors and experienced the thrill of being the center of attention, the two women enthusiastically promoted Princess Xin Yue's perfume and glazed mirrors. They immediately sent out invitations to their close friends from their maiden days, and even to young ladies they knew and had connections with.
As banquets were held one after another, countless young ladies learned of the wonders of perfume and glazed mirrors.
With further promotion and endorsements from these young ladies, the noblewomen in their families or those they knew also became aware of the perfume and glazed mirrors.
And when they knew, it meant their husbands also knew and paid attention.
There was no other reason than that wives who wore perfume were incredibly alluring in their boudoirs, their charm making one's waist ache from applause.
Throughout the entire Twin Moon City, with wave after wave of radiating publicity, which woman from a powerful or wealthy merchant family, upon reaching the age of sixteen, did not know of perfume and glazed mirrors?
Which one did not know that failing to keep up with the trends of high society would lead to ridicule?
However, the coveted perfume and glazed mirrors were not yet available for sale and had to wait until the next day.
For the entire night, the women employed all their means to persuade their parents, intended partners, and husbands to agree to provide money so they could purchase them at the Royal Chamber of Commerce on the release day.
The location of the Royal Chamber of Commerce was well-known to these powerful and wealthy merchants, as the extensive renovations and the hiring of so many craftsmen and servants had created quite a stir, and it was located adjacent to the Imperial City. How could they not know?
Soon, the release day arrived.
The street of the Royal Chamber of Commerce occupied five shopfronts, each with an area of a thousand square meters on the first floor. The massive three-story wooden structure was packed to the brim the moment it opened.
"Oh, isn't this the young lady from the He family? You're here to buy this perfume too?"
"So it's Sister Jin from the Jin family. Greetings, little sister. This perfume is so wonderfully effective that the gifted ones have long since run out, so naturally, I need to replenish them."
Two young ladies, not yet married but acquainted, chatted with each other, their conversations revolving around men, perfume, and glazed mirrors.
Meanwhile, among the noblewomen, their interactions were less restricted, their acquaintances more widespread, and the gatherings for conversation were larger.
"Madam Ren, why are you personally here to queue up and buy this perfume and glazed mirror so early in the morning?"
"Oh? Madam Tao, is that you? Alas, what else could it be? Although I haven't experienced the glazed mirror, how important is this perfume? And it's contained in transparent glass. If only servants were to come, and one were to accidentally break it, it would be a great misfortune!"
"Coincidentally, I thought the same. But Madam Ren, besides its fragrance, what other wonders does this perfume possess?"
"Heh heh, Madam Tao, the young ladies from various families are queuing over there, and here are the madams from various families. What other wonders could perfume have that you don't already know? Don't tell me you haven't used it on that old scoundrel of yours in the boudoir."
"Hehehe~"
The two experienced madams chuckled, their eyes conveying unspoken understanding.
Inside the Royal Chamber of Commerce, Chen Shengnan and Shao Lili were hired as temporary managers.
At this moment, peering through the gaps in the windows on the upper floor, they watched the crowd of young ladies and noblewomen below, feeling a bit apprehensive.
"This, this promotional effect is too great. So many people have come in person, what should we do?"
Chen Shengnan asked in a flustered manner.
While she had a year of actual shop owner experience, even at the peak of the bubble tea shop's popularity, at most twenty-odd young ladies had come in person, and others had only sent maids to buy. She had truly never encountered such a situation.
"Don't panic, don't panic. They are many, but will they dare to be presumptuous? This is the Royal Chamber of Commerce, Xin Yue is endorsing it with her princess status, not to mention the Imperial Guards are here to maintain order."
Shao Lili, who had seen more of the world, was quite calm.
Last year, while doing business and selling soap in another country, a continuous downpour caused a delay in supply, and she was surrounded by a group of noblewomen, yet she managed to handle it.
How much more so now with the women from powerful families in their own country who dared not cause trouble?
"The logic is sound, but I'm still nervous."
Chen Shengnan still nervously clutched Shao Lili's sleeve.
Shao Lili patted her jade hand and smiled, "Since you don't have this experience, you can assist me later. I will be in charge."
"Excellent, excellent!"
Chen Shengnan happily patted her chest, her nervousness and worries greatly relieved.
Soon, the appointed time arrived.
Three teams of Imperial Guards opened the doors from the inside and emerged in single file, holding halberds.
The madams and young ladies, who had been excited to let their maids rush in to grab purchases the moment the doors opened, immediately fell silent.
It was then that they remembered that the Royal Chamber of Commerce was no ordinary establishment, not one where they could act with impunity.
With the Imperial Guards maintaining order, the chaos Chen Shengnan had envisioned did not occur.
The noblewomen and young ladies from various families, politely guided by the Imperial Guards, queued up in an orderly fashion, divided into four lines.
"Alright, it's time for us to make our appearance."
Shao Lili patted Chen Shengnan's shoulder and then descended from the upper floor.
"Esteemed sisters, my name is Shao Lili, and I am from the Shao family. I will be presiding over the sale at the Royal Chamber of Commerce today. Please remain calm and patient. Although the goods are limited, they will absolutely be sufficient for this occasion," Shao Lili shouted loudly as soon as she appeared.
Limited goods? Sufficient for this occasion?
The noblewomen and young ladies did not clearly hear her earlier words, but they remembered the latter two sentences.
Unanimously, they decided in their hearts to buy more, to hoard perfume first, to avoid the difficulty of purchasing it later when it ran out.
"Within this Chamber of Commerce, besides perfume and glazed mirrors, we also have new-style spinning machines, spinning wheels, storybooks, books, new fashionable attire, soap, and a variety of other goods catering to women!"
"Therefore, this sale is different from the past. It will be a method of visiting first and then shopping. Thus, I implore all sisters to remain orderly and not to scramble!"
Shao Lili said this and issued a warning: "The Royal Chamber of Commerce is operated by the royal family. If anyone among you throws a tantrum or causes trouble, please consider whether your family can bear the consequences!"
"Alright, the sale at the Royal Chamber of Commerce officially begins now!"
In the Yunyue Kingdom, there was no ribbon-cutting ceremony. After Shao Lili finished speaking, the Imperial Guards maintaining order finally allowed the waiting noblewomen and young ladies to enter.
Spanning a thousand square meters and spread across three floors, it could accommodate hundreds of people browsing and shopping simultaneously, resembling an ancient small supermarket.
After the initial queuing to enter, there were no further restrictions inside, and people could move freely.
Of course, at this time, most of the shoppers at the Royal Chamber of Commerce were women. To avoid unnecessary trouble, Shao Lili had instructed the Imperial Guards to prohibit men from entering.