Reborn to Become A Queen: The Real Heiress's Comeback
Chapter 530 Local Tyrant

Chapter 530: Chapter 530 Local Tyrant

The sun had just set, the sky wasn’t completely dark yet. As the wind swept through, Manager Xu Chun of the jade shop rubbed his cold cheeks and peeked towards the courtyard of the Li Family. He squinted and saw Chief Li entering the Li Family’s residence leading several constables with swords.

His shop was directly opposite the Li Family’s jade shop, and they had always been at odds.

Xu Chun stood on tiptoe to get a better look and witnessed Chief Li kneeling before Li Sui’s parents. He thought his eyes were deceiving him, rubbed his eyes, and looked again—it truly was Chief Li!

He and Chief Li were drinking buddies, and he often bribed him in private.

Because of their relationship, Chief Li has always targeted Li Sui’s parents, intentionally or otherwise.

What happened to Chief Li today?

Could it be that he’s drunk again!

Xu Chun quickly walked up to support Chief Li.

"Chief Li, what’s the matter, come, come, come, sit in my shop instead of lingering at the Li Family’s. Their house is pathetically poor."

Xu Chun’s words were filled with sarcasm.

Mrs. Li lowered her head, looking at the clothes she had just patched, and felt that Xu Chun’s words weren’t incorrect. Chief Li had no reason to curry favor with them, let alone kneel.

Their home was empty, with all their silver supporting the jade shop. The jade pieces they had were fewer compared to Xu Chun’s wealth.

Mr. Li glanced disdainfully at Xu Chun, who often used petty tricks to steal their customers.

Though their family was poor, they did not welcome such individuals.

Mr. Li said gravely, "Manager Xu, our family is poor and lowly, please spare your eyes from the offense and leave our home!"

Upon hearing Mr. Li’s tone today, Xu Chun mockingly said, "You old thing, you’ve suddenly grown a temper, have you? I think the Li Family just needs to be taught a lesson!"

Before Xu Chun finished speaking, Chief Li forcefully grabbed his hand and chastised, "Manager Xu, watch your words, apologize to Manager Li!"

Xu Chun was taken aback by this, as Chief Li had received considerable benefits from him, yet today he spoke in favor of the Li Family!

Chief Li believed that kneeling on the ground in front of Xu Chun was inappropriate, so he got up from the ground while Xu Chun sycophantically dusted off his knees.

Chief Li wanted to get rid of the troubling Xu Chun and gave him a look, "It’s late, why isn’t Manager Xu home? What brings you here!"

Xu Chun didn’t understand Chief Li’s implication, smiling he said, "I see this couple as troublemakers! Chief Li, investigate them, maybe you’ll uncover something!"

Xu Chun’s eyes were cunning, secretly signaling to Chief Li. Earlier, when the elderly Li couple wasn’t in the shop and Li Sui was absent, he had hired someone to stealthily place something inside.

Soon, this family of three will be awaiting their jail sentence!

Last time, who knows which good person managed to put Li Sui in jail, but this time the whole family will go in together!

The jade in Xu Chun’s shop mostly swindled novices, while the Li family’s were genuine.

Not only were the Li Family’s jade well-crafted, but Old Man Li enthusiastically taught customers how to identify inferior goods.

This comparison made their customers grow wiser, worsening Xu Chun’s business!

Xu Chun gritted his teeth at the Li Family for stealing his business!

He wanted them to understand the price of crossing Xu Chun.

Chief Li glared at Xu Chun with a grim face. They were merely superficial drinking buddies, and he helped him as much as his position allowed.

Yet today’s matter was different!

Even if Xu Chun was a local tyrant, could he overpower Li Sui?

Who would dare offend the Li Family now!

Chief Li had many friends in official circles, and he heard Li Sui was acquainted with the current Empress!

Li Sui followed Empress Zhan Lan in battles against Western Rong, repeatedly earning military merit.

An ordinary warrior somehow befriended the Empress, fighting side by side, what remarkable fortune!

He wasn’t clear about the relationship between the Empress and Li Sui, whether they simply knew each other or whether the Empress intended to heavily utilize Li Sui.

Upon hearing this news, he rushed to the Li Family to apologize, but unexpectedly met Xu Chun, truly unlucky!

Let alone the Li Family’s uprightness, even if they were indeed guilty, he, a mere constable, still couldn’t arbitrarily investigate them.

Joking aside, offending Li Sui was tantamount to offending the Empress!

If Li Sui lodged a complaint with the Empress, could he still retain his position!

He would be foolish to oppose the Li Family!

Chief Li sternly rebuked Xu Chun, "Investigate what? Stop spouting nonsense!"

Xu Chun was startled by Chief Li’s sudden harsh attitude, feeling that something was definitely off today—even though he often buttered him up, how could he suddenly turn on him!

His hired man had already placed the item, all that was left was for Chief Li to search.

No matter what, he must lead Chief Li to the Li Family’s jade shop to investigate. Once the stolen goods were found, the Li Family would find it hard to recover.

This way he could dominate the street, becoming the sole jade shop!