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Chapter 223 The Embarrassing Wisdom of the Stark Family, The Night Watchmen Are Attacked (Subscribe)

flutter~
The pitch-black raven quickly flapped its wings and flew towards Winter City.

squeak~
Maester Luwin of Winter City opened the window, fed the raven with a mixture of corn kernels and meat particles, and then took out the letter from the Great Wall.

When he saw these letters, his face changed slightly.

"White ghosts? There are so many bad news these days!"

A few days ago, the Hand of the King died of a sudden illness. Robert I wrote to visit his old friend.

When he handed the letter to Duke Stark, the duchess and the duke had very bad expressions

Because Robert needs help, he wants the Stark brothers to come south to King's Landing and become his Hand of the King.

But the Duchess did not want her husband to go south.

Running wolves heading south are extremely prone to death.

Just like ten years ago.

Prince Rhaegar Targaryen also humiliated Robert Baratheon's fiancée Leona Stark.

As the king of the Seven Kingdoms, the mad king Aerys, who ruled Westeros for nearly 300 years, burned the previous Duke and the eldest son of the Duke to death.

An angry Robert Baratheon persuaded his adoptive father, Jon Arryn, and the Starks of the North.Together with the Duke of Tully, he launched the War of the Usurper.

After Rhaegar's defeat in the Battle of the Three Forks, the Duke of Casterly Rock in the western region tricked King's Landing into leaving King's Landing and killed the descendants of the Targaryen royal family.

The Targaryen Dynasty, which ruled Westeros for nearly 300 years, has fallen.

In the end, only two children, Prince Viserys Targaryen and Princess Daenerys Targaryen, whose mother died at birth, managed to escape.

Maester Luwin went to Lord Stark with the letter.

"I don't know if this news can ease the situation between the Duke and the Duchess!"

Walking, he thought.

Luwin was looking for a servant, and when he heard that Duke Eddard Stark was having dinner with his family in the restaurant, he hurried over.

squeak~
Maester Luwin pushed open the door of the dining room, and saw the Duke's family.

Eddard Stark and Duchess Tully are seated at the head of the table, while eldest son Robb Stark is cutting bread for the duke's youngest daughter, the naughtiest and most beloved Arya Stark .

Sansa Stark, who is full of aristocratic etiquette, looks at Rickon Stark, who has not been doing anything for a long time, while dining.

Little Bran Stark next to him was messing with the barbecue.

In the farthest distance, Jon Snow, the illegitimate son of the Duke of Winter, and Theon Greyjoy, the hostage of the Iron Islands, were sitting in the corner eating.

Theon Greyjoy of the Iron Islands was arrested and became a proton because of his father's rebellion a few years ago.

But Lord Ed treated him very well.

As for Jon Snow... No illegitimate child in the North can be given a surname, and can only be known as Snow.

His status is a bit special, and the Duchess hates this illegitimate child.Astute Maester Luwin could detect the Duchess's distaste for him, although the Duchess hid it well.

But the old-fashioned Mr. Ed is a kind person, and he takes good care of this illegitimate child.

During normal family dinners, they allowed Jon Snow to sit at the table.

Of course, in formal occasions, Jon can't eat at the table.

Seeing Luwin hurrying over with the letter, Ed was taken aback for a moment: "Maester Luwin, what's the special situation?"

Maester Luwin handed the letter to the Duke respectfully: "Commander Jeor Mormont has sent an important military message. The scout team led by the ranger Ser Waymar Royce discovered the White Walkers and Ghouls..."

Opening the letter and looking at it, Ed frowned slightly.

The contents of the letter carried by the raven can't be too much, just a brief overview.

"Dear Lord Stark, a few days ago, a large number of wildlings were found wandering in the Ghost Forest, and they tried to cross the Great Wall many times. The wildlings will never cross the Great Wall on a large scale... I sent Sir Waymar Royce During the reconnaissance of the Shadow Forest, Sir Waymar discovered the White Walkers who have disappeared for thousands of years... They control the dead to fight, and they are the common enemy of the living... The chief ranger Benyan Stark will come soon. He will tell News from the Ghost Forest."

"The White Walker discovered by Sir Waymar?" Ed frowned.

He knew Ser Waymar Royce!

Ser Waymar stayed at Winterfell before joining the Night's Watch a year ago.

The eldest daughter Sansa also favors him.

It's a pity that once a night watchman puts on black clothes, he cannot marry a wife for life!
Thinking of the news that Robert's friend sent him a few days ago, Ed looked at his wife again, and he told about the White Ghost.

After hearing the ghosts, the Duchess Caitlin Tully laughed: "The ghosts? How could there be ghosts outside the North? Everyone knows this is just a joke!"

"My God? Is this true?" Sansa covered her mouth and asked reservedly and curiously.

Robb is dealing with the meal: "Just heard!"

He took care of Arya just now, so he really didn't have time to eat.

The mischievous Arya shouted: "I'm going to the Great Wall to fight the White Walkers, I want the Great Wall to fight the White Walkers!"

Catherine glared at the other party: "Arya, what about your lady manners?"

Arya sat down immediately, and then pretended to be quiet.

Jon Snow and Theon Greyjoy look at each other.

Ed said seriously: "Arya, it's men's business to fight the White Walkers. You can't go to the battlefield."

"But Uncle Bunyan is coming! Uncle Bunyan loves me the most, and he will definitely take me to the Great Wall to fight the White Walkers."

"Sansa, take Arya back to her room."

"No, father, I'm going to fight the White Walkers with the past."

Ed rubbed his little daughter's hair: "Go back, be obedient! The White Walker is just a legend."

Arya was held back by Sansa, but before leaving, she shouted: "Winter is coming! Father, you often say this sentence."

Ed froze.

Seeing all her daughters and daughters leave this place, Catherine's face suddenly changed from cloudy to sunny.

She looked at her husband: "Ed, I think you need to go to the Great Wall. Benyan and the Night's Watch need help from Winter City!"

Ed looked at his wife in surprise: "Ma'am, the news has not been confirmed yet! Bunyan is also on his way. And King Robert will be here in half a month!"

Catherine smiled slyly: "I know! But the military situation is urgent, and the Great Wall cannot be lost. Even if there are no strange ghosts, the savages who cross the Great Wall will endanger the safety of the people in the north. As for entertaining King Robert, I will take Robert Bo properly arranged it!"

Ed hesitated for a moment, then gritted his teeth and nodded: "I also think we should go to the Great Wall quickly. Maester Luwin, gather 500 cavalry soldiers and go to the Great Wall. Also notify the nearby castles and ask them to send a total of 500 soldiers to the Great Wall. Great Wall support!"

Maester Luwin nodded, "Yes! I'll arrange it now. Shall I send a raven to inform King Robert?"

Ed thought for a moment: "Write a letter to everyone in the north, just remind me."

Although they didn't find any definite evidence of the White Walkers who had disappeared for thousands of years, he had to do so in order not to go to King's Landing.

Anyway, it's not about the appearance of the White Walkers, it's not about letting them fight.

After Luwin left, Catherine and Ed smiled at each other tacitly.

They may be satisfied with their intelligence.

In fact, neither of them is an idiot.

Although their political level is very low, it doesn't mean they are stupid.

Catherine Tully is the eldest daughter of the Tully family. She is proficient in dealing with the relationship of the Westeros family, and she also understands some politics.

Although many cerebral hemorrhage operations were performed in the later stage, the wisdom in the early stage was basically passed.

Of course, without threatening her child.

Robert wrote a letter a few days ago, saying that their adoptive father Jon Arryn died, and Robert wanted to invite him to King's Landing!
After Ed told Catherine, he declined the post of prime minister at that time.

But Robert suddenly heads north, catching Ed and Catherine off guard.

Everyone knows that this is personally inviting them.

If Ed doesn't agree, the Duke of the North will damage the majesty of the king, but something big will happen!
And at this moment, the alien ghosts invaded the Great Wall of Impassability is a very good opportunity.

If Robert is in the north, he can naturally prevent Ed from going north, allowing him to continue to be the prime minister in the south.

But Robert is not there now!

Ed just needs to avoid Robert by going to the Great Wall to prevent the wildlings from invading and killing aliens.

Robert will never be unreasonable. Maybe he will return to King's Landing halfway after seeing him go to the Great Wall.

But be prepared for Robert to go to the Great Wall himself!

Maester Luwin wrote, and Eddard Stark and Catherine Tully began preparations.

It was getting late tonight, so he only asked the steward of Winter City, Vayon Poole, to inform Sir Roderick, and asked him to summon the cavalry to gather tomorrow.And let Robb stay at home to entertain the coming king.

Seeing that Ed had taken care of everything, Jon Snow walked out.

"My lord, I also want to go to the Great Wall!"

Looking deeply at Jon Snow, Ed opened his mouth: "Have you really considered it?"

Jon nodded.

He was fed up with cold eyes and ridicule since he was a child. Although his brothers and sisters had a good relationship with him, as he grew older, he was keenly aware of the Duchess's hostility towards him.

After obtaining the direwolf Ghost yesterday, he made up his mind to join the Night's Watch.

"Okay, pack your bags and leave with me tomorrow."

"Thank you, Lord Duke!"

Seeing Xue Nuo's back disappear, Ed sighed silently, and then returned to the bedroom!
Early the next morning, Ed led 200 cavalry and 300 infantry and left here.

……

Chen Mu marched for three days. After passing through the Fengsheng Gorge of Frost and Snow Fang, he marched across the Ru River and arrived.

They deliberately avoided areas where the savage tribes gathered. Although Chen Mu detected the behavior of these people, he was not worried.

Strength means everything, even if a hundred thousand savages surround them, Chen Mu can leave safely.

They don't worry about the small thoughts of Ygritte and others at all.

In the past few days, the most important thing for the members of the Spring Breeze Team is to learn ancient Chinese.

It is not difficult to learn the ancient language, and the learning speed of the big guys is not bad.In three days, everyone will be able to complete the basic communication.No more bouncing around and messing around with body language.

After another half day of marching, the Spring Breeze team arrived at the Fist of the First Men.

Seeing that the sky was getting dark, Chen Aiguo signaled everyone to order to camp and rest.

The team asked Ygritte to stuff them into the tent, and then separated them.

The drone quickly lifted off and began to scout the surrounding dense forest for information.

More than ten kilometers away...

Jeor Mormont walked in the cypress forest with more than 200 night watchmen.

Looking up at the sky, I found that it was getting dark.

Look at the weird black dots on the top of the head again.

"Strange, how could there be such a black bird?"

Carter Pike asked: "Commander, there are still no ghouls around, and the nearby savage villages are also empty!"

Old Xiong nodded: "Well, let's set up camp in this camp first. Custer said that after a day's journey, we can reach the tribe with people."

"Ok!"

They marched for several days, and obtained some information after arriving at Fort Custer two days ago.

Craster had never heard of any White Walkers.On the contrary, the savages have been very active recently!
But he also informed Xiong Lao of the news that there were savages gathering nearby.

Hundreds of night watchmen were ordered by the commander to set up camp and prepare to rest.

But they don't know that the blackbirds in the sky have seen all their movements...

While resting in the middle of the night, Mr. Xiong and the others were suddenly awakened by ear-piercing screams!
"White ghost, it's a white ghost!!!"

(End of this chapter)