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

Lin Qin looked at Zhu Ling, a slight smile playing on her lips, her eyes sparkling with confidence.

"Of course, I am destined to be the Queen of the Countryside, what is this little scene?" She chuckled, her tone playful.

In order to completely refute those rumors, Lin Qin decided to pull off something big.

With a wave of her hand, she directly sent people to invite prominent figures in the capital to visit the free clinic.

This news was like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, instantly creating ripples.

"Wow, this princess is really daring!"

"What is she trying to do? Isn't she afraid of being exposed on the spot?"

Various opinions arose one after another. Some people were waiting to see a good show, while others secretly admired Lin Qin's courage.

On the appointed day, the free clinic was even more bustling than usual.

The officials and gentry who came to visit were all impeccably dressed, with scrutinizing expressions on their faces.

Lin Qin stood on the high platform, facing the gazes of the crowd, without any fear in her heart.

Her gaze was unwavering, like a shining star, so bright that no one dared to look directly at her.

Just then, some discordant voices arose from the crowd.

"Hmph, I think this free clinic is all talk and no action, isn't it?" a sarcastic voice rang out.

“That’s right, I don’t think the quality of these herbs is very good. I’m afraid they might be fake medicine.” Another voice chimed in.

Lin Qin frowned. She recognized the voice all too well; it belonged to one of the staff members of the Sun Medical Clinic.

They mingled in the crowd, deliberately making loud noises in an attempt to create chaos.

"Oh, you dare to come and cause trouble? Who gave you the courage?" Lin Qin sneered inwardly, but her face remained expressionless.

As expected, the owner of Sun's Medical Clinic lost his temper and actually sent people to cause trouble. It seems he was really desperate.

Looking at those troublemakers, Lin Qin's resolve grew stronger. She was determined to show them that she, Lin Qin, was not someone to be trifled with.

The atmosphere on the scene suddenly became tense, with a gunpowder-like smell filling the air, as if it were about to explode at any moment.

Zhu Ling stood beside Lin Qin, his eyes sharp, ready to strike at any moment.

Lin Qin took a deep breath, her eyes sharpening.

A slight smile played on her lips as she said softly, "Ladies and gentlemen, the show is just beginning..." She raised her hand to signal everyone to be quiet, then began to speak slowly, her voice not loud, but clearly reaching everyone's ears.

[Chapter 123 The Grand Scene of the Free Clinic, the Final Chapter Approaching]

Lin Qin stood on the high platform, facing the gazes of the crowd, without any fear in her heart.

Her gaze was unwavering, like a shining star, so bright that no one dared to look directly at her.

Just then, some discordant voices arose from the crowd.

"Oh, you dare to come and cause trouble? Who gave you the courage?" Lin Qin sneered inwardly, but her face remained expressionless.

She had already devised a plan; these troublemakers were merely pawns in her game.

As expected, the owner of the Sun Medical Clinic lost his temper and sent people to cause trouble, clearly indicating that he was desperate.

Looking at those troublemakers, Lin Qin's resolve grew stronger. She wanted to show them that she was not someone to be trifled with.

"Today's free clinic is not only a good deed of treating the sick and saving lives, but also a test of people's hearts." Lin Qin's voice was like a gentle breeze, brushing past everyone's ears and making them involuntarily quiet down.

She smiled slightly and continued, "These medicinal herbs were all made under my personal supervision. Each one has undergone strict testing, and there will be absolutely no problems." She turned around and pointed to the medicinal herb display area that had been prepared in advance, where rows of neatly arranged medicinal herbs were displayed, emitting a faint fragrance.

"If anyone has any doubts, they are welcome to check." Lin Qin's voice was full of confidence, and a murmur of discussion immediately arose from the crowd.

"Hmph, you think you can get rid of us with this?" One of the henchmen of Sun's Medical Clinic stepped forward and said viciously.

"Since you're so interested, why don't you examine him yourself?" Lin Qin said, her eyes sharpening. Suddenly, she pointed at the man and said, "Guards, arrest him!"

As soon as he finished speaking, several burly men who had been lying in ambush nearby quickly stepped forward and firmly subdued the man.

This scene froze the atmosphere instantly, and everyone stared at Lin Qin in astonishment.

"Brother, I advise you to behave yourself." Lin Qin chuckled, her tone gentle yet carrying a hint of authority. "Your Sun Medical Clinic usually hoards medicinal herbs, inflates prices, and cheats the people. Today, you've finally shown your true colors."

The owner of the Sun Medical Clinic turned ashen-faced instantly; he hadn't expected Lin Qin to be so quick-witted.

At this moment, several constables from the yamen arrived at the scene and arrested the troublemakers one by one.

Lin Qin stood on the high platform, looking at the disheveled appearance of the owner of Sun Medical Hall, and felt satisfied.

She turned to look at Zhu Ling, and the two of them...

"You always come up with such brilliant plans," Zhu Ling said in a low voice.

"That's because you're here," Lin Qin replied sweetly, and the two smiled at each other.

Just then, a staff member hurriedly walked onto the stage and whispered, "Your Highness, we only need a few dozen more people to reach our goal of providing free medical consultations."

Lin Qin smiled slightly, turned to face the crowd below the stage, and spoke again: "Everyone, the success of the free clinic is inseparable from the efforts of everyone. Let us work together to help more people."

Thunderous applause erupted from the crowd, filling Lin Qin's heart with hope.

The disheveled state of the owner of Sun's medical clinic had long been a source of amusement for everyone.

As the number of people seeking medical treatment was about to reach the target, the atmosphere at the scene was as lively as a pot of boiling water.

Suddenly, several villagers were helped over, their faces were sallow, their limbs were weak, and their symptoms were strange, which baffled the doctors on duty.

"What...what is this? I've been practicing medicine for decades and have never seen such a disease before!" Doctor Zhao stroked his beard, his brows furrowed, as anxious as an ant on a hot pan.

The other doctors looked at each other, at a loss for what to do.

These patients seemed to have been drained of their energy; their pulses were weak and disordered, yet no cause could be found.

The onlookers began to whisper among themselves, and a sense of worry spread.

"Could it be some kind of plague?" "What are we going to do? Even the Princess Consort can't cure it?"

Lin Qin's heart was in her throat. A mishap at this critical juncture would be no laughing matter.

She walked up to the patients, carefully observed their symptoms, and frowned.

The system also failed at this point, providing no warning whatsoever; it was practically an "artificial idiot."

"Don't panic, let me think..." Lin Qin tried to remain calm, her mind racing.

Suddenly, a thought struck her: she remembered that she had come across a rare herb during a palace project that was said to be able to treat similar symptoms.

She used to complain that this thing looked like "wild leeks," but now it has actually come in handy!

"Quickly, go to the western hillside outside the city and find a kind of herb with slender leaves and small purple flowers. The more, the better!" Lin Qin quickly gave the order, her tone leaving no room for doubt.

Although everyone was puzzled, they still followed her instructions.

Time passed second by second, and Lin Qin's heart beat faster and faster.

Finally, the man who was sent returned, panting, carrying a large bunch of "wild leeks".

Lin Qin took the herbs, examined them carefully, and after confirming that they were correct, immediately had them crushed and boiled into a medicinal soup.

The medicinal soup emitted a unique fragrance. After drinking it, the complexions of several patients gradually returned to a rosy hue, and their spirits improved considerably.

"Amazing! Her Highness the Princess is truly a miracle worker!" The onlookers exclaimed in amazement, their eyes filled with admiration as they looked at Lin Qin.

Lin Qin breathed a sigh of relief, her heart finally at ease.

"Your Highness, the goal of providing free medical care to 500 people... is still one person short." A staff member walked up to Lin Qin and whispered a reminder.

Lin Qin looked around but didn't see any other patients.

Just then, a figure slowly walked over, looking at Lin Qin with a complicated expression, and slowly said, "Your Highness, I have long admired your name..."

Lin Qin looked at the man approaching and wondered, "Who is this person?"

He was dressed in fine clothes and had an extraordinary air about him, but his expression carried a hint of loneliness.

"My name is Li Xiuyuan. My father has been ill for a long time. I heard that Your Highness the Princess is a skilled physician, so I have come to seek your help." Li Xiuyuan said, bowing deeply.

Five hundred people!

Become!

Lin Qin was overjoyed and almost jumped up with excitement.

She composed herself and said with a smile, "Young Master Li, you are too kind. Healing the sick and saving lives is a doctor's duty."

Li Xiuyuan was brought to the examination table, where Lin Qin took his father's pulse and discovered that it was a chronic illness that required long-term treatment.

She wrote out a prescription and carefully explained the precautions.

Li Xiuyuan was moved to tears and thanked him repeatedly.

The free clinic concluded successfully, and the people cheered with joy, as if it were the Lunar New Year.

They spread the word far and wide, telling everyone about Lin Qin's righteous act.

In no time, Lin Qin became a living bodhisattva in the hearts of the people, and praise poured in like a tidal wave.

"Her Highness the Princess is truly kind-hearted!"

"That's right, she's our great benefactor!"

"Your Highness, you are like our second parents!"

Hearing the people's praise, Lin Qin felt a warm current welling up in her heart.

She felt a sense of honor and accomplishment.

At that moment, she seemed to be bathed in light, shining brightly.

Zhu Ling stood aside, watching Lin Qin surrounded by the crowd. He walked to Lin Qin's side, gently took her hand, and whispered, "You're amazing."

Lin Qin smiled back, and their eyes met, everything understood without a word.

As night fell, the palace was brightly lit.

Lin Qin and Zhu Ling sat in the garden, enjoying a rare moment of tranquility.

"We owe this free clinic a great deal to you," Lin Qin said gratefully.

"You are the biggest contributor." Zhu Ling looked at her tenderly. "Without you, none of this would have happened."

Lin Qin smiled, leaned on Zhu Ling's shoulder, and felt his warmth.

"What are your plans next?" Zhu Ling asked.

Lin Qin pondered for a moment, "I think..." She paused, then smiled mysteriously, "...to stir up some trouble."

Zhu Ling raised an eyebrow and asked with interest, "Oh? What is it?"

Lin Qin leaned close to Zhu Ling's ear and whispered a few words.

Upon hearing this, Zhu Ling was taken aback at first, then burst into laughter.

"Okay, I'll do as you say!"

Lin Qin smiled mysteriously, her eyes gleaming.

"Your Highness, someone from the palace has arrived..." A guard rushed over, breaking the warm atmosphere between the two.