Game of Thrones: The Wrath of the Sleeping Dragon

However, these are just conspiracy theories put forward by people with ulterior motives, and in reality, these rumors are not widely spread in King's Landing.

Since the news of Yin Meng walking up to the Red Fortress and the spread of his golden blood spread, many devout believers have come to believe that the Second Prince is the crown prince chosen by the gods, and thus he is supported by millions of people.

Yin Meng himself did not expect that after going through hardships, working tirelessly, and loving the people like his own children, it was metaphysics that helped him win the most supporters.

However, with Heros's awakening, all the rumors about him were dispelled.

However, his troubles were not over yet. After all, the two-year-long civil war between the Targaryen family had turned the prosperous and wealthy core of the Empire into a mess, especially the Reach, the main grain-producing region supplying Westeros.

This war had such a profound impact, and it was a civil war within the royal family, that someone had to be chosen to take responsibility.

Although Yinmeng had voluntarily confessed his crimes, everyone knew that he was rebelling against the rule and tyranny of his brother Heros. Although he had his own selfish motives, he was portrayed by bards, prostitutes in brothels, and other idlers as a hero who saved the country.

These people also garnered many supporters for Yin Meng, coupled with the extensive propaganda from the chosen ones.

There is an invisible hand behind Yin Meng, pushing him forward.

And this invisible hand is actually his right-hand man, the one he relies on in politics, Tyrion Lannister, the Imp. These fabrications and propaganda are all Tyrion's doing.

In military affairs, he received help from the iron-fisted war god Bessiejoyns; in politics, he received help from the imp Tyrion Lannister.

Throughout Yin Meng's journey from the very beginning of his rebellion against his brother Heros's rule, what runs through his entire life is the unwavering dedication of these two men.

Heros awoke from his coma and faced multiple charges and accusations, and will now be tried under imperial law.

Today, imperial power has suppressed divine power. Although the Seven Gods, as the main faith in Westeros, are still respected, most religious customs and institutions have been abolished.

However, one rule was retained.

That is the system of trial by force.

The system of trials by combat was essentially a backdoor for princes and nobles, allowing for more flexible operations.

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The heavy clanking of chains echoed at the far end of the throne room. All the imperial nobles in the palace took a deep breath, their expressions solemn. Some of the bolder and more curious secretly glanced in the direction of the sound.

Then the doors to the throne room were opened, and a prisoner with his hands and feet bound in chains was brought in.

Despite being shackled, the prisoner still possessed an extraordinary air about him. His long brown hair was loose, and his eyes were calm, as if he had become undisturbed.

His gaze swept over the surrounding princes and nobles, causing these usually aloof imperial dignitaries to lower their heads and dare not meet his eyes.

After all, not long ago this prisoner was sitting on the Iron Throne as the Regent Prince of the Empire, ruling the country, while these nobles were all groveling at his feet. What right did these people have to attend his trial?

At the end of the steps in the throne room, on the iron throne, three chairs were placed side by side.

In the center is naturally the Iron Throne, and next to the Iron Throne are two chairs, one of which is empty, while the other chair is occupied by a beautiful woman with brown hair and an extraordinary demeanor.

Upon seeing the woman, the prisoner's breathing quickened slightly, and his previously arrogant demeanor crumbled.

He had thought his mother wouldn't come, perhaps because she had long been disappointed in her good-for-nothing son. However, he never expected that his mother would actually come to the trial.

Although Queen Rhaenys Targaryen rarely appears in public, her low profile and forbearance do not mean she is not present.

When Reines appeared in the throne room, her powerful aura as the mother of the nation was in no way inferior to that of Regent Queen Arianne, who sat on the Iron Throne.

And everyone could see that Reines was here today to support her son.

Chapter 1097 Confession

"With the eldest princess here, Prince Heros is likely to escape unscathed."

Below the stage, many imperial nobles tilted their heads slightly and whispered among themselves.

Renis was the previous generation's eldest princess of the empire, but she lost her title after marrying Viserys.

However, some older nobles still prefer to call Renis the eldest princess.

At that time, Rhaenys was the pride of the empire, not only a princess but also Khaleesi, as the Dothraki called her, a true 'Empress Wu'.

However, after giving birth to her son, the Crown Prince of the Empire, Herod Targaryen, Rhaenys changed drastically overnight. She rarely appeared in public and became much more low-key and reserved.

She has lived on Dragonstone Island for many years, ostensibly for recuperation, but the real reason is little known.

However, her son Heros launched a rebellion this time, was defeated and captured, and was taken back to the imperial capital to be tried.

This imperial empress, who had long lived in seclusion on Dragonstone, made an unusual appearance in King's Landing and even at the trial.

This clearly shows that Reines is not as indifferent to her son as outsiders believe.

As Heros's biological mother, she came here to support her son.

Therefore, the imperial nobles below whispered among themselves, constantly casting their gazes at the two queens on the Iron Throne, seemingly trying to discern some clue from the two women's faces.

Unfortunately, they failed.

Arianne spoke quietly to her cousin sitting next to her, her expression calm. Reines sat in her chair, gazing calmly downwards before nodding. The two didn't exchange many words for the rest of the conversation.

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At this moment, the Second Prince Yin Meng, dressed in military attire with a long sword hanging at his waist, personally escorted his brother into the throne room and onto the makeshift trial platform.

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Then the guards on the left and right stepped forward, untied the chains on Heros's wrists, fastened the chains back to the rings on the judgment seat, and stepped back.

"Hey, Heros."

"You must confess to all the crimes in the upcoming trial."

Yin Meng watched as his brother was handcuffed to the trial platform, and then waited until all the guards on both sides withdrew, leaving only the two of them by his side.

He then spoke in a very soft voice, just loud enough for two people to hear.

"Then ask for forgiveness, let the gods determine your sins, and ask for the judgment of the seven sons."

The Trial by combat and the Trial of the Seven Sons are not strictly the same. The Trial by combat could be rejected, but the Trial of the Seven Sons was extremely severe. It was a trial initiated in the name of the gods, and there are very few cases in history that have been overturned.

"At that time, the Queen Mother will agree to the trial of the seven sons, and Edric Dane and I will fight for you."

"Don't worry, the opponents have also been chosen. They are seven good-for-nothings from various families. We can definitely defeat them."

Yin Meng whispered to her brother that this public trial was actually just a formality.

The Targaryen royal family could not possibly execute Heros; doing so would cause even greater turmoil, and might even lead to the fall of a dragon.

Therefore, the outcome was already predetermined before this trial even began.

Heros needed to confess his sins, since there was no way to deny them, and then he requested that the Trial of the Seven Sons be initiated so that the gods could judge him.

At that time, Arianne will also agree to Heros's request, and the second prince, Immon Targaryen, will willingly take up arms and fight for his brother.

Then the opposing side randomly brought in seven knights, had a symbolic fight, and defeated them in a matter of course. Heros's crimes were thus successfully absolved in the name of the gods.

However, upon hearing his younger brother's words, Heros, whose hands were bound by heavy chains, slightly raised his head and looked at Yin Meng.

He seemed somewhat surprised that his younger brother would be willing to fight for him.

"Did you understand, brother?"

Seeing that Heros made no response, Yin Meng became slightly anxious. He noticed that the imperial nobles around him were whispering among themselves, and then urged them in a low voice.

Then Yin Meng saw his brother finally nod slightly, and Yin Meng finally breathed a sigh of relief, then stepped aside with his hand on the hilt of his sword.

The trial proceeded very smoothly, with witnesses testifying one by one, proving that Heros, as an imperial prince, had single-handedly orchestrated the rebellion.

Among them were the King's Hand, Velas Tyrell; Hari Strykeran, the commander of the Third Legion who participated in the rebellion and is now doomed; and a fisherman from the Riverlands, among others, who testified against Herros for numerous crimes.

However, Heros, who stood on the judge's bench, remained silent throughout the entire trial, offering no rebuttal to any of the accusations they had leveled, until the trial came to an end.

"Are you willing to plead guilty, Your Highness Heroes Targaryen?"

A middle-aged man with slightly curly hair, who was acting as the Minister of Justice in place of Oberon, stood up and politely asked.

"I plead guilty."

Standing below the stage, Heros nodded slightly, and the acting Minister of Justice on the stage immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

As this was the first major case he handled after replacing Oberon as Justice Secretary, he was most afraid of problems arising.

He is the newly appointed Earl of Goldentree City and Lord of the Rowan family. He came to King's Landing to assume his post a long time ago. Relying on his personal abilities and family prestige, coupled with his extensive experience, he has risen through the ranks and is now the acting Minister of Justice of the Empire.

However, the acting Minister of Justice, Count Damon Rowan, was not happy for long before he suddenly realized the problem.

Because His Highness the Prince admitted to all his crimes, but did not apply for a trial by combat as planned.

"Oops."

Damon Rowan felt a sudden sense of foreboding and quickly looked for help at the two queens on the Iron Throne.

However, Arianne and Renis probably hadn't anticipated how things would unfold. They frowned slightly as they looked at Heros below the stage, wondering what he was thinking.

Then Damon Rowan's gaze turned to the Second Prince, Yin Meng, on the other side.

Yin Meng also realized the problem at this moment. Although he was anxious, he could not openly stand up and do anything in front of so many people.

"Lord Damon Rowan".

"The trial is suspended for now."

Meanwhile, Princess Diana, who was also standing at the front of the throne room, frowned slightly and suddenly whispered a reminder to the acting Minister of Justice.

Diana reacted quickly, suspending the trial no matter what happened, and always managed to find a way to resolve the issue.

The acting Minister of Justice had already thought of this method, so he took a deep breath and looked at the Iron Throne again.

After receiving Queen Ariane's approval, he stepped forward and announced a temporary recess, with the court to resume proceedings an hour later.

Chapter 1098 Drawing the Gun

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However, after the court hearing was suspended, everyone in the throne room bowed and respectfully saw the two queens off before leaving their seats one by one, waiting for the bell to ring to reopen the court an hour later.

The throne room, which had just been packed with people, quickly became clean and empty.

As a prisoner, Heros should have remained on the trial bench, while the other two Targaryen siblings, Diana and Immon, stayed there and did not leave.

After seeing that all the nobles had left the throne room, they ordered the palace guards to close the gates tightly and prevent anyone from entering, and then hurriedly walked towards Heros.