Game of Thrones: I Became a Crown Prince For a Day Chapter 256

Chapter 256 Outrageous Request

Rhaegar said helplessly: "The matter was very serious. Elmon was placed under house arrest by two uncles. I asked someone to send me a letter."

"Then you should go and take a look. There can be no trouble in Riverrun." Rhaenyra looked serious.

 Old Tully is seriously ill, and if his two sons are allowed to act recklessly, they may cause trouble to the Xiao Wall and disrupt the entire Riverlands.

Rhaegar nodded: "I have to go there."

 Although Old Tully is a little mediocre and stubborn, he is still loyal to the royal family.

 He was in the Riverlands and couldn't just sit back and watch.

Waving to Gray Worm, Rhaegar ordered: "You will set off later, take some people with you, and rush to Riverrun overnight."

 “How many people are needed?” Gray Worm tightened the spear in his hand.

Regga thought for a moment: "Fifty unsullied people, fifty fearless people, that's enough."

　　True is a retired bachelor, and he doesn't like others calling him a bachelor.

 There is no money left to cooperate with missionaries in promoting their faith.

The first time the other party asked him for a request, he took it seriously.

Although you can't fight one against ten like the Unsullied, there's still no big problem in a head-to-head confrontation between one and two or three.

Rhaegar understood the intentions of the two missionaries and smiled disdainfully.

 If nothing happens, it's his turn to rest for a while.

He didn't understand the Common Tongue of Westeros, so he learned it from the gentle-tempered Tru.

 The Church of the Seven Gods has been keeping a close eye on these families for a long time.

 The Fearless are infantry combat soldiers trained by Gray Worm using the Unsullied training method.

Rhaegar looked thoughtful, glanced at Rhaenyra with a hidden look, and smiled: "Tell him not to worry, I will send someone to take him to the old town in a while."

Gray Worm hesitated for a moment and said in a deep voice: "Prince, Scholar Tru asked me to inquire. Harrenhal is under repair soon. He wants to return to the city to restore his status as a bachelor."

 But he is too ignorant, always making unreasonable demands and not knowing what to do.

 The family's sacred grove is planted with weirwood trees.

 The Church of the Seven Gods is a special existence on the mainland.

Two missionaries asked him to pay for the construction of a pure copper sculpture. They wanted to use copper for free?

Tormund raised his hand and touched the restless White Falcon on his shoulder, and said warmly: "In the words of two missionaries, this is a negotiable request."

"It's nothing, don't let them run around, just find two sweepers for the temple." Rega frowned secretly.

He pondered for a moment and said: "Tell them that Our Lady is merciful and holy. I will build a ten-foot-tall wooden sculpture for Our Lady. Don't covet more."

 In the Harrenhal region, people usually call them scholars.

　　Tormund looked troubled: "They want you, the prince, to pay for the construction of a thirty-foot-tall statue of the Virgin in the sanctuary, poured with bronze."

Harrenhal's city defense mainly relies on Dauntless patrols.

 The Riverlands is an ancient land, and there are many nobles with long traditions who still believe in the old gods.

　　I can't be beaten or scolded, but I shamelessly ask everyone for money.

“You are the Targaryen heir apparent, and you should set an example and spread the faith of the Seven Gods to the soil of the Riverlands to the greatest extent possible.”

The top management is not engaged in production, but only takes money and collects money from the nobles to fill their own pockets.

Gray Worm breathed a sigh of relief, as if he had completed his mission, nodded and respectfully left.

Rhaegar looked at Tormund, who had not left, and motioned for him to speak quickly.

 Old Town, he really wanted to go there.

After getting the exact number, Gray Worm's eyes flashed and he solemnly said: "Yes, Prince."

“Harrenhal has lost the faith of the old gods, and you, my prince, have rebuilt the temple, proving that the Seven Gods have the oracle to spread faith in the Riverlands.”

 In the continent of Westeros, in addition to gold and silver as hard currency, copper ores are also very precious.

 He doesn't like the people from the Church of the Seven Gods very much.

　　Tormund's eyes flashed slightly when he heard this, and he smiled and said: "I will remind them appropriately, prince."

Tormund showed a helpless smile and whispered softly: "The Church of the Seven Gods sent two missionaries to the church in the castle."

Rhaegar laughed angrily at this request and said, "Do they know how many kilograms of bronze a thirty-foot-tall bronze sculpture costs?"

 He had an army of fearless men under his command, and he spent a lot of copper and iron on forging armor and weapons.

 At the grassroots level, there are poor people who have no food to eat and have no way to make a living on their own, so they give their hope to the so-called Seven Gods.

As expected, the two missionaries not only entered the church, but also made demands.

This is also related to the fact that Tru teaches some children how to read and write.

 In the city of Riverrun, which usually had no more than a thousand men garrisoned, one hundred men were enough to protect the prince's safety.

 There are also some sincere believers among them, spreading the faith of the Seven Gods everywhere and helping some old people and orphans.

Rhaegar glanced at Tormund and Gray Worm and asked, "Is there anything else to report?"

 You can't help but give it.

Failing to give is disrespecting the seven gods and will be judged.

 Two days later.

 Riverrun.

 “Hiss…”

 The glutton hovered over the city, overlooking the little bugs running around below.

The soldiers on the city wall quickly lowered the drawbridge, and the soldiers at the city gate opened the closed city gate.

 The glutton descends slowly, allowing the driver to step off the dragon's back.

Rhaegar landed on his feet, patted the glutton's scales, and said, "Go and rest nearby, man."

"Roar…"

Glutton roared in response, his green vertical pupils scanned the small bugs on the wall, turned around and flapped his wings to take off.

 “Prince, you are here.”

As soon as the dragon flew away, Gray Worm led his team out of the city.

 “Let's go into the city.” Rhaegar said calmly.

 “Yes, Prince.”

Gray Worm followed half a step behind and led his soldiers into two columns to **** Rhaegar into the city.

After crossing the drawbridge, Rhaegar looked around and glanced at the garrison at Riverrun.

 Hands hanging down, they were guarding various parts of the city wall. It can be seen that when old Tully becomes seriously ill, it directly affects the family.

 “Take me to see Duke Glover first.”

What Rhaegar really cared about was the safety of old Tully.

This old guy doesn't want to die on his bed before he has decided on an heir.

 At that time, things will be a little tricky.

Gray Worm opened the way ahead, pushed aside the attendants blocking the way, and escorted Rhaegar all the way into the main tower of Riverrun, looking for the Duke's residence.

 I didn't see Old Tully's two sons and Elmon.

 The entire City of Riverrun is very quiet, without the lively atmosphere of the past.

 Old Tully is also a person who is greedy for pleasure. He often holds banquets and hires performances such as circuses and drama troupes.

 The main tower and city walls of Riverrun are made of white stones.

 The Duke's residence is on the lower floor of the attic of the main tower, and Rhaegar and his party arrived quickly.

 In front of a tan, slightly old wooden door, two knights in armor were guarding it.

Seeing Rhaegar arriving, he quickly saluted: "I have met the prince."

 They are the sworn knights of Old Tully, loyal to only one lord.

Rhaegar raised his hand and said calmly: "Get up, I'm here to visit Duke Glover."

A knight whispered: "Prince, the bachelor is treating the Duke inside. Please enter the room and don't make too much noise, which will affect the Duke's cultivation."

 “Don't worry, I'll leave after just one look.” Rhaegar respected this knight.

 The knight put one hand on his chest and saluted gratefully.

 Another knight opened the door and stepped back silently.

Rhaegar left Gray Worm at the door and walked into the room alone.

 As soon as he entered the room, the strong smell of medicine hit his nostrils.

Rhaegar covered his mouth and nose slightly, lowered his eyes and walked inside.

 Riverrun City is not large, and the lord's residence is naturally limited.

 The simple stone walls are covered with various swords, deer heads, candlesticks and other ornaments.

A solid wood round table is placed in the middle of the room, not far away from the soft goose feather next to the fireplace.

There was a fire burning in the fireplace, and the greasy pine wood was crackling.

 A middle-aged bachelor sat on the edge of the collapse, recording the Duke's condition with a quill.

“Low fever, unconsciousness, half a bowl of blood bleeding at regular intervals…”

Rhaegar approached lightly and looked at old Tully who was lying on the slump.

The old guy's face turned pale, he was lying on the couch with his eyes closed, a towel on his forehead, and a thick blanket covering his body.

Rhaegar's appearance alarmed the middle-aged maester and startled him.

“Prince, when did you come in?”

Rhaegar put his index finger to his lips and whispered: "Shh! Don't disturb the patient."

 “Uh...that's right.”

The middle-aged bachelor was stunned when he heard this, and said with a wry smile: "The Duke has been in coma for several days and has not improved yet."

“Have you finished the inspection?” Rhaegar asked.

 “Yes, Prince.”

"go out!"

 The illness has been heard, and it is of no use for the middle-aged bachelor to stay here.

Once the others left, Rhaegar sat on the couch and looked down at the unconscious old Tully.

 Hand out your hand and pinch the wet towel on the other person's forehead.

 If your hands are cold, it is no longer suitable to apply on your forehead.

Throwing it away, Rega said softly: "Old guy, I have long advised you to decide on your heir as soon as possible. You must not hesitate."

 The successor in Old Tully's mind is his grandson, Elmon Tully.

 But he himself is a stubborn character and cannot let go of the inheritance law passed down from generation to generation.

 According to the Andal inheritance laws followed in Westeros.

 If the eldest son who is the heir unfortunately passes away, the inheritance qualifications will be re-ordered.

 Children of the former heir do not have priority in receiving inheritance rights and must abide by the order of succession.

According to the order of succession, the inheritance qualification will fall on the second son after the eldest son.

 As the eldest grandson, Elmon Tully fell into the third line of succession.

Old Tully's two sons are useless, so naturally he doesn't want to pass Riverrun to them.

The two sons struggled hard, and Tully couldn't move past the obstacle.

 The matter of the heir has been delayed until now.

 “Ho ho…”

As if hearing Rhaegar's complaint, Old Tully's dry lips wriggled slightly and he took a few deep breaths.

Rhaegar was startled, thinking that the other party was about to wake up.

 Unfortunately, after the breath passed, Old Tully regained his composure.

Rhaegar rolled his eyes in disappointment and said speechlessly: "If you can wake up after being scolded, I will give you a high look."

As he spoke, he rubbed the wet towel with warm water again and applied it to Old Tully's forehead.

Unable to bear the smell of medicine in the room, he stood up and left.

 I raised my foot and stepped on a few melon seed peels.

Rhaegar lowered his head, doubts flashing in his eyes.

Squatting down, he picked up a cracked melon seed peel, then leaned over and looked at it.

  It was a bit dark and dusty, but fortunately it was cleaned very clean and there was no dust.

 Standing up, Rhaegar discarded the melon seed peels, shook his head and smiled.

 (End of this chapter)

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