Su Ye stood under the kapok tree, looking up at the flaming red flowers.
He couldn't help but think of the time he spent with Chu Muxue.
Those precious memories were like the spring breeze, gently blowing through his heart and brushing away the dust in his heart.
Recalling that Chu Muxue planted many kapok trees in the palace for him.
Nowadays, these kapok trees have grown up, with luxuriant branches and leaves, and have become a unique landscape in the imperial palace of Chu State.
However, things are unpredictable, and the two of them have now come to an end.
Only these silent kapok trees are left, witnessing every bit of their past.
Su Ye looked at the kapok petals falling on the ground, and a complex emotion surged in his heart.
He clenched his fists and crushed the petals.
Then he opened his hands and let the fragments fly away in the wind.
A sharp light flashed in Su Ye's eyes.
He had long known that Chu Muxue wanted to get rid of him, the prime minister with great achievements.
In her eyes, he might have become a threat.
In his eyes, her childish and obvious arrangements were just like a child playing house with nowhere to hide.
There were too many people loyal to him in Chu State, and they either hinted or directly warned him about Chu Muxue's little actions.
However, Su Ye has been waiting for Chu Muxue's final action.
He was not one to sit still and wait for death. After reaching a cooperation agreement with Yan State, he still had some expectations for Chu Muxue.
He thought that she would at least be merciful at critical moments.
However, the massacre at the enthronement ceremony still made Su Ye understand Chu Muxue's cold-blooded nature.
It was Chu Muxue who personally cut off the friendship between the two with her cold eyes and decisive attitude.
She gave up her past emotions without hesitation and chose power and status.
And Su Ye finally understood what it means to be heartbroken.
Now, Su Ye stood under the kapok tree, looking at the fiery red flowers, and his heart no longer felt the tenderness it once had.
He knew that the story between him and Chu Muxue had come to an end.
From then on, they were enemies and no longer the partners who spent good times together.
As for the empress of Yan State, he would not have any trust.
This lesson was taught to him by Chu Muxue.
He accepted Yan Lichu's invitation just as a temporary measure and to see Yan Lichu's sincerity.
Su Ye smiled coldly, his eyes showing firm belief.
He believed that if Yan Lichu was sincere enough.
Then he will give all his strength to the Yan State to jointly resist foreign enemies and protect the peace of the country.
He is loyal and wise.
He knows when to stand firm and when to be flexible.
However, if Yan Lichu's sincerity is insufficient, then he will leave Yan State without hesitation.
The sky is high and birds can fly, and there is no place where he can display his talents.
The imperial court of the State of Yan.
Su Ye's reputation is at its peak.
The three thousand soldiers and horses he led took back the three major villages of Langtou Village, Shijingshan and Qinglongshan in just a few months.
This undoubtedly demonstrates his outstanding military talents.
The news soon reached Yan Lichu's ears.
These are the three major villages that have troubled Dayan for a long time!
Su Ye brought only three thousand soldiers and horses!
Yan Lichu sat on the dragon chair, with a look of joy on his face.
She looked at the battle report in her hand, and admiration for Su Ye arose in her heart.
Su Ye in white is indeed worthy of his reputation!
His decision to take Su Ye under his command despite going to war with Chu State was undoubtedly the right one.
She quickly summoned the important officials in the court to discuss how to reward Su Ye.
"Su Ye has done great service in suppressing the bandits in our country, it's time to recall him to the capital and return him to the position of prime minister!"
But the ministers still looked at each other in confusion.
Assistant Minister Chen Mu is still the one who opposes the most fiercely.
"Your Majesty, Su Ye is certainly meritorious, but he was once the prime minister of the Chu State, and now he is raising troops in the territory of Yan, which may cause turmoil in the government and the public, and even cause dissatisfaction in the Chu State."
Chen Mu cupped his hands and said.
When Yan Lichu heard this, she frowned slightly. She understood Chen Mu's worries, but how could she ignore Su Ye's talent?
This time, it’s not just Chen Mu.
The forces of the four major families fiercely opposed it.
After finally driving Su Ye out of the capital, if he were allowed to make a triumphant return with his military exploits, wouldn't Dayan let him cover the sky with one hand?
Wei Changfeng also stood up and advised:
"Your Majesty, our country's court is stable and we don't need to rely on Su Ye alone."
"Su Ye is very ambitious. If he is allowed to return to the capital, it will threaten your throne."
"Yes, Your Majesty, although Su Ye has meritorious service, his existence may cause turmoil at home and abroad."
Other ministers also agreed.
As long as Su Ye is not allowed to return to the capital, these senior officials living in the imperial city will not care about the border.
Yan Lichu remained silent for a long time. After all, he could not overcome the opinions of the majority of people in the court.
The matter of welcoming Su Ye back to Beijing can only be put on hold for the time being.
On the other side, the Imperial City of Chu State.
After the seizure of three gangster supplies, Jubeicheng's prosperous development spread throughout the country.
Jubei City is prosperous and the people live and work in peace and contentment.
Suye has good governance and people's living standards continue to improve.
As an important fortress on the Chu-Yan border, Jubei City became a prosperous city under Su Ye's governance.
It attracted many merchants to trade.
All this naturally attracted the close attention of the Chu State Court.
Chu Muxue sat on the dragon chair and listened to the reports of the ministers, feeling a trace of jealousy and anger in her heart.
She could not accept that Su Ye, who had been abandoned by her, had achieved such brilliant achievements here.
The prosperity of Jubei City is in sharp contrast to the border cities of Chu that were in a state of chaos due to the invasion of Qi cavalry.
As if to ridicule Chu Muxue, Chu State was not managed well in her hands, and was not as good as Su Ye who was abandoned by her.
She understood that Su Ye's reputation in Yan State was even greater than that in Chu State before.
The unwanted dog I raised is now being used as a dog for others!
"Your Majesty, our country's borders have been invaded many times, all because of Su Ye. Now he has become famous in the Yan State, and our Chu State has lost all face!"
A loyal veteran who had already understood Chu Muxue's heart.
Seeing that her face was ashen, he stood up and spoke out what the empress was thinking.
As soon as I doze off, someone comes to give me a pillow.
Chu Muxue clenched her fists, and the endless anger in her heart seemed about to erupt.
She looked at the ministers coldly:
"You are right, Su Ye is a major threat to our Chu country. We must not let a traitor run free in the Yan country."
Chu Muxue's words made the ministers agree, and they were all filled with hatred for Su Ye.
I originally thought that Su Yehui would be as unknown as a lost dog in Yan country.
But I didn't expect that he would achieve such brilliant achievements there.
This made them, the ministers of Chu State, feel ashamed.
Chu Muxue stood up with firm eyes:
"Go down with the order and send a message to the State of Yan."
