After Egon left, Rhaenyra sought out Viserys alone.
"Father," Rhaenyra called out softly.
Viserys's face was grim, lost in thought.
Seeing Viserys's grim face and silence, Rhaenyra dejectedly sat beside Viserys.
"Father, I really can't bear it anymore. Perhaps you shouldn't have made me the heir to the Iron Throne."
Tears began to well up in Rhaenyra's eyes.
Viserys's heart softened, and he sighed:
"What happened today was my impulse, but Egon said he won't seize your throne.
You stay honestly on Dragonstone. As long as I am alive, no one can shake your claim to inheritance.
When we return, I will find a way to settle Egon, grant him lands, and keep him away from King's Landing. Don't cry."
Viserys wiped the tears from beneath Rhaenyra's eyes, a look of determination flashed in his own, and he made a decision in his heart.
He underestimated the feelings between Egon and Helena, and he also underestimated Alicent's prejudice against Jacaerys.
Since that's the case, he might as well transfer Egon away from the center of power and gradually reduce his influence among the commoners and nobles of the Seven Kingdoms.
This way, when he passes away, Rhaenyra can smoothly take over the Seven Kingdoms.
Half a month passed in the blink of an eye.
Just seven days ago, Viserys proclaimed to the world.
Egon and Helena will be engaged on the seventh day of the seventh month this year.
And will be married on the seventh day of the seventh month next year.
Council Hall.
Jasper Wylde put down the jade sphere symbolizing the power of the Lord of the Law.
"Ser Harwin Strong's work has been handed over.
As per Your Highness's request, Ser Gwayne Hightower will be appointed Commander of the City Watch."
Egon nodded in satisfaction.
"Very good, Ser Gwayne is exceptionally capable and will surely achieve outstanding results."
"Leaving aside Ser Gwayne's relationship with you, Your Highness, this appointment is irregular to begin with!"
Lyman Beesbury spoke out in opposition.
He is Viserys's Master of Coin, also serving as Treasurer, and a supporter of Rhaenyra.
However, Lyman's opposition had no practical effect.
The Small Council only has seven seats.
They are the Hand of the King, Grand Scholar, Master of Coin, Lord of the Law, Master of Ships, Master of Whisperers, and Commander of the Royal Guard.
Among them, the Hand of the King, Lord Lyonel Strong, has always supported the Black Party.
But lately, for some reason, he hasn't attended the Small Council meetings.
In addition.
Grand Scholar Meiluosi has no intention of taking sides and is only loyal to Viserys himself.
The Lord of the Law, Master of Ships, and Commander of the Royal Guard are all members of the Greens.
Supporting Gwayne's rise is just the beginning.
The position of Master of Whisperers is still vacant, and Egon is preparing to support Larys's rise.
"I agree with Prince Aegon's statement. Furthermore, the City Watch is inherently under the jurisdiction of the Lord of the Law, and Lord Jasper has already given the order."
Tyland House Lannister spoke first, refuting Lyman Beesbury without mercy!
He is the younger brother of the Lord of Casterly Rock and Warden of the Westerlands, representing the Lannister Family in the Red Keep.
The Westerlands, ruled by the Lannister Family, are not the largest in area, the most populous, or the most abundant in resources.
But without a doubt, the Westerlands are the wealthiest.
It is mountainous, and the yield of gold and silver mines is astonishingly rich.
Originally, "Aegon the Conqueror" defeated the House Lannisters in the Field of Fire.
Loren House Lannister gave up his crown, submitted to Egon, was allowed to retain rule over Casterly Rock, and has guarded the Westerlands as its Warden for generations.
The Lannister Family, being too proud to associate closely with the royal family, exerted no influence in the early days of the dynasty.
Relations between the two sides improved during the time of Jaehaerys I.
Lord Lyman House Lannister once sheltered Jaehaerys's elder siblings Egon and Rhaena from King Maegor's pursuit.
Later, he supported Jaehaerys in his rebellion against Maegor, but his influence remained very weak.
This situation did not completely change until Viserys ascended the throne.
Lord Tymond House Lannister supported Viserys at the Great Council of 101 AC.
Therefore, after Viserys I ascended the throne, Ser Tyland House Lannister, the twin brother of Lord Jason House Lannister, was appointed Master of Ships and has held the position ever since!
After discussing with his brother, Tyland decided to follow tradition and support Viserys's eldest son - Egon Targaryen.
Later, Egon's influence grew steadily, and the power of the Greens increased day by day.
Tyland also became more assertive as a result.
Sometimes he didn't even regard the Hand of the King, let alone Lyman Beesbury from Honeyholt?
What's more ridiculous is that House Beesbury is also one of the five major vassal houses of House Hightower.
Later, Lyman Beesbury naturally sided with the Black Party.
With the backing of Viserys and the Black Party, House Beesbury gradually broke free from House Hightower's control.
And Jasper, whom Tyland called "Lord," is the Earl from Rain House in the Stormlands.
His family's strength is not even as great as House Beesbury from Honeyholt.
But thanks to Egon's current strength, he didn't take Lyman's words to heart either.
"Lord Lyman, I am the Lord of the Law. Do you want to switch positions with me and have me handle the accounts?"
"Hahaha."
As soon as Jasper finished speaking, Tyland burst into laughter.
Lyman was furious and retorted loudly: "The City Watch is only loyal to the royal family and is only theoretically under the jurisdiction of the Lord of the Law!"
Bang, bang, bang—
Egon tapped the table to silence everyone, his gaze immediately shifting to Lyman.
"I wonder what Lord Lyman means by that remark. Are you implying that I am not of royal blood?"
As soon as he finished speaking.
Clang—
The next second, Criston, as the Commander of the Royal Guard, instantly drew his longsword and pointed it directly at Lyman!
"Lord Lyman Beesbury, questioning royal blood is treason!" Criston sneered.
"Put down your sword, Ser Criston. This is a council meeting, not a battle."
Egon waved his hand, and Criston immediately sheathed his blade.
"Lord Lyman, although you are 71 years old, surely you can still see my silver hair and purple eyes clearly, can't you?
You must look closely and see clearly: silver hair, purple eyes, not brown hair and brown eyes!"
Egon had a smile on his face, but the mockery beneath the smile was already evident.
However, Lyman Beesbury's many years of court life were not for nothing, and he immediately retorted.
"I have never questioned Your Highness's noble blood!"
"But I still believe that the selection of the Commander of the City Watch should be carefully considered, and at the very least, the King must approve."
"If the King does not directly appoint, then according to the rules, the Chief Commander should succeed to the position of Commander."
"Yet you had Lord Jasper transfer Ser Lyonel Ryk to guard the prison gate, and then nominated Ser Gwayne as Commander of the City Watch!"
"Ser Lyonel Ryk served as Chief Commander for many years without making any mistakes, yet you transferred him to guard a gate. This is clearly using public office for private gain and abusing power!"
--------------------------------------------------------------------
For Advanced chapters Visit :: patreon.com/Kaguyahime20