Game of Thrones: The Red Dragon Lord.

Chapter 161: Rebellion in King's Landing 1
After hearing Ned's proposal, Cersei tried her best to remain calm on her face, but her heart was already in turmoil.

Her eyes flickered slightly as she quickly thought of a countermeasure in her mind. She had originally planned to wait until her father Tywin arrived in King's Landing before taking action, but now it was too late.

She realized that she could no longer sit idly by and had to take quick action.

Ned's mercy would not last long, and she could never leave her fate in the hands of others.

Cersei gritted her teeth secretly, and her determination became more firm.

She decided to strike first and eliminate the danger completely before Ned could take any action.

She raised her chin slightly and said in a firm tone: "Lord Ned, I appreciate your kindness. But I will not leave King's Landing. I will protect my children and guard everything I have." After that, Cersei turned and left, leaving Ned standing alone in the courtyard.

Ned looked at Cersei's receding back, feeling helpless and disappointed.

He originally thought that out of a mother's love for her children, Cersei would accept his proposal and take the children away to avoid a bloody disaster. However, Cersei's stubbornness was beyond his imagination.

Ned's expression became more and more solemn. He knew that he could not hesitate any longer.

He took a deep breath and said loudly to Cersei's back: "Your Majesty, I will give you one last chance. You must take the children away from King's Landing before tonight. Otherwise, I will tell Robert the truth."

His voice echoed in the courtyard. If Cersei still refused to repent, then he would have to fulfill his duty as a subject and tell Robert the truth.

Ned stood there quietly, waiting for Cersei's response.

However, Cersei did not look back, but continued to move forward with determination.

Ned's heart sank and he turned and walked towards the Prime Minister's Tower. He had to send his two daughters back to the North first.

Cersei did not go to the dining room as usual, but went straight to the depths of the Red Keep.

There was only one thought in her mind - Robert must be eliminated as soon as possible.

When Lancel was found, he was cleaning Robert's armor.

Cersei didn't hesitate at all, took out the strangler and said directly: "The situation has changed. You must poison Robert before tonight."

Lancel's eyes widened, surprise and fear suddenly flooding his face.

Cersei found him last night and asked him to poison Robert, but he did not agree at that time. Cersei also gave him two days to consider it and even rewarded him.

"I...I...I haven't thought about it yet. This...this is too risky." His voice trembled slightly.

Cersei's eyes shot at Lancel like a sharp sword. She took a step forward, tightly grasped Lancel's collar, and her tone was full of threats: "You have no choice. If Robert doesn't die, all of our heads will be hanging on the top of the city. Don't think about hiding, I will say that Joffrey is your and my son."

Lancel's face turned pale and his body shook uncontrollably. He realized that he had fallen into an inescapable predicament.

Under Cersei's pressure, he nodded slowly, his heart filled with fear and helplessness.

Cersei loosened Lancel's collar, her eyes revealing a hint of cold satisfaction. She said coldly: "Remember, tonight, Robert must die." After that, she turned and left, leaving Lancel alone, shrouded in fear and anxiety.

As soon as Cersei left, she hurried to find Jaime. Her expression was flustered and fierce. When she saw Jaime, she couldn't wait to say, "We can't wait any longer. We must act immediately!"

Jaime couldn't help but widen his eyes, his face full of disbelief, and asked: "What happened, Cersei? Why did you do it in advance?"

Cersei bit her lip and said in a deep voice, "There is no time. Ned already knows everything, even Jon's death. He threatened me to leave King's Landing before tonight, otherwise he would tell Robert. Once Robert knows the truth, we will be finished. I have asked Lancel to do it."

Jaime frowned and said worriedly: "It's too sudden to act now. We are not even prepared. Stannis is also in the Red Castle with his guards, and we don't have the support of my father's army..."

Cersei interrupted him abruptly and shouted at the top of her voice: "There is no retreat, Jaime, do you understand? We must act now! Why did the Seven Gods make you a man? What else can you do besides sleeping with me? If I could wield a sword, I would never come to you!"

Cersei roared at the top of her lungs, as if she wanted to vent all the resentment and rage that had been pent up in her heart for a long time without reservation.

However, what was surprising was that after the violent roar, her mood unexpectedly became calmer, just like the turbulent and stormy sea that slowly retreated after a violent roar, leaving behind only a peaceful and tranquil beach.

Jaime was stunned by Cersei's roar, an expression of disbelief appeared on his face, and then it was replaced by helplessness and pain.

His lips trembled slightly, and he wanted to refute, but didn't know where to start.

Cersei's eyes no longer burned with anger, and her voice became calm and cold. She said slowly: "This is all arranged by fate, Jaime. For the sake of our children, we must take risks."

Jaime looked at Cersei distressedly, took a deep breath, finally made up his mind, and said slowly: "Cersei, I won't let you and the children get hurt. You go and keep an eye on Lancel and tell him to act as soon as possible. I will go and inform Littlefinger now. As long as Robert dies, we will act immediately."

After James finished speaking, he turned and left. His steps were hurried, and the armor made a slight clanging sound as he moved.

Cersei looked at his receding back with deep eyes, then turned and left silently.

At the same time, Ned returned to the Prime Minister's Tower with a solemn expression, and the uneasiness in his heart hung over him like a dark cloud.

When he saw Sansa and Arya, his eyes were full of worry and loss.

"Sansa, Arya, you must leave King's Landing immediately." Ned's voice was low and weak.

Sansa's eyes widened, her face full of astonishment and confusion, "Father, why? What happened?"

Arya also frowned and said stubbornly: "I won't leave. I haven't finished learning swordsmanship yet."

Ned sighed slightly and said gently to his two daughters: "I can't explain it to you for now. King's Landing is very dangerous now. You can't stay here."

"But father..." Sansa wanted to argue.

Ned interrupted her, his voice full of fatigue. He said seriously, "No buts. As your father is, you must leave. You will set off and return to the North soon."

(End of this chapter)