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

The rapid sound of hooves broke the silence of the night. A fast horse galloped to the gate of the Prince's mansion. The rider dismounted and hurriedly entered the mansion.

Shortly after, there was a knock on Lin Qin's door. "Your Highness, the eight major chambers of commerce in the capital have joined forces with other powers and are preparing to take over our businesses!"

Upon hearing this, Lin Qin calmly put down her teacup, a cold smile playing on her lips. "A coalition? I expected that. I was worried they wouldn't join forces!" Her eyes were resolute, and she already had a plan in mind.

The following morning, the atmosphere was somber in the largest business club in the capital.

Lin Qin was dressed in an elegant dress, but it couldn't hide her powerful aura. She walked slowly into the venue and looked around. Representatives of the eight major chambers of commerce and leaders of other forces were all present.

The air was thick with tension, like a string stretched to its limit, ready to snap at any moment.

Manager Sun was the first to speak, his tone sarcastic: "Your Highness the Princess Consort has quite the grand entrance; she's already causing us no peace as soon as she arrives in the capital!"

"Manager Sun is joking," Lin Qin said calmly. "I just wanted to do some small business to support my family. How did that cause you all so much trouble?"

"Making a living? The princess probably wants to monopolize power!" another chamber of commerce representative said in an unfriendly tone.

"Hehe," Lin Qin chuckled, "Healthy competition is beneficial and harmless, and I welcome everyone to compete fairly. However, if you resort to underhanded tactics, don't blame me for being impolite!"

The meeting ended unhappily.

Soon, the eight major chambers of commerce joined forces with other forces and began to take action. They lowered prices, poached customers, and even maliciously spread rumors. Lin Qin's shop business was severely affected, and the air around the shop seemed to freeze, filled with a depressing atmosphere.

In the Prince's residence, the steward reported the situation to Lin Qin with great concern, "Your Highness, if this continues, I'm afraid..."

Lin Qin waved her hand, interrupting him, "It's alright, everything is as I expected." A sly glint flashed in her eyes, "Send the order down, all shops..." She paused, a slight smile playing on her lips, "...all..."

"Everything, 20% off!" Lin Qin's command was concise and powerful, and it instantly spread throughout all the shops.

These words caused an uproar among the people of the capital!

20% off! This is an unprecedented discount!

Who doesn't live frugally?

A long queue instantly formed in front of Lin Qin's shop, winding and stretching as far as the eye could see.

The once deserted shops instantly became highly sought-after, with a level of activity comparable to the Chinese New Year.

The eight major chambers of commerce turned green with shock upon seeing this.

They teamed up to cause trouble, but the other side pulled out all the stops and didn't play by the rules at all.

Malicious competition and rumors are nothing but paper tigers in the face of absolute discounts; they burst at the slightest provocation.

Lin Qin's move to cut off the opponent's supply lines completely stunned them.

Moreover, she also launched a series of "buy one get one free" and "lottery for spending over a certain amount" activities, which completely ignited the consumption enthusiasm of Beijing residents.

Those merchants who had previously looked down on Lin Qin's shop are now filled with regret.

In the capital's markets, cheers, shouts, and haggling filled the air, creating a lively and bustling atmosphere.

Lin Qin's shop has become the most beautiful sight in Beijing, and Lin Qin herself has become known as the "Queen of the Countryside" among the people of Beijing, with her status as stable as Mount Tai.

Inside the Prince's mansion, Zhu Ling watched Lin Qin strategize with ease, and a doting smile appeared on his lips.

His little princess was indeed extraordinary, always bringing him unexpected surprises.

That night, the Prince's Mansion was brightly lit and bustling with activity.

Zhu Ling specially hosted a grand banquet for Lin Qin, inviting everyone in the Prince's Mansion.

He looked at Lin Qin with deep affection, his gaze gentle and tender: "Qin'er, you've had a hard day."

Looking into Zhu Ling's eyes, Lin Qin felt a surge of warmth in her heart. She raised her wine glass, a smile playing on her lips, "Your Highness, this is just the beginning."

As the banquet atmosphere was in full swing, Zhou, the maid, glanced at Madam Li unintentionally. Madam Li gently shook her head, and Zhou's heart tightened.

"Your Highness, this servant offers you a toast..."

The maid Zhou tilted the wine cup in her hand slightly, and the crimson wine was about to spill onto Lin Qin's dress.

In the blink of an eye, Lin Qin dodged to the side, spilling all the wine onto the tablecloth behind her, staining it a shocking red.

"Oh dear, I'm so sorry, my hand slipped." Zhou, the maid, apologized, feigning panic, but a hint of smugness flashed in her eyes.

Lin Qin looked at her with a half-smile, her tone indifferent: "Oh? Is that so? A slip of the hand? To this princess, it looks like you did it on purpose."

The maid Zhou's face changed, and she quickly knelt down: "Your Highness, please forgive me, I really didn't mean it!"

Lin Qin didn't speak, she just stared at her coldly.

The surrounding guests also stopped what they were doing and turned their gazes toward them, creating a tense atmosphere in the air.

"Your Highness, this banquet was specially hosted for you by the Prince. Please forgive this maidservant for her mistake." Madam Li stepped forward to smooth things over, her tone pleading.

Lin Qin raised an eyebrow and looked at Madam Li with a half-smile: "Madam Li, you're quite good at playing the good guy."

Madam Li's expression changed slightly, but she forced herself to remain calm: "Your Highness is joking, I was just..."

"Just what?" Lin Qin interrupted her. "Just trying to smooth things over, or trying to protect the criminals?"

"Your Highness..." Madam Li wanted to say something, but Lin Qin stopped her with a look.

Lin Qin looked around, her gaze sharp as a knife: "Today, I, the Princess Consort, will show you who dares to cause trouble in my palace!"

At her command, the guards of the Prince's Palace immediately seized Zhou, the maid, and several servants who had been secretly causing trouble.

An investigation revealed that these individuals had indeed tampered with the food at the banquet in an attempt to sabotage it.

Zhu Ling was furious and ordered these people to be severely punished.

The entire Prince's residence fell silent. No one dared to breathe loudly, for fear of angering the Prince and Princess.

After the banquet, Zhu Ling took Lin Qin's hand and said softly, "Qin'er, thank you for your hard work."

Lin Qin smiled slightly: "For the sake of Your Highness, this little bit of hardship is nothing."

Zhu Ling looked at Lin Qin,

Lin Qin leaned against Zhu Ling's chest, feeling his warmth, and a sense of peace settled in her heart.

The next morning, Lin Qin received a message: "Your Highness, our shop in the capital..." Butler Wang's tone was filled with excitement and disbelief.

"Your Highness, our shops in the capital have tripled their sales overnight! All the branches have opened, and every single one is packed with people—it's even more lively than the New Year!" Butler Wang's voice trembled with excitement. This was truly a slap in the face to those who looked down on the Princess!

Upon hearing this, Lin Qin's lips curled up slightly. All she could say about this move was, "Who else can pull this off?"

She knew it all too well; who wouldn't love a discount that comes with real money?

No amount of business tactics matters when faced with "breaking the bank's financial limits."

The attitude of everyone in the Prince's mansion towards Lin Qin has also undergone a dramatic change.

Those servants who used to outwardly comply but inwardly defy her now wish they could bury their heads in the ground whenever they see her.

Those who used to gossip behind her back now tremble with fear when they see Lin Qin.

Who would have thought that a demoted concubine could run such a successful business?

He's a true business genius!

Standing in the courtyard of the Prince's mansion, looking at the festive and joyous scene, Lin Qin felt a great sense of accomplishment.

This is no ordinary power struggle within a family; it's a modern business strategy delivering a devastating blow to the ancient world.

She was standing at the forefront of the times; even pigs could fly, let alone someone as outstanding as her.

At the Beijing market, Lin Qin's shop has become a new "hot spot for internet celebrities," attracting huge crowds. Various "buy one get one free" and "lottery for spending over a certain amount" activities have completely ignited the consumption enthusiasm of Beijing residents.

Those who once mocked her can now only watch with envy, jealousy, and hatred.

However, just when Lin Qin thought everything was on the right track, an unexpected piece of news shattered this peaceful situation.

"Your Highness, an invitation has arrived from the palace, inviting you to tomorrow's royal banquet." Butler Wang held the gold-embossed invitation, his tone tinged with worry.

Lin Qin accepted the invitation. The exquisite patterns and royal markings on it gave her a sense of something extraordinary.

A royal banquet?

She frowned. This was no easy occasion; it was bound to be fraught with undercurrents and danger.

This invitation from the palace is like a time bomb; you never know when it will explode.

It seems that her life in Beijing is about to begin a new chapter.

Holding the invitation, a confident smile played on her lips: "Go and prepare. Tomorrow, this princess will be going to meet the monsters and demons in this palace."