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Chapter 269 Morgan's Chance, The Duke's Flaw!
"What do you say, Lord Stark?"

James Lannister looked at Eddard Stark and asked slightly provocatively while speaking.

The voice fell.

The faces of everyone present changed.

Ed Stark frowned as he looked at the "Kingslayer" James Lannister, who played against common sense.

He really didn't expect the other party to ask this question at this time.

In Winterfell, although the other party mentioned it, Morgan blocked it.

I thought that the other party had lost such thoughts.

I didn't expect the other party to bring it up at this time.

But he was really a little hard to refuse.

If she refuses, Queen Cersei Lannister can obviously increase her punishment for her daughter Arya's direwolf biting Prince Joffrey.

Because from what his eldest daughter Sansa Stark said just now, he has already put himself at a disadvantage.

Regardless of the process, it is true that Prince Joffrey's hand was bitten.

But if he agrees at this time.

That's no way to get Morgan to fight for him.

Because it was James Lannister who explicitly invited the two of them to compete.

No one else can replace it.

And if he really participates in the competition, no matter whether he wins or loses, he will be a loser.

Think about it, what is Ed Stark's identity, Guardian of the North, King of the North, Duke of Winterfell, and now he is the new Prime Minister of the Kingdom.

And what is the identity of Jaime Lannister, the eldest son and heir of the Lannister family in Casterly Rock City, but after joining the Kingsguard, the eldest son has already been abolished.

Because the oath to be the Kingsguard is partly the same as being the Night's Watch on the Wall.

"No fief, no wife, no children"

The difference is just being a Night's Watch and being loyal to the Night's Watch.

To become the Kingsguard is to serve the monarch forever.

The Kingsguard, known as the "White Knight", is still very glorious, and it is the dream of too many young people.

However, he became the "White Knight" of glory, but violated his oath and attacked and killed his own monarch from behind.

Even King Robert Baratheon pardoned Jaime Lannister.

But the nickname "Kingslayer" full of contempt and contempt will always accompany James Lannister's life.

Of course, even without the title of "Kingslayer".

James Lannister is also completely incomparable with Ed Stark.

Because the two are not at the same level at all, not at the same level.

So as long as Ed Stark agrees to the competition, no matter whether he wins or loses, he will be the biggest loser.

Take advantage of this time to propose such a contest.

Obviously, it is not just purely looking for trouble, but the deep meaning should be that he is dissatisfied with coming to King's Landing City to become the former Prime Minister, and even wants to damage his reputation.

Thinking of this, Ed Stark looked up at Queen Cersei Lannister.

There was a smug smile on the other party's face at this time.

I can refuse, but the other party will definitely use the conditions to punish Arya.

"Damn. These guys"

Just when Ed Stark was in a dilemma.

Morgan on the side was also observing James Lannister and Queen Cersei Lannister.

Looking at the smile on the face of the queen behind, Morgan immediately knew that they were obviously in collusion.

With Eddard Stark's conservatism and stability, how could he agree to a tournament with a "King Slayer".

The other party must have thought of this.

The final result is that Arya, who caused Prince Joffrey to be bitten, may be punished more severely.

Just using Sansa Stark's false testimony.

Cersei Lannister took the opportunity to throw out two extremely bad choices for Eddard Stark to choose.

This is why King Robert Baratheon is not too partial to Eddard Stark's side.

And under such circumstances, with his current status, there is also the invitation method specially explained by James Lannister.

Morgan really couldn't help Eddard Stark like he did at the banquet that night.

"It's really dangerous"

Morgan quickly figured out the reasons for this, and couldn't help thinking secretly.

However, he is not from this world, let alone a swordsman in the traditional sense of this world.

There are some etiquette rules in this world, and he will obey them when necessary.

But when it comes to his future road plan, he will not hesitate to break the "rules" of this world.

At this moment, most people in the king's tent looked at the challenged Ed Stark.

Even King Robert Stark frowned at Jaime Lannister first, and then looked at his old friend Ed Stark with a solemn expression.

With his eyes, he naturally also saw that this was a question aimed at an old friend.

"Ser Jaime Lannister"

at this time.

An abrupt voice suddenly sounded.

Morgan said and patted Arya on the shoulder in front of him lightly. Although she didn't know what happened suddenly, Arya stepped aside sensibly.

At this moment, everyone's eyes are now on Morgan.

Seeing this Morgan standing up again, James Lannister felt a little bad feeling in his heart.

Queen Cersei Lannister also frowned slightly when she saw the handsome and extraordinary sharpshooter make a sound at this time.

King Robert Baratheon seemed to think of something immediately when he saw Morgan, and his face looked expectant.

Ed Stark looked at Morgan, and immediately remembered the scene at the banquet in Winterfell to welcome the king in his mind.

Knowing that Morgan has always been reliable, I couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

Everyone looked at Morgan and stood up very rudely.

Although there are people on the Lannister side who are dissatisfied.

But neither the king nor the queen spoke.

No one dared to say anything.

In the eyes of everyone, Morgan stood beside Ed Stark, looked at James Lannister in front of him with a smile, and said again: "I heard that Sir James Lannister is famous for his superb swordsmanship and is famous in the Seven Kingdoms. I don't know if I will be lucky enough to have a tournament with Sir Sir?"

Morgan's voice fell.

The entire king's tent immediately became extremely quiet.

But only for a moment.

Everyone reacted.

James Lannister looked at Morgan, who suddenly challenged him, with an unfriendly expression.

Queen Cersei Lannister frowned even more, looking at this Morgan who did not act according to common sense.

She still admired this marksman very much before.

but now
Cersei Lannister looked at Morgan frowning and was about to speak.

Then I heard King Robert Baratheon, whose whole body was squeezed into the spacious seat, suddenly said loudly: "I think this is very good."

"The tournament between the sharpshooter and the Kingsguard is still very interesting."

Hearing that the king's husband was so obviously partial to Eddard Stark, Queen Cersei Lannister immediately interrupted in dissatisfaction: "Your Majesty, this is against the rules."

"No, I'm talking about the rules."

"That's it. It's set. The time is set. It's set to be today, one month later."

Robert Baratheon ignored the queen's words again, waved his hand and said.

Seeing that this matter has become a foregone conclusion, Cersei Lannister had no choice but to turn back to the incident of her son being bitten again, and said, "Well, Joffrey's scar will last forever, how do we punish that savage child? "

"Then what do you want from me?"

Robert Baratheon glanced sideways at his queen, and said angrily, "Will that child be whipped for public display?"

"It's just a fight between the kids, that's all."

Robert Baratheon was obviously getting a little impatient with the queen's wife, he stood up and waved his hand before leaving.

Seeing the king's anger, Queen Cersei Lannister had no choice but to retreat and said, "What about the direwolf?"

"What about the beast that bit your son?"

Hearing what the queen said, King Robert Baratheon stopped immediately.

"I almost forgot about that beast."

Robert Baratheon said as he glanced at his old friend Ed Stark, and then at the captain of the guard.

The captain of the guard quickly said, "We didn't find that direwolf, Your Majesty."

"Didn't find it?"

"let it go."

Robert Baratheon said casually.

But before the words were finished, Queen Cersei Lannister spoke again: "Isn't there another one?"

Hearing this, King Robert turned his head to look at the queen, and said, "You can figure it out."

After speaking, he strode out.

The king was angry because the thoughtful queen wanted to target his old friend Ed Stark, whom he specially invited to help him.

But the prince and his son Geoffrey were bitten, so he, as a father, should have something to say.

Even if the son is no longer a weapon.

What's more, the object of punishment is only a beast.

Robert Baratheon passed by Ed Stark, looked at his old friend and said, "Ed, the direwolf is not a pet, give her a dog."

After the king finished speaking, he strode towards the door of the king's tent.

Inside the king's tent.

Sansa Stark finally reacted at this time: "Your Majesty the King said lady?" (The five children of the Stark family each have a direwolf picked up from childhood, Sansa Stark direwolf named "Lady")"

"No, no, the lady didn't bite, don't kill the lady!"

Sansa Stark spoke out in a hurry.

Arya on the side also shouted angrily again: "The lady is not here, it's not fair."

"Save her, save Lady's father!"

Sansa Stark looked anxiously at the king who was walking away, and said anxiously as she held her father's arm with tears in her eyes.

Ed Stark immediately turned to look at the king.

The direwolf was the crest of his House Stark, and it was bad luck to kill a direwolf.

"Your Majesty, is this the final decision?"

Hearing Eddard Stark's voice, King Robert Baratheon turned his head at the entrance of the king's tent, looked helplessly at his old friend, turned and walked out of the king's tent without saying anything.

Seeing that seeking help from the king was fruitless.

Sansa Stark, who was the most excited, had to cry and looked at the "kind and amiable" queen Cersei Lannister in her eyes, crying urgently: "Please Your Majesty, don't kill the lady, don't."

The final punishment came out.

The three members of the Stark family obviously couldn't accept it.

Morgan just stood by and watched.

He could have seized the opportunity to challenge Jaime Lannister very boldly and disrespectfully before, in order to relieve Eddard Stark's dilemma.

But now that the queen's side wants to kill the direwolf, he can't help.

Not to mention in Morgan's view.

It is not too much for the other party to ask to kill the direwolf.

Because Joffrey, prince and heir to the king, was bitten.

In such a hierarchical world.

No matter how rude Prince Joffrey is, it is true that Arya Stark's direwolf bit Joffrey.

Besides, Arya has no injuries yet.

There is no problem with King Robert Baratheon's disposal.

He prevented his wife, the queen, from trouble with his former prime minister.

I also made a final decision for this farce, after all, only a direwolf died in the end.

But it seemed unacceptable to the three members of the Stark family.

In Arya Stark's view, it was Prince Joffrey who deliberately made trouble this time, and it was all Joffrey's fault. She should not be punished, even if it was a direwolf.

But for Sansa Stark, it is extremely regrettable, a cruel fact.

She lied in order to get closer to the queen and prince, so that when Joffrey became an adult, she could become queen smoothly, which was her dream all along.

So, she lied when her sister needed help before.

But he didn't expect that the final punishment would fall on the direwolf "lady" he raised since he was a child.

She regretted it very much at this time.

She can't accept it.

As for Ed Stark's performance when he just turned around and asked the king for help.

For the first time, Morgan, who was on the sidelines, felt that the powerful Duke of Winterfell, who impressed him very well with his calm personality, did not seem to be so "sensitive" when it came to Prince Joffrey being bitten.

The reason why Morgan dared to stand up very rudely and boldly before was to challenge the Kingsguard Jaime Lannister.

It was because he believed that King Robert Baratheon would never want to see his former Prime Minister and a "Kingslayer" in a tournament.

In the end, he bet right.

Tournament with Kingsguard Jaime Lannister a month later.

It is definitely the biggest bargain Morgan has made in this world so far.

Back to the topic.

King Robert Baratheon had obviously been siding with the Stark family in handling this incident.

Even the queen's pressing against the Stark family was resolved by him.

But after all, it was the prince, or his own son who was bitten, and the queen finally compromised until she finally clung to the direwolf tightly.

Robert Baratheon finally nodded.

In Morgan's view, this kind of disposal is already very generous, and there is no problem.

After all, only a direwolf died in the end.

But Duke Ed Stark didn't seem to be able to realize this, which is why he asked the king for help before.

From Morgan's point of view, Ed Stark should accept the final result generously and apologize to the queen. After all, it is true that Prince Joffrey was bitten by Arya's direwolf.

In the end, after returning to King's Landing City, he would slowly deal with the queen's party, who was obviously at odds with him.

This is the way of thinking and handling of affairs of a qualified minister of the kingdom.

Of course, Morgan just can't understand what the Starks think of the direwolf, the crest.

Go back to the king's tent.

Facing the begging and crying of Sansa Stark, who was used up not long ago.

Queen Cersei Lannister didn't respond at all.

When Ed Stark walked outside the king's tent alone.

When the direwolf's painful wailing and mourning came from outside the king's tent.

Arya Stark looked angry with tears in her eyes, and Sansa Stark burst into tears instantly.

So far, the farce has finally come to an end.

(End of this chapter)