Fully Leveled Bigshot Becomes A Farmgirl

Chapter 1321: Chapter 1321: Qi Lie

Steward Xu wanted to ask more, but seeing Ren Huai’s strange expression, he paused slightly, “What’s wrong?”

“That person seems to be the personal bodyguard of the new Emperor, right?”

Steward Xu raised his head and followed his gaze, indeed seeing a familiar figure beside Wei Nan.

It’s true, isn’t this the Emperor’s trusted guard, Qi Lie?

Before the Fifth Prince ascended the throne, he was just an unremarkable Prince. He would occasionally appear in the market, always accompanied by a guard, and Qi Lie was commonly seen.

Since the Fifth Prince ascended the throne, as one of his trusted aides, Qi Lie’s status naturally rose, becoming a sought-after figure in everyone’s eyes to curry favor with.

By rights, such a person should be in the capital now, guarding the Emperor.

How would he appear in a remote county town?

“Just transferring Lord Xiang back to the capital, an ordinary Imperial Decree Officer would suffice, why would Qi Lie need to be involved?”

Steward Xu nodded, “Moreover, Guard Qi seems to be quite familiar with Lord Xiang.”

Ren Huai was a bit puzzled, “Let’s go, follow and take a look.”

However, the two could only follow to the entrance of the county office, as both Wei Nan and Qi Lie went inside.

Once inside, Wei Nan smiled and patted Qi Lie on the shoulder, “Didn’t expect it would be you coming.”

Qi Lie sat on a chair, pouring himself a cup of tea, “Did you think I came for you? Don’t flatter yourself.”

Wei Nan squinted his eyes, “Then who did you come for?”

“For Monarch Lu Xiang.”

Wei Nan, “…”

“She is already engaged.”

Qi Lie almost spit out his tea, “Of course I know, it’s to Meng Yunzheng. Do you think I’d risk my life competing with Young Master Meng?”

“Then you’re not here for the sunflower oil, right? For such matters, the palace procurement could handle it. Is it really necessary for you to come personally?”

Qi Lie sighed, “Sunflower oil is one reason.”

Wei Nan sat curiously opposite him, “Then what’s the second reason?”

Qi Lie gave him a sideways glance, “You’re so curious about others, but you should think about yourself first. You’re about to return to the capital. After Xiao Family came back before the New Year, they took Xiao Family back directly, saying Father Xiao was sick and needed tending. Since then, Xiao Family hasn’t returned to Xiang Family.”

Wei Nan’s expression grew more serious, with a slight frown, “What did my parents say?”

“The Countess visited a couple of times, hoping to bring Xiao Family back. However, the Xiao Family refuses to let her go. I find it strange. Why are they holding your wife? Before the new year, they didn’t know you’d be promoted and returning. The Emperor found it odd as well. Check on the Xiao Family when you get back to the capital.”

“I know.” Wei Nan felt a headache at the thought of the Xiao Family.

Fortunately, although Xiao Family is a Xiao family girl, she’s not the daughter of the head.

Xiao Family is the only granddaughter of the third elder of the Xiao Family. Among the large Xiao family clan, the Head Master Xiao holds the highest authority.

Noble Princess Consort Xiao is the daughter of the Head Master, so Xiao Family should call Noble Princess Consort Xiao ‘cousin’.

Because there is only one granddaughter in this generation of the Xiao Family, Xiao Family is spoiled despite her father and grandfather not holding official positions, especially favored by Noble Princess Consort Xiao.

As a husband, Wei Nan believes it should not be too difficult to bring Xiao Family home. Tending to the sick cannot last a lifetime.

After discussing the current situation in the capital, Qi Lie started asking about Shu Yu, “Regarding Monarch Lu Xiang, could you please find someone to inform them that I won’t be in Jiangyuan County for long, and I’d like to settle the sunflower oil matters first.”

“I’ll send Hu Li to the Lu family now.”