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

After a series of urgent knocks, Constable Feng rushed in, sweating profusely. "Your Highness! Something terrible has happened! Ma the bully has gathered a bunch of thugs and they're heading this way to the farm!"

Upon hearing this, Lin Qin's eyes darkened, but she was not surprised.

She had long anticipated that Ma, the bully, wouldn't give up easily, and this final act of madness was within her expectations.

"What's the panic? Even if the sky falls, there are tall people to hold it up!" Her tone was relaxed, yet it exuded an undeniable authority.

Intimidated by Lin Qin's imposing presence, Officer Feng regained some composure and stammered, "But...but there are dozens of them, and our farm..."

"What's wrong with our farm?" Lin Qin raised an eyebrow, a confident smile curving her lips. "We have plenty of people and strength on our farm, why would we be afraid of a few small fry?"

She looked around, her gaze settling on the villagers around her.

In recent days, under her leadership, the villagers have not only been living better and better lives, but their mental outlook has also been completely renewed.

At this moment, there was no fear in their eyes, only anger and determination.

"The princess is right! Let's fight them!" a strong young man shouted, raising his arm.

"Let's fight! Protect our farm!" The villagers were filled with fervor, grabbing hoes, carrying poles, and other farm tools, ready to fight.

Looking at the villagers with high morale, Lin Qin felt a surge of strength within her.

She knew that this battle was not just for the farm, but for their shared future.

As night fell, a tense atmosphere filled the air at the farm.

In the distance, torches flickered and figures moved about; Ma Eba's army was approaching in a grand procession.

Lin Qin stood at the entrance of the farm, her eyes blazing as she watched the approaching flames. She took a deep breath and said in a low voice, "Is everything ready?"

"Ready!" the villagers responded in unison, their voices booming.

Just then, a dark figure appeared silently behind Lin Qin, and a deep voice sounded in her ear: "Your Highness, do not panic..."

The shadowy figure was Zhu Ling.

He brought guards from the Prince's Palace, who had already been lying in ambush around the farm.

"Princess, don't panic, I'm here." Zhu Ling grasped Lin Qin's hand, their fingers intertwined.

A warm feeling washed over Lin Qin, and a slight smile appeared on her lips as she felt at peace.

Ma, the bully, and his gang stormed to the entrance of the farm, shouting that they would raze the place to the ground.

"Lin Qin! You bitch! Get out here right now!" Ma the bully's arrogant voice echoed in the night sky.

"Who dares to act wildly in front of me?" Zhu Ling's cold voice rang out, as piercing as ice.

The firelight illuminated his face, revealing his striking good looks, yet also an imposing presence that made people afraid to look directly at him.

Ma the bully was stunned. He recognized the person by the firelight and was so frightened that his legs went weak.

"Your Highness?!" He never expected that the prince would appear here.

"You...you...what do you want to do?" Ma the bully stammered, his bravado masking his inner weakness.

Zhu Ling sneered and waved his hand, "Take them down!" The guards who were lying in ambush all around rushed forward like tigers descending a mountain, instantly surrounding Ma Eba and his gang.

These thugs, who usually bullied the weak and feared the strong, had never seen anything like this before. They were so frightened that they ran away in terror, completely powerless to resist.

Ma the bully was pinned to the ground by the guards, unable to move. He struggled desperately, but it was like a trapped beast fighting, making him look ridiculous and laughable.

"Your Highness, spare me! I was blind and didn't recognize your greatness! I'll never dare to do it again!" he cried and begged for mercy, making a complete fool of himself.

Upon seeing this, the villagers cheered and expressed their utter contempt for Ma the bully's ugly face.

"Serves you right! Serves you right for bullying us!"

"Evil people will be punished by Heaven!"

Lin Qin felt a surge of satisfaction as she looked at the disheveled Ma Eba.

She walked up to Ma the bully, looking down at him condescendingly, "Ma the bully, you've finally met your match!"

Even after being caught, Ma the bully remained defiant, threatening, "Lin Qin, don't be so smug! I have powerful backers! If you mess with me, you'll regret it!"

Lin Qin sneered, showing no fear, "You have someone backing you? Who? Tell me!" She pulled out a stack of papers from her sleeve, which recorded all the evil deeds Ma had committed over the years, as well as evidence of his collusion with the government and his oppression of the people.

"This evidence is enough to put you in jail for life!" Lin Qin threw the evidence in front of Ma the bully, her words ringing with conviction.

Zhu Ling coldly watched Ma the bully from the side, his eyes as sharp as knives, making him feel utterly desperate.

Lin Qin looked at Ma Eba, who was slumped on the ground, and a meaningful smile appeared on her lips.

“Bully Ma, I won’t hand you over to the authorities…”

As soon as these words came out, everyone in the audience was shocked.

The villagers looked at each other, puzzled as to what Lin Qin was up to.

Even Zhu Ling frowned slightly, looking at Lin Qin with a hint of doubt.

Ma the bully was stunned. He thought he was going to die, but he never expected Lin Qin to say such a thing.

He looked up and asked cautiously, "What...what do you want to do?"

Lin Qin squatted down, looked directly at Ma the bully, and said, word by word, "I want you to sign a guarantee and compensate the farm for its losses."

Ma, the bully, never expected Lin Qin to make such a request. He thought he would be severely punished, but Lin Qin gave him a chance to "turn over a new leaf".

He was stunned for a moment, then overjoyed, nodding frantically: "I'll sign! I'll sign! I'll agree to anything!"

Lin Qin had someone bring paper and pen, and Ma the bully trembled as he signed the guarantee, promising to compensate the farm for all its losses.

He secretly rejoiced that he had escaped a disaster.

The villagers were incredulous when they saw this.

They originally thought that Ma the bully would be severely punished, but they did not expect Lin Qin to be so "magnanimous".

Zhu Ling watched Lin Qin handle everything, his eyes filled with love and admiration.

He walked to Lin Qin's side, gently took her hand, and said softly, "You did very well."

Lin Qin grasped Zhu Ling's hand in return, and the two smiled at each other.

The surrounding villagers smiled with blessings upon seeing this, and their bond deepened even further.

After signing the guarantee, Ma the bully felt as if he had been granted a pardon and scrambled away from the farm.

As he ran, he kept looking back, afraid that Lin Qin might change her mind.

Lin Qin watched Ma the bully flee in panic, a cold smile curling at the corner of her lips.

She turned to Zhu Ling and said, "Let's go back."

Zhu Ling nodded, took Lin Qin's hand, and walked back to the farm together.

In the stillness of the night, the farm was filled with peace and tranquility.

Lin Qin stood by the window, gazing at the distant starry sky, when a sudden feeling of unease welled up inside her.

She always felt that things weren't that simple. Would Ma, the bully, really give up?

She turned her head to look at Zhu Ling beside her and said softly, "I always feel..."

Before Lin Qin could finish speaking, Zhu Ling pulled her into his arms, his deep voice whispering in her ear, "I know what you're worried about, but don't worry, I'll always be by your side, and no one can hurt you."

Lin Qin leaned against Zhu Ling's chest, listening to his strong heartbeat, and her unease gradually dissipated.

She knew that with Zhu Ling around, she had nothing to fear.

The next morning, the sun shone brightly on the earth, and the farm was full of life.

Ma the bully vanished completely, as if he had evaporated from the face of the earth, and never appeared again.

The villagers were overjoyed and began rebuilding their homes, their faces beaming with hope for the future.

Standing at the highest point of the farm, Lin Qin looked down at the land, her heart filled with lofty ambitions.

She wants to transform this place into a paradise, so that all the villagers can live a happy and fulfilling life.

"Your Highness, what are you thinking about?" Constable Feng came running over with a fawning smile on his face.

Lin Qin snapped out of her daze, looked at Constable Feng's comical appearance, and couldn't help but laugh.

"I'm thinking about how to develop the farm next."

"Your Highness, please rest assured, I promise to serve you faithfully and at your service!" Officer Feng patted his chest and assured her, afraid that Lin Qin would not believe his loyalty.

Lin Qin watched Officer Feng's exaggerated performance and shook her head with a smile.

She knew that although Officer Feng was timid and cowardly, he was not a bad person at heart, and he was also quite clever, making him a useful person.

In the days that followed, Lin Qin began planning the farm's new development.

She decided to open a farm stay to promote the farm's specialty products and boost the income of the villagers.

The villagers were thrilled to hear Lin Qin's plan and expressed their support.

They believe that under Lin Qin's leadership, the farm's future will be even brighter.

“Your Highness, how about we name our agritainment place ‘Qinyuan’?” a villager suggested.

Lin Qin thought about it and felt that the name was good. It was simple and easy to remember, and it also contained her name, with a good meaning.

"Okay, let's call it 'Qinyuan'!"

The construction of the farm is in full swing, and the villagers are enthusiastic and energetic.

Lin Qin and Zhu Ling also frequently participated, working and laughing alongside the villagers.

One evening, Lin Qin and Zhu Ling sat on the edge of a field at the farm, looking at the starry sky and talking about their future plans.

"Qin'er, have you ever thought about what the future holds for us..." Zhu Ling looked at Lin Qin with deep affection, hesitating to speak.

Lin Qin turned to look at Zhu Ling, her eyes filled with tenderness.

"I know what you want to say, and I've thought about it too."

Zhu Ling held Lin Qin's hand, their fingers intertwined.

"Qin'er, once things at the farm settle down, we'll..."

"Shh!" Lin Qin suddenly raised a finger, signaling Zhu Ling to be quiet.

She seemed to hear something, and her brows furrowed slightly.

"What's wrong?" Zhu Ling asked, puzzled.

Lin Qin did not answer, but stood up and looked around warily.

In the moonlight, a dark shadow flashed by...