Yesterday, Grand Maester Pycelle was tried, and today is the trial of higher-level nobles.

During the Usurper's War, the Wolf Deer and Osprey families were the main force that resisted the royal family, but now all 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 still able to survive was because they did not resist the Iron Throne's ultimatum.

Since Eddard Stark was captured at the end of the Battle of Riverrun, all the northern armies gave up resistance and instead joined the Targaryen army and became one of them, and stood firm in the subsequent Unification War.

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The Baratheon family of the Deer family is also in decline. The Stormlands have fallen. Storm's End is currently in the care of several other Stormland nobles, and Jon Clinton has not yet taken over.

The three Baratheon brothers, Renly and Stannis, are all dead. Robert's life is not far away. I believe he will soon follow in the footsteps of his two younger brothers and go to the seven hells.

As for the two who ended relatively well, they were the Arryn family in the Vale and the Tully family in Riverrun.

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

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The Arryn family on the other side was actually very wronged. Jon Arryn was assassinated before the Targaryen army set foot in Westeros.

His death also indirectly led to the fall of King's Landing. The coalition's retreat was cut off by the Targaryen army, and ultimately the entire army was almost wiped out in the Battle of the Wilderness.

Jon Arryn died long ago, leaving only a nursing son. Later, the resistance of the valley army actually had nothing to do with the Arryn family, but other valley nobles held the power.

In order to protect their own interests, they fight against the orthodoxy of the Iron Throne.

Therefore, the brat of the Arryn family was able to save the Eyrie. Viserys believed that Robert Arryn had his reliable stepfather to guide him. How lucky was this?

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

Hoster Tully and Jon Arryn are already dead, so naturally they have nothing to do with the public trial, but their crimes still have to be made public. Hoster Tully and Jon Arryn were both

The leader of the rebels.

There is naturally no meaning to the dead bodies of ‘whipping corpses’. In addition to letting the people watch the jokes of the nobles, it also emphasizes a concept, that is, the royal power is sacred and inviolable. Even if more than ten years have passed, they will come one by one.

Almost all the criminals who participated in the Usurper's War, except those who have died or surrendered, have received fair trials.

Then the heavyweight nobles came one after another.

"Guardian of the North"

"Eddard Stark, Lord of Winterfell."

Ed Stark's title is also very long, and his current hair is as long as his title. Not long ago, he was proposed by Tyrion to participate in the enfeoffment ceremony as Lord of the North, and has since left

Once inside the cell of the Red Fort, you can move around freely.

The dignitaries in King's Landing have speculated about what kind of political deal the Stark family made with the king to be released, but in fact during this period, Lady Catelyn kept running around, building connections and even talking to the king.

Even visiting the Red Fort late at night can make some guesses.

The situation in the North is somewhat special, just like Dorne. Except for their locals, it is difficult for outsiders to rule this land 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 northern nobles, but the details of the specific deal are difficult for outsiders to figure out.

Eddard Stark is still wearing prison uniform, with his hands and feet in chains. Although he was released during this period, he still cannot take off the shackles and cannot escape the eyes of the Unsullied soldiers.

He had lost enough face in King's Landing during this time, and he was also appointed as one of today's deputy judges. He wore chains on his hands and personally recited the words of his father-in-law Hoster Tully and adoptive father Jon Arryn.

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

Eddard Stark, as one of the associate judges, was removed from the stage. He stood in the scorching sun with shackles on his hands and disheveled hair.

At this moment, there was a commotion from behind. The gate of the Red Keep opened, and two groups of Unsullied soldiers held their shields high to protect His Majesty the King and the Queen as they walked down the steps of the Red Keep.

"His Majesty."

"His Majesty."

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

"Is he Eddard Stark?"

"Your father?"

Arianne held her long skirt and sat on the chair that had been prepared beforehand, then turned her head and looked at the maid behind her.

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

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

She and her brother Robb were the deal that allowed her father to survive. Her mother had already discussed this with the two siblings and respected their wishes.

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

However, the brother and sister agreed without hesitation.

"Yes, Your Majesty the Queen, he is my father."

Sansa held back tears and nodded.

On the other side, Robb Stark, one of Viserys's attendants, was holding a flagon in one hand and staring blankly at his father. He didn't react until he was stabbed by the boy next to him.

"Hey, Robb."

"Sorry, Gendry."

The auburn-haired boy looked apologetic. He was a little distracted just now.

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

"His Majesty is calling you."

Gendry shook his head, then pursed his lips forward.

Only then did Robb realize that everyone's eyes were on him, including his father.

He had been unshackled and put on black clothes. Although his face was haggard and his hair was disheveled, his eyes were still alert, looking at him with encouragement.

"Kneel beside your father, Robb."
Chapter completed!