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On the roof beam, a masked man in a silver-white tights was observing the scene in the hall. Seeing that everyone's attention was attracted by Gu Zhiyi, he immediately turned his wrist, swung his sword into a beautiful sword flower, and then swooped down like an eagle, heading straight for the emperor's vital point.

Seeing the masked man swooping down from the roof beam like a flying bird, Gu Zhiyi's expression suddenly changed from shock to nervousness. She subconsciously stood in front of the emperor, her light green skirt fluttering in the wind, like the last flower blooming in spring.

"How dare you!" Gu Zhiyi shouted angrily, her eyes wide open, and she quickly opened the folding fan in her hand, which instantly became hard, like a sharp sword. Seeing this, the masked man sneered, and continued to thrust his sword at Gu Zhiyi.

"Zhiyi, be careful!" the emperor exclaimed. He knew that Gu Zhiyi was a skilled martial artist, but he didn't want to see her make any mistakes. A complex expression flashed across the emperor's eyes. He admired Gu Zhiyi's intelligence and courage, but he was also worried about her safety.

The maids and eunuchs in the hall cried out in surprise, and the scene was in chaos. Gu Zhiyi and the masked man exchanged several moves, and both felt the pressure from the other. The masked man's swordsmanship was sharp and fierce, while Gu Zhiyi's fan technique was soft and hard, cleverly defusing the opponent's offensive.

"Who are you? Why do you want to assassinate the emperor?" Gu Zhiyi asked coldly, with indomitable spirit and determination in his eyes.

The masked man did not answer, but attacked more fiercely. The tip of the sword cut through the air, making a sharp sound. Seeing this, the emperor was anxious, but he could not intervene in this battle.

"Zhiyi, don't fight him head-on. Try to convince him." The emperor couldn't help but remind her. He knew that Gu Zhiyi was smart and talented, and maybe he could find a way to resolve the crisis.

Gu Zhiyi's eyes flashed with a gleam, and she suddenly changed her strategy and began to attack with words: "Since you dare to patronize the palace, you must have some ability. But what can you gain by doing this? The emperor is the ruler of all people. If you really want to serve the country and the people, you should make your demands openly instead of stabbing from behind."

The masked man paused, and the momentum of his sword slowed down. Gu Zhiyi took the opportunity to continue, "Look, in the hall, all the civil and military officials are watching you. If you can put down your butcher knife, you may still have a way out. Otherwise, you will only end up as a sinner for all eternity."

The masked man's eyes began to waver, and he seemed to be thinking about Gu Zhiyi's words. Seeing this, the emperor took the opportunity to say, "If you can put down your weapon, I can guarantee your safety. I am willing to listen to your request and see if I can solve it for you."

The masked man was silent for a moment, and finally slowly put down the sword in his hand. He was masked, revealing a young and handsome face, with complex emotions flashing in his eyes.

"I... my name is Zhao Yun, and I am the descendant of a loyal and honest person who was exiled. My family has suffered injustice due to the corruption of the court, and I just want justice for my family." Zhao Yun's voice trembled a little, but his tone was firm.

Gu Zhiyi and the emperor looked at each other and saw the surprise in each other's eyes. They didn't expect that the masked man in front of them had such a background.

"Zhao Yun, your experience is indeed sympathetic." Gu Zhiyi said slowly, "But you know what? A true warrior is one who dares to face difficulties and solves problems in a legitimate way. What you are doing now will only hurt more people."

Zhao Yun remained silent, with a trace of confusion in his eyes. The emperor took the opportunity to say, "Zhao Yun, I am willing to do justice for you and re-investigate the injustice of your family. But you have to trust me and give me a chance."

Zhao Yun looked at the emperor, his eyes gradually regaining clarity. He nodded and handed the sword to Gu Zhiyi: "I am willing to believe you."

Gu Zhiyi took the sword and put it on the ground.

Seeing the masked man swooping towards the emperor like a bird, Gu Zhiyi's face suddenly changed and she exclaimed, "Be careful!" Before she finished her words, she had drawn the soft sword at her waist, and her body shot towards the masked man like a flash of lightning.

Everyone in the hall was stunned by this sudden change and cried out in surprise. The guards around the emperor reacted immediately and rushed towards the masked man with swords drawn. However, the masked man's swordsmanship was strange and unpredictable, and after a few rounds, he forced several guards to retreat.

At this moment, Gu Zhiyi had already approached the masked man, her eyes were firm, and the tip of her sword was pointed directly at his throat. Seeing this, the masked man sneered, and with a flick of his wrist, the long sword instantly deviated towards Gu Zhiyi's shoulder. Gu Zhiyi felt pain, and the tip of the sword deviated slightly. The masked man took the opportunity to jump back and keep a distance from Gu Zhiyi.

The emperor was shocked when he saw this. He knew Gu Zhiyi's swordsmanship very well, but he didn't expect that he would be forced back by the masked man. The emperor stood up and said coldly: "Since you dare to break into the palace, you must have some special skills. I want to see what you are capable of."

The masked man laughed loudly, with a hint of arrogance in his eyes: "Your Majesty, I have long admired you. I came here today specifically to meet you, the emperor."

The emperor's face was gloomy. He didn't expect the masked man to be so arrogant. He was about to order the guards to arrest him, but he heard Gu Zhiyi say, "Your Majesty, let me try."

The emperor looked at Gu Zhiyi, a trace of worry flashed in his eyes, but he finally nodded. Gu Zhiyi took a deep breath, adjusted his state, and attacked the masked man again.

The two swords clashed, sparks flew. The masked man's swordsmanship was strange, while Gu Zhiyi relied on his deep inner strength to strive for bloodshed with every move. For a moment, the sword lights in the hall were like rainbows, and the atmosphere was extremely tense.

The emperor stood aside, his eyes becoming more and more solemn. He found that the swordsmanship of the masked man was quite similar to the legendary "fairy from the sky", and couldn't help but secretly guess the other party's identity.

At this moment, Gu Zhiyi suddenly took a different approach and stabbed the masked man's wrist. The masked man felt pain and his sword slipped out of his hand. Gu Zhiyi took the opportunity to move forward and pointed the sword at the man's throat. The masked man turned pale and was about to speak when he heard Gu Zhiyi's cold voice: "Who are you? Why do you want to assassinate the emperor?"

The masked man clenched his teeth and did not answer. Gu Zhiyi's eyes turned cold, and the tip of the sword approached: "If you don't tell me, I will have to send you to His Majesty and let him interrogate you personally."

At this time, the emperor came over, looked at the masked man, and said, "Since you are unwilling to reveal your identity, I will have to do it myself."

When the masked man heard this, a trace of panic flashed in his eyes. He struggled to stand up, but found that his legs could no longer move. Gu Zhiyi smiled slightly, put away his sword, turned to the emperor and said, "Your Majesty, this man can no longer escape. We can slowly interrogate him."

The emperor nodded, turned around and said to the guards beside him: "Take him away and keep him under strict guard."

The guard agreed and took the masked man away. The emperor looked at Gu Zhiyi, with a glimmer of admiration in his eyes: "Zhiyi, your performance today impressed me. I didn't expect your swordsmanship to have reached such a level."