TFWYH – Chapter 518 Meeting an Old Friend

This foolish grandson was already beyond saving—he could only place his hopes on the next generation!

His daughter-in-law looked confused. “Can I really arrange it?”

“Arrange it!” Gu Hengcang felt utterly exhausted looking at her clueless expression.

It was his own fault!

He shouldn’t have only thought about finding an obedient, easy-to-control wife for his son.

He should have chosen someone clever—then it wouldn’t have affected the next generation.

Now, he could only hope that his great-grandson might somehow inherit his intelligence through a stroke of luck.

But what troubled him most right now was the matter of the examination hall—how was he going to clean this up?

That old fox Yi Taishi had been watching him for years—he definitely wouldn’t miss this opportunity. Who knew how he might be poisoning the emperor’s mind against him?

And there were other factions too…

Thinking of this, Prime Minister Gu couldn’t sit still any longer. He immediately took a sedan chair to the Second Prince’s residence to seek support.

…

Late at night.

The bright moon hung high in the sky, and a gentle breeze drifted through.

Ling Yu, who had been asleep, suddenly opened his eyes. He tapped Tang Wan’s sleeping acupoint, changed into night clothes, and headed to the peach blossom grove.

When he arrived, Xiao Nan was already waiting there.

The moment he saw him, Xiao Nan drew his sword and attacked without a word.

His great vengeance had yet to be fulfilled—just in case, anyone who knew his identity had to die!

Ling Yu calmly sidestepped his strike. Xiao Nan’s figure flickered as he followed up with a palm attack, but Ling Yu dodged again and grabbed his wrist. “I didn’t come here to spar. Or do you think you can take me down in a short time, Brother Nangong?”

Hearing this, Xiao Nan’s gaze grew even colder. He forcibly suppressed the killing intent in his heart and gritted his teeth. “Who exactly are you? Why are you making things difficult for me?”

Ling Yu said calmly, “Someone who has a grudge against the Prime Minister.”

Xiao Nan narrowed his eyes. After a long moment of thought, he finally withdrew his hand.

Ling Yu was right—the moment they exchanged blows, he had already realized this man was highly skilled. Killing him quickly was impossible and would only attract attention.

Ling Yu adjusted his sleeves and smiled. “You’re finally willing to talk properly—not easy.”

Xiao Nan snorted coldly. “Say what you have to say. I don’t have time to waste on you.”

“After all these years, Brother Nangong is still as cold as ever.” Thinking back to the past, Ling Yu let out a soft laugh.

Xiao Nan frowned. “You’ve met me before?”

Ling Yu nodded. “Of course. Don’t you remember, Brother Nangong—the woman carrying a child whom you and your wet nurse saved fifteen years ago?”

Xiao Nan thought carefully and soon recalled the incident. He looked at Ling Yu in surprise. “You…”

“I was that child.”

He had a good memory. At that time, he was only three years old, and Madam Jiang had not yet met Ling Cangshan.

She had taken him along, begging for food, and eventually collapsed by the roadside from illness. By chance, they encountered Xiao Nan and his wet nurse, who were also fleeing hardship.

That kind-hearted nurse gave them two pieces of silver and some flatbread, saving their lives.

In his previous life, Ling Yu had recognized Xiao Nan because of this memory and cooperated with him to bring down the Prime Minister’s household.

After taking revenge, Xiao Nan didn’t leave. He stayed by his side as a guard for the rest of his life, and in the end, he died on the spot after taking a blow from the Shadow Leader to protect him.

Xiao Nan had no memory of that past life, but after hearing Ling Yu’s words, some of his wariness faded.

He looked at Ling Yu in astonishment and blurted out, “How did you end up looking like this?”

Ling Yu: ?

“Your appearance!” Xiao Nan circled around him, clicking his tongue in amazement. “I remember back then you were thin and tiny, like a weak little chick—ugly as hell. How did you turn into such a handsome gentleman after just over ten years? And your martial arts are this strong too!”