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#171 - Chapter 17 Refutation

Normally, Arya's words were so straightforward, somewhat disregarding the royal family's dignity, which might displease others. But Robert was different, not to mention his friendship with Eddard. He himself liked girls with Arya's bold personality, who resembled the white moonlight in his heart.

Cersei was very angry: "You're lying! You impolite girl! How can you talk to the King like that?"

Arya didn't back down at all: "I'm not lying! I was practicing swordsmanship with Rickon by the river when Joffrey ran over himself and insisted on competing with me. I thought he was too weak. Joffrey kept pestering me to fight. Not only was his skill poor, but he also cheated."

Joffrey: "You're talking nonsense. It was clearly you who ganged up on me. You not only injured my hand but also let your wolf bite me!"

Arya: "You're the one talking nonsense. It was clearly you who attacked me from behind. My wolf just grabbed your clothes and dragged you away, you coward. There wasn't even a tooth mark on you. It was protecting you, otherwise, I would have hit you a few more times with my stick. If you're not convinced, let's practice again. This time I'll let you use one hand, you good-for-nothing."

Joffrey panicked: "Shut up, you wild girl."

Arya: "You shut up. There were so many witnesses. I dare to swear on the honor of the Stark family, do you dare?"

"Hahaha~ Haha!" Many people couldn't help but laugh, including the Lannister guards. They said they had received professional training and wouldn't laugh unless they couldn't help it.

Robert also showed a smile, but he quickly restrained it and said, "Alright, there's nothing to discuss. It's just two children fighting. Ned, discipline your daughter, and I will educate my son. It's getting late, everyone, go back and rest."

Eddard stood up and saluted: "As you command, my King."

Cersei said dissatisfied: "But she injured Joffrey's hand, which may leave hidden problems."

Robert said displeased: "Shut up. Both children are at fault. Do you want me to whip them in public?"

He looked at Joffrey again: "You were beaten like this by a girl three years younger than you, and you still have the nerve to complain. You're useless. Go back and reflect on yourself."

"What about the direwolves?" Cersei reluctantly shifted her target. "Those two beasts ravaged your son."

Robert was a little impatient: "Don't come to the King for everything. You can handle it yourselves!" Then he left without looking back.

Cersei's plan succeeded: "Where are those beasts? Ser Cortnay, go kill them!"

Liu Yuan stepped out: "Your Majesty, the direwolves didn't hurt the Prince. Let's just forget about it!"

Cersei: "Ser Garron, in what capacity are you speaking to me?"

You stupid woman who can't see the situation, Liu Yuan didn't indulge her. "Jaime, come out! Show her this." Then he threw a cloth roll in his hand to him.

Jaime reluctantly picked it up, glanced at it, and hurriedly put it away next to Cersei: "Sister, forget it, let's end this matter here."

Cersei suspiciously picked up the cloth roll and was shocked after reading only a few lines. She looked at Liu Yuan with some resentment: "For the sake of the Stark family's friendship with the royal family, this matter ends here!"

Eddard was also a little surprised: "Thank you, Your Majesty. That would be for the best." He quickly pulled the children away from here. Liu Yuan smiled and gave a knight's salute, walking out of the room surrounded by his men.

"You all go out too!" Cersei ordered with a livid face. Joffrey didn't understand: "Mother, are we just going to let it go?"

"You get out too! If it weren't for you, there wouldn't be so many problems." Cersei was upset and didn't want to pay attention to her stupid son.

Only Jaime, who also had a bad complexion, was left in the room. She asked grimly, shaking the cloth in her hand: "My dear brother, what's going on? How did Garron know? Did you say it when you were drunk?"

Jaime sighed: "I didn't say it. He personally found the hair you left in the ruined tower. The Stark children, except for Sansa, are all his students. Sister, I beg you, please stop targeting them."

Cersei said fiercely: "In that case, this person must not be kept alive. With such a big handle in his hands, he will definitely try to coerce me."

Jaime waved his hand: "He and Tyrion are friends and have already promised to hide it for us, provided we don't provoke him. Besides, his strength is terrifying. If he wants to, he can easily kill me."

Cersei hugged his head and said, "It doesn't matter, there will be opportunities when we return to King's Landing. I won't let him have the chance to hurt you and our family."

On the other side, Eddard, who had returned to the camp, sent the children back to sleep. Liu Yuan stopped Arya: "Wait a minute, Arya, I always thought you were still young. So I didn't give you the praise you deserve today. I think it's time to give this to you. Remember to be careful. Use it carefully and don't hurt yourself." As he spoke, he took out a beautifully decorated short sword from behind him, but it was the right size for Arya's body. It was a slender, six-sided Han sword, and it was very light because it was made of Valyrian steel.

Eddard didn't speak. He also felt that the protection of the children should be strengthened. He said, "Can you tell me, how did you persuade Cersei? The Lannisters are not easy to talk to."

Liu Yuan didn't plan to tell the truth for the time being, and replied casually: "Tyrion and I are friends, it's alright! They are quite accommodating. I won't accompany you to King's Landing. I will take Rickon back to the fiefdom halfway."

Eddard: "The situation in King's Landing is not clear yet, it's better for you to go to the fiefdom."

Liu Yuan stared at him: "Lord Stark, in fact, I don't think highly of you. Your personality is not suitable for being the Hand of the King. King's Landing is different from the North, the relationships are complex and intertwined. The biggest problem is the kingdom's finances. If you don't have money, you can't do anything."

Eddard sighed: "Alas~ but Robert is my brother, I can't leave him to face it alone."

Liu Yuan: "Whatever you want. If there is really any danger, send the children to my fiefdom, at least their safety is guaranteed."

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The next journey was very smooth, and no accidents happened. The Lannisters didn't cause trouble, hung Joffrey, and didn't give Sansa a good look, for which Sansa quarreled with Arya a lot.

A few days later, the team had arrived near the Boar's Tooth, and Liu Yuan said goodbye to the King. Robert let him go without much care, and Cersei watched him leave with his team with a gloomy face. Since Joffrey and Cersei both hated the direwolves, Eddard and Liu Yuan discussed it, and Lady and Nymeria also followed Rickon to White Thorn Manor.

No one paid much attention to a small lord, including Eddard. Everyone thought that White Thorn Manor was just a rural manor.

When Rickon saw the huge "White Thorn Manor" sign on the city gate and looked at the endless city walls on both sides, he was a little messy.