The Iron Throne of Ice and Fire

Eddard had roughly guessed what Robert would say next.

Eddard didn't like King's Landing, which was filled with the pain of the Stark family, but he couldn't ignore his deep feelings for Robert.

Ed sighed secretly and said: "Your Majesty, I will always be at your disposal."

Eddard said this sentence with difficulty, and Robert seemed not to be listening to what he said.

Robert continued minding his own business: "Think about the days we spent together in the Eyrie... Damn, it was such a wonderful time! Ned, I hope you can stay with me again, and don't hide alone. The end of the world is useless.”

Robert looked at Eddard with a smile on his face: "Old friend, shut up those incompetent people immediately. I will appoint you as Hand of the King and issue orders to govern the Seven Kingdoms on my behalf."

Eddard missed the warm embrace of his wife, his children, and Winterfell, which was his home.

He doesn't value power.

The purpose of his going south was to investigate the cause of old Jon's death and verify the authenticity of Lysa's secret message.

In addition, he also has the obligation to protect the women and children left behind by old Jon.

After finishing the work, Ed wanted to go home as soon as possible. He bit the bullet and said: "I am not qualified enough to be the King's Hand."

Robert knew the character of his old friend very well and ignored the polite refusal in Eddard's words.

"Ned, if I really thought about you, I wouldn't have called you here from the north. I was going to let you govern the country and lead the troops to fight, while I would eat, drink and have fun while admiring your presence. I’ve been looking sad all day long in the Red Keep!”

After speaking, Robert threw his head back and laughed, while Eddard still had a serious face.

Robert stopped laughing and complained: "Damn it, you are so boring, why don't you smile with me?"

Ed's tone was calm: "Stark has always lacked a sense of humor."

Several waiters had set up folding tables and chairs on the river bank, with some fruits and wine bottles on them, and the two of them sat down.

Robert picked up an orange with his big hand and threw it to Eddard, saying: "Remember who gave Jon a bucket of these oranges? But they were all rotten, so I threw my share at Dax. , hit him right on the bridge of the nose. You remember, right? It was Redford’s pockmarked squire. He also threw one over, and Jon didn’t even have time to fart, and the entire hall of the Eyrie was filled with oranges.”

Eddard couldn't help but smile when he thought about the past. This was the boy he grew up with, this was the Robert Baratheon he knew and loved deeply.

He believed that if it could be proven that Lannister was the murderer of old Jon, Robert would definitely make the most fair trial.

When Duke Tywin dares to raise an army to resist, he will use all the troops in the north to help, and Robert will mercilessly destroy the old lion just like he smashed Rhaegar on the Trident.

Ed's originally heavy heart relaxed a lot, and the smile on his face became more numerous.

"Since you helped me get this damn iron chair, you should help me keep it! Ned, we are destined to rule the kingdom side by side."

Robert picked up the wine glass, took a long sip, and said with a happy voice, "If Lyanna were still alive, we would be married brothers by now.

Fortunately, it's not too late now. I have a son and you have a daughter. Joffrey and Sansa will bring our two families together, just like Lyanna and I did back then. "

"Your Majesty, this is the highest honor."

Ed added hesitantly: "Can you give me some time to think about it? I want to tell Caitlin that she is the mother of the child."

Robert waved his hand impatiently: "Okay, okay, of course no problem! You bastard, go ahead and tell Caitlin. Just don't teach me to wait too long. You know I don't have much patience."

With a bang, Robert placed the wine glass on the table: "Ned, I believe you can manage those cunning ministers and this terrible kingdom."

Robert had already regarded Eddard as his Lord Chancellor.

Eddard sighed helplessly, Robert would not allow him to refuse the position of Hand.

Ed is not a person who hesitates. Now that things have come to this, maybe it's just right...the two of them will always be brothers fighting side by side.

"But on the other side of the narrow sea, the evil dragon's seed has quietly grown up."

Eddard looked at Robert. He knew that Robert's hatred for Targaryen was almost crazy. What happened more than ten years ago was still fresh in his memory.

It was the first time the two of them had a heated argument, and it was only after Lyanna's death that they reconciled.

Eddard understood the meaning of the words, and Robert hoped that after he became the King's Hand, he would focus on hunting down the remaining Targaryens.

Ed did not rush to argue, but persuaded: "Your Majesty, the war has ended more than ten years ago, and you are now the king of the Seven Kingdoms. As far as I know, the youngest is only in his early ten years. You will never be like Duke Tywin. Killing innocent people indiscriminately?"

Rhaegar Targaryen's son and daughter... Tywin Lannister ordered the tearful little girl to be dragged out of the bed and executed. As for the son who was knocked to death against the wall, he was still a swaddled baby (little one). Aegon).

"Ned, a ten-year-old girl? You are still naive. It won't be long before she spreads her legs and breeds a bunch of dragon poison."

Ed continued: "Having said that, murdering a child is not an act of honor."

Robert's curse: "Fuck your M's honor! What nonsense are you talking about with Targary about honor?"

After taking a sip of wine, he continued: "There are still people in the Seven Kingdoms who call me the Usurper. Have you forgotten how many nobles, big and small, raised armies to fight for Targaryen?

They look honest now, but secretly they are eager to take action. If they get the chance, they can't wait to take my life and my son's life!

The Beggar King who claims to be the True King of the Seven Kingdoms across the narrow sea, if one day he comes across the sea with his troops, these traitors will definitely support him.

Varys has provided several excellent opportunities to kill the remnants of the dragon, but Jon is as evil-minded as you, and I actually gave up my hand after persuasion, so I am an idiot! "

Ned smiled and promised: "He can't cross the sea. Even if he does come, we can work together to drive him back."

Robert laughed loudly: "It's better if you come. My warhammer will completely solve this trouble."

Eddard nodded in agreement, no one in this world could match Robert's invincible hammer.

"Ned, I hate trouble now, and I would be happier if it could be solved simply! I'm leaving this matter to Klebboy now. Don't be like Jon and get in the way!"

Ed frowned and said, "Cleb?"

Robert drank the remaining wine in the cup, and he exhaled and said: "You should remember that stubborn and fearless pregnant woman, ha, or rather the little girl with a big belly! She should have been executed , I let her go because you begged for mercy."

Ed thought of the poor girl with a hot temper: "She is just a pregnant woman. We are already the victors and should be forgiven..."

Robert interjected: "Brown hair, brown eyes...the trembling weak body, but holding the dagger tightly in her hand, looking like we are going to die together! She reminds me of Lyanna..."

After sighing for a while, he added: "Otherwise, how could I let those people go! Damn it, I have killed Rhaegar, and only the people of the Crab Claw Peninsula will not surrender until they die!"

Ed explained helplessly: "The descendants of the ancestors are a bit resigned to death!"

Hearing his words, Robert laughed loudly: "Just like you, they are all stupid."

Ed said calmly: "Your kindness has won their loyalty and service."

Robert lamented: "Time flies so fast, that girl's child has grown so big... Damn it!"

He suddenly said angrily: "None of my royal vassals will make me worry. According to Varys's intelligence, that reckless boy almost broke into the residence of Governor Pentos in order to hunt down Targaryen!

It was a pleasure, but it almost caused a bigger trouble, and even compensated so many gold dragons, and now he came back to pester Petyr for an additional 20,000 gold dragons? !

Gods, it has only been less than three months, and that is 150,000 gold dragons. Why does he dare to ask my finance minister to add more gold dragons? I am the stupidest king in the world!

That kid is pretty smart and knows how to avoid me. If he appeared in front of me, I would definitely hang him at the city gate and whip him! "

Eddard smiled. He knew that Robert had always liked brave warriors. Although he looked angry, he was actually more appreciative than dissatisfied.

As for the 150,000 gold dragons... the Duke of Winterfell didn't take it to heart. He remembered that Targaryen left Robert a mountain of gold and silver treasures.

Ed said: "Maybe you can listen to the reason first."

Robert mocked: "Ned, give up your ridiculous idea. What the ministers of the Red Keep are best at is making up excuses. You will only be angry after hearing this!"

After a pause, he added: "I'll leave everything to you in the future. I don't care what method you use. I might prefer to see your deflated face, haha!"

Ed quipped: "I'll pull you along and enjoy it."

Robert laughed.

When Robert stopped laughing, Eddard said seriously: "As Prime Minister, I will not support your arrangement for Kleb to continue to hunt down Targaryen."

Robert was not angry: "I said, I will leave the kingdom to you to govern. You can deal with it how you want."

Robert picked up the jug and poured wine, and said: "Just in time, you can still meet the child. Haha, the child's parents are at war with us, but now he is working for me. This world is really full of irony."

Ed shook his head and said: "War, it is just a war, it is over."

Robert took a sip of wine, looked at his old friend with a serious face, and said, "Ned, I hope the enemy will have the same thoughts as you."

After saying that, Lao Li stood up and said, "It's time to set off. We'll get to the hotel before dark and find a maid to help us warm the bed at night."

Ed just shook his head helplessly.

The two walked side by side. Robert stared at the lean figure taking care of the horse for a while, and suddenly said: "Is that your bastard son? He looks exactly like you when you were young, although your boy has never been younger. !”

Ed followed Robert's gaze and a smile appeared on his face: "His name is Jon."

Jon seemed to have noticed something, and his figure quietly hid behind the horse.

Jon Snow almost looks like himself when he was young... Ed was thinking, if the gods hate bastards so much, why should they fill men with desire?

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Robert became interested: "What is your little girl's name? Becca? No, she is mine. God bless her. Her black hair and sweet big eyes can make people unable to extricate themselves if they are not careful. . Your name is...Yalina? You mentioned it to me once, or is it Meryl? You know which one I'm talking about, right? I'm asking about the woman who gave birth to your illegitimate child."

Ed said with a stiff face: "Her name is Vera, I don't want to talk about her."

Robert chuckled: "Yes, her name is Vera! She can make Lord Eddard Stark temporarily forget his honor, even if it is just for an hour. She must not be a simple girl. You haven't told her yet. , I’m so curious!”

There was some anger on Ed's face: "Robert, stop talking. I won't tell you in the future."

Robert stopped and said, "Ned, you are too strict with yourself. I don't think any woman will want to sleep with you anymore."

He complained and continued: "Forget it, since you don't want to say it, I won't force it. Damn it, sometimes you look like you are covered in thorns. I think you should really use a hedgehog as your family emblem."

Robert took the reins handed over by the guard, and his fat body jumped onto the saddle very flexibly.

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In the study, Green closed his eyes and rubbed his temples.

Crash... Surana picked up the jug and poured wine. She gently placed the wine glass in front of Green.

Green opened his eyes, stared at the wine glass for a while, and said, "Sulana, get ready. I need you to return to Whispering City."

After speaking, Green picked up the wine glass and took a sip of Summer Red.

Surana nodded and said: "My master, don't worry, I will set off tomorrow."

Green leaned back on the chair and said with a smile: "Ms. Surana, you are always very thoughtful."

After hesitating for a moment, Surana's green eyes looked at Green: "Do you have any specific instructions?"

Green's eyes moved slightly, he paused, and he shook his head: "Take good care of Lyanna, and bring more beautiful jewelry from King's Landing when you go back. She has liked shiny things since she was a child."

Surana took a step forward and said bluntly: "There are some things you can leave to me."

Green raised his eyes and looked at Surana, who had a solemn expression on his face. He understood the meaning behind Surana's words.

"Surana, she should be more emotionally sensitive now. I will not force her to do anything she doesn't want to do. Take care of my cousin after you go. My cousin likes you very much. Unless she takes the initiative to speak, what are you doing? Don’t even ask.”

Green knocked on the table a few times, and then said: "Sulana, as long as she does not harm Kleb's actual interests, she will always be Kleb's most distinguished lady."

If she likes it, Green doesn't mind if she raises a few more people in her manor. It doesn't matter whether they are male or female, as long as they are happy.

Lord Greene has always been strict with himself and very generous to others.

After hearing the lord's answer, Surana couldn't help but breathed a sigh of relief. She didn't know whether it was for herself or for the lady.

Sulana solemnly said: "My master, Kleb needs a mistress."