The day after the funeral.
The nobles who attended the funeral gradually departed after bidding farewell to each other.
Alicent and Viserys returned to King's Landing by boat; she needed to care for the increasingly frail Viserys.
To prevent the conflict from escalating and to definitively put an end to the "shameless rumors and vile slanders" once and for all, Viserys issued a decree.
He ordered the Queen and Aegon, among others, to return to King's Landing with him.
Rhaenyra and her children were to remain on Dragonstone and were not to leave easily.
What surprised Aegon even more was that Viserys had actually ordered Ser Erryk Cargyll of the Royal Guard to serve as the princess's personal escort.
Harwin Strong, the "Breaker of Bones," was sent back to Harrenhal.
But unfortunately, Lord Lyonel Strong would continue to serve as Hand of the King and was not sent back by Viserys.
However, it didn't matter; before long, Larys Strong, "the Clubfoot," would proactively suggest relieving Alicent's worries and use a great fire to eliminate his own father and elder brother.
Thinking of Larys, Aegon narrowed his eyes slightly.
This person was very useful and talented in intelligence, but he didn't know if Larys had a special fondness for Alicent's feet, as depicted in the TV series.
If Larys dared to have thoughts about Alicent, he wouldn't mind gouging out the other party's eyes and then hanging him in front of the Red Keep's gate!
And Criston, the "Kingmaker," if he also had thoughts about Alicent, Aegon would likewise not hesitate to hang him!
Of course, Aegon felt that as long as Alicent didn't deliberately seduce them, these two should not have the guts.
Thinking of this, Aegon looked at Alicent, contemplating when to subtly remind his mother.
"Aegon, come here, sit on the boat with me."
Just as Aegon was lost in thought, Viserys suddenly spoke.
He wanted Aegon to accompany him on the boat, rather than returning by Dragon.
"Okay, Father," Aegon nodded.
"You three ride your Dragons back. When you reach King's Landing, don't land immediately. Circle King's Landing three times before landing, understand?"
"Understood!"
Aemond was very excited.
Even though Aegon often taught him to be patient in life and in actions.
He still couldn't change the inherent impulsiveness and recklessness in his bones.
He especially loved to show off his martial prowess.
Now that he had tamed Vhagar, he was even more eager to immediately announce it to the world.
Helena and Daeron's reactions were much calmer, but they were also somewhat happy.
After all, flying with their siblings on Dragons was itself something to be happy about.
Before boarding the ship, Aegon instructed again:
"Also, take good care of Daeron, and don't let Dreamfyre and Tessarion go into the Dragonpit. Just follow Vhagar."
After Aegon and Hugh boarded the ship, the fleet officially set sail.
Sunfyre took off first, following the royal fleet.
Aemond and the other two each headed towards their Dragons.
Vhagar and Dreamfyre leaped down from a high place and flew towards the fleet.
The smallest, Tessarion, was left behind and could only flap his wings with all his might to catch up with the main group.
Fortunately, Helena and Aemond did not forget Aegon's instructions and gradually slowed down, allowing Daeron to catch up.
The three Dragons flew directly towards King's Landing.
Meanwhile, inside the cabin of the Viserys.
Aegon and Viserys sat opposite each other.
Although Aegon still had a gentle smile on his face as before, Viserys clearly sensed that something was wrong.
"Was it your idea for Aemond to tame Vhagar?" Viserys spoke first.
"No, I never guided Aemond to tame Vhagar. That is Vhagar," Aegon said calmly.
"Then did you know he was going to find Vhagar?"
Viserys asked. In fact, he already had the answer in his heart, as Aegon was in formal attire at the time, clearly not having slept from the beginning.
"Yes, I watched him go with my own eyes," Aegon said without concealment.
After a moment of silence, Viserys, still holding onto a glimmer of hope, asked:
"Why didn't you stop Aemond? He is only ten years old. Weren't you afraid he would fail to tame the Dragon?
Also, you used to be very polite and yielding to your sister. Why did you say such unpleasant things last night?"
After speaking, Viserys looked at Aegon with hope, hoping to get a reasonable explanation from Aegon.
Even if Aegon said Alicent told him to say it, it would be acceptable, as long as it wasn't Aegon himself!
Seeing Viserys looking at him with hope, Aegon naturally knew what Viserys was thinking.
He stood up, poured Viserys a cup of wine, and asked softly, "Father, do you still remember how old I am this year?"
Viserys was stunned for a moment. Although he didn't know why Aegon suddenly asked this, he still gave the answer.
"This is your thirteenth nameday. What's wrong?"
"Yes, I am thirteen years old.
I am healthy, strong, proficient in swordsmanship and riding, and even Sunfyre has far surpassed the Dragons of the same generation.
And just yesterday, my brother tamed Vhagar. Including Dreamfyre, and the rapidly growing Tessarion.
My dear Father, don't you understand yet? I no longer need to be so cautious."
Viserys's lips trembled, and he looked at Aegon with a look of unfamiliarity.
And deep in his eyes, there was a trace of relief that he himself hadn't noticed.
"You want to usurp Rhaenyra's inheritance?" Viserys didn't know what his mood was at this moment.
He both hoped Aegon would deny it and hoped Aegon would admit it.
Perhaps he did favor Rhaenyra at first, but Aegon was simply too outstanding.
So outstanding that he himself didn't know when he started to have thoughts of changing the heir.
Aegon's smile faded, his face expressionless, as he just looked at Viserys.
It wasn't until Viserys couldn't bear it and was about to ask again that Aegon was the first to smile.
"What are you saying, Father? I just want to protect myself and my family.
If my sister doesn't like me after she takes the throne, I'll at least have the ability to escape to Essos, won't I?
If my sister doesn't want to kill me, then I will wholeheartedly assist her. Don't worry!"
Hearing this, Viserys felt a bit sad and guilty for a moment.
Aegon was truly a very good, very perfect heir!
But unfortunately, Aegon was born to Alicent.
Later, due to various unexpected circumstances, he had made Rhaenyra the heir early on.
Viserys still wanted to say something, but in the end, he didn't say it, turning it into a sigh.
"Alas, I have wronged you. You should rest well."
After speaking, Viserys got up and left.
After Viserys left, the smile on Aegon's face disappeared instantly.
Viserys wanted to test his thoughts, and why wouldn't he want to test Viserys's thoughts?
Moreover, Viserys's "I have wronged you" was said too early.
After he eliminates Rhaenyra and her bloodline, this "I have wronged you" should be said by him!
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