Chapter 592 Eddard Stark

Yesterday was the trial of Grand Scholar Pisier, and today is the trial of higher-ranking nobles.

In the usurper war, the wolf deer osprey family was the main force against the royal family, but now the four families have fallen from their high status.

The North was completely occupied, and Winterfell was still occupied by the dead. The reason why the Stark family was able to save was that they did not resist the ultimatum of the Iron Throne.

Since Eddard Stark was captured at the end of the Battle of Riverrun, all the northern armies gave up their resistance and joined the Targaryen army to become one of them, standing in the next unification war. credit.

The Baratheon family of the deer family is also withered, the storm land has fallen, and Storm's End Fort is currently under the custody of several other storm land nobles, and Jon Clinton has not yet taken over.

The three brothers of the Baratheon family, Renly and Stannis are all dead, and Robert's life is not far away. I believe that he will soon catch up with the two younger brothers and go to the seven layers of hell.

As for the two that ended up relatively well, they were the Ayrin family in the valley and the Tully family in Riverrun.

Because Edmure Tully surrendered at the speed of light, and Horst Tully died in civil strife, the Tully family saved Riverrun, and also saved the entire family, but lost the position of monarch, and everyone was gone. .

On the other side, the Arryn family is actually very wronged. Jon Arryn was assassinated before the Targaryen army set foot on Westeros.

His death also indirectly led to the fall of King's Landing, the allied army was cut off by the Targaryen army, and finally the end of the battle of the raging prairie was almost annihilated.

Jon Arryn died a long time ago, leaving only a nursing son, and later the resistance of the valley army actually had nothing to do with the Arryn family, but other valley nobles held power, To protect their own interests against the orthodoxy of the Iron Throne.

Therefore, the brat of the Arryn family was able to save the Eagle's Nest. Viserys believed that Robert Arryn had his own reliable stepfather to guide him. How lucky is this?

Viserys' arrangements are all connected step by step, and each link is linked one after another.

And Horst Tully and Jon Arryn are dead, so naturally they have nothing to do with the public trial, but they still have to make their crimes public. Horst Tully and Jon Arryn were both at the time The leader of the rebels.

Naturally, 'flashing the dead' has no meaning. Apart from letting the people see the jokes of the nobles, it also emphasizes the concept that the royal power is sacred and inviolable, and even if more than ten years have passed, they will come to them one by one.

Almost all the criminals who participated in the usurper's war, except for those who have died and surrendered, have already received a fair trial.

Then came the heavyweight nobles one after another.

"Guardian of the North."

"Edard Stark, Duke of Winterfell."

Eddard Stark's title is also very long, and his hair is now as long as his title. He was proposed by Tyrion not long ago to participate in the Ceremony as the King of the North, and has since left. After the cell in the Red Fort, you can move freely.

The dignitaries in King's Landing have speculated on what political deal the Stark family has made with the king to be released, but in fact, Mrs. Catelyn has been running around constantly during this period of time, trying to win over the relationship and handing over the words, even to the point of contacting the king. Even visiting the Red Fort late at night can guess something.

The situation in the north is somewhat special. Like Dorne, it is difficult for outsiders to rule this land except for their natives, because the people and environment here are very stubborn.

His Majesty the King also wants to use the Stark family to win over the hearts of the nobles in the north, but the details of the specific transaction are elusive to outsiders.

Eddard Stark was still in prison uniform, with chains on his hands and feet. Although he was released during this time, he still could not take off the chains or escape the eyes of the Unsullied soldiers.

He'd lost enough face in King's Landing during this time, and was designated as one of today's associate justices, chanting the words of his father-in-law Horst Tully and his adoptive father Jon Arryn himself with chains on his hands. guilt.

However, after the trial of the two dead men was completed, it was his turn.

Eddard Stark was invited from the stage as one of the deputy judges, with shackles on his hands and standing under the scorching sun with disheveled hair.

At this moment, there was a commotion from the rear, the gate of the Red Fort opened, and two teams of Unsullied soldiers held up their shields to protect His Majesty the King and the Queen and walked down the steps of the Red Fort.

"His Majesty."

"His Majesty."

All the nobles of the Seven Kingdoms present stood up from their chairs, including the only two judges left. Today, the Minister of Intelligence, Varys, is on duty, and the other is Oberyn.

"Is he Eddard Stark?"

"Your father?"

And Arianne sat on the prepared chair with her long skirt in hand, then turned her head to look at the maid behind her.

One of Arianne's maids was a red-haired girl named Sansa Stark. The girl's cheeks were flushed, and there were tears in her eyes as she looked at her father.

She couldn't believe her father's unkempt appearance, but Sansa was satisfied that he was still alive.

She and her elder brother Robb were the deal for her father to survive, which her mother had already told their siblings and respected their own wishes.

Even if their father is finally forgiven and able to save his life, the two of them will be left as hostages in King's Landing, and it may be difficult to return to Winterfell in this life.

However, the siblings agreed without hesitation.

"Yes, Her Majesty, he is my father."

Sansa nodded, fighting back tears.

On the other side, Robb Stark, one of Viserys' squires, looked at his father in a daze with a jug in one hand, until he was stabbed by the boy beside him before he reacted.

"Hey, Robb."

"Sorry, Gendry."

The reddish-haired boy looked apologetic, he just got distracted a little.

"You shouldn't apologize to me, Robb."

"Your Majesty is calling you."

And Gendry shook his head, then pouted forward.

It was only then that Robb realized that everyone's eyes were on him, including his father.

He has been unshackled and put on black clothes. Although his cheeks are haggard and his hair is disheveled, his eyes are still full of energy, looking at himself with encouragement.

"Kneel by your father's side, Robb."

Then Robb Stark heard Viserys' voice.