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

Lin Qin frowned, looking at the mountain of accounts in front of her, and the smile on her face completely disappeared.

I thought the renovation was nearing completion, but the funding suddenly dried up. This is even worse than being caught slacking off at work by the boss!

"Your Majesty, this...this account only has a small amount left..." The steward carefully handed over the account book, his voice trembling.

Lin Qin took a deep breath and forced herself to calm down. She knew that this money didn't come from thin air, and she would eventually have to face reality!

At the renovation site, the workers stopped what they were doing, and the atmosphere instantly became solemn. The construction site, which had just been bustling with activity, was now so quiet that you could hear each other breathing.

"What's going on? Why has everything stopped?" Lin Qin's voice wasn't loud, but it carried an undeniable air of authority.

Foreman Lin wiped the sweat from his brow, stepped forward, and said awkwardly, "Your Highness, this...this cost of materials, and the wages...all..."

"You're all missing, right?" Lin Qin interrupted him directly, knowing the seriousness of the situation.

"Oh dear, what are we going to do..." Old Farmer Tian sighed, looking at the nearly completed farmland with a face full of regret.

Lin Qin knew that she couldn't delay any longer; the money had to be resolved as soon as possible.

She began to travel around, hoping to find a source of funding.

However, the incident that Ms. Su stirred up earlier caused many people to lose trust in her.

"Your Highness, please forget it. We dare not do business with you." Merchant Du, his previous obsequiousness gone, coldly refused.

"Yes, Your Highness, I think we should stop this rural land reclamation project here." Even some ministers who had previously supported her began to back down.

Rejections and doubts filled Lin Qin's ears like waves crashing one after another.

She felt like a small boat tossed about in a storm, about to be swallowed by the giant waves at any moment.

She looked at the eyes that had once been full of expectation for her, but now turned indifferent and suspicious, and her anxiety grew wildly like weeds.

Is she really going to fail?

Exhausted, Lin Qin returned to the mansion and was about to sit down to rest when she saw Xiao Cui running over in a panic, holding a letter in her hand.

"Your Highness, something terrible has happened! Someone has brought you a letter!" Xiao Cui said breathlessly, handing the letter to Lin Qin.

Lin Qin took the letter, opened it, and her expression changed instantly.

After reading the letter, Lin Qin smirked. Ha, so it was Miss Su who was behind this!

The letter stated that Miss Su, along with several socialites from Beijing, spread rumors that Lin Qin's rural renovation plan was a scam aimed at making money.

They also incited the businessmen who had already invested to withdraw their funds, causing Lin Qin's cash flow to completely break down.

"Xiao Cui, prepare the carriage. I'm going to see this Miss Su!" A cold glint flashed in Lin Qin's eyes. She wanted to see what this Miss Su was up to!

Meanwhile, at the rural renovation site, workers were discussing the matter animatedly, and a sense of unease pervaded the atmosphere.

"I heard that the Princess Consort has spent all her money, so this rural renovation project is probably going to be abandoned!"

"What a pity, such a good plan has fallen through."

Foreman Lin and old farmer Tian were also frowning and at a loss for what to do.

Just then, a carriage slowly drove up, and Lin Qin stepped down from it with a confident smile on her face, as if everything was under her control.

"Everyone, I know what you're all worried about, but I'm telling you, the rural revitalization plan will not stop!" Lin Qin's voice was clear and powerful, instantly attracting everyone's attention.

"Your Highness, is it...?" Foreman Lin hesitated, unable to finish his sentence.

"I know there's a funding problem, but I've already found new investors!" Lin Qin said confidently.

No sooner had he finished speaking than several carriages arrived in a grand procession. Several well-known wealthy merchants from the capital stepped out of the carriages. They had all been attracted by the influence of the previous Rural Culture Festival and expressed their willingness to invest in Lin Qin's rural transformation plan.

Those who had previously rejected Lin Qin were now dumbfounded. They never expected that Lin Qin would actually be able to find new investors!

At the rural renovation site, the sounds of bustling construction once again filled the air, with workers full of energy and seemingly brimming with boundless motivation.

Seeing that Lin Qin had successfully resolved the funding issue, Zhu Ling excitedly picked her up and whispered in her ear, "Qin'er, you're amazing!"

Lin Qin's cheeks flushed, her heart raced, and the atmosphere around her was filled with ambiguity and sweetness.

As night fell, Lin Qin and Zhu Ling walked side by side on a country path, the moonlight shining on them as if draping them in a silver veil.

“Qin’er,” Zhu Ling suddenly stopped and looked at Lin Qin with deep affection, “thank you for everything you’ve done for me.”

Lin Qin smiled slightly, about to speak, when she suddenly heard the sound of rapid hoofbeats coming from afar...

The sound of hooves grew closer, and a fast horse galloped towards them. The rider was dressed in black, and his face was covered with a black cloth, so his features could not be seen.

He suddenly pulled on the reins, dismounted, knelt on one knee, and presented a letter with both hands.

"Your Highness, Your Highness, the Emperor urgently summons you!" The man in black spoke urgently, with a hint of tension in his voice.

Zhu Ling took the letter, unfolded it, and his expression instantly turned serious.

Lin Qin's heart also jumped, and a bad premonition welled up in her heart.

"Qin'er, Father is seriously ill, I must go to the palace immediately." Zhu Ling's voice was low and hoarse.

Lin Qin's heart tightened, and she gripped Zhu Ling's hand tightly, saying firmly, "I'll go with you!"

The two quickly boarded the carriage and sped off towards the palace, leaving behind a tranquil pastoral landscape.

Back at the Prince's Mansion, Lin Qin looked at the newly renovated garden and was filled with emotion.

What was once a desolate wasteland overgrown with weeds has now been replaced by green trees, red flowers, and flowing streams.

She still remembers the feeling of helplessness she felt when she first arrived at the Prince's Mansion and faced this desolate garden.

Today, she has not only successfully transformed the Prince's Mansion, but also sparked a pastoral trend throughout the capital.

Thinking of this, Lin Qin couldn't help but shed two lines of tears. These tears contained bitterness, joy, and even more so, longing for the future.

The next day, Lin Qin specially invited Grand Tutor Chen and other ministers who had opposed her rural renovation plan to visit the palace.

Grand Tutor Chen and the others were initially somewhat reluctant, but when they saw the picturesque pastoral scene before them, they were all stunned.

"This...this really is the Prince's Mansion?" Grand Tutor Chen rubbed his eyes, unable to believe what he was seeing.

The other ministers also expressed disbelief, as they had previously thought Lin Qin's plan was a pipe dream, but they never expected it to actually succeed.

"Your Highness, I have offended you greatly before, please forgive me!" Grand Tutor Chen lowered his head in shame.

Other ministers echoed this sentiment, stating that their previous views were incorrect.

Lin Qin smiled slightly, not blaming them, but generously inviting them to take a walk in the countryside and enjoy the beautiful scenery.

Just then, a palace maid rushed over, looking flustered. "Your Highness, the Emperor summons you to the palace..."

Lin Qin stood in the newly renovated palace garden, sunlight filtering through the newly planted fruit trees and casting dappled shadows on her.

What was once a desolate place is now filled with birdsong, fragrant flowers, and ripe fruits.

Small bridges over flowing water, pavilions and towers, all arranged in a pleasing, orderly fashion, creating a pastoral scene that amazed everyone who saw it.

"Is this really the palace? I must have come to the wrong place!" A minister rubbed his eyes, afraid that he was seeing things.

"Who says otherwise? This is even more beautiful than a painting! Her Highness the Princess is truly a divine being!" another minister exclaimed, wishing he could immediately move a stool and stay there.

Looking at everything before her, Lin Qin felt a surge of pride. She had finally brought "Country Love Story" into the palace, which was much more exciting than any "Domineering CEO Falls in Love with Me" story!

"Your Highness is mighty!" the crowd shouted in unison, their voices echoing through the sky and startling the birds in the Imperial Garden into fluttering away.

Lin Qin smiled radiantly, her heart overflowing with a sense of glory, as if she had become a pastoral queen. Should she consider opening a chain of farmhouses next?

However, she knew in her heart that this was only the beginning.

While the rural revitalization project was successful, the real challenge lies in the subsequent commercial expansion.

The commercial center of Beijing is like a giant whirlpool, full of opportunities, but also harboring crises.

She could almost see countless challenges waiting for her ahead, which was much harder than farming; it was practically on hard mode!

But who is Lin Qin? In a mere business battle, she's never been afraid of anyone!

Lin Qin decided to start with a bank loan, because you can't get anywhere without money.

She believed that her successful experience in rural revitalization would convince the bankers.

She decided to go to the largest bank in Beijing first and get a huge sum of money.

"Let's go, let's take a look at the money bag of the richest man in Beijing!" Lin Qin said with a wave of her hand, full of heroic spirit.

The carriage slowly made its way to the commercial center of the capital. Lin Qin looked through the carriage window at the rows of shops lining both sides of the street, her heart filled with anticipation.

When the carriage stopped in front of the bank, Lin Qin took a deep breath and a confident smile appeared on her lips.

She straightened her clothes and walked briskly into the bank.

"Banker Zhang, I need a large loan!" Lin Qin said bluntly, her tone full of confidence and anticipation.

"Oh? How much does Your Highness wish to borrow?" Banker Zhang pushed up his gold-rimmed glasses, his tone somewhat casual, with a hint of amusement in his eyes.

"Not much, just... ten million taels!" Lin Qin held up her finger, gesturing a number, her tone casual.

Upon hearing this, the banker's lips twitched slightly. He put down his teacup and said with a half-smile, "Your Highness, this joke of yours is a bit too much..."