Game of Thrones: I Became a Crown Prince For a Day

Chapter 35 Don’t let the rich water flow to outsiders’ fields

 After a long pause, Leonor stopped worrying about the issue of heir and expressed his submission.

 He saw how the king's move would sow trouble for the future of the kingdom.

As Prime Minister, he has to find a way to resolve this ambiguity.

He has thought about the countermeasures for the heir countless times.

This is not a problem for him.

Leonor said: "When it comes to the choice of the princess's marriage, I have a carefully considered choice."

"Who? I remember you said last time that it was Lanynor Velaryon, the son of the sea serpent Corlys?"

 As long as there was no mention of changing the heir, Viserys was still easy to talk to, with a smile on his face.

“Sir Lanino is indeed a good candidate for marriage, but that was a proposal half a year ago.”

Leonor had no intention of showing off, and said bluntly: "Your Majesty, I think from various aspects of the kingdom, the princess is suitable to follow the Targaryen family tradition."

 “Rhaegar?”

Viserys's smile froze and he said doubtfully: "He is only 6 years old and Rhaenyra is already 14 years old. By the time both parties reach the age of marriage, Rhaenyra will almost become an old maid."

Leonor said confidently: "This is not a problem. In fact, the two are only 8 years apart. They can get married in ten years at most."

"Before that, we can get them engaged first to dispel outsiders' desire to covet the princess."

 Honestly speaking with true knowledge and insights, it shows Leonor Strong’s wisdom and loyalty to the kingdom.

　　　These words made Viserys's heart skip a beat.

 In the six months since Rhaegar recovered from health, although he had not expressed his position, he had been thinking about it over and over in his mind.

 He did not want to disqualify Rhaenyra as heir for the sake of his eldest son.

That will make his daughter resent him.

He owed Rhaenyra and was full of guilt for this daughter who lost her mother at a young age.

At the same time, he knew that Rhaegar was a more suitable heir than Rhaenyra.

 Privately, some ministers also hinted to him about changing the successor, but he was put off by him.

For this reason, he ordered Rhaegar to be grounded, and he was not allowed to enter and leave the Red Keep freely, and he heard only a few words about the qualifications of the heir.

 He is deceiving himself.

Perhaps, as long as Rhaegar did not hear this information, he would not be dissatisfied with losing his qualifications as heir.

The guilt he felt towards his children could also be alleviated a bit.

 But he knew that fire could not be contained in paper.

 He could not forever restrict Rhaegar's freedom and block his ears.

 That's why he was more concerned about Rhaenyra's marriage.

As long as Rhaenyra finds a powerful partner and family, she will be able to secure the Iron Throne in the future.

 At that time, even if other brothers and sisters have different intentions, they will not have the capital to resist.

 Leonor gave him a good suggestion and asked him to explore another idea.

Helping Rhaenyra to follow the family tradition can not only dispel the ambitions of the ambitious people to spy on the royal power.

It can also unite the two, so there is no need to create a gap over the heir.

Favoring this idea in his heart, Viserys said calmly: "Can we let them get married? I'm afraid there will be some conflict between the two parties?"

"It doesn't matter, the Targaryen family has always had this custom, and this has continued from the time of ancient Valyria to this day."

Leonor saw through the king’s little thoughts at a glance and promised:

"Your Highness is still young and doesn't understand this matter. As long as you comfort the princess, everything will go smoothly."

 Getting the answer he wanted, Viserys smiled: "Leonor, you are really my right-hand man."

“Sometimes I wonder what I would do without you.”

Leonor stroked his crooked collar and said solemnly: "As the king's hand, I dare not take credit for my service to you."

"I will accept your suggestion and discuss it with Rhaenyra later."

Viserys, accustomed to the Hand's humility, offered encouraging words of approval.

 Compared to Leonor Strong’s dedication to public service. Former Prime Minister Otto Hightower pales in comparison.

Look at Alto's transgressions.

Married his daughter to help him cling to royal power, and privately wooed ministers to support his grandson Aegon...

 Even tried to persuade him several times to change the name of his successor.

Other than this, Viserys would not have been abolished from his position and sent back to the old city to recuperate given his character of not offending others easily.

 Dong dong dong…

While the monarch and his ministers were reaching an agreement and enjoying the wine, there was a rapid knock on the door.

Viserys frowned and said displeased: "What's the matter? The Prime Minister and I are discussing national affairs."

 The voice of Captain Harold of the Kingsguard came from outside the door.

“Your Majesty, Prince Rhaegar just returned from the dragon’s lair, and his attendants said he was seriously injured!”

 “Rhaegar is injured, what’s going on?”

Hearing that his eldest son was injured, Viserys couldn't sit still and hurriedly got up and opened the door.

Hadro looked solemn: "I heard from the attendant that Prince Rhaegar suffered burns. It seems that he failed in his attempt to tame the dragon?"

 “Damn the person in charge of the dragon lair, how dare they let Rhaegar train the dragon privately!”

Viserys cursed angrily.

Leonor persuaded from the side: "Your Majesty, now is not the time to judge who is right and who is wrong. Let's take a look at the prince's injury first."

Injured by dragon flames, if you are lucky, you can save a life.

 Any small mistake may lead to catastrophe.

Young princes are of great significance to the kingdom and are an important population resource for the Targaryen family.

 You must not die young at this time.

Viserys also reacted and said in a panic: "Yes, take me to Rhaegar and ask the grand maester to treat me immediately!"

As he spoke, Viserys walked out without controlling his feet.

“Your Majesty, the prince’s bedroom is downstairs. I will take you there.”

Harold restrained Viserys from panicking and escorted him down the stairs.

 The group of people quickly arrived at Rhaegar's room.

Standing in the corridor, Rhaegar's door was open, and Viserys saw Rhaegar lying unconscious on the bed, with obvious burns on his back.

For a short moment, Viserys's eyes widened and he felt what it meant to be heartbroken.

 “Rhaegar!”

With a low cry, Viserys walked quickly to the bed and looked at his eldest son sadly.

 Grandmaester Melos on the side was unrolling the bandage and reminded: "Your Majesty, you'd better not disturb the prince's rest. He is seriously injured."

Viserys turned to look at him and asked anxiously: "How is Rhaegar doing?"

Meiros shook his head and said in a low voice: "The situation is not optimistic. The extensive burns on the body surface were caused by dragon flames. Recovery will be very difficult."

“Ask me what medicine you need, and we must cure Lei Jia.”

The eldest son had not died in the past. If he was killed by Long Yan because he was not looking at, Wesseris felt that he would be crazy.

I can’t imagine how I will explain it to Rhaenyra.

 How to explain to your dead wife Emma Ayling.

 “There is no need for strange medicines. Someone has dealt with the prince’s trauma in time and with very clever methods.”

Meros wrapped a bandage around Rhaegar's body to prevent the body from losing moisture and preventing the wound from becoming infected.

　　Some movement woke up the sleeping Rhaegar.

Before he opened his eyes, he heard Viserys's sad pleading: "Grand Maester, please do your best to save me. I can't lose any more relatives."

  This chapter has been changed, everyone knows about the Targaryen family tradition.

 (End of this chapter)