Yan Lichu frowned slightly when he heard this.
If other people were to speak so wildly and slander Su Ye, the only hero who came to escort him on the day of the rebellion.
She will definitely reprimand him severely and make people get out of the palace immediately.
But Li Shouchang was different.
As the Taifu of the Yan Kingdom, his status was extremely high.
The most important thing is that Li Shouchang has always been aloof from all forces.
He has never participated in any power disputes in the court and has always been the most fair representative of Dayan.
Both the four major families and the auxiliary minister Chen Mu have tried every means to win over him.
However, all failed.
Everyone agreed that Li Shouchang was only loyal to Dayan himself.
When Yan Lichu returned to Yan State, it was Li Shouchang who recognized her as the best crown prince of Yan State.
It added a lot of chips to her.
Yan Lichu had to listen patiently to the words of Grand Tutor Li Shouchang.
Li Shouchang must have given some thought to his words.
"What does Grand Master mean by this? Su Ye has done a good job in protecting you, why do you have any objections?"
Yan Lichu's tone was respectful, but his eyes showed caution.
Li Shouchang raised his head and said:
"Your Majesty, although Su Ye has the ability to protect people, his identity is too mysterious. The two forces of Wentianlou and Jinyiwei are combined into one, so people have to be on guard."
After speaking, he lowered his voice, as if Jin Yiwei and the people from Wentian Tower were nearby:
"Su Ye has betrayed the Chu State, and one day he will betray the Yan State as well."
When Yan Li first heard the words, he was silent for a moment, and then spoke firmly:
"Grand Tutor, I understand your concerns. However, Su Ye performed a meritorious service in escorting you, and he showed a high level of loyalty during Chen Mu's rebellion. I think we should give him our trust."
Li Shouchang frowned and said:
"Your Majesty, only by keeping Wentian Tower and Jinyiwei in our hands can we ensure the stability of the country and the peace of the country."
Yan Lichu was silent for a moment, and she understood that Li Shouchang's worries were not unreasonable.
However, she believed in Su Ye whom she saw with her own eyes.
The Su Ye who stepped forward to protect her at the critical moment.
Yan Lichu would never believe that there was any stain or turbidity on that white clothes.
She is not the one who wants to take advantage of the hero's power as her own.
Yan Lichu tapped his fingers on the desk, but his tone was extremely serious:
"Grand Tutor, I believe in Su Ye's loyalty and his intelligence. If he really had a counter-intention, I'm afraid he would have taken action by now. As long as Su Ye is dedicated to Yan, I will believe in him."
After Yan Lichu finished speaking, he stood up with his hands behind his back, indicating that he didn't want to hear any more:
"Taifu, I will treat you as if you have never been here today, and this is the end of my words."
Li Shouchang frowned when he heard this.
He understood Yan Lichu's determination, but he was also worried about Su Ye's potential threat.
In the end, he could only sigh helplessly:
"I hope your Majesty will not regret what I said when you think about it in the future."
After saying that, he bowed and left.
Prime Minister's Mansion.
Mo Yizheng relayed the conversation between Yan Lichu and Li Shouchang to Su Ye.
After finishing speaking, he couldn’t help but sigh:
"Sir, it seems that the empress of the Yan Kingdom really trusts you very much."
But Su Ye didn't say much, just nodded slightly to show that he knew.
All his attention was directed to the incompletely burned letter on the table, lost in thought.
The auxiliary minister Chen Mu's status in the Yan Kingdom was already lower than that of one person and higher than that of ten thousand people.
Who can allow people like him to submit confessions every year and have all evidence burned?
Chen Mu attaches so much importance to him, so his status must be extraordinary.
Just as Su Ye was lost in his thoughts, suddenly, Dali Temple sent someone to report.
The visitor was a little embarrassed. He seemed to think that the request was a bit too much, so he spoke cautiously:
"Prime Minister Su, the guilty minister Chen Mu went on a hunger strike for three days and refused to plead guilty. He also said that he would starve to death if he could not see you."
Su Ye raised his eyebrows, he came just in time!
He immediately stood up and took Mo Yi to the prison.
The sky prison was dark and damp, and from time to time, painful screams could be heard from deep inside the prison, which was extremely terrifying.
Chen Mu was chained to the iron pillar of the cell. His face was haggard, but he still had a trace of arrogance.
It is pitiful that the former auxiliary minister, who was so famous in the past, is in such a miserable state.
Chen Mu watched Su Ye walk in with a relieved smile on his lips.
"Prime Minister Su, are you finally willing to come see me?"
Chen Mu said weakly.
Su Ye looked indifferent and ignored him, just waving his hands to dismiss the others.
He looked at Chen Mu and said lightly:
"Chen Mu, you are a prisoner now, what else can you say?"
Chen Mu smiled, with a hint of exhaustion in his smile:
"I lost to you because I underestimated the enemy. I am certain to die. I only came to you to warn you."
Su Ye's eyes tightened and he asked:
"how do I say this?"
Chen Mu stared at Su Ye closely and grabbed Su Ye's hand with all his strength:
"When a person is about to die, his words are good. Trust me, don't pursue it any further. The person behind it is not someone you can afford to offend!"
As if all his strength had been exhausted, Chen Mu relaxed and collapsed to the ground.
"Yan Lichu is a wise king, and I have watched her grow up. From now on, you must help her well."
After struggling to finish these words, Chen Mu fainted.
"Pass on the Imperial Physician!"
Su Ye frowned and immediately ordered.
Chen Mu's words made Su Yezi more and more confused. Who is the person behind this?
Why is Chen Mu so scared?
Su Ye had never been afraid of anyone, and Chen Mushi's words would only make him more curious about what was behind it.
He immediately ordered Jinyiwei and Wentianlou to continue the investigation.
The state of Yan was in a state of chaos because of the rebellion.
Chu State.
In addition to the State of Yan, which was forced to withdraw its troops, the State of Chu, Qi and Zhao launched a fierce struggle.
Fortunately, the Chu State had a deep foundation, and the empress Chu Muxue was able to conquer the country herself.
All 500,000 troops came on stage to defend Chu's territory.
Although Qi and Zhao are allied, they were originally united through Su Ye.
Su Ye had to deal with Chen Mu's rebellion in Yan State and had no time to take care of himself.
There is no more Su Ye to mediate.
Qi and Zhao had many conflicts with each other and it was difficult to form a joint force.
Under the leadership of Chu Muxue, the Chu army repeatedly repelled the attacks of the Qi and Zhao coalition forces.
After paying a heavy price of more than half of the casualties, Qi and Zhao were finally forced to negotiate a peace.
Chu State finally defeated foreign enemies for the first time after Su Ye left and won.
However.
A war between one against three burns the resources of the entire country.
Chu Muxue's insistence made the entire Chu State's treasury empty and its people exhausted.
Although the joy of victory enveloped Chu, the country's plight became increasingly apparent.
The refugee problem became more and more prominent, leaving Chu Muxue with no time to immerse in the joy of victory.
He immediately summoned the courtiers to discuss countermeasures.
Everyone was helpless and bowed their heads in silence.
The Chu officials, who were at a loss what to do, made a treasonous proposal:
"It's better to drive these refugees out of Chu State, or directly kill them!"
