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#336 - Chapter 70 The Price of Blood

This large-scale search operation lasted for several days. Many members of the Sons of the Harpy organization were captured, either imprisoned or killed on the spot. The situation similar to that man was not an isolated case. As the trust system collapsed, the rebels who had colluded with each other began to engage in infighting and even kill each other. After a fierce battle, as many as a thousand members of the Sons of the Harpy were captured or killed, and more than six thousand family members were implicated.

These people were publicly executed in more than ten small squares in Meereen. Each place was crowded with onlookers, but no one dared to make a sound, only heavy breathing rose and fell. Bloody heads rolled to the ground, splashing up a cloud of dust. The bloody scene made everyone shudder, greatly deterring those who were still dissatisfied.

The atmosphere in Meereen became unusually tense and oppressive, as if even the air had solidified. People's fear and awe of the Regent became more profound, and they didn't even dare to look up at the high throne. And in such a suffocating atmosphere, as many as two thousand women and children were sentenced to exile! They cried and wailed as they were mercilessly driven out of Meereen. Despite this, out of basic humanitarian considerations, the government gave them five days of food and water to ensure their survival on the arduous journey.

At the same time, the Meereenese army had already set off. Ser Barristan Selmy, riding a tall warhorse, quietly watched everything that was happening before him. His deep eyes revealed endless compassion. The commander Skahaz Mo Kandaq, keenly aware of Barristan's inner thoughts, softly comforted him: "Andal, don't worry, this is our consistent way of survival. Being able to continue living is already fortunate for them. This group of people may become captives of the Dothraki, or join other small city-states. Life is more tenacious than you think. More resilient than you can imagine, they won't die so easily."

"The Regent has been very kind, providing them with enough food and water. Compared to the suffering I experienced when I was a slave, it is a world of difference. The little girls who were used as landmarks along the way, Lord Barristan must have witnessed it," Missandei suddenly interjected.

These two, one the head of the Shaved Heads, the other the leader of the freedmen, were both staunch supporters of Daenerys, and held high positions in the army, each commanding ten thousand soldiers to participate in this war. In addition to the twenty thousand infantry, the main force was the two thousand heavy cavalry directly under Barristan; in addition, there was an auxiliary force of three thousand men.

Liu Yuan's purpose was very clear. He hoped that experienced veterans like Barristan could lead these new recruits and be fully trained and tempered in fierce battles.

Faced with this situation, what could Barristan do? He could only obey. They were shouldering an important mission, which was to occupy all the small city-states belonging to Yunkai along the way, and finally conquer the city of Yunkai.

On the vast sea, Admiral Groleo led a detached fleet of 130 ships, advancing alongside the expeditionary force. The existence of this fleet was to ensure the safety of the expeditionary force's flanks and to carry some of the army's supplies. Groleo was from Pentos, a veteran seaman. He had been employed by Illyrio, serving as the captain of the merchant ship Sadurion. When Viserys started his rebellion, he was originally ordered to bring Daenerys back. However, in Qarth, he was deeply attracted by Daenerys's charm, so he willingly followed her.

At this moment, Groleo stood on the deck, looking at the mountains inland, silently praying in his heart: "May the gods in the sky bless her, hoping that Her Majesty the Queen can return safely." His eyes were firm and full of worry, as if he had foreseen the many difficulties and challenges that might lie ahead, but he still firmly believed that Daenerys would be able to overcome everything and successfully complete this expedition.

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King's Landing, Jaime Lannister rode his horse slowly towards the Lion Gate. His eyes were filled with endless fatigue and worry, as if the weight of the entire world was pressing on his broad shoulders. Behind him followed a long queue, and in the center of the queue was a huge and solemn golden carriage.

The people in this city, whether commoners or dignitaries, all cast curious and strange glances at Jaime. They knew very well the purpose of the Lord Commander of the Kingsguard's trip—to escort the body of former Hand of the King Tywin Lannister back to his family's base, Casterly Rock. Regarding Tywin's death, the Red Keep officially claimed that it was due to a sudden illness, but the thrilling assassination that took place in the Red Keep that day had already spread throughout the streets and alleys, becoming a popular topic of conversation.

After Duke Tywin's body was discovered, Cersei immediately ordered a lavish state funeral to be prepared for him. Cersei also specifically sent the Kettleblack brothers to take away Shae's body, and sternly warned them: "Shut your mouths! Whoever dares to mention that a prostitute died here, I will have his tongue pulled out!" Then, she spread the news to the outside world, claiming that Tywin had suddenly fallen ill at night and died.

Afterwards, Duke Tywin's body was placed in the solemn and sacred Great Sept of Baelor, where it lay for seven days. During this long time, Jaime silently guarded the coffin for most of the time, his figure appearing lonely and firm. After several days of lying in state, Tywin's body emitted an unbearable stench, which made many people who came to mourn flinch and dare not approach. Even more strangely, the muscle atrophy after death caused the corners of Duke Tywin's mouth to rise slightly, as if he had left a mysterious smile at the moment of death.

Today, Jaime led a group of Westerland lords and knights, escorting Tywin's body on the way home. He silently walked through the streets, his mind surging like a tide. The first thing that came to mind was his newly deceased son, and his brother Tyrion, who had broken with the family and fled across the Narrow Sea. At the thought of never seeing him again in this life, Jaime couldn't help but feel sad.

Immediately afterwards, his father's death hit his heart like a heavy hammer. Recalling the thrilling experience that night, he couldn't even determine the gender of the assassin, let alone avenge him? And the complicated emotional entanglement between himself and Cersei made him feel deeply powerless and helpless.