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

The sudden arrival of Prince Zhao caused a tense atmosphere in the Prince's mansion.

Zhu Ling didn't have time to say much, only leaving behind the words "Wait for me to come back" before hurriedly leaving.

Lin Qin knew that Prince Zhao's visit was ill-intentioned.

The servants of the Prince's mansion were even more silent, fearing that they would be caught in the eye of this sudden storm.

Lin Qin returned to her room, only to find that the business club's ledgers, which originally belonged to her, had disappeared.

She immediately realized that this was a deliberate act by someone who wanted to cut off her source of income in the capital.

With a united boycott from merchants in the capital and covert sabotage from within the Prince's Mansion, Lin Qin knew she was in the eye of the storm.

But she didn't panic; instead, she was filled with fighting spirit.

When soldiers come, we'll block them; when water comes, we'll dam it. Who's afraid of who!

She immediately instructed her maid, Xiao Cui, to investigate the whereabouts of the account books, while she herself began to re-examine the commercial landscape of the capital and look for new breakthroughs.

Meanwhile, Madam Li was not idle either.

She bribed Zhou, the maid, to deliberately create the illusion in front of Zhu Ling that Lin Qin was having a secret rendezvous with another man.

The maid Zhou embellished the story, describing Lin Qin's intimate behavior with a strange man, and even "unintentionally" revealed that the man was Lin Qin's business partner in the capital.

After Prince Zhao left, Zhu Ling returned to the palace exhausted, only to hear this shocking news.

Although he trusted Lin Qin to some extent, the maid Zhou spoke with such certainty, coupled with the previous incident of the lost account book, made him feel a little suspicious.

He went to Lin Qin's room and saw her frowning and deep in thought, looking at the documents piled up on the table.

Hearing footsteps, Lin Qin looked up and saw Zhu Ling's slightly gloomy face, feeling a vague unease in her heart.

"Your Highness..." She had just opened her mouth when Zhu Ling interrupted her, "Qin'er, I ask you, who have you seen today?"

Lin Qin was stunned; she hadn't expected Zhu Ling to ask that.

She answered truthfully, but noticed that Zhu Ling's expression was getting increasingly grim.

Overwhelmed by resentment and anger, she fought back her tears and said, word by word, "Your Highness, are you doubting me?"

Zhu Ling looked at Lin Qin. He wanted to believe her, but he couldn't ignore the "evidence."

Silence filled the room, oppressive and suffocating.

“Your Highness,” Lin Qin’s voice trembled, “Is that how you see me?” She turned away from Zhu Ling, and tears finally streamed down her face.

Zhu Ling watched her trembling figure, his heart filled with mixed emotions... He slowly reached out his hand...

Zhu Ling's hand froze in mid-air, ultimately failing to land on Lin Qin's shoulder.

The atmosphere in the room was tense, like a fully drawn bow, ready to snap at any moment.

Lin Qin took a deep breath, stubbornly wiped away her tears, turned around and looked directly at Zhu Ling, her eyes flashing with a complex light.

"Since Your Highness doesn't believe me, why bother asking me?" Her tone was icy, yet she couldn't hide the pain in her heart.

Lin Qin paced back and forth in the room, her heart churning with turmoil.

Her trust in Zhu Ling and the pain of being slandered were like two enormous forces tearing her apart.

Is it possible that all my sincerity has been met with doubt and suspicion?

She doesn't believe it!

She will never let anyone manipulate her!

"System, do you have any good ideas for getting rich quickly and slapping the faces of scumbags?" Lin Qin silently asked herself.

The little system replied in a childlike voice: "Host, according to big data analysis, 'personal customization' is currently all the rage in Beijing! Combined with your modern knowledge, you're sure to create a blockbuster and reach the pinnacle of life!"

Lin Qin's eyes lit up. That's it!

How could she forget that she also has the advantage of modern knowledge!

She immediately got to work, combining the modern concept of "personalized customization" with the actual conditions of ancient times to design a completely new business model.

She targeted the elite circles in Beijing, offering personalized services for "custom-made" clothing, jewelry, and even sachets and fans.

The news immediately caused a sensation in the aristocratic circles of the capital.

Those noblewomen who had previously looked down on Lin Qin came to visit her, praising her innovations.

Lin Qin's business grew bigger and bigger, and the servants in the Prince's mansion began to look at her with new respect.

Even the housekeeper, Wang, who had previously treated her coldly, began to take the initiative to befriend her.

Only Madam Li and the maid Zhou still harbored resentment towards her and were waiting for an opportunity to take revenge.

One day, Lin Qin was admiring the flowers in the garden when her maid, Zhou, suddenly ran over, shouting in a panic, "Your Highness! Your Highness! Something terrible has happened! The Prince is in trouble!" Lin Qin's heart tightened. "What happened to the Prince?" Zhou gasped, "The Prince... the Prince..."

With a sob in her voice, Zhou, the maid, said haltingly, "The prince... the prince... was kicked by a horse at the training ground!" Lin Qin's expression changed drastically, and she immediately rushed to the training ground.

When Lin Qin arrived, she found Zhu Ling perfectly fine, sparring with the guards.

Seeing Lin Qin's anxious expression, Zhu Ling said, "Qin'er, you're here." He gently took Lin Qin's hand and asked softly, "Why did you run in such a hurry?"

Lin Qin then realized she had been tricked. She glared at Zhou, the maid, and said, "How dare you lie to me!" Zhou trembled with fear but dared not argue.

Zhu Ling told Lin Qin the whole story. It turned out that he had found out that the loss of the account book and the secret rendezvous with the other man were all planned by Madam Li and the maid Zhou.

He didn't expose them immediately because he wanted to see what other tricks they had up their sleeves.

"Qin'er, I'm sorry, I've made you suffer." Zhu Ling looked at Lin Qin with deep affection. All the grievances in Lin Qin's heart vanished at this moment. She gently leaned against Zhu Ling's chest, feeling his warmth and love.

"Your Highness," Lin Qin's voice choked with emotion.

When Madam Li learned that her plan had failed, she was furious.

Unwilling to admit defeat, she bribed several other maids to create chaos in the palace, hoping to frame Lin Qin.

First, the ingredients in the kitchen mysteriously disappeared, then the precious flowers in the garden were maliciously damaged, and finally even Zhu Ling's study was burgled.

In an instant, panic gripped the Prince's mansion, rumors spread like wildfire, and all fingers pointed at Lin Qin.

However, Lin Qin did not panic. She calmly analyzed the situation and cleverly set up some small traps using her modern knowledge.

Sure enough, the maids who had been bribed by Madam Li soon gave themselves away, and their schemes were exposed one by one in front of everyone.

Butler Wang watched all this with a cold eye, and his opinion of Lin Qin gradually changed.

This woman is not only intelligent and capable, but also calm in the face of adversity and unafraid of authority; she is truly extraordinary.

He walked up to Lin Qin and slowly said, "Your Highness..."

"Your Highness, this old servant has offended you greatly before, please forgive me." Steward Wang, abandoning his usual smooth manner, bowed deeply to Lin Qin.

This sudden change left Lin Qin somewhat bewildered.

But who is she?

For modern working people, this little incident is nothing!

"Butler Wang, you're too kind. From now on, we're all family, there's no need for such formalities." Lin Qin's lips curled up slightly, revealing a "I knew you'd do this" smile.

Butler Wang straightened up, and they stopped whispering amongst themselves and began to ask Lin Qin some questions.

The entire Prince's residence was in harmony, and even the air was filled with an atmosphere of respect.

This made Madam Li furious, but she was helpless.

Meanwhile, Lin Qin's commercial standing in Beijing remains rock solid thanks to her "personalized customization" blockbuster model.

Those wealthy women who once looked down on her are now her loyal customers.

The line of people waiting to order custom-made items stretched from the entrance of the Prince's Mansion all the way to the main street. The scene was even more popular than a modern trendy online store!

"This woman is simply a money-making genius!" Those merchants who had once mocked Lin Qin could only hide in a corner, trembling with fear and secretly regretting their actions.

However, Lin Qin knew that the business world was like a battlefield, and she could not afford to be careless.

As expected, the merchants in the capital were unwilling to accept defeat and began to secretly plot an even bigger conspiracy.

They not only joined forces to block Lin Qin's supply of goods, but also spread rumors to slander the quality of Lin Qin's products.

Lin Qin's business was plunged into crisis once again.

Madam Li was not idle either. She bribed more maids to spread various rumors in the Prince's mansion, attempting to frame Lin Qin again.

She even secretly colluded with some outsiders, preparing to deliver a fatal blow to Lin Qin at a crucial moment.

"Your Highness, it seems that the merchants in the capital have recently joined forces, and..." Xiao Cui rushed into the room with an anxious expression, about to report the situation.

At this moment, Steward Wang rushed over, his face extremely grave. "Your Highness, something terrible has happened! Several of the largest cloth merchants in the capital have joined forces and are threatening to cut off our supply. They also..."

"Don't rush," Lin Qin gestured for them to calm down, "Let me take a look first." She took the letter from Butler Wang and read it carefully.

Instead of panic, a meaningful smile appeared on her face as she softly said, "It seems they can't hold back any longer..."

Zhu Ling pushed open the door and entered. Seeing the smile on Lin Qin's face, his heart tightened. He keenly sensed that something was wrong. He quickly walked to Lin Qin's side, grabbed her hand, and asked urgently, "Qin'er, what happened?" Lin Qin looked up, winked at Zhu Ling, and said with a smile, "Husband, the show is about to begin."