After returning to the capital to farm, the abandoned concubine made a comeback.

"Push harder, Your Highness! The baby is stuck!"

A harsh, grating sound exploded in my ear, accompanied by excruciating pain.

Qiao Yan, a surgical genius of the 21st century, never imagined he would transmigrate to such a godforsaken place, and to be caught in a life-or-death situation right from the start! A difficult childbirth? Are you kidding me!

She's never even been in a relationship! Light leaked through the dilapidated thatched roof, illuminating the simple furnishings around her, and a musty smell assaulted her nostrils.

Qiao Yan, now known as Lin Qin, was originally a concubine of a prince who was banished to this godforsaken farm for making a mistake.

Difficult childbirth, abandoned concubine, dilapidated farm... This start is simply hell mode!

"Your Highness! Push harder! The baby is suffocating!" The midwife's voice was choked with sobs, and Lin Qin felt like she was about to faint from the pain.

No, she can't die here! She hasn't lived enough, hasn't tasted all the world's delicacies, hasn't... wait, delicacies?

Lin Qin suddenly remembered the last farming novel she had read. The female protagonist also started in a hellish situation, but eventually became rich and reached the pinnacle of life by relying on food!

She had to survive! Taking a deep breath, Lin Qin used all her strength, and a baby's cry pierced the silent night sky.

The baby was born! Before Lin Qin could even breathe a sigh of relief, she heard the midwife's terrified voice: "Your Highness...this...this is a girl..." A girl? Lin Qin sneered inwardly, at this old-fashioned preference for sons. But she couldn't care less about that now; she felt her consciousness fading...

"Hello host, I am your cheat system, the adorable little system. Congratulations on successfully binding to the wealth-generating system. Please complete your first task as soon as possible: earn one tael of silver." A soft, sweet voice suddenly rang in Lin Qin's mind, childish yet carrying an undeniable tone. One tael of silver? Lin Qin wanted to curse. She was practically dying; where was she going to get money? "What will happen if I don't complete the task?" Lin Qin asked weakly. "Host, if you don't complete the task, you'll be bankrupt~" The little system's voice remained sweet, but it sent a chill down Lin Qin's spine. Bankrupt? What assets did she have left? This dilapidated thatched hut?

Lin Qin struggled to open her eyes and saw the midwife holding the baby, standing to the side with a look of disgust. "Grandma Zhang, I want some water..." Grandma Zhang glanced at her impatiently, "Wait!" Then she turned and left. Lin Qin looked at the dilapidated roof, a wave of desolation washing over her. This start was even harder than she had imagined...

"Host, host, edible wild vegetables have been detected nearby. You can sell them for money!" The little system's voice sounded again, tinged with excitement. Wild vegetables? Lin Qin's heart skipped a beat. This might be a way out... "Grandma Zhang..." "Grandma Zhang, I want... I want to get out of bed and walk around..." Lin Qin's voice was so weak it was like a mosquito's hum. Grandma Zhang rolled her eyes. "Walk around? You just gave birth! Don't you want to die?!" "But... I..." Lin Qin hesitated, and the little system's voice rang out again in her mind: "Host, host! A simple farm tool crafting task has been detected. Completing it will reward you with copper coins!" Copper coins! Lin Qin's eyes lit up. This was her hope for survival!

"Grandma Zhang, I...I need some branches and stones..." Grandma Zhang looked at her suspiciously. "What do you need those things for? You wouldn't be thinking of..." She suddenly realized something, her expression changing, "You wouldn't be thinking of killing yourself, would you!" Lin Qin was speechless. What was all this about?! "No! I want to make something..." She didn't have the strength to explain much right now, so she could only try to gloss over it for now. Grandma Zhang went out with some doubt and found some branches and stones, leaving them beside Lin Qin's bed.

Lin Qin endured the pain and began making simple farming tools following the instructions of the mini-system. Although she was a surgeon, she was quite capable with her hands. While making the tools, she not only followed the system's instructions but also incorporated some of her own creative improvements, thinking to herself, "Hmph, these ancient people have never seen my modern wisdom before," making the tools more practical and efficient. She quickly made a small hoe and a small shovel. Grandma Zhang was shocked when she saw what she had made: "You... what are you making?" Several villagers who had come to watch also gathered around curiously. "These are a hoe and a shovel," Lin Qin explained, "They can be used to till the land."

"Farmland?" The villagers exchanged bewildered glances. They'd used traditional farming tools for generations; they'd never seen anything like this strange-looking thing. "Host, arable wasteland detected nearby," the little system promptly alerted her. Lin Qin, supporting herself against the wall, shakily walked outside, found a patch of wasteland, and began tilling it with her makeshift tools. The surrounding villagers stared at her like she was a fool, some even whispering amongst themselves. "Has this abandoned concubine gone mad?" "I think so too. Why would she give up being a proper princess to suffer here?" "Never mind her, let's go." Lin Qin ignored them; all she wanted now was to complete the task and earn copper coins.

Although the simple farming tools were rudimentary, they were much more effective than traditional tools, and Lin Qin quickly cultivated a small plot of land. "Host, plantable seeds detected," the little system's voice sounded again. Following the system's instructions, Lin Qin planted some seeds. Looking at the land before her, her heart was filled with hope. This was her first plot of land in this strange world, and her hope for survival.

A few days later, the seeds Lin Qin planted sprouted, growing into a lush green patch of seedlings. Looking at these seedlings, Lin Qin felt a great sense of accomplishment. She carefully tended to them, just like caring for her own children.

Finally, harvest season arrived. Lin Qin stood in the middle of the field, sunlight bathing her. She held the crops high, a proud smile on her face, and exclaimed, "This is my hope in this world, and the beginning of my new life!" The surrounding villagers cast curious and envious glances, and the small animals, seemingly infected by her enthusiasm, gathered around, creating a harmonious and vibrant scene. Using her simple, self-made farming tools, Lin Qin harvested some crops. This was her first harvest in this world, and her first step towards prosperity.

Lin Qin looked at the crops in her hands, a slight smile playing on her lips… She needed to find a way to turn these things into money… Holding a few fresh radishes, Lin Qin felt a surge of joy. Although these radishes weren't large, they were the result of her hard work in growing them, making them quite meaningful. What she needed most right now was to exchange them for rice, since eating only radishes wouldn't fill her stomach.

She walked shakily to the village entrance and immediately saw Granny Zhang sitting under a big tree, enjoying the shade. Granny Zhang was the village's "authority figure," and the villagers all listened to her. Lin Qin forced herself to walk over, forcing a weak smile: "Granny Zhang, I... I want to exchange these radishes for some rice." Granny Zhang glanced at her sideways and snorted disdainfully: "Who would dare take your things? You're a jinx! You killed the prince's son, and now you want to bring misfortune to our village?" Lin Qin's heart skipped a beat. So the original owner of this body had also killed the prince's son? This was quite a shock! She suppressed her anger, silently cursing in her heart, but calmly explained on the surface: "Granny Zhang, it's all a misunderstanding..."

"Misunderstanding? What misunderstanding?" Granny Zhang interrupted her. "What right do you, a divorced princess, have to speak to us? Get out! Don't defile our place!" The surrounding villagers echoed her sentiments, pointing and whispering about Lin Qin, their eyes filled with disgust and contempt. Lin Qin felt extremely aggrieved. She was, after all, a modern woman of the 21st century; when had she ever suffered such humiliation?

"Hey, isn't this our abandoned concubine?" a lewd voice suddenly rang out. Lin Qin turned her head and saw a greasy-faced man walking over; it was none other than Li Ergou, the village bully. Li Ergou sized Lin Qin up and down, his eyes filled with greed and lust: "I heard you grew some things? Show them to me!" Lin Qin instinctively protected the radish in her hand, looking at him warily: "What do you want?"

Li Ergou chuckled and rubbed his hands together. "What for? Of course, I'm checking if your stuff is worth anything! If it is, I'll reluctantly accept it, consider it charity!" With that, Li Ergou reached out to snatch Lin Qin's radish. Lin Qin's eyes narrowed, a surge of competitive spirit rising within her. She quickly sidestepped, causing Li Ergou to miss. Enraged, Li Ergou lunged again, but Lin Qin seized the opportunity, cleverly tripping him while simultaneously thrusting her small hoe at his feet with lightning speed. Li Ergou cried out "Ouch!" and fell heavily to the ground like a tattered sack, his greasy meat bun flying a considerable distance, covered in dirt. Lin Qin stood ramrod straight, staring coldly at him, and said loudly, "You scoundrel, don't you know who I am! I, Lin Qin, am not someone to be bullied. Today I'm just giving you a small lesson. If you dare to mess with me again, it won't be so simple!" The surrounding villagers were stunned at first, then burst into laughter. Li Ergou's face turned red, and he slunk away amidst the laughter of the crowd.

The surrounding villagers gradually dispersed, leaving Lin Qin standing alone. Although she had temporarily resolved Li Ergou's problem, Lin Qin knew this was just the beginning. Many more difficulties lay ahead. Looking at the few radishes she had left, she silently considered how to earn more money. At the same time, she worried that the prince whose son she had supposedly "cursed" might come looking for trouble again… After all, she was now a discarded concubine, helpless and vulnerable… She needed to find a way to improve her living conditions…