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

Lin Qin rubbed her temples; the lively banquet had left her feeling slightly tired.

She thought the crisis was over and she could retire gracefully, taking her baby back to the estate to live a carefree life.

Unexpectedly, the adorable little system issued an alarm, proving that the peaceful life we ​​were promised was over.

"Host, high-energy warning ahead! A huge wave of palace intrigue is about to unfold!" The system's voice was childish, but it was extremely serious.

Lin Qin's lips twitched. This damn system, it failed at the crucial moment, only issuing a warning now. Where was it before?

She looked around; behind the seemingly peaceful and joyous banquet, undercurrents were surging.

Sure enough, some noble ladies were looking at her with a very subtle gaze, as if she were looking at some rare and exotic beast, full of scrutiny and hostility.

Lin Qin had a bad feeling; this was going to cause trouble!

"Oh my, this must be Miss Lin? I've heard so much about you!" A flamboyantly dressed noblewoman swayed over, her tone sarcastic.

"I don't deserve such praise. And you are?" Lin Qin replied with a forced smile.

"I am the lady of the Sima family. I have long heard that Miss Lin is skilled in farming. She is truly a woman who is just as capable as any man!" Madam Sima covered her mouth and chuckled, but her eyes were full of mockery.

Lin Qin rolled her eyes inwardly. Who did this Madam Sima think she was?

They came in with hostility and hostility right from the start; were they trying to intimidate her?

"Madam Sima, you flatter me. These are just some menial tasks, nothing fancy," Lin Qin replied calmly, maintaining a polite smile.

“Miss Lin is too modest. You are now the ‘Imperial Farming Official’! This is an immense honor!” Another lady chimed in, her tone tinged with envy.

Lin Qin suppressed the urge to roll her eyes. Were these women deliberately trying to annoy her?

"Miss Lin, I've heard you know nothing about court etiquette. Don't be rude at the banquet and embarrass the royal family!" Madam Sima continued to add fuel to the fire.

Lin Qin sneered inwardly, "Court etiquette?"

She is an independent woman from modern times; how could she be troubled by these formalities?

"Thank you for the reminder, Madam. I will be careful," Lin Qin replied calmly.

Lady Sima was about to say something when a voice interrupted her: "Ladies, why don't we go over there and enjoy the song and dance?"

Lin Qin turned her head and saw that it was Eunuch Zheng, who was by the Empress's side.

He walked over with a smile, but his gaze lingered on Lin Qin for a moment, with a meaningful look.

Lin Qin felt a chill run down her spine. What was this old eunuch up to?

"Miss Lin, Her Majesty the Empress would like to invite you over for a chat," Eunuch Zheng said with a smile.

Alarm bells rang in Lin Qin's mind. The Empress was looking for her? This was a trap!

"What are your orders, Your Majesty?" Lin Qin asked calmly.

Eunuch Zheng smiled slightly: "Her Majesty the Empress wishes to ask Miss Lin to paint her portrait."

Lin Qin sneered inwardly, "Portrait?"

This is just an excuse; the Empress's true purpose is probably not so simple.

"Where is the artist?" Lin Qin asked.

Eunuch Zheng stepped aside, revealing a refined-looking middle-aged man behind him: "This is the court painter, Lord Fang."

The painter bowed to Lin Qin, but his eyes held a hint of barely perceptible hostility.

Lin Qin understood immediately; it seemed that this painter was also a pawn arranged by the Empress.

She took a deep breath and said slowly, "Then I'll have to trouble you, Lord Fang."

As the painter unfurled the scroll, Lin Qin gracefully sat down. A subtle yet intense contest was about to begin...

"Let's begin." Lin Qin's lips curled slightly, her eyes resolute.

Lin Qin sat firmly in the center, while the painter Fang's brush moved across the paper, creating a momentary stagnation in the atmosphere.

The ladies were waiting to see her make a fool of herself, but Lin Qin didn't play by the rules.

She smiled slightly, dignified and elegant, her every move carrying the air of a modern model.

She perfectly integrated the three elements of modern standing posture—chest out, stomach in, head up—not only displaying graceful demeanor but also exuding confidence, leaving everyone stunned.

Not only that, when the painter asked her to pose in the traditional lady painting style, Lin Qin smiled slightly and made a "V" sign with her hand behind her back, leaving everyone present completely dumbfounded. What kind of operation was this?

She placed one hand lightly on her waist and playfully raised two fingers with the other, breaking away from the stereotype of a traditional lady and appearing both charming and adorable.

This bold innovation instantly caught everyone's attention. This is no longer a court portrait, but a fashion editorial scene!

"What...what kind of position is this?" Madam Sima was completely bewildered, feeling that her aesthetic sense, which she had maintained for many years, had been challenged.

"Does this Miss Lin have some peculiar hobby?" another lady muttered softly, but her eyes held a hint of curiosity and inquiry.

The emperor was also attracted by Lin Qin's unexpected move. He put down his wine cup and looked at Lin Qin with great interest. This woman was indeed not simple.

The Empress's smile was somewhat stiff. She had intended to use this opportunity to make things difficult for Lin Qin, but it turned out to be her personal stage instead.

"I think Miss Lin's posture is very innovative!" The emperor was overjoyed, feeling that this was the kind of vigor a young person should have.

"I like it, reward me!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Lin Qin calmly withdrew from her posture, her demeanor composed, showing no sign of being overwhelmed by the sudden praise.

At this moment, Zhu Ling quietly approached Lin Qin. He leaned down slightly, his warm breath brushing against her ear, "You always manage to surprise me."

Lin Qin felt her heart skip a beat. This man's flirting skills have really improved!

She tilted her head slightly, wanting to respond, but was locked in by Zhu Ling's gaze. His deep eyes seemed to have hooks, making it impossible for her to look away.

An ambiguous atmosphere between the two subtly spread through the air, making even the surrounding air seem thicker.

"Lin Qin, you..." Zhu Ling was about to speak when she was interrupted by another voice.

"Your Highness and Miss Lin are truly a loving couple!" Young Master Sima approached unnoticed, a seemingly kind smile on his face, but his eyes were as gloomy as the sky before a storm.

The sudden appearance of Young Master Sima was like a bucket of cold water, extinguishing the spark that had just ignited between Lin Qin and Zhu Ling.

Lin Qin thought to herself: "He really knows how to rub salt in the wound!"

Is this young master Sima a hopeless romantic?

Watching the intimate interaction between Lin Qin and Zhu Ling, Young Master Sima continued with a forced smile, "Your Highness and Miss Lin are a perfect match, truly a match made in heaven!"

Lin Qin keenly caught the jealousy in his eyes and sneered inwardly: Ha, men, they really are all big pigs!

She subtly took a small step to the side, increasing the distance between herself and Zhu Ling.

Zhu Ling noticed Lin Qin's actions and felt somewhat displeased, but due to the occasion, she could only suppress her displeasure.

He glanced at Young Master Sima indifferently, his eyes carrying a hint of warning.

A sour, stale atmosphere of jealousy began to spread throughout the palace.

Those noble ladies and young women who already harbored resentment towards Lin Qin were even more furious.

Lin Qin took in everyone's expressions and thought to herself: Since you want to see me make a fool of myself, then I'll just do the opposite!

She suddenly smiled and said to the nobles who were hostile towards her, "Ladies and misses, how about we cooperate and start a business together?"

As soon as this statement came out, the whole place was in an uproar.

Everyone was completely bewildered. What was Lin Qin up to?

"Miss Lin, what do you mean by that?" Madam Sima was the first to react, her tone tinged with wariness.

"It's very simple. I would like to invite all of you ladies to invest in my business project together and get rich together!" Lin Qin said with a smile, her tone sincere, as if she really cared about them.

The group looked at each other, unsure how to respond.

The Empress was also surprised. She had wanted to see Lin Qin make a fool of herself, but she didn't expect her to do something like this.

"Miss Lin, what do you mean by this?" the Empress asked calmly, her eyes filled with a hint of inquiry.

"Your Majesty, I only wish to contribute to the economic development of the Great Liang Dynasty," Lin Qin replied humbly and confidently, her eyes clear and unwavering.

"Oh? Then tell me, how do you plan to develop the economy of Liang?" The emperor also became interested and asked with great interest.

Lin Qin smiled slightly and said confidently, "Your Majesty, I wish..."

"How dare you! In front of the Emperor..." Eunuch Zheng suddenly shouted sternly.

"Eunuch Zheng, I haven't even spoken yet, why are you interrupting?" The emperor frowned slightly, somewhat displeased.

"Your Majesty, please forgive me!" Eunuch Zheng immediately knelt down to beg for forgiveness.

Lin Qin glanced at Eunuch Zheng with a half-smile, thinking to herself: This old eunuch is definitely up to something!

"Miss Lin, please continue," the emperor gestured for Lin Qin to continue.

"Your Majesty, I wish..." Lin Qin paused, a mysterious smile playing on her lips, "Your Majesty, I wish..."

"What are you thinking about?" Zhu Ling couldn't help but ask, her eyes filled with anticipation.

Lin Qin smiled slightly, looked around, and slowly said, "Your Majesty, I'd like to create a Liang Dynasty version of 'Double Eleven'!"

Upon hearing this, the entire room fell silent once again.

"Double Eleven? What's that?" Young Master Sima looked bewildered; the name sounded very strange.

"What kind of trouble is Miss Lin up to now?" The noble ladies whispered among themselves, their faces full of confusion.

"Ahem," Lin Qin cleared her throat and began her "business lecture," "The so-called 'Double Eleven' is an annual shopping extravaganza! At that time, all stores will launch discount activities, allowing everyone to shop until their hands are sore and they're happy!"

The crowd was confused, but the phrase "buy until your hands are sore" deeply resonated with them.

After all, what woman doesn't love shopping?

"Of course, to better serve everyone, I also plan to launch a series of activities such as a 'membership system' and 'points redemption'," Lin Qin continued with a confident smile. "I guarantee that all the ladies will experience an unprecedented shopping experience!"

"This..." Madam Sima was somewhat tempted. She was a shopaholic, and her eyes lit up when she heard about the discount.

“That sounds interesting!” another lady couldn’t help but say.

"Miss Lin, can you really do it?" The Empress was somewhat skeptical, after all, she had never heard of such a "business model".

"Your Majesty, please rest assured, I will keep my word!" Lin Qin patted her chest and assured him, looking even more professional than a modern live-streaming e-commerce host.

It has to be said that Lin Qin's move was absolutely outrageous.

She not only successfully diverted the attention of the nobles, but also successfully drew them into her "commercial empire".

After the banquet, Lin Qin's "Double Eleven Plan" quickly spread throughout the capital.

The nobles who had previously harbored resentment towards her expressed their desire to invest in her businesses.

After all, who wouldn't want to make money while lying down?

Standing in front of her shop, Lin Qin looked at the bustling scene of people and felt a great sense of accomplishment.

She felt like a player with cheat codes, leveling up and conquering everything in her path.

However, just as she was basking in the joy of her business success, the adorable little system started issuing warnings again: "Host, high-energy alert ahead! You seem to be being watched by someone again!"

Lin Qin frowned, thinking: This palace is indeed not an easy place to navigate.

On the surface, all is calm, but beneath lies a turbulent undercurrent.

She always felt as if she had been drawn into a much larger vortex.

"Eunuch Zheng, are you sure she hasn't discovered it?" The Empress sat on her phoenix chair, her fingers lightly tapping the armrest.

"Your Majesty, rest assured, this old servant will handle things well. Just watch." Eunuch Zheng smiled sinisterly, a smile that appeared particularly eerie in the candlelight.