Reborn to Become A Queen: The Real Heiress's Comeback-Chapter 402 Li Sui

After changing carriages, Xiao Chen asked, "Do you think last time’s assassination attempt from Western Rong was Asi Han’s doing?"

Zhan Lan’s eyes turned cold as she replied, "The matter in Western Rong, I’ve already sent people to investigate. It should be him. After all, I severed his arm years ago. He must hate me to the bone."

Looking at Xiao Chen’s worried expression, Zhan Lan said, "You don’t need to worry. I’ll handle this. I know you’re busy every day. By the way, how are Ye Xiaowu and Ye Xiaoliu working under you?"

Xiao Chen’s eyes brightened as he praised, "The two brothers are indeed outstanding—both highly skilled in martial arts and fiercely loyal. They quickly take care of all tasks assigned to them. I can tell they’d actually prefer to follow you."

Zhan Lan nodded, "When the time is right, I will."

The two shared a carriage and arrived at the outskirts of Ding’an City. Xiao Chen lifted a corner of the curtain and pointed toward a shop.

"That one is Li Sui’s parents’ New Jade Shop. Though not as grand as before, it’s sufficient to sustain the entire family."

Zhan Lan looked over and saw an elderly man inside carefully polishing jade with a cloth.

Soon, a man stepped to the doorway and gazed outward.

Zhan Lan quickly withdrew her gaze, while Xiao Chen swiftly let the curtain drop.

"Li Sui looks much fairer compared to his previous life, more like an elegant young gentleman," Xiao Chen remarked with a faint smile.

Zhan Lan nodded. In his past life, Li Sui had fought in battles and ultimately died because of her. Seeing him alive and well in this life brought her immense relief.

Turning to Xiao Chen, Zhan Lan said, "Come, let’s take a look."

The two donned veils and entered Li Sui’s family’s jade shop.

Li Sui’s father, who hadn’t hired any staff, eagerly approached when he saw them and said, "Honored guests, if there’s any jade piece that catches your eye, I’d be happy to introduce them to you."

Zhan Lan nodded slightly. Li Sui took the cloth from his father’s hands and continued polishing jade, occasionally glancing at them.

Zhan Lan stopped in front of a jade pot and asked, "Old man, please wrap this one up!"

Both Li Sui’s father and Li Sui froze upon hearing her words.

Li Sui’s father chuckled and said, "Miss, this jade pot costs one thousand silver. There’s another one beside it priced at six hundred silver. You might want to compare the two. Both are of equal quality; the only difference is the cheaper one has a tiny black spot at the base, but it looks flawless on the surface."

This young lady was undeniably generous, immediately selecting the most expensive item in their shop.

Even so, he felt obliged to let her know there was a more economical option, in case she didn’t mind a slight imperfection in the base.

Zhan Lan curved her lips into a smile. Under her veil, she subtly glanced at the other jade pot and said, "Thank you, old man. I’ll take them both."

Li Sui’s father’s eyes widened in astonishment. He exclaimed, "Both... Miss, these two pots total one thousand six hundred silver."

Zhan Lan replied patiently, "Just wrap them up for me, please."

Li Sui’s father, thrilled, responded repeatedly, "Ah, certainly, Miss!"

Zhan Lan pulled out silver notes worth two thousand silver and said, "Please help me choose a jade hairpin worth four hundred silver as well."

Li Sui’s father had never encountered such an excellent customer. Overwhelmed, he nodded several times, his eyes scanning the shop until they rested on a white jade hairpin.

Pointing at the hairpin, he said, "Miss, how about this orchid-carved jade hairpin? The craftsmanship is exquisite."

Zhan Lan nodded.

Li Sui’s father quickly packed the hairpin into a brocade box.

Originally, this hairpin had been priced at four hundred fifty silver, but Li Sui’s father decided to waive fifty silver for such a magnanimous customer.

As Zhan Lan turned away, she faintly saw Li Sui continuously staring at her through the veil.

When Li Sui’s father went into the back room to pack the jade items, Li Sui spoke, "Miss, have we met before?"

Zhan Lan gazed at him for a few moments before replying, "Perhaps."

Xiao Chen took the brocade box handed over by Li Sui’s father.

"Miss, please inspect it."

"There’s no need. Thank you." With that, Zhan Lan and Xiao Chen left.

Li Sui put down the cloth and watched as Zhan Lan and Xiao Chen boarded their carriage together.

Li Sui’s father cheerfully saw them off. Their jade shop’s big sales occurred once in ten days to half a month, and this month had been particularly slow, only selling small items like rings and bracelets.

Such a generous and hassle-free customer was unprecedented for him.

Li Sui’s father remarked, "Li Sui, this young lady seems to be someone who accomplishes big things—quick and decisive."

Staring at the gradually vanishing carriage, a thought suddenly struck Li Sui. He immediately rushed after it.

Li Sui’s father called out, "Where are you going?"

Li Sui turned back briefly and said urgently, "Father, I’ll be right back."

Li Sui pursued Zhan Lan and Xiao Chen’s carriage at full speed.

He finally caught up in a secluded alley, slightly out of breath, and said, "General Zhan, did you come looking for me for something today?"

Xiao Chen stepped down from the carriage and invited him to enter.

Inside, sitting across from Zhan Lan, Li Sui watched as she removed her veil and smiled gently, "Li Sui, we meet again."

Li Sui calmed his heaving chest and asked, "General Zhan, I still owe you money for the blood jade ring. Why have you come to help me again?"

Zhan Lan smiled, "I’ve told you before. We were friends in a previous life. My household happened to need jade pots, and I thought of you."

Li Sui looked at Zhan Lan and said, "Honestly, I didn’t mean to harm you last time."

With a faint smile, Zhan Lan replied, "No matter. You’re my friend. It’s just that in this life, our meeting comes in the form of confrontation."

Li Sui lowered his gaze and said, "I’m sorry. I have my own difficulties."

Zhan Lan fixed her eyes on Li Sui, saying firmly, "Si Jun hasn’t approached you recently, has he?"

Li Sui’s heart trembled violently. He hadn’t expected Zhan Lan to pinpoint the mastermind so effortlessly.

Feigning composure, he replied, "No, it’s not him!"

Zhan Lan let out a soft "Oh," her tone indifferent as she said, "It doesn’t matter. Li Sui, if someone breaks your leg yet later offers you a crutch in your time of need, would you feel gratitude toward them?"

Li Sui looked at Zhan Lan with suspicion and asked, "General Zhan, what do you mean by that?"