章節 40: Chapter 41: Green Eyes
[the original Chapter 40 are just Chinese author's massage so i just skip it]
When the city watch was moving, Littlefinger also started his own action. He was ready to let his confidants join the pursuit team.
All his actions are centered on interests. From an economic perspective, he is an absolutely "rational man."
Why did he choose to backstab Ned in the original book? Because it would bring him the greatest benefit.
In fact, this was indeed the case. He facilitated the "Lion-Flower Alliance" and won himself the title of "Duke of Harrenhal". Later, through marriage with Lysa, he occupied the valley without bloodshed.
What he gained through betrayal in one year was a hundred times more than what he gained from being loyal to Robert for ten years!
Ned's body was a very good stepping stone and fulcrum. As long as there was a possibility, he would keep Ned.
"Sir, there is a suspicious group of people near the King's Gate."
A voice came from the darkness.
"We must make sure our Prime Minister stays."
"yes!"
"etc."
Little Finger produced a small glass bottle that could fit in one hand.
"Put on red robes and apply this stuff on the arrows."
"Yes, sir."
Littlefinger knew that his method might not work, but he wanted to give it a try.
If Ned didn't escape, then he had the right to support the Iron Throne, otherwise, he would have to consider others for himself...
At this time, City Watch is outside the city
When Ned was about to give the order to wait again, two groups of cavalrymen who seemed to be rushing straight at them forced him to give up waiting.
"My Lord. Let's go!"
Syrio said anxiously
I saw that most of the sky had changed from black to blue, and the easternmost part had even started to turn white.
Ned knew that they didn't have much time left.
As his personal guards, the others could not say such words. He had to agree with Syrio's words, otherwise he would be sorry for Jon's risking his life on the journey.
In the current situation, he might as well just treat Sansa and Jon as hostages and find a way to rescue them later.
"retreat!"
Finally, with Ned's order, everyone mounted their horses. Ned held Arya in his arms, and the others surrounded the father and daughter and galloped north.
But for some reason, a group of more than thirty soldiers in red robes suddenly appeared diagonally in front of them!
Todd was horrified and quickly took a few people from the team to stop them.
Although he only brought five or six people with him, he was able to hinder the cavalry's pursuit, giving Ned the opportunity to lead his men to run dozens of meters away and barely avoid the attack.
However, when Ned looked back again, the cavalry caught up with him again. As for Todd and others, he did not see them...
The leading knight took out his bow and arrow, and the others also took out their bows and arrows and prepared to shoot. More than twenty knights ran in a line.
The leader took out a black longbow, which was a priceless 'Valyrian steel. Its excellent toughness greatly enhanced the penetration of the arrows.
Crunch—
As the bowstring was pulled, the blue arrow tempered with poison was aimed at Ned and others.
However, although there are only a dozen people around Ned now, they still surround him. Unless you are a top-notch marksman, it would be difficult to hit him.
Whoosh whoosh whoosh——
The guards behind Ned were all hit by arrows, but they all held on, hoping to protect him for a little longer.
Ned also felt a little regretful in his heart. If he had given the order to leave earlier, these guards would not have died here.
But now is not the time to regret. The pursuers accelerated again and the distance between the two sides narrowed again.
Soon, the pursuers drew their bows and arrows again.
The leading knight holding the Valyrian bow was under great pressure, but it was too difficult to shoot while moving at high speed on horseback. The shaking of the horse under him and his own breathing made it seem that the arrow could never stabilize.
Whoosh whoosh whoosh——
This time they didn't even hit anyone, only a horse was shot in the buttocks, which caused it to speed up in pain, leaving a gap in the formation protecting Ned.
However, what no one noticed was that the person on the far left of the team who did not have a room yet suddenly had a green light flashing in his eyes.
This was a true green light, illuminating the arrow feathers that were drawn in front of him with a green glow.
Whoosh——
The arrow pierced through the gap created by the warhorse and hit Ned's shoulder.
Ned felt pain in his shoulder and even though he was facing the wind, cold sweat broke out on his forehead. Coupled with his injured leg, his familiar horsemanship seemed to have disappeared out of thin air and he was on the verge of collapse.
Sensing that her father was acting abnormally, just when Ned was about to fall off his horse, Arya was quick to use her thin back to press against Ned's chest and back, allowing him to regain his balance.
"Good job! Who is it?"
"My Lord, it's Del!"
At this time, a group of knights chasing Ned looked at the somewhat shy young knight.
"Is the arrow poisoned?"
"To answer your question, it is poisoned."
"Okay, okay, our Prime Minister will definitely die now, let's go back quickly."
After running for several miles, Ned and his men thought they had almost shaken off the pursuers, so they quickly found a place to rest and check on the injured.
...
On the other hand, Littlefinger was ecstatic when he heard that Ned was shot.
He bought the poison from the Free Cities and there was no antidote. He could now basically determine that Ned was dead.
"My Ned, are you unlucky or am I lucky?"
When he heard that the man who shot Ned was actually a new recruit, Littlefinger felt that something called luck was favoring him.
This time he not only killed Ned, but also perfectly put the blame on Lannister. Although it was somewhat different from his original plan, the result was the same.
It seemed that he had done everything perfectly, but he also understood that this was only the first step of the plan, and everything that happened in King's Landing would soon spread.
At this time, both Stannis at Dragonstone and Renly at Storm's End were preparing for the opportunity.
No matter what, Littlefinger is just a prisoner, and his eyes cannot see the future through the layers of fog on the bow.
He must be careful and cautious with every step that follows.
Littlefinger looked in the direction of the Red Keep and seemed to see the throne hall. His gaze seemed to pass through many obstacles and finally rest on the tall, ugly and hideous Iron Throne.
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