The Greens nobles sang and danced as if nothing had happened.
But the silence of the Black Party nobles was deafening.
Especially Rhaenyra and Daemon, whose expressions were extremely grim.
"Father, this matter cannot be left like this, otherwise how can we explain it to Lord Lyman?"
Noticing the gazes of the surrounding nobles, Rhaenyra looked anxious.
"Shut up!"
Viserys whispered a reprimand.
"Alan has been by your and Daemon's side throughout the banquet, tell me the truth, did the two of you say something?"
He didn't believe Alan had the guts to provoke Aegon.
Let alone Alan, the heir of an Earl's family, even the heir of a Duke's family wouldn't dare to provoke Aegon on such an occasion.
Rhaenyra lowered her head, not daring to speak. Finally, Daemon spoke:
"It was me, but I just said it casually. I didn't expect Alan to actually do it, nor did I expect Prince Aemond to be so lawless."
"Hmph, whether it was just a casual remark, you know it clearly in your heart." Viserys said with displeasure.
Even now, Daemon was unwilling to tell him the truth!
"Father, you must support me and let me do something, otherwise I will lose popular support!" Rhaenyra pleaded in a low voice.
She now deeply regretted letting Alan provoke Aegon.
As a result, not only did she fail to humiliate Aegon, but she and the Black Party were put in a difficult position.
If not handled properly, she would lose popular support, and those nobles within the Black Party whose positions were already wavering would definitely start to sway.
Viserys sighed helplessly.
"How do you want me to support you?"
"Detain Prince Aemond in the name of investigation, just make it look good. This will reassure the nobles who support me and give Lord Lyman an explanation."
Hearing Rhaenyra's words, Viserys's expression changed.
"You still want to detain Prince Aemond?"
"Detain him with what?"
"Do you think those children will still follow my arrangements?"
Viserys was speechless. It was already good enough to confine them; she was still thinking of detaining them?
"You are the King, as long as you give the order, whoever dares to disobey is in rebellion!"
Daemon stared into Viserys's eyes.
"And I, holding Dark Sister, will quell the rebellion for the King."
Viserys and Daemon looked at each other. After a moment, Viserys suddenly laughed.
"I am truly fortunate, fortunate that I named Rhaenyra as crown princess at that time, and not you, Daemon."
Viserys's words caused Daemon's face to tremble slightly.
"Alright, alright, if you won't do it, then I will!" Daemon's tone was cold.
"Daemon! What are you going to do?" Viserys's face changed dramatically.
However, Daemon ignored Viserys's question.
"Rien, have all your men come in and control Prince Aemond first!" Daemon ordered decisively.
Rien Ryck immediately carried out the order, and soon rushed into the banquet with a squad of Golds.
The banquet fell into chaos again, and the nobles retreated to a safe distance.
"Prince Aemond, please cooperate with our investigation. This matter must be explained to Lord Lyman." Rien said sternly.
Saying this, Rien gave a look to his men, and two Golds immediately stepped forward to apprehend him.
Prince Aemond, however, acted as if he hadn't heard, and continued to calmly taste the delicacies in front of him.
As the two Golds approached, Aegon put down his wine cup.
"Slandering members of the royal family is high treason. In the name of the royal family, I sentence you to death!"
As soon as Aegon finished speaking, the guards who had followed him from the Stepstones immediately pulled out three-shot crossbows produced in Myr from their chests.
Thud, thud, thud—in the blink of an eye, the two Golds and Rien Ryck were shot down onto the ground.
Seeing this, Daemon suddenly drew a short sword from the waist of a nearby Gold and pointed it directly at Aegon.
He now only regretted not wearing Dark Sister, but a short sword was enough.
"Attacking the Golds is also high treason. Surrender obediently to avoid me doing it myself!" Daemon glared at Aegon with icy eyes.
"Cough, cough cough—Daemon!" Viserys coughed incessantly, shouting angrily.
"Things are getting a little out of control. Go and ride a dragon quickly."
Corlys, who had been silent all this time, suddenly whispered to Rhaenys.
"This serious?" Rhaenys furrowed her brow slightly.
"Go quickly, trust me. Rhaenyra and Daemon are in a difficult position now, and Aegon won't back down. Go quickly!"
Rhaenys glanced at Daemon, whose long sword was pointed directly at Aegon, and finally chose to go and ride a dragon.
The Greens' influence in King's Landing far surpassed the Black Party. If they could ride dragons first, they could also prevent emergencies.
Rhaenys's departing figure was seen by Otto, who immediately went to Prince Aemond's side.
"Rhaenys has gone to ride a dragon, you must go too, otherwise Aegon will be very passive later." Otto said softly. Prince Aemond immediately put down the squab in his hand upon hearing this.
"I'll go now, Daeron, come with me."
"No, Daeron can't go, he's only six years old!" Alicent immediately held down Daeron, who was getting up.
"Alright then, I'll go by myself."
"No, Mother, I can go, Tessarion is capable of fighting!" Daeron quickly explained to Alicent.
"Let Aemond and I go together, Daeron stay here." After saying this, Helena stood up and walked towards the outside of the Red Keep with Aemond.
Daemon's Golds numbered over twenty, but the Hightower Family's guards were more numerous, and with the personal guards Aegon brought back, there were over fifty in total.
Gwayne, holding a long sword, confronted Daemon while also having his men go out to call for backup.
Daemon did the same.
Each controlled three thousand City Watch, basically evenly matched.
There were also quite a few Hightower Family guards inside the Red Keep, so the Greens were not afraid of any form of armed confrontation, including dragon battles!
Aegon slowly stood up, ignoring Daemon, and walked towards the steps nearby.
After making sure everyone could see him, Aegon stopped and faced the crowd.
"What is treason?"
"Daemon Targaryen says that my killing of three Golds who publicly insulted members of the royal family is treason."
"I don't know why he says that!"
"For several months, my ten-year-old brother and I fought bloody battles in the Stepstones, only then did we reclaim the dignity we lost in the First War for the Stepstones and the Second War for the Stepstones!"
"Now, the sea lanes of the Stepstones are finally safe, and the merchants of the Free Cities no longer dare to underestimate the merchants of our Seven Kingdoms!"
"My brother and I fought bravely for the Kingdom, killing enemies and stabilizing the borders!
My brother and I have sacrificed so much for the Kingdom!
And him!"
Aegon pointed at Daemon.
"An ambitious man who coveted the throne years ago!
Jealous, despicable, and accomplished nothing!
Thinking that becoming the future King Consort allows him to do as he pleases, slandering those who have selflessly dedicated themselves to the Kingdom,
And then reaping the benefits!
This kind of person! This kind of behavior! We usually call it... treason!"