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The assassin frowned fiercely, stretched out his arm impatiently and hit Madam Xie's chest hard.

A trace of panic flashed across Old Madam Xie's eyes, but she remained calm, as if she had long been accustomed to the edge between life and death. Facing the assassin's attack, she did not dodge, but appeared unusually calm. Just as the assassin's arm was about to touch her chest, Xie Xun, the young master of the Xie Mansion, rushed in like lightning.

"Mother!" Xie Xun shouted and blocked Madam Xie behind him. His eyes were cold, his eyebrows were raised, and his whole body exuded a compelling aura.

The assassin was startled by Xie Xun's sudden appearance, but soon regained his ferocious look and stabbed at Xie Xun with the dagger in his hand.

"Xun'er, step back quickly!" Old Madam Xie shouted anxiously. She didn't want Xie Xun to get hurt because of her.

"Mother, don't worry, I will never let you get hurt!" Xie Xun said in a firm tone, and the long sword in his hand and the assassin's dagger were instantly intertwined.

At this time, the guards of Xie Mansion rushed in and surrounded the assassin. But the assassin was obviously not an easy opponent. He was agile and fierce in swordsmanship, and for a while, it was difficult for the guards of Xie Mansion to get close to him.

"Mother, please go to the backyard first, leave this to me!" Xie Xun said anxiously to Madam Xie.

Madam Xie hesitated for a moment, but finally nodded and was escorted out of the front hall by the guards.

The battle between Xie Xun and the assassin became more and more intense, with swords flashing like rain and murderous aura. Although Xie Xun was highly skilled in martial arts, the assassin's swordsmanship made him feel unprecedented pressure. At this moment, Xie Xun suddenly remembered his father's last words, and a strong belief surged in his heart.

"Father, your spirit in heaven is watching over me. I won't let you down!" A trace of determination flashed in Xie Xun's eyes. The sword in his hand accelerated instantly. A ray of sword light cut through the sky and went straight to the assassin's vital point.

The assassin was unable to dodge and was stabbed in the heart by Xie Xun's sword. He widened his eyes, looked at Xie Xun in disbelief, and then slowly fell down.

Xie Xun put away his sword and breathed heavily. He walked to Old Madam Xie and looked at her pale face, his heart filled with guilt.

"Mother, I'm sorry to have frightened you." Xie Xun said in a low voice.

Old Madam Xie patted Xie Xun's hand gently and said with a smile: "Xun'er, you have grown up and can stand on your own. Mother is proud of you."

Back in the room, Xie Xun and his mother sat at the table. They sat facing each other in silence, and the atmosphere seemed a little heavy.

"Mother, why didn't you tell me about the assassin?" Xie Xun finally spoke to break the silence.

Mrs. Xie sighed and said, "Xun'er, there are some things you don't need to know too early. I just hope you can be safe and sound."

Xie Xun was silent for a moment, then asked, "Why didn't you tell me what my father asked of me before he died?"

Old Madam Xie looked at Xie Xun, a complex emotion flashing in her eyes. She said, "Xun'er, your father's last wish before his death is related to the future of the Xie family. I can't tell you easily. But now that you have the courage to face it all, it's time to tell you."

A trace of fear flashed across Old Madam Xie's eyes, but her body was miraculously unharmed. Just as the assassin's arm was about to touch her, the guards of the Xie Mansion rushed down like a tiger, restrained the assassin in time, and pinned him to the ground.

Old Madam Xie calmed down and looked at the subdued assassin, with a fierce look in her eyes. She slowly stood up and walked towards Xie Xun, only to see that he was pale, obviously frightened by the thrilling experience just now.

"Xun'er, are you okay?" Mrs. Xie asked softly, her eyes full of concern.

Xie Xun forced himself to remain calm and shook his head gently: "Mother, I'm fine. But how did this assassin sneak into the mansion?"

Madam Xie frowned slightly, her face showing a serious expression: "This assassin is very skilled in martial arts, and he was able to sneak into the mansion easily, which means there is a loophole in our defense. Xun'er, you must check it out immediately, and never let this happen again."

"Yes, mother." Xie Xun accepted the order and turned around to leave.

At this time, Madam Xie suddenly called him: "Xun'er, come back. Since this assassin was able to sneak into the mansion, he must have some plan. You must be careful and don't underestimate the enemy."

Xie Xun nodded to show that he understood.

As night fell, the lights in the Xie Mansion were on. Xie Xun and Old Madam Xie sat in the hall, talking face to face.

"Mother, I have sent people to search everywhere, but the assassin seems to have disappeared and there is no clue." Xie Xun said anxiously.

Madam Xie sighed softly, "Xun'er, you don't have to be too anxious. Since this assassin was able to sneak into the mansion, he must have some plan. We just need to strengthen our defense and keep a close watch, and we will find him eventually."

Xie Xun nodded, but still felt a little worried: "Mother, I'm worried that this assassin will harm you."

Madam Xie smiled slightly, with a firm look in her eyes: "Xun'er, don't worry, your mother is still alive and well. It is not easy for assassins to hurt me."

When Xie Xun looked into his mother's eyes, he couldn't help but feel a warm feeling in his heart.

"Mother, don't worry, I will find the assassin and bring him to justice." Xie Xun said in a firm tone.

Madam Xie patted her son's hand gently and said, "Xun'er, you are a responsible child. Mother believes in you."

As the two were talking, a guard hurried into the hall with a note in his hand: "Master, this is what we found on the assassin."

Xie Xun took the note, which had a line of words written on it: "Five days later, at midnight, in the back garden of Xie's residence."

Xie Xun's eyes gleamed with a gleam of light: "Mother, the assassin left a clue. We will wait for him in the back garden at midnight five days later."

Madam Xie smiled slightly and said, "Okay, we will set a trap in the back garden and wait for the assassin to fall into our trap."

Five days later, at midnight, in the back garden of the Xie Mansion, Xie Xun and Old Madam Xie were quietly waiting for the assassin to appear.

The night was hazy, and the moonlight sprinkled on the flowers and plants in the garden, creating a peaceful atmosphere. However, at this moment, a figure suddenly emerged from the darkness and headed straight for Old Madam Xie.

Xie Xun immediately drew his sword and stood in front of his mother. The assassin's eyes flashed with surprise, but he immediately regained his composure and started fighting with Xie Xun.

Old Madam Xie sat aside, staring at the two figures, and couldn't help but worry about her son. However, she also knew that this was an opportunity for Xie Xun to grow, and he had to face it all by himself.

The battle lasted for a long time, and finally, Xie Xun found the assassin's weakness and stabbed him to the ground with one sword.

Xie Xun gripped the hilt of the sword tightly, panting: "Mother, I succeeded."

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The emperor also recovered from the shock of having escaped death, and immediately shouted, "Imperial Physician! Send for the Imperial Physician!"

The emperor's voice echoed in the empty palace, and soon, the imperial physician rushed into the hall. Gu Zhiyi followed closely behind, her eyes full of worry and tension.