iron throne of ice and fire

Chapter 140 Hunter and Prey

Strong character... Hearing this, Green's eyes trembled slightly.

It seems that it won't be long before Duke Eddard becomes aware of the problem with the royal bloodline.

The Starks are very pure, and their noble character can even influence their enemies, but their weaknesses are too obvious.

Stark's firm and impartial heart will push all speculators to the side of his opponents, and Cersei's character is incompatible with Stark.

Game of Thrones has no place for the pure.

Lord Greene did not have the confidence to persuade Duke Eddard to give up his original insistence and let him be flexible.Moreover, if Lord Eddard wins, then Stannis Baratheon will inherit the Iron Throne, which is not in the interests of House Crabbe.

Lord Green rubbed his hair. His original plan was to rescue all the wolf cubs at the critical moment, which could be regarded as repaying Duke Ed's kindness.

Green was listening carefully to what Duke Eddard was saying, and he was frank with Green without warning.

With Green's wisdom, even if he was "sneak-attacked" by Duke Ed's sincerity, he could still jump back and forth as planned.

He felt that Duke Eddard seemed to be his nemesis, because Green knew his own character and he could not be hard-hearted towards good people.

Green secretly lamented that he was not a perfect power player after all.

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A smile appeared on Green's handsome face. Just think of those who are capable and work harder... Lord Green can do anything!

Duke Ed's mood improved a lot, and he sighed: "So, I miss the simplicity and clarity of the north. The only enemies there are the cold and the savages."

Green nodded in understanding. In fact, he also liked the direct approach.

After a pause, Green said seriously: "Duke Ned, out of politeness... we can respect the original rules of the game here at the beginning, but..."

He clenched his fists and continued: "If the effect is not good, we will follow the way of the North! King Robert has great trust in you, and you are the Prime Minister. They should get used to you, not let you Get used to them."

Duke Ed was a little moved. He had to admit that Green's words were very attractive, and the reasons were sufficient.

Lord Eddard thought of Robert, he hesitated and frowned.

Green's brown eyes moved slightly, and he guessed the reason for Duke Ed's hesitation.

"Lord Ned, with all due respect, are you worried about King Robert?"

Duke Ed looked at Green, paused, and said frankly: "Green, you are very perceptive. Robert and I are brothers and sisters, and I am here to help him. I don't want to embarrass Robert."

Green was silent for a while and said directly: "Duke Ned, your reputation and your majesty's fame are known to all the seven countries, but I have to remind you... you are not the king of the seven countries!"

Running Wolf's eyes suddenly became sharp, but soon dissipated: "Child, I have never had that thought. I want to hear your reasons."

Green picked up the wine glass, paused, and placed it on the table.

"Please forgive me, you are the Prime Minister, but you consider the problem from the king's perspective, so you feel constrained. You are a Stark, you have your own way. King Robert may be embarrassed or happy, That is a matter for King Robert to consider, and you cannot do it for him."

Duke Ed's frown finally relaxed, and he felt as if the gloom in his heart was gradually disappearing.

Green added: "Many people think that the ancestors' methods of dealing with things were rough. At worst, we can be a little gentler and have a fair heart that is not afraid of others' words."

Duke Ed's big feet left the table, and his tall body stood up from the wooden chair. He walked back and forth a few steps and said: "Green, you reminded me well. I am here to solve Robert's trouble. I I almost forgot about that.”

Green also stood up, stood in front of Duke Ed, and said: "Duke Ed, thank you for being patient with me, a young man."

Duke Ed patted Green's shoulder with his big hand and said with a smile: "My child, a wolf dies alone but a wolf gathers together. Wisdom is not limited to age."

Green nodded solemnly.

After a pause, Green suddenly smiled and said: "According to His Majesty Robert's temper, if he could govern the country with a warhammer, he would definitely be willing to sit on the Iron Throne every day."

Duke Ed curled his lips: "It's very possible that he will do that."

Green spread his hands and said, "Duke Ned, things have become much simpler."

"Have you figured out how to start?"

Duke Eddard looked at Green.

Descendants of the First Men lack some flexibility. Although Greene has an appearance with obvious characteristics of the First Men, after contact with Duke Ed, he discovered that this child has the dexterity and wisdom of the Andals, and his heart of honor is firm enough.

He saved an excellent child... Duke Ed was relieved. He did not regard this as a favor. His honor felt that women and children should be tolerated.

Green analyzed: "Duke Ned, Bachelor Pycelle is obviously hiding something..."

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Prime Minister Tower Restaurant.

Arya straightened up and looked at Jon Snow, who was sitting at the back. He and Monton were sitting there talking and laughing.

Arya was also happy when her brother showed a rare hearty smile from time to time. She was curious about what they discussed.

Arya's eyes rolled, and she noticed that Sansa was always secretly looking at Lord Green sitting next to her. That smile was so annoying!

Arya and Green sat on the same bench, and her little butt moved closer to them.

Green, who was discussing the legend of the First Men with Lord Eddard, seemed to notice the movement of the people around him. He reached out and gently patted Arya on the top of her head.

Arya raised her chin at Sansa. Disgusting Sansa can't take away my best friend!

Sansa Stark noticed Arya's little move, and she quietly gave her sister a look.

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"Duke Ned, Krab has finally restored the glory of his ancestors. The Crab Claw Peninsula, which has ushered in peace, will also be able to contribute to maintaining the stability of the kingdom in the future."

Duke Ed nodded his chin slightly and said, "Good boy, peace is precious. You have done a good job. Your mother will be proud of you."

Duke Edd sighed secretly. He had already learned about the conflict between the Valley and the Crab Claw Peninsula from Green. The hatred between them could be said to be irresolvable, and it would be difficult for Duke Eddard to mediate.

He knew very well that this kind of thing could not be suppressed by force. It would only lead to deeper hatred, and it would accumulate deeper and deeper.

Duke Eddard couldn't think about too many things for the time being. The affairs in the Red Keep involved most of his energy. He had to deal with the problems in front of him first before he could have any remaining energy to deal with other government affairs.

Duke Eddard believed that Earl Green was not a warlike person, and he would have enough time to find a safe way to resolve the grudges and avoid war conflicts between the valley and the Crab Claw Peninsula.

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The Red Fort at midnight is dark and quiet.

Green and Duke Ed led a few guards out of the Prime Minister's Tower. Several golden-robed guards who were keeping watch noticed their whereabouts, but remained silent.

Duke Eddard is the Prime Minister, and no one dares to meddle in his business.

They drove away the nearby guards, and everyone stopped in front of Maester Pycelle's dormitory door.Green glanced at the bachelor's sign on the door and said, "Monton, open the door."

Everyone made room, leaving behind the fat Menton, who held his buckler in front of him.

With a loud bang, the wooden door was knocked open by Menton, and a woman's frightened scream came from inside.

Green and Duke Ed looked at each other, signaled the guards to guard the door, and walked in first.

Green pulled down the curtains on the bed and saw the naked girl. She was shrinking back, ashamed and afraid, trying her best to cover up the parts of her body that attracted people's imagination. She only regretted that her hands were not enough.

Green raised an eyebrow. Isn't this Maester Pycelle's maid?Well, she’s in pretty good shape!

The little maid looked at Green with wide eyes and begged: "Please, don't hurt me."

Green glanced at the bulging quilt next to the girl and called Jon Snow.

Jon Snow glanced around the room, then glanced at his sullen father, nodded and said, "Lord Green."

Green pointed to the bed and said, "Jon, leave her to your care. Take her away from here."

Jon turned his head to look at his silent father. Seeing him nodding, he lowered his eyes and led the little maid out of the room.

Green stabbed the bulge on the bed with the sheath of his sword.

"Grand Maester Pycelle, when did the Citadel allow maesters to sleep with maids?"

Duke Ed didn't expect to see such an ugly scene when he came over. He stepped forward and pulled away the quilt.

The naked Pycelle said in horror: "Duke Ed, what do you want to do? I am the Grand Bachelor, why did you break into my dormitory without permission?!"

Looking at Pycelle who was trying to quibble, Duke Eddard clenched his fists and said angrily: "Pycelle!"

Green was worried that the angry running wolf would not be able to resist punching the old man to death, so he said: "Maester Pycelle, the Prime Minister received the report and had to come to check in person. I didn't expect that you actually did something to tarnish the city. And the matter of bachelor status.”

With a bang, he pulled out his sword and turned his head to look at Duke Ed.

"Your Majesty Prime Minister, if this kind of thing spreads... it will be very bad. I suggest killing him on the spot. This can be regarded as preserving the reputation of Maester Pycelle."

Pycelle said loudly: "You can't treat me like this! I have been the Grand Bachelor of the Seven Kingdoms for nearly 40 years. I...I...ah..."

Pycelle looked at the tip of the sword close at hand, screamed, and wet the bed.

Pycelle cried out: "The noble Duke of Winterfell, I am an old man and your loyal servant. Please spare my life. Please let me go."

Lord Eddard stared at Pycelle, who kept begging for mercy, and took a deep breath. Is this Robert's chamberlain?

"Green, I leave it to you."

Duke Eddard pulled up a chair and sat down.

Pycelle looked at Green again and continued to cry: "Earl Green, I... I... am loyal to Queen Cersei. We are our own people."

Is Pycelle trying to drag him into the water?

Green sheathed his sword and said, "Yes, we are all loyal to Her Majesty the Queen..."

As he said that, he pulled out the dagger, grabbed one of Pycelle's hands and placed it on the bed. With a thud, the dagger passed through the back of the hand and pierced the bed board.

ah!ah!Pycelle screamed.

After a while, when Green saw that Pycelle's screams had subsided, he pulled out his dagger, followed by another burst of screams.

Pycelle clutched his injured hand tightly, his whole body twitching. He got out of bed with difficulty, climbed to his knees in front of Lord Eddard.

"Duke Ed, I am your humble servant, please forgive me..."

After a moment of silence, Duke Eddard said: "Green, give him a chair."

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Pycelle glanced at Green standing aside in horror, and sat down tremblingly.

Duke Eddard stared at Pycelle and said solemnly: "Tell me the cause of Prime Minister Jon's death."

Pycelle said feebly: "Prime Minister Jon... he... did die of poisoning... I will try my best to save Duke Jon, I swear..."

Green crouched down, his dagger appearing in front of Pycelle's eyes.

"Maester Pycelle, you don't seem to understand the current situation. You are already my prey. Why do you want to deceive the hunter?"

"I... I... ah!!"

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Pycelle sobbed: "Kemon wanted to help him detoxify, so I sent him away. Queen Cersei didn't like Prime Minister Jon, and they all didn't like Prime Minister Jon... But it wasn't me who poisoned him, it's absolutely true. It’s really not me! I swear!”

Duke Eddard said coldly: "Did Queen Lannister poison her?"

Pycelle was already in tears, and he said weakly: "No, it's not Queen Cersei, it shouldn't be her, and I don't know who it is... Ask Varys, it should be that boy, Prime Minister Jon's attendant, called Xiu Fu, he must have done it, you go and catch him, you go and interrogate him!"

Green asked: "Maester Pycelle, what poison was in Prime Minister Jon?"

"It's the Tears of Lys. It's very rare and expensive. It tastes as sweet as water. If it's poisoned, it can cause death like intestinal disease. Ordinary bachelors can't tell it at all."

"damned!"

After Duke Eddard cursed, he said angrily: "Jon Arryn has been Prime Minister for 14 years. What has he done to warrant killing him?!"

Green comforted: "Duke Ned, I believe you will be able to catch the murderer soon and avenge Prime Minister Jon."

Lord Eddard sighed with a bitter look on his face.

After a pause, he glanced at Pycelle, who was still trembling with disgust, and said, "How to deal with this person?"

Because of Green's suggestion, tonight's investigation can be considered as a big gain. Duke Ed wants to know if Green has any other plans for Pycelle.

Pycelle raised his head and begged: "Duke Ed, my crime is not worthy of death, please forgive me..."

"Duke Ned, please wait for a moment."

Green brought Pycelle to the desk and said, "Sister Pycelle, your right hand is intact for the time being..."

He pointed to the blank parchment and continued: "Please write down the crimes you committed here one by one. If you are honest enough, maybe we will leave an honest and obedient servant."

Green tapped the table with his slender fingers and added, "If a lie is discovered, I think you must know what the result will be, right?"

After finishing speaking, Green picked up a robe from the hanger and threw it over... It was so harsh that Lord Green couldn't bear it anymore.

(End of this chapter)