iron throne of ice and fire

Chapter 160 A Long Night (End)
Greenclab first pulled up a chair and sat across from Ed Stark, then put his big feet on the table.

He crossed his arms across his chest and said, "Duke Eddard, Queen Cersei ordered me to leave here and lead the men in blue robes to stand by outside the Red Keep."

Duke Eddard naturally thought that Green was referring to the 200 blue robes in his hand.

"Green, don't worry and go to Riverrun. You'll be fine."

Janos Slynt, who just left, has helped Duke Eddard solve his biggest problem.The Commander-in-Chief of Gold Robes came with Robert's "death". Lord Janos and his 6000 golden robes will fully assist Duke Eddard. He can be said to have taken control of the situation in the Red Keep... Cersei· Even if Lannister wanted to resist, her 200 red robes alone would not be able to defeat the enemy.

Green rubbed his hair and said: "Duke Ned, I see now that you are in danger, but you want me to leave. You must at least tell me the reason, otherwise please forgive me for refusing... any of your orders. I will stay at the Red Fort to keep you safe.”

Duke Eddard felt Green's firmness, and he also rubbed his hair with a headache,

There was silence in the study.

Greene refused to back down, and Duke Eddard was both moved and helpless and chose to reveal the truth.

"Green, Robert had no biological sons to inherit the Iron Throne after his death. Those three children were the illegitimate children of Jaime Lannister and Cersei Lannister**."

Green's waist immediately straightened, and his eyes slowly opened wide. He stared closely at Duke Ed's serious face, as if to confirm whether it was a joke.

After a while, seeing that Duke Ed's expression remained the same, Green moved his lips in disbelief, but could not say anything.

Duke Eddard sighed: "So, Stannis is the legal heir to the Iron Throne. This is why I want you to leave King's Landing temporarily. I will take care of everything and will not implicate you because of Cersei's affairs. Wait When you come back, you can serve the new king with peace of mind.”

Duke Eddard always spoke briefly, and in order to persuade Green, he broke his usual habit.

Green exhaled and murmured: "No wonder..."

After a pause, he took his feet off the table and sat upright: "The truth is really... cruel and unacceptable."

Lord Eddard couldn't help but feel sorry for Robert again when he mentioned this incident. It was a kind of mercy that his old friend passed away so quickly before he could learn the cruel truth.

Green stood up, paced back and forth for a while, and then stood still in front of the table.

"Lord Ned, please forgive my presumption and allow me to speak frankly to you."

Duke Ed looked at Green, who had a serious look on his face, and nodded slightly.

"Lord Ned, if Lord Stannis inherits the Iron Throne, the entire kingdom will be a river of blood..."

Duke Eddard frowned and interrupted: "Green, Stannis is Robert's eldest brother. He is the legal heir to the Iron Throne. I don't want you to make a mistake."

Green did not flinch: "Please allow me to finish, Lord Ned. We all know that Lord Stannis has a strong personality and will never compromise.

Once he sits on the Iron Throne, unless Cersei and her bastard children are all dead, Stannis's Iron Throne will definitely not be secure.

King Robert was willing to pardon those who served Aerys II as long as they swore fealty to him... but Stannis would never do that.

According to Lord Stannis's character, he will not forget the siege of Storm's End, while the Tyrells and Redwynes dare not forget.

Lord Tywin of Casterly Rock will definitely raise an army, and they are by no means weak. When the time comes, the hearts of the Seven Kingdoms will be in panic.

As long as someone raises the Targaryen banner, the Reach, the Westerlands, the Iron Islands will all unite, and even the Stormlands of House Baratheon will join them. "

Seeing Duke Edd frowning and keeping silent, Green sighed secretly.

After a pause, Green continued: "Duke Ned, Viserys, the second son of the Mad King across the Narrow Sea, has long been an adult. I am by no means an alarmist. Your and Robert's identities will be called the Snatchers by them.

They will invade the North and march into Winterfell just like you and King Robert did when they expedition to the Iron Islands. In order to please the new king Viserys... the tragedy of Targaryen will happen again to Stark. "

After Green's advice, Lord Eddard only hesitated for a moment when he heard about the Targaryen tragedy.

Lord Eddard stared at Green, and his tone was firm: "Stannis is the legal heir to the Iron Throne, and I will not make any other choice."

Duke Eddard did not deny Green's speculation, but the running wolf would never tarnish his honor for his own selfishness.

Green sighed: "Sansa, Arya, Jon, how do you plan to arrange it?"

Hearing that Green no longer continued to persuade, Duke Ed felt a little relieved. The child's tongue almost shook his heart of glory.

Duke Ed is always more tolerant of children, and he can feel that Green has no other selfish motives. Green's purpose is to protect his safety.

Duke Eddard did not hide anything: "I have arranged for someone to hire a sea ship, and I will let the children leave King's Landing first."

Green held out three fingers and said, "Duke Ned, I have three questions about the children."

Duke Eddard looked at Green and nodded his chin slightly.

"First question, are you sure you want Jon Snow to return to Winterfell?"

"..."

Lord Eddard thought of Catelyn's attitude towards Jon, and he had indeed neglected this issue.

Green spread his hands: "It seems that you have temporarily forgotten Jon's difficulties."

Duke Ed pondered: "..., I can't deny my carelessness."

Green smiled: "Duke Ned, if you have no objection, you can make Jon my squire. His character and sword skills are both excellent. As long as he continues to work hard, he has a great chance of being canonized as the Lord of the Crab Claw Peninsula." knight."

Duke Ed knew Green's strength, and he had to admit that this was a good way out for Jon and the best choice at the moment.

Lord Eddard did not hesitate: "I will talk to Jon about this tomorrow morning. Thank you, son."

Green smiled humbly and then said, "Second question, do you think Sansa and Arya can leave safely?"

Although Green is young, he is very calm. Duke Ed believes that Green is not a random person.

"Green, are you worried that someone will hurt my child?"

"Lord Ned, there is no doubt about this. When you chose Lord Stannis as the heir to the Iron Throne, you had enemies everywhere. There are no secrets in the Red Keep until a new king is established or the victory is not decided. If you don't accept your child, those who are interested will keep an eye on your child, and if necessary, they will even become your hostage."

Duke Ed: "..."

Duke Ed thought that the arrangements had been made, but after listening to Green's words, he realized that he was still too careless and had not thought carefully.

Green solemnly said: "Duke Ned, please hand Sansa and Arya over to me. My blue robe is enough to protect them. I will hand them over to Lady Catelyn safely, I swear."

"Green, I believe you..."

After a pause, Duke Ed sighed: "Thank you."

"Please rest assured...last question."

Green put it bluntly: "Are you sure that everything will work out?"

Duke Ed and Green looked at each other for a while. The corners of his lips curled up slightly and he said, "Don't worry, kid, I will take care of things here."

"Just in case." As he spoke, Green picked up a blank piece of parchment and placed it in front of Duke Ed.

"You should have a way out. Please appoint me as the captain of the Iron Guards in the name of the guardian of the whole territory and the prime minister."

Duke Eddard shook his head: "Green, you should leave King's Landing as soon as possible."

"Duke Ned, we have all been on the battlefield. Except for the gods, no one can guarantee absolute victory. You need to leave a way out."

Green picked up the quill, dipped it in ink, and handed it to Duke Ed.

"My retainer knights will stay at the Iron Gate with their soldiers. If anything changes, please join them and leave King's Landing directly."

Duke Ed: "..."

Green added: "If you don't agree to my request, we will all stay and advance and retreat with you. Arya feels that her sword skills have improved greatly..."

Hearing Green's "threat", Duke Ed couldn't help but smile, and he took the pen from Green's hand.

Winter is coming, wolves that walk alone die, and wolves that gather in packs live.

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Green put away the appointment letter and said: "Duke Ned, I will come to pick up your children early tomorrow morning."

Duke Eddard nodded slightly: "Green, I'm done."

He seemed to have just remembered: "How did you know that I was appointed as the guardian of the entire territory?"

Green shrugged: "Varys's hint, I still say the same thing, there are no secrets in the Red Castle, please be more careful."

"Damn it!" Duke Eddard cursed.

Green nodded and left. When he was about to reach the door, he was stopped by Duke Ed.

Green turned and looked at Duke Ed.

Duke Ed came over, patted Green on the arm, and said gently: "Good boy, the North will never be forgotten."

After a pause, a smile appeared on Green's handsome face, and he put his palms against his chest.

"Cleb never forgets."

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The rocky coast below the Red Fort.

Green raised his eyes and looked at the night sky. It was estimated that it would be dawn in an hour or two. It was really busy tonight.

Hearing the noise, Green withdrew his gaze and turned around.

When the visitor approached, Green showed a smile and said, "Good night, Lord Petyr."

Petyr, who had been in the dark cell for a while, looked a little embarrassed.

Petyr's voice was hoarse: "Good night, Earl Green, I didn't expect it to be you."

Green took a wine bag from the sailor Menton Vey and waved the others away.

"Lord Petyr, I keep my promise, you can leave in a moment."

Petyr took the wineskin, pulled out the cork, and took a sip.

"call."

Petyr couldn't help but make a sound of relief and laughed at himself: "It's such a familiar taste. This is the first time I tasted the taste of summer red. I thought I would never taste it again."

Green's eyes trembled: "The more things there are, the more boring they will feel."

"It feels so expensive if you lose it." Petyr took another sip of summer red.

Petyr's cheeks lost a lot of weight, but his gray-green eyes were still shining, and he looked in the direction he came from.

"Count Green, I didn't expect you to have mastered the secret passage to the dark prison."

Green also looked over, as if sighing: "It's a pity, it can no longer be used starting tomorrow."

Petyr looked at Green and said, "Earl Green, I'm really curious. When did you and Varys become friends?"

Green spread his hands: "Lord Varys may have taken a fancy to something in me, but I don't know yet."

Petyr shrugged: "It's an unexpected answer."

Green smiled first and then pointed in a direction on the coast: "There is a small boat over there. They are mercenaries with good reputation. They will be responsible for escorting you to the Eagle's Nest Castle."

After a pause, he added: "They will obey your command."

After a moment of silence, Petyr's eyes moved slightly and he said, "Earl Green, can you tell me what has happened recently?"

Green nodded and said slowly: "Because of Prime Minister Ed's messenger crow, the valley began to become a little lively. It is said that Countess Waywood, Earl Belmore, Earl Redford, Earl Hunter and Nine Star City's Knight Simon Temperton jointly formed the Alliance of the Just, saying that they will use all necessary means to make the shameful betrayer Lysa Tully receive the justice she deserves. By the way, Bronze Jon is still in King's Landing, waiting to return Once he reaches the valley, he should also join the Alliance of the Righteous."

Petyr raised the corners of his lips and said, "Haha, it's really lively..."

After a pause, he looked at Green, and then said: "Count Green, is the excitement you are talking about the Alliance of the Righteous?"

"Also including Lysa Tully, who declared the Juste Alliance as the rebels of the Vale in the name of the Duke's Guardian of the Eyrie, and issued an order to all the Vale nobles outside the Juste Alliance to form the True Juste Alliance. Crush the rebels.”

Petyr sneered: "The Alliance of the True Righteous?"

Green shrugged his shoulders: "Yes, that's the name. It's just like how Lysa Tully asked the young Duke to be called the Guardian of the True East. It has almost the same meaning."

Petyr suddenly said: "Earl Green, has Prime Minister Stark taken back my title and fief?"

Green pointed in the direction of the boat, and the two took steps.

"Lord Petyr, the Prime Minister is waiting to try Lysa Tully in King's Landing. Your charges have not yet been announced, so your title and fiefdom remain."

Petyr's tone was a little sarcastic: "It hasn't been announced yet? I think it's almost known to all the seven countries."

Green said with a smile: "Mrs. Lysa has sealed off the Eagle's Nest City. No matter if other people have objections, there is no good solution now, unless..."

Petyr said: "Use force... Sooner or later, the Alliance of the Righteous will gather heavy troops at the Eagle's Nest."

Green glanced at Petyr, who had a relaxed expression, and said, "Mrs. Lysa needs your help more than ever. I think she will support you wholeheartedly, Lord Petyr."

(End of this chapter)