Game of Thrones: I became a crown prince for a day.

Chapter 586: Aemond's Cruelty
the other side.

Across the Narrow Sea, Rees.

The sky is clear and blue, and the sea is vast and deep blue.

"Hiss-"

A giant dragon as black as charcoal with wings that blocked out the sun flashed by. Its long and thick tail stirred the calm sea surface, and it raised its head and rushed into the majestic city-state on the cliff.

Hundreds of civilians walked the streets, looking up at the behemoth in amazement.

"Hiss-"

The pitch-black dragon raised its head and roared, circled around the city-state, and flew into the dragon's lair like a falling star.

The people looked away reluctantly, their eyes full of fear and admiration for Deathwing.

……

Tower.

Rhaegar walked out of the dragon's lair and took the capstan ladder to the meeting hall.

He came to mobilize the fleet and prepare for entering the Sea of ​​Smoke.

Lys will always be the best political center on both sides of the Narrow Sea.

"Damon returned in disgrace, and Slaver's Bay was lost."

Rhaegar remained expressionless, but his heart was filled with joy.

My good uncle suffered setbacks in his business venture, and I don’t know if he can turn over a new leaf when he reaches middle age.

As for Slaver's Bay...

Let it be, a colony not worth ruling.

creak-

The capstan chain got stuck and the rope ladder reached the top floor of the tower.

"arrive."

Rhaegar did not hesitate and walked towards the parliament hall at a leisurely pace.

……

A parliament is in progress.

Sitting around the oval conference table carved from weirwood were important figures such as Johanna, the Red Witch, and Varys.

"Everyone, I have something big to announce today!"

Rhaenyra looked serious and toasted with a wine cup.

The strange tattoo on Varys's skin moved, and he smiled calmly: "Listen carefully."

As the tower's chief steward and priest, he naturally obeys the queen's orders.

Johanna and the red witch sat on either side of the conference table. They looked at each other tacitly, and everything was said without words.

There is something odd about today's parliament.

The queen was dressed in a gorgeous black robe and a golden crown, with a smile on her lips at all times.

The sense of being in control and the unusual formality of the attire.

Should not be present at a normal parliament.

"Then the parliament officially begins."

Rhaenyra smiled and drank the glass in one gulp.

Then, he whispered, "Sir, I'm in trouble."

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Lorent, a member of the Kingsguard, looked serious. He drew the sword from his waist and placed it on the side of Johanna's neck.

"His Majesty?"

Johanna was horrified and panic-stricken.

"Don't move, Black Swan!"

Lorente spoke coldly, and his sword cut through some of the white skin.

This scene happened suddenly, completely breaking the tranquility in the hall.

Varys put his hands in his pockets, having expected this.

The red-robed witch stood up suddenly, her charming face with tattooed tears full of surprise.

"Everyone, don't panic."

Rhaenyra took a list from the side and threw it out, saying calmly: "This is Johanna's crime. She broke the law."

"His Majesty!"

Johanna's eyes widened as she read the accusations on the paper carefully.

Without any sympathy, Rhaenyra asked, "You privately sold slave girls and boys to protect the vested interests of the old nobles.

"You have betrayed your conscience and are guilty of many crimes!"

"But I maintained order in Rees."

Johanna was anxious and spoke to prove herself: "As a councillor of the tower, I have always been dedicated to helping you manage the city-state."

She realized something was wrong.

The Queen has been deliberately distancing herself from her recently, and it turns out she is looking for something to blame.

Rhaenyra shook her head and said, "You are dismissed. There will be a replacement for the position of councillor."

As he spoke, he tapped his chin lightly to indicate that he should take it off.

Sir Laurent's face darkened. He grabbed Johanna by the collar and dragged her out of the hall like a chicken.

boom--

The door burst open and the White Knight took down the Black Swan.

This scene happened to fall into Rega's eyes, and a question mark appeared on his forehead.

"His Majesty."

Xiaomei, the white maggot, greeted softly and walked into the conference hall with her big belly.

"what happened?"

Rhaegar looked stunned and stood there for a moment.

In the hall.

With a smile on her face, Rainier pulled the anxious White Maggot Xiaomei over and officially announced: "From now on, Madam Xiaomei will replace Johanna's position."

As he spoke, his eyes glanced at the other two.

As one of the members of parliament, Lannar was unable to attend the parliament as she was pregnant.

The Red Witch replaced the Volantis councillor, and Varys was the steward of the tower.

"pretty good idea."

Varys held the queen's hand as she spoke, and the lackeys clapped and applauded.

After the initial shock, the red witch slowly calmed down and spoke in official language: "Slavery is abolished, and Johanna's crime is unforgivable."

As a priest of the Red Temple, it is still difficult to adapt to the struggle for power.

"That's good. I believe Reese will have a better future."

Rhaenyra smiled calmly and raised the wine glass again.

Just yesterday, she had secretly dealt with the old noble faction that smuggled female slaves and male children, and had won over the second sons of the nobles in the royal territory for colonization.

Reese of the Kingdom of Three Daughters also needs a complete overhaul.

Outside the door, Rhaegar watched the whole thing from beginning to end and shook his head secretly.

He lost interest in the meeting and turned around to follow the Kingsguard as they walked away.

……

a long time.

Tower dungeon.

The cell was damp and dark, and the candlelight from the wall lamp could only illuminate the floor underfoot.

Rhaegar habitually put on a black robe and arrived at the cell door.

"Who is it, stop!"

The silver-haired, dark-skinned young man shouted, stopping the approaching black-robed man.

"it's me."

Rhaegar slowly raised his head, revealing his stern profile under the hood.

"His Majesty!"

Adam was shocked and quickly stretched out his arm to block the way.

Rhaegar glanced at him and said casually, "Are you the bastard son of a sea serpent?" He remembered that the other party had rescued his child.

"No... not..."

Adam's handsome face changed slightly, and he explained haltingly.

"Don't be nervous. What does your identity have to do with me?"

Rhaegar patted his bastard brother on the shoulder and said in a friendly manner, "You are a good boy. You will accomplish something."

Adam's body stiffened, and he whispered, "It's all Lord Collis's kindness."

Rhaegar smiled faintly, understanding the sea snake's intention.

Lannino was murdered and Lannar got married.

The family's nephews and nieces betrayed them and almost cut off the main bloodline.

Cultivating illegitimate children to climb to high positions is also a characteristic of the Westeros nobility.

"You should be at the port?"

Rhaegar glanced at the cell door and tried to get the bastard boy to speak.

Adam answered every question and said seriously, "The queen has ordered us to arrest the old noble who is smuggling slaves. I am responsible for escorting the prisoner."

"Oh, I see." Rega suddenly realized.

Lys and Myr were independent city-states directly under the jurisdiction of the crown, with garrisons of one thousand Fearless and two hundred Unsullied respectively.

This is the maximum force the royal family can muster before subduing the army of 5,000 Unsullied.

After all, King's Landing also needs a permanent army.

This time, the Sea Serpents placed Commander Adam's fleet in Rees, just in time to supplement the armed forces that Rhaenyra lacked.

"I'm going in to find someone."

Rhaegar warned softly.

Adam was stunned for a moment, then said seriously, "Please do as you please."

"very good."

Rhaegar smiled and passed by him.

He is a smart man who knows who to be loyal to.

……

Deep in the dungeon.

The walls were dripping with dampness and were simply covered with a layer of moldy hay, with a pungent stench of feces and urine.

Johanna huddled in the corner of the cell, hugging her body.

It’s unbelievable that Reese’s Black Swan will go to jail one day.

stomping on...

The sound of rustling footsteps was heard, and Johanna trembled all over in excitement.

"it's me."

Rhaegar walked over to the cell and removed his hood.

Johanna was startled when she heard the voice, a light of hope blossomed in her eyes, and she raised her head suddenly: "Your Majesty."

She shouted as if she had grabbed the last straw and crawled towards the prison door, shaking her delicate body.

Lei Jia turned a blind eye and said calmly: "How did it become like this?"

"I do not know."

Johanna burst into tears and felt very aggrieved: "I am loyal to the queen, but she trusts the white maggots more."

It was obvious that she was Reese's hero, maintaining the Queen's dignity.

Seeing this, Rhaegar sighed and said, "I told you long ago that you should be more ruthless."

After a pause, he said angrily, "You never change your bad habits."

When they conquered Rees, they warned the enemy to get rid of those old nobles as soon as possible.

Now, not only is he bringing trouble upon himself.

They were also found to be illegally selling slaves, which caused a huge hole.

"I know my mistake."

Johanna lay at the door of the cell, grabbed the black robe through the iron bars, and said in fear: "Save me, Your Majesty."

She didn't want to spend the rest of her life in a dungeon.

Given Rainier's ruthless character, she would not forgive her.

Rhaegar looked at the black swan that was wagging its tail and begging for mercy, and said calmly: "Change your bad habits, there won't be a next time."

"Yes!" Johanna was overjoyed when she heard that and nodded like a chick pecking at rice.

"Tonight's ship, to Myr to assist my eldest son."

Rhaegar's face darkened, he was in no mood to watch her act pitiful.

After saying that, he turned around and left.

Johanna thanked him repeatedly and shed tears of relief.

"His Majesty."

Back at the dungeon door, Adam walked forward silently.

"Let her go." Rhaegar said casually without turning his head.

Johanna’s current situation would not have been possible without his indulgence and Rhaenyra’s neglect.

But one thing is true.

Reese is indeed thriving under Johanna's management.

There are means, but they are against the rules.

I believe that with this lesson, when the nest is moved to the different model of Mil, the temperament will change.

……

Dusk.

King's Landing.

After washing up, Helena followed her mother to visit her bedridden father as usual.

The mother and daughter walked in the corridor, each with a different expression.

"Hiss!"

Suddenly, a dragon roar was heard above the Red Castle, startling the servants from top to bottom.

Helena suddenly looked up and leaned over the glass window to look out.

"Hiss!"

A huge brown dragon flew leisurely and landed in the godswood behind the Red Keep.

"Aemond is back."

Helena made a face and muttered softly.

quite a while.

Imond came over exhausted, holding the sword at his waist.

"Aemond, my child!"

Allison was filled with joy as he looked his lean, handsome second son up and down.

"Mother?"

Aemond frowned slightly, and a hint of suspicion flashed in his one eye.

The other party shouldn't be in the Red Castle.

Allison strode forward, arms wide open with a smile.

"No!"

Aemond dodged the hug.

"Eamond?"

Allison froze, keeping his arms rigid.

Emond looked embarrassed and said awkwardly: "Now that you are back, take good care of father."

After saying that, he looked at Helena beside the bed and pulled her away.

Do you really think he is still a baby who has not been weaned, craving for cheap maternal love?

Targaryen men don't need such encumbrances.

(End of this chapter)