iron throne of ice and fire

Chapter 156 Black News 8
Ed Stark looked at the beautiful face so close, his expression became cold: "Cersei, beauty cannot buy forgiveness."

"forgive?"

The tenderness on Cersei Lannister's face disappeared instantly, and her voice was full of anger: "What do you think of me? Why do you ask me for forgiveness?"

After saying that, she stood up and mocked: "Don't you have an illegitimate child yourself, and you brought that illegitimate child into the Red Keep?"

Her eyes became contemptuous: "I'm very curious who is the mother of that illegitimate child? Is it the peasant girl whose home was burned down by you and then raped by you? Or the female branch daughter? Or the sad Yaxia Miss Ra? I heard... After you returned the Dawn Sword to her, Miss Ashara threw herself into the sea from the city wall. What was the reason for this? It was because of the brother you killed. Or the child you stole?"

Queen Cersei looked directly at Duke Eddard and said angrily: "Noble running wolf, tell me, what is the difference between you and Robert, or me, or Jaime?"

Duke Eddard stood up slowly. He looked at Queen Cersei, who was full of resentment, and said calmly: "Cersei, please listen carefully. I will only say what I say once. When Robert returns from hunting, I will prepare Tell him everything exactly. I will not stop you from leaving until Robert comes back, and you can take your three children with you."

After a pause, he continued: "I promise you, no matter how far you escape, Robert's wrath will follow you. If I were you, I would not go to Casterly Rock. I would take a boat to the Free Trade City. Or go further, as far as you can."

After Duke Eddard finished speaking, Cersei's body visibly stiffened.

Cersei asked in disbelief: "Stark, you want me to self-exile? Make me and my children become outcasts?"

Duke Eddard shook his head slightly: "Cersei, you should know exactly what happened to Rhaegar's children back then."

After a moment of silence, Queen Cersei lowered her eyes slightly, her long eyelashes covering up the twinkling eyes underneath.

The corners of Queen Cersei's eyes turned slightly red: "Stark, do you know? I am the light of the West, the proud Lannister lioness... I married that man, but that man treated me and those lowly women There is no difference between the daughter-in-law..."

As she said that, Cersei raised her eyes, her beautiful eyes seemed to be covered by a layer of mist: "Ned, what should I do with all this... my hatred and my anger that I have suffered?"

Duke Eddard pondered, and he sighed: "Jaime can also leave with you. I think no matter where he goes, he will protect you. If... I am still here... I will try my best to prevent Robert from attacking you. Chase.”

Originally, he just wanted to save those three children, but now Cersei and Jaime are added to the mix... Maybe Robert will not forgive him.

The running wolf had expressed the greatest kindness, but the lioness did not feel grateful, and she showed a sarcastic smile.

"Stark, you are such a good man."

I only do it out of honor... Lord Eddard stared at Queen Cersei and said nothing.

Queen Cersei continued: "Jaime told me what happened back then. On the day King's Landing fell, you only had to climb the stairs to sit on the Iron Throne. That was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for you, but you missed it like you did today. , it’s really sad..."

Duke Ed said coldly: "The mistakes I have made in my life are beyond your imagination, but this is not one of them."

The running wolf is still very stubborn, which makes the lioness very angry.

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Queen Cersei pretended to wipe her tears and turned around.

With her back to Duke Eddard, Cersei's face was expressionless, but her voice was filled with sadness: "Ned, can you give me some time? The children are different from me. They love that person very much... Children, prepare It’s been several days, and tomorrow is the day to set off...at least until we come back from this hunt."

Duke Ed hesitated for a while, and finally sighed: "Just do what you want. I'm sorry, I can only do this."

After a pause, Queen Cersei turned around and looked at Duke Eddard's serious face with her green eyes.

"Stark, please keep your promise..."

As she spoke, she looked at the godswood forest with her beautiful eyes and continued: "The gods bear witness."

Duke Eddard tapped his chin, and Queen Cersei lifted her skirt and took a step forward.

After walking a few steps, Queen Cersei stopped and looked sideways at Duke Eddard.

Cersei's voice was cold: "Stark, in the game of thrones, if you are not the winner, you will only die. There is no middle ground."

Queen Cersei left quickly without waiting for Lord Eddard's reaction.

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Night, King's Landing, Steel Gate.

The Iron Gate is one of the seven gates of King's Landing Wall. It is located in the northeast of King's Landing Wall.The steel gate abuts Blackwater Bay, through which Rossby Road enters King's Landing.

The Commander-in-Chief of the Golden Robes, Janos Slynt, is tall, has a double chin, and is built like a barrel. He wears a black brocade coat and a golden robe tied with a small spear with a red glazed tip. Line half cape.

He touched his bald forehead and sighed: "It feels like I haven't been here for a long time. Before I was promoted to the commander of the garrison, I served as the captain of the steel guard for a long time."

Green Kleb glanced at Per Pili who was standing aside.

Per Pili arrived in King's Landing this morning, looking tired but in good spirits.

Pell glanced at Green, tapped his chin, and strode away.

Rumor has it that Janos Slynt's father was a butcher, and he looked like a butcher when he smiled.

"Lord Kleb, don't worry. No one in King's Landing dares to refuse Queen Lannister's kindness, at least I certainly don't dare, hehe."

Green glanced at Genos, who had a somewhat lewd smile, and placed his hand on the hilt of the sword at his waist.

"Earl Slynt, not everyone is qualified to serve Her Royal Highness the Queen. I don't want to hear such misunderstanding words again..."

As he spoke, he tapped the hilt of the sword with his slender fingers and continued: "I hope it's a joke."

Genos' expression stiffened for a moment, and he laughed: "Of course it's a joke!"

After hearing Genos' explanation, Green's eyes softened a little.

As Genos approached, Green smelled the strong smell of alcohol.

"Count Kleb, although we are using the name of replacing old equipment, but..."

Genos lowered his voice and continued: "In fact, they are all new things. How dare I give old things to Queen Lannister."

Genos could not help but breathe a sigh of relief when he saw the arrogant queen's affairs officer finally showing a smile... At the same time, he secretly cursed in his heart: Humph, he is just a lackey of the queen.

Genos smiled happily... If he hadn't taken this opportunity to join Lannister, he wouldn't have currying favor with a small steward!
Why is Genos eager to join Queen Cersei?Although Janos Slynt usually behaves rudely, he has noticed that the new Prime Minister Eddard Stark is not satisfied with his performance.The new Prime Minister is not the former Prime Minister. Duke Stark has great influence on King Robert. Genos is very worried about losing his position as Commander-in-Chief of the Golden Robe. He urgently needs the support of big people to maintain his current power.

When Janos was in distress, Queen Lannister reached out to him, and he felt that the gods were blessing him.

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Pell came over: "My lord, 1000 pointed helmets, 1000 chain armor hoods, and 1000 breastplates."

Green raised his eyebrows and turned his head to look at Genos beside him.

Rubbing his fat hands together, Genos quickly explained: "Earl Kleb, please report to Queen Lannister on my behalf. There are many eyes staring at the garrison. In order not to alert others, I will prepare first. 1000 sets of equipment were purchased.”

Green nodded in agreement: "Count Janos, you are very thoughtful. Her Royal Highness the Queen does not like unnecessary trouble."

Genos's smile became deeper: "I have arranged for people to prepare the remaining equipment. In three days at most, my golden robe will be replaced by those... old things."

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In the night sky, the full moon hangs high.

On Rosby Road outside King's Landing, Green and Pell rode horses in front, followed by transport carriages.

Green pulled the reins and adjusted the direction of the horse: "Pell, you are temporarily stationed near the forest east of Rosby Road. The food and grass needed by the legion will be transported by the merchants of the Lannister family from Rosby City in the north."

Pell nodded and ordered.

Green added: "Steward Russell will also prepare a batch of grain and grass to store near the steel door."

Seeing the confusion on Pell's face, Green smiled and asked, "Sir Pell, don't you like steel doors?"

After thinking for a while, Per said tentatively: "Sir, do you want to..."

Green nodded: "We must control a city gate, otherwise I won't worry."

He shook the reins and continued: "Per, you must be ready at any time and wait for my orders. Also, you must remember that the enemies that prevent us from guarding the city gate may not be outside the city, but inside. Within the city.”

"Yes, my lord!"

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The next morning, Red Keep, Maester's Tower.

"Nine-Fingered Bachelor" Pycelle smiled with a smile on his face: "Master Green, welcome to your arrival, Pycelle is at your disposal."

Green pointed to the chair in front of the table and said, "Sit down, Grand Maester Pycelle."

The old Pycelle sat down shakily, and then he almost jumped out of his chair.The reason is... Green put down a blank parchment in front of his desk, his favorite, but now it has become one of the protagonists of the nightmare.

Pycelle wanted to cry: "Lord Green, I...I...I have been recovering from my injuries recently and haven't done anything. What I said is true. I swear to the gods."

Green leaned on the back of the chair, folded his legs, and sighed softly: "This morning, when our Queen left the Red Castle, I found that her face looked very bad."

Pycelle was stunned for a moment, and then said cautiously: "I think... everyone knows that the relationship between the queen and the king is not very good, and our queen has never liked hunting, so... she is not in a good mood? "

Green shook his head slightly and stared at Pycelle with his eyes: "Our new prime minister seems to suspect that there is something wrong with the royal bloodline. I am referring to the three children."

Pycelle's sleepy eyes suddenly opened wide, and he showed a shocked look.

Green smiled slightly: "My guess was correct. It seems you already knew it."

Pycelle nodded blankly at first, then shook his head quickly and said, "Sir, I really don't know..."

Pycelle suddenly stopped talking. Another protagonist of the nightmare appeared in his sight, the dagger.

Green put the dagger on the table and said, "Maester Pycelle, please speak slowly, I will listen."

Pycelle took a deep breath and said: "Sir... Sir, I did have doubts, but I didn't dare to think deeply."

Green showed a clear look: "You have already read the book written by Maester Melion, so you have this suspicion... right?"

Pycelle looked sad and replied in a low voice: "Yes, Lord Green."

Green smiled and said leisurely: "So, in order to gain the trust of the new Prime Minister, you deliberately gave that book to Duke Ed... implying that there is something wrong with the royal bloodline... right?"

Pycelle was so frightened that he quickly shook his head in denial: "No, no, the Prime Minister asked me for that book."

Green stared at Pycelle quietly for a while, and when Pycelle calmed down a little, he said: "Many people in the Red Keep saw that your waiter took the initiative to send the book to the Prime Minister's Tower, and I was still there The book was seen in the Prime Minister's study. Maester Pycelle, this is irrefutable evidence."

Pycelle burst into tears. He had hidden some small thoughts at that time, but he was so unjust... Pycelle was a servant of Duke Tywin, how could he harm Queen Cersei? !
Green comforted: "Don't worry too much, I will protect you, Maester Pycelle."

Maester Pycelle cried: "Lord Green, I am truly unjust. I swear to the gods."

Green frowned and seemed a little impatient: "Write it."

"Write... write what?"

Pycelle thought for a moment and said in panic: "Lord Green, I really..."

Seeing Green picking up the dagger, Pycelle did not dare to speak anymore. He tremblingly picked up the quill, but did not start writing.

Green became very patient again, and he said slowly: "You must be trying to keep your seat in the Royal Council, because you know something about Prime Minister Stark, and he doesn't trust you. If you don't have outstanding achievements, sooner or later, you will To leave the Council.

Therefore, you deliberately gave the book to Prime Minister Stark, and deliberately hinted at Prime Minister Jon's last words, "Strongness of the Race".When the dark-haired and blond-haired affair comes to light, Queen Cersei and the heads of the three children will be enough to keep your position, and you can also gain the absolute trust of the new prime minister. "

Green finally praised: "A great plan, isn't it, Maester Pycelle."

Maester Pycelle looked at the gentle-faced Greene steadily. He was beyond shocked. Whose person is Greene?What does he want to do?
He knew best... Green had fabricated his crime, and he was absolutely unjust, but there was irrefutable evidence of coincidence... He knew that if he wrote it in his own hand based on the facts that Green had fabricated... he would never be able to escape the control of the person in front of him.

Unless Duke Stark is willing to testify for him, but... is this necessary?
I don't want to die, I want to live.

(End of this chapter)