Kiran and Silverhand are performing outside, while not forgetting to gather information. Among them is related to Duran, who was imprisoned in the garrison for slandering the new Emperor Garth and spreading rumors about the imminent invasion of the Wings.

But the new emperor was still hesitant about what to do with Duren. Durham's disruption of the coronation made Garth have a terrible impression of him.

If it hadn't been for the Winged Assassin's subsequent setting of fire to King's Landing, Garth might have had the former Kingsguard flogged in a fit of rage.

But Duren was only escorted down on the front foot, and on the back foot, another Winged Clan came out to attack the palace, so Garth was also a little embarrassed now.

He summoned Ersthos, the commander of the garrison, Olis, the military minister, Yin Wang, the chief of intelligence, and Erwin, the prime minister, and asked them about the Wing people.

The Minister of War was the first to speak, still full of confidence,

"Your Majesty, I still have the same opinion as before, if there really is a so-called army of the Wing Clan, then they will definitely not move at all when they cross the sea. Yin Wang, the director of intelligence, continued,

"The Empire's maritime trade has always been thriving, with hundreds of merchant ships docking at our ports every day, and they bring all sorts of news, but so far, not a single merchant ship has seen a fleet of unknown origin.

"Could it be that the Wing Clan have quietly dealt with all the merchant ships that hit them along the way?" Garth frowned.

"I can't rule it out, but in this case, there should be more news of the disappearance of merchant ships recently, but as far as I know, this aspect is not much different from usual." Garth breathed a sigh of relief when he heard this,

"So, the appearance of that Wing Clan assassin a few days ago was just a coincidence?" When Essos heard this, he took the initiative to take responsibility,

"This is my dereliction of duty, the garrison failed to find the Wing Clan spies in the city in time."

"No, it's not your fault." The new emperor said,

"My father's insistence on reopening the tournament has caused many Gentiles to flock to Fort Lionheart, and with the men of the garrison, it is certainly impossible to investigate everyone in detail, and it is not surprising that there are spies involved." Prime Minister Erwin suddenly spoke,

"The First Emperor said something similar before he died, warning us that the Wing Clan was coming." Garth waved his hand,

"My father was talking nonsense," he added after a pause.

"It is not a day or two that he wants to go to war with the elves and dwarves and completely unify the continent of Brattis, so that his merits are not inferior even to that of Alessandro the angry lion, this is his dream all along, and I know it with Claudio and Allister.

It was all these years that he slowly stopped mentioning this matter after marrying that woman, and who knows why he suddenly made such a decision recently.

"But I have to admit that it was a good excuse to get involved with the Wing Clan, so that he could convince the Imperial Council and his vassals to join him.

"Because if anyone doesn't behave, my father can say that he has been in collusion with those Wing Clansmen a long time ago." When it came to Edward II, several ministers were not able to speak, but they listened respectfully.

After Garth finished speaking, he said,

"Alright, that's the end of the discussion about the non-existent Wing Clan army, let's talk about who I should send to flog Durren in my place, do you have any candidates?"

"I recommend the champion of this tournament, Sir Yin Leia." Military Minister Olise Dao.

"Yin Leia, why?"

"Because Du Lun has always been popular among the nobles of the royal capital, if you want to punish him, it is better to pick someone from outside."

"Then I recommend Sir Robson the sea snake of Snake Island, who has always been ruthless and loyal to the royal family." Yin Wang, the director of intelligence, also spit out a name,

"If he is to carry out the execution, there is no need to worry that he will be spared." Garth shook his head,

"Sea Serpent can't do it, I do want to punish Duren severely, but I don't want his life, the Betak family behind Duren and my family have always had a good relationship.

"He's been the captain of the guards for my father for so long, if I kill my father just after he dies, what will the other nobles in the royal capital think of me?"

"Your concerns are justified." Yin Wang, the director of intelligence, also praised,

"Then let Miss Yin Leiya carry out the execution." Garth was still hesitating, looking at the commander of the garrison on the side,

"Do you have any good candidates? Sir Essos. ”

"My suggestion is to let Durham go." Essos Road. Seeing that Garth seemed a little surprised, the garrison commander explained,

"As you said, the Betarch family has a close relationship with the Vespasian family.

"Of course, Du Lun did make a big mistake by slandering you before, and you have already withdrawn his sword, and if you still want to vent your anger, you can expel him from the royal capital, and never allow him to come back."

"Wouldn't that be too light?" Garth was a little dissatisfied,

"Then other nobles may continue to challenge my majesty."

"No, on the contrary, I think it shows your generosity and kindness." Prime Minister Erwin also said.

Garth thought for a moment,

"I can forgive him for offending me, but he must punish him for spreading rumors about the impending attack of the Wing Clan, causing unnecessary panic and turmoil in the Empire.

"Well, then let's whip him thirty lashes first, and then send him to Hongyan Island, which is the easternmost part of the empire, didn't he say that those Wing Clans are coming, just let him be there to help us keep an eye on the nearby seas." Garth sneered.

………… When Li Yu came back, he heard Kiran talk about it. The reason why Prime Minister Erwin spoke for Durham was the result of his efforts, Li Yu gave Erwin fifty pieces of dragon blood, plus a string of artificial crystal necklaces from the Prime Minister's wife, which was exchanged for Erwin's two sentences.

As for Essos, Li Yu didn't give anything because he wasn't sure about his position, and he was willing to risk making the new emperor unhappy to speak for Duren, which was a bit unexpected for Li Yu.

It's a pity that Garth is still angry about the interruption of the coronation ceremony, and he doesn't want to simply let Durham go.

Li Yu was not too disappointed with this result, no matter what, Du Ren's life could still be saved, and as for being assigned to Hongyan Island, Li Yu could also choose to rob people halfway.

Anyway, the palace is burned, it's not a bad thing, the only question is whether Du Lun is willing to be robbed, the former chief of the royal guard is a fairly upright nobleman, and he cares about the empire, Li Yu is worried that he can't turn this corner.