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

Lin Qin examined the letter repeatedly, trying to find a clue from its ordinary material and unfamiliar handwriting.

However, the contents of the letter were blurry, as if shrouded in a thin mist, making it difficult for her to see clearly.

She frowned, her mind filled with doubt. Who wrote this letter?

What message are they trying to convey?

The rooms in the Prince's mansion were lavishly furnished, yet they were filled with a mysterious atmosphere that made her feel uneasy.

At this moment, Granny Liu walked in with a formulaic smile on her face.

"Your Highness, this old servant is here to teach you the rules of the Prince's residence." Granny Liu's tone was respectful, but carried a hint of barely perceptible arrogance.

Lin Qin suppressed her doubts and tried her best to appear calm.

"It's time for you, grandma."

"Your Highness, there are so many rules in this manor, you must listen carefully." Granny Liu began to recount the various rules of the manor in a long and detailed manner, from greetings to meals, from clothing to travel, nothing was too big or too small, it was extremely complicated.

As Lin Qin listened, a sense of loss welled up in her heart.

She remembered the freedom she felt at the farm, the happy times she spent playing with the children, and the bustling business in the shop.

"Your Highness, have you understood?" Liu Mama's voice interrupted Lin Qin's thoughts.

Lin Qin snapped out of her daze and managed a weak smile.

"Understood, Granny." Granny Liu nodded in satisfaction and turned to leave.

The atmosphere in the room became oppressive. Lin Qin felt like a bird trapped in a gilded cage, having lost its wings of freedom.

"Your Highness, the Prince will be coming for dinner tonight." Liu Mama's voice came from outside the door again, followed by the sound of footsteps walking away.

Lin Qin was stunned for a moment, her heart filled with mixed feelings.

Is Zhu Ling's arrival a pleasant surprise or a burden?

She remembered the mysterious letter, and the blurry key pattern on the back of the letter...

Lin Qin paced restlessly in the room, her mind racing through images: the lively scene of chickens and dogs running wild on the farm, and Zhu Ling's perpetually icy face.

The free and open air, the fragrant smell of earth, and the baby's sweet, childlike voice calling "Mother"—compared to the magnificent cage of the Prince's Mansion, the difference is stark!

She couldn't help but facepalm. Could this be the legendary "Jack Ma regrets creating Alibaba, He Xiangu returns to teaching"?

"Your Highness, what's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?" Granny Liu's voice suddenly rang out, startling Lin Qin so much that she almost tripped and fell flat on her face.

"It's nothing, Granny, I was just... stretching my muscles." Lin Qin chuckled dryly to brush it off, but inwardly she was furious: Why does this old nanny walk so silently, like a ghost!

After finally getting through the ordeal until Granny Liu left, Lin Qin decided to go out for some fresh air.

Although the garden of the Prince's Mansion is exquisite, it lacks the rustic charm of a farm.

She wandered aimlessly when suddenly her eyes lit up. She discovered a desolate corner of the garden, overgrown with weeds and piled with fallen leaves—a truly forgotten spot.

A bold idea sprouted in Lin Qin's mind: Why not turn this place into a small vegetable garden?

Just imagine farming in a royal palace – that's the kind of class that's straight out of Versailles literature!

Just do it!

Lin Qin immediately summoned several maids and instructed them to clear the weeds, turn the soil, and fertilize.

The maids exchanged bewildered glances. What was the princess doing...?

Want to experience farm stays?

Although they had doubts, no one dared to disobey the princess's orders, so they had no choice but to roll up their sleeves and get to work.

"Your Highness, are you really going to grow vegetables here?" a maid couldn't help but ask.

"Of course, I love this down-to-earth feeling!" Lin Qin chuckled, as if she could already see the lush green vegetables and bright red fruits.

The news caused an uproar throughout the entire Prince's mansion.

Is the princess planting vegetables in the garden?

This is unheard of!

Some people think the princess has gone mad, others think she's putting on a show, and still others are just looking for a spectacle.

As evening fell, Zhu Ling arrived at the garden and saw Lin Qin squatting on a patch of ground, holding a small shovel and fiddling with something.

He walked closer and was immediately stunned...

"what are you doing?"

Zhu Ling looked at the messy land in front of her, and then at Lin Qin, who was covered in mud but still looked radiant. For a moment, she didn't know what to say.

"Your Highness, are you... experiencing the joys of farming?"

Lin Qin looked up and met Zhu Ling's deep eyes, and suddenly felt a little embarrassed.

"Ahem, well, I think the garden in the Prince's Mansion is too monotonous. I'd like to plant some vegetables and fruits to enrich our lives."

Zhu Ling raised an eyebrow. "So, that's your reason for turning the garden into a vegetable patch?"

Lin Qin chuckled, "This way we can not only eat fresh vegetables, but also beautify the environment. It's a win-win situation, isn't it wonderful?"

A subtle atmosphere permeated the two of them, as if the air itself was filled with pink bubbles.

Seeing this, Liu Mama, who was hiding in the shadows, felt a burning flame of jealousy in her heart.

"Your Highness, this garden is the face of the Prince's mansion. How can it be turned into a vegetable patch at will! If word gets out, won't outsiders laugh at us?" Granny Liu said sarcastically.

Lin Qin turned around and looked at Granny Liu with a half-smile. "Granny, you're mistaken. Who says a vegetable garden can't be a reflection of the Prince's mansion? I grow pure, natural, and pollution-free green vegetables, which are much healthier than those flowers and plants! When the Prince eats my vegetables, he'll be in great health and have a great appetite. Wouldn't that be wonderful?"

Granny Liu was speechless after Lin Qin's words, her face turning pale and then red.

"Your Highness, this is utter nonsense! This old servant will go and report to the Prince immediately, so that he can judge this matter!"

"Go ahead, go ahead," Lin Qin waved her hand. "I was just about to ask the Prince whether the Prince or you, Granny Liu, are in charge of this mansion!"

Granny Liu turned and left in a huff, while Lin Qin continued her "farming business".

Zhu Ling watched her busy figure, a subtle smile curving his lips.

"The princess seems to have a special fondness for farming?" Zhu Ling's voice rang in Lin Qin's ears.

Lin Qin straightened up and patted the dirt off her hands.

"Food is the most important thing for the people, Your Highness, don't you agree?"

Zhu Ling looked at her mud-covered hands, his eyes deep and thoughtful.

"Your Highness is right, food is the most important thing for people. So, when does Your Highness plan to cook me a 'farmhouse meal'?"

Lin Qin was taken aback for a moment, then laughed, "What would Your Highness like to eat? I'll go prepare it right away!"

"I want to eat..." Zhu Ling paused, his gaze fixed intently on Lin Qin, "...something made by the Princess Consort herself..."

"Everything was made by the Princess herself." Zhu Ling's voice was deep and magnetic, with a hint of barely perceptible doting in his eyes.

Lin Qin felt a little embarrassed by his gaze, so she coughed lightly and changed the subject, saying, "Your Highness, the renovation of this garden is a huge project. Do you think we should allocate some funds to support it?"

Zhu Ling smiled slightly and agreed without hesitation.

"Princess, please go ahead and do as you please. Just tell me what you need."

Hearing this from the shadows, Granny Liu was so angry she almost vomited blood.

She had intended to use this opportunity to embarrass Lin Qin in front of the prince, but she never expected the prince to dote on her so much!

"Your Highness, this..." Granny Liu wanted to say something more, but was stopped by a look from Zhu Ling.

"Granny Liu, you don't need to interfere in the Princess's affairs anymore."

Granny Liu looked displeased and could only slink away.

Seeing this, the surrounding maids secretly admired Lin Qin's wisdom and methods.

The princess is truly remarkable; with just a few words, she managed to get the prince on her side!

An eerie harmony permeated the garden, with everyone working enthusiastically as if they were constructing a grand project.

Looking at the bustling scene before her, Lin Qin felt a sense of confusion.

She sat on a stone bench in a corner of the garden, watching the sunset paint the sky a golden red.

Although life in the royal palace was luxurious, it lacked the freedom and ease of life on a farm.

Can she really adapt to life here?

"What are you thinking about?" Zhu Ling's voice suddenly rang in her ear.

Lin Qin snapped out of her daze and saw Zhu Ling standing in front of her, his eyes filled with concern.

"Nothing, I just think the scenery of the Prince's Mansion is quite nice."

Zhu Ling sat down next to her and reached out to hold her hand.

"From now on, this will be your home."

Lin Qin smiled but didn't say anything.

She looked at Zhu Ling's handsome profile, but a sense of unease lingered in her heart.

Zhu Ling had no idea that what she was thinking about at that moment wasn't the scenery of the Prince's mansion, but rather...

“Let’s go,” Zhu Ling stood up and took Lin Qin’s hand. “I’ll show you around the Prince’s mansion.”

Lin Qin stood up with Zhu Ling, looking at the complex and unfamiliar layout of the Prince's mansion, and a strange feeling suddenly welled up in her heart...