Ji Xingzhi kept dodging, appearing to be running for her life, but in reality, every step she took was a perfect escape from the black-clad man's sword.

Ji Ruhua stood aside and watched, seemingly frightened, staring at Ji Xingzhi in a daze.

The man in black was originally holding back, but for some reason, his attacks became more and more brutal and faster. Ji Xingzhi thought that he was forcing her to take action!

It is no secret that Ji Xingzhi has no martial arts skills, but it is a secret that Ji Xingzhi has profound martial arts skills. This person seems to be testing her, and his purpose must be impure, and she must not expose it.

Then, Ji Xingzhi ran as fast as he could, shouting, "Zhou Zheng!"

Before he could finish his words, the sword in the hand of the man in black was approaching. Ji Xingzhi calculated the distance and had to sacrifice his face in pain without exposing his martial arts and minimizing his injuries.

The sharp sword blade cut across Ji Xingzhi's left cheek, leaving a thin cut that was not deep. It could be said to be very light, just a little skin break and some blood flowing.

The guards guarding the garden heard the noise and came over late.

Zhou Zheng came to Ji Xingzhi's side the moment Ji Xingzhi called him.

The man in black also put his sword across Ji Ruhua's neck the moment Zhou Zheng appeared.

Ji Ruhua stood there in a daze, her face as pale as paper, as if she was terrified.

The guards surrounded the black shadow and Ji Ruhua. Ji Xingzhi narrowed his eyes and said coldly, "Let her go, and I can spare your life."

"No need." The man in black said this coldly, and while speaking, he pushed the person towards Zhou Zheng, and quickly disappeared into the night with a tap of his toes.

Zhou Zheng, who was originally going to chase after her, had to reach out to catch Ji Ruhua in order to prevent her from falling. By the time he was about to chase her, the black shadow had already disappeared.

"No one is allowed to disclose what happened tonight, otherwise, everyone will be killed." Ji Xingzhi said coldly.

The guards knelt on the ground and said in unison: "Yes!"

Ji Xingzhi nodded slightly and said, "Everyone, please leave."

All the guards retreated in response.

Zhou Zheng frowned and said, "Emperor, is this the end?"

Ji Xingzhi neither nodded nor shook her head, but simply smiled and said, "He's intentionally lowering his voice and concealing his identity. I think he's afraid of being overheard. There's no need to rush this matter. If he really wanted to kill me, he would have used all his strength. He would have come to me sooner or later before he achieved his goal."

Ji Xingzhi didn't know that the other party's goal had already been achieved.

Zhou Zheng nodded and said, "The Emperor is right."

Turning to look at Ji Ruhua, Ji Ruhua was still in a daze, just standing there, without any fear or terror, and no extra emotions.

"Cousin?" Ji Xingzhi called out two or three times before she finally called out Ji Ruhua's soul.

Ji Ruhua paused slightly: "What's wrong?"

Ji Xingzhi smiled faintly: "Are you still looking for the key?"

Ji Ruhua paused, her eyes falling on the wound on Ji Xingzhi's face, her face pale for a moment: "I won't look for it anymore. Tomorrow I will ask the person who hid the key to give it to the emperor."

After a pause, Ji Ruhua continued, "Your Majesty, Ruhua is feeling a little unwell. I will take my leave first."

Ji Xingzhi noticed that Ji Ruhua's gaze froze for a moment when she saw the wound on her face. She thought that Ji Ruhua felt guilty. If Ji Ruhua had not asked to find the key, she would not have been injured.

So, Ji Xingzhi comforted him, "Well, don't think too much, this is none of your business."

Ji Ruhua didn't say anything else, just bowed to Ji Xingzhi and left. When she turned around, two tears rolled down her cheeks.