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In a prosperous corner of the capital, in an elegant wing in the inner courtyard of the Duke's Mansion, the sun shines through the carved window lattices and shines on a table full of pearls, making them sparkle. Chen Jia and Chen Jue sit around the table, their eyes full of exploration and expectation. A wonderful creative journey about pearls is about to begin.

Chen Jia was wearing a moon-white silk dress with a few strands of light golden silk embroidered on the hem, like a quiet stream under the moonlight. She had a simple pearl hairpin pinned to her hair, and the round pearls made her face look even more gentle and charming. Her slender fingers gently fiddled with the pearls on the table, and she said softly: "My husband, these pearls are round and full, with a delicate luster. It would be a pity if they were just made into ordinary jewelry. I was thinking, if we can use them to make clothes, it will definitely show a different kind of luxury and beauty."

Chen Jue was wearing a royal blue brocade robe with delicate cloud patterns embroidered on the cuffs and collar, and a jade belt inlaid with jadeite tied around his waist. He looked heroic and elegant. He leaned forward slightly, looking at the pearls intently, with a glimmer of excitement in his eyes, and said, "My lady, what you said is very true. This is a novel idea. However, the texture of pearls is hard. How to sew them on clothes and ensure the comfort of wearing requires careful consideration."

Chen Jia picked up a pearl, placed it in her palm and looked at it carefully. After frowning for a moment, she said, "My husband, I heard that there is a very fine fish thread that is tough and not easy to break. Maybe we can use it to thread the pearls. We can first outline the desired pattern on the cloth, and then sew the pearls one by one, just like embroidery, but the stitching method is more delicate and exquisite."

Chen Jue nodded gently, his eyes full of admiration: "My lady is very smart, this is a very good idea. We might as well start with simple patterns, such as flowers or butterflies, which can show the luster of pearls while retaining their agile beauty."

After that, Chen Jia asked the maid to bring silk cloth, fish thread, and various embroidery tools. She picked up a charcoal pencil and gently sketched a blooming peony pattern on the cloth, with layers of petals overlapping and lifelike.

"Husband, what do you think of this pattern? It's based on the peony, which symbolizes wealth and good fortune. I'm sure it will be exquisite when made into clothes." Chen Jia's eyes sparkled with anticipation, and she turned to look at Chen Jue.

Chen Jue carefully examined the pattern, smiled and nodded: "My wife's painting skills are getting more and more exquisite. This peony is so beautiful, and it will be more elegant and luxurious if it is presented with pearls. Let me help you thread the pearls."

Chen Jia smiled and handed the fish thread and pearls to Chen Jue, and the two began to carefully sew the pearls on the fabric. Chen Jue's fingers flexibly moved the fish thread, firmly fixing the pearls on the outline of the petals, while Chen Jia adjusted the position of the pearls from time to time to ensure that the spacing was even and the arrangement was neat.

"Husband, the size of the pearls must be carefully matched. Use large pearls for the petals in the center and smaller ones for the edges. This way the layering will be clearer." Chen Jia reminded softly, staring intently at the cloth in her hands.

Chen Jue nodded slightly and responded, "My lady is right. You are really thoughtful. This detail is the best example of craftsmanship."

The two of them were so busy and focused that before they knew it, the sky was getting darker. Red candles were lit in the house, and the flickering candlelight illuminated their focused and happy faces. After several hours of hard work, the prototype of the peony gradually emerged, and the pearls shone with a warm glow under the candlelight, as if a pearl peony was really blooming slowly on the cloth.

Chen Jia gently stroked the embroidered peony, her face full of joy: "Husband, look, this peony is so beautiful! Our idea is really feasible."

Chen Jue put down the needlework in his hand, gently embraced Chen Jia in his arms, and said with a smile: "This is all thanks to my wife. Your ingenuity plus our hands will surely create more miracles."

In the following days, Chen Jia and Chen Jue devoted themselves to the production of pearl clothes. They kept trying different patterns and pearl arrangements, striving to make each piece of clothing perfect. In addition to peonies, there are also dancing butterflies, smart flying birds, plum blossoms and other patterns, which are more lifelike with the embellishment of pearls.

One afternoon, the sun was shining brightly. Chen Jia and Chen Jue were drying several newly made pearl clothes in the yard. The colorful silk threads were shining in the sun, and the pearl clothes were fluttering in the wind, which was beautiful. At this time, Chen Jia's good friend Yang Xia came to visit.

Yang Xia was wearing a light green gauze dress with a pink ribbon tied around her waist, looking like an elf in spring. As soon as she entered the yard, she was attracted by the pearl clothes in front of her and couldn't help but exclaimed: "Oh my God, these clothes are so beautiful! Did you make them?"

Chen Jia smiled and walked forward, holding Yang Xia's hand and said, "Xia Mei, this is exactly what we did. My husband and I wanted to use pearls to make some unique clothes, and we didn't expect the effect to be quite good."

Yang Xia walked to the pearl dress and looked at it carefully, her eyes full of envy: "Sister Jia, I admire your craftsmanship so much. When I wear this pearl dress, I will definitely become the focus of everyone's attention."

Chen Jue smiled and said, "Miss Yang, you are too kind. This is all thanks to Jia'er's brilliant idea. We were also trying and groping, and we didn't expect to achieve some results."

Yang Xia suddenly had an idea and said, "Sister Jia, since we can use pearls to make clothes, can we use pearls to create makeup? I heard that there is a method in the Western Regions to use gemstone powder to make up. Pearls are so beautiful. If they are made into makeup, they will definitely make women more beautiful and charming."

Chen Jia's eyes lit up and she said excitedly, "Sister Xia, this is a good idea! Why didn't I think of it? We can grind the pearls into fine powder, add some natural oils and spices, and make pearl makeup powder."

Chen Jue frowned slightly and said with some concern: "After all, this pearl powder is to be applied on the face, so safety must be put first. We need to find some medical books to study it first to ensure that it will not cause harm to the skin."

Chen Jia nodded in agreement: "My husband is right. We can't be careless about this matter. Let's collect information first, and then try it."

Therefore, Chen Jia and Chen Jue began to search for medical books and ancient books to find records about the medicinal and beauty effects of pearls. They also consulted famous doctors in the capital to learn about the characteristics and usage of pearls. After some efforts, they finally determined the formula of pearl makeup powder.

Chen Jia personally selected the highest quality pearls, ground them into extremely fine powder, then added natural oils and spices extracted from flowers and plants. After repeated adjustments, she created a pearl makeup powder that exudes a light and refreshing fragrance.

In order to test the effect of the pearl makeup powder, Chen Jia tried it on her face. She first cleansed her face with warm water, then used a soft brush to dip the pearl makeup powder and gently applied it on her cheeks, forehead and chin. The pearl makeup powder was delicate and evenly covered on the skin, instantly making her skin white and translucent, exuding a soft luster, as warm as pearls.

Chen Jue looked at Chen Jia with amazement in his eyes: "Madam, this pearl makeup powder is amazing. Your skin looks even more radiant."

Chen Jia looked at herself in the bronze mirror and smiled with satisfaction: "It seems that our efforts have not been in vain. This pearl makeup powder can not only whiten the skin, but also nourish the skin. It will definitely be loved by women."

Yang Xia also praised: "Sister Jia, if you launch this pearl makeup powder, it will definitely set off a craze in Beijing. We have to think of a way to let more people know about it."

Chen Jia thought for a moment and said, "We can hold a pearl makeup tasting event and invite the noble ladies in the capital to participate, so that they can experience the charm of pearl makeup for themselves, and then promote pearl makeup through word of mouth."

Chen Jue nodded in agreement: "This is a very good plan. We can also display our pearl clothes and various pearl accessories at the tasting meeting, so that everyone can have a more comprehensive understanding of the decorative beauty of pearls."

Chen Jia and Chen Jue started to prepare for the pearl makeup tasting event. They carefully selected the venue, decorated it elegantly and gorgeously, and prepared a variety of exquisite snacks and tea. At the same time, they sent people to deliver invitations to the ladies of the various mansions in the capital.

On the day of the tasting, the sun was shining brightly, and the Duke's Mansion was bustling with people and cars. The noble ladies of the capital came in their gorgeous clothes to attend this unique tasting. As soon as they entered the venue, they were attracted by the pearl clothes and pearl accessories on the display stand, and exclaimed in amazement.

Chen Jia and Chen Jue warmly entertained every guest, introduced the production method and efficacy of pearl makeup powder to them, and personally demonstrated how to put on makeup for them. The ladies gathered around and studied seriously, their eyes full of curiosity and excitement.

A lady in red brocade tried the pearl makeup powder, looked at herself in the bronze mirror, and said in surprise: "This pearl makeup powder is really magical. My skin looks much better, and the luster is so beautiful."

Other ladies also tried it and praised the pearl makeup powder. They exchanged makeup tips with each other at the tasting session, with laughter and joy.

With the successful conclusion of the tasting meeting, pearl makeup powder and pearl clothing quickly became popular in Beijing. Many women came to buy them, and Chen Jia and Chen Jue's business became more and more prosperous. But they were not satisfied with this, but continued to explore more decorative methods and uses of pearls, constantly innovating, and striving to maximize the beauty of pearls.

In this process, the relationship between Chen Jia, Chen Jue and Yang Xia deepened. Together they explored the world of pearls and created one dazzling work after another, which became a good story in the capital and added a unique touch of jewels to the prosperous capital.