iron throne of ice and fire

Chapter 219 Listen to My Roar
Outside the throne room, dark clouds were gathering, indicating that a heavy rain was coming.

In the throne room, candlelight flickered.

Varys spoke slowly: "Renly left most of the infantry at Bitterbridge. Most of the lords and knights who followed him to Storm's End on a starry night went to Stannis."

Queen Cersei raised her glass and took a sip of Summer Red, frowned and said, "Varys, I don't mind if the small royal meeting is smaller."

She put down her wine glass and added, "I want to hear specific information, please remember it!"

Varys shook his body, and immediately stopped the "unfathomable" look on his face, and said: "The more than 1 cavalry at Storm's End have been owned by Stannis, which is almost all the heavy armored cavalry in the entire southern territory. "

He added: "As for the thousands of free riders originally hired by Renly, they should still be waiting for Stannis's generosity."

Archmaester Pycelle's tone was a little sarcastic: "The Florent family must be taking the lead. Many people know that that family is a chameleon."

Varys chuckled and said, "Maester Pycelle, you guessed it right. The first person to defect was indeed Count Alister Florent of Brightwater City, and most of the lords followed suit."

Tyrion suddenly said: "Most? You mean not all?"

Varys nodded slightly and said, "Excluding Randyll Tarly and Matus Rowan, they led the knights who refused to surrender to Stannis back to Bitterbridge."

Tyrion grinned: "Finally we have good news."

Varys smiled and said, "Renly's queen, Little Rose of Highgarden, is still at Bitterbridge, and there are eighty thousand infantry gathered there."

Shaking his head slightly, he continued: "So many soldiers not only lost their king, but many of the lords they served took refuge in Stannis at Storm's End. I think they don't know where to go at the moment. It's really pitiful."

Tyrion's eyes moved, and his upper body unconsciously leaned forward slightly: "In my opinion, this is our chance. Everyone loves Renly, but Stannis does not. We can win over Highgarden." come over."

There was a moment of silence after Tyrion finished speaking, and then Queen Cersei said coldly: "My Prime Minister, does the Golden Rose love Lannister?"

Tyrion grinned: "Obviously, this is unlikely..."

His tone changed and he said seriously: "The Renly they loved is dead. As long as we can prove that Joffrey is a little better than Stannis, that will be enough."

The Lannister lioness's green eyes trembled slightly, and her hands under the table clenched into fists.

Varys seemed curious: "Prime Minister Tyrion, how can this be proven?"

"I think the late Renly set a good example..."

Tyrion glanced at everyone and continued: "We use marriage to win an alliance with the Golden Rose."

Maester Pycelle glanced at Queen Cersei, who was silent, and said tremblingly: "Master Prime Minister, do you want King Joffrey to marry Margaery Tyrell?"

Queen Cersei looked at Tyrion coldly. His sister's gaze at this moment made him a little flustered. He quickly showed a smile that he thought was well-behaved as his response.

She mocked: "Tyrion, you are really whimsical. Have you forgotten Loras Tyrell and Garlan Tyrell?"

Tyrion shrugged and replied: "Of course I remember that my father's big dog caused regrettable things."

Queen Cersei snorted coldly and said, "So, you are really naive."

Tyrion smiled and said: "The little Rose of Bitterbridge has just lost her new husband... From another perspective, the Golden Rose is in need of comfort now. They need very sincere comfort."

Cersei Lannister's eyes were trembling, and she had not forgotten the Witch's prophecy: One day you will be the mother of all the world, until another woman comes, she is younger and more beautiful than you, she will overthrow you, and Take away everything you truly love.

When Magta met for the first time (Chapter 112), Cersei had suspected that Margaery was the woman who was prophesied to take everything away from her.

Later, when Margaery married Renly, she gave up this suspicion.

Now, Cersei feels that the Witch's prophecy is getting closer to her.

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To be my son's queen? !Want to take everything away from me? !Margaery Tyrell will only end up in ashes!
Queen Cersei's eyes were full of coldness: "Let my son marry a woman with hatred? Who knows when her hatred will be ignited? A lively banquet or a bed late at night?"

Tyrion said with a smile: "The little rose of Highgarden is very charming. Joffrey will be willing to sleep with her, and all men will be jealous..."

Queen Cersei interrupted angrily: "That's enough! What do you think of my son? You ugly dwarf!"

Tyrion's smile disappeared instantly, and his strange-colored eyes stared motionlessly at Queen Cersei.

After a pause, he said one word at a time: "The Queen Mother Regent, this is the imperial meeting!"

Queen Cersei sneered and said contemptuously: "Be your puppet, I warned you."

"My sister, I will be really angry if you do this again!"

"How ridiculous, how dare you threaten me? Are you planning to complain to your father again?"

"Perhaps, this time it's another surprise, my good sister."

Cersei glared at Tyrion, and Tyrion looked back calmly. The atmosphere was solemn, and the siblings refused to give in to each other.

Cersei's voice was cold: "I can put you in a dark prison right now."

Tyrion grinned: "I don't think you can do it."

"Cough cough..."

The new Lord Chancellor of the Exchequer, Lord Gyles Rosby, who had been silent, coughed a few times and said: "Your Majesty the Queen Mother, I think the marriage proposed by the Prime Minister is worth a try. Our greatest enemy is Stannis. , I’m afraid it will be difficult to defend King’s Landing with our current military strength alone.”

Varys also advised: "Queen Cersei, you have a loving mother's heart, but those of us who are presumptuous in politics must give priority to our kingdom in everything and temporarily put aside our own desires."

After a pause, he said solemnly: "This may be the only way to keep King Joffrey alive until the wedding night."

The "affectionate" look between the siblings ended, and Queen Cersei leaned back in her chair. She remained unmoved: "You can say whatever you want, but my son is proud by nature, and he will never like Renly's leftovers. He will never agree to this marriage."

Tyrion said: "Before Joffrey came of age, you were his regent and I was his prime minister. He had to marry whoever we asked him to marry. Even if it was scraps, he could only make do with it. At once."

Everyone is looking at Cersei Lannister sitting upright.

After being silent for a while, Queen Cersei's eyes suddenly moved slightly, and she said, "You should find someone to arrange it. If this matter offends Joffrey, you have to ask the gods for blessings."

The change in Queen Cersei's expression did not escape Tyrion's eyes. What other plans did his sister, who loves to be smart, have? !
Queen Cersei's words fell and she didn't have time to think too much. Tyrion immediately said: "I'm glad that everyone has reached a consensus." Seeing that his sister was about to speak, his good brother spoke first: "We need to choose a good messenger. We have to let Golden Rose happily married their little Rose over."

Tyrion's eyes passed over his sister who seemed to be eating his younger brother, and across the royal ministers present.

Everyone was meditating. Queen Cersei's beautiful eyes looked at the dwarf prime minister. A charming smile appeared on her face: "We sent Sir Jacelyn Bywater (Commander-in-Chief of Cash Robes) south. He is trustworthy, isn't he?" , my Prime Minister?”

Tyrion blinked... My dear sister, do I look so easy to deceive?Could your strategy be a little more clever? !

Tyrion grinned... It seems that his sister finally realized that the golden robe was taken away by her well-behaved brother?Unfortunately...it's too late!
He shook his head slightly and said seriously: "Queen Cersei, what we want is not a mouthpiece. The envoy we send must be able to negotiate with the Golden Rose on behalf of the king and the Royal Council, and get the matter settled quickly."

His eyes swept across the people present again, and continued: "Stannis won't leave us too much time."

After another period of silence, Queen Cersei's voice rang out: "The Prime Minister is the spokesperson of the king, so... you are the most suitable candidate, so it is no different from Joffrey's personal visit."

Her voice became very gentle: "My Tyrion, your tongue is as powerful as Jaime's sword. Who could be better than you?"

I believe he will never come back once he leaves, right?Why does my old sister always mistakenly think that other people are fools... Tyrion sighed secretly.

"It's such an honor..."

Tyrion replied with a smile: "Sister Cersei, in fact, in my opinion, a mother is more suitable than an uncle to arrange a marriage for a child..."

The corner of his mouth raised: "Besides, you have a talent for making friends. I admire your skill very much."

The Lannister lioness's eyes sparkled with fire, and the brother and sister once again stared at each other "affectionately".

"It would be nice if Earl Green was here..." Varys's voice eased the tense atmosphere.

Tyrion's eyes moved, and his gaze moved to Varys with a slight smile on his face, and he narrowed his eyes slightly.

Facing everyone's gazes, Wallis said slowly: "The Duke of Metz likes Count Green very much. Everyone says that the two of them are like father and son."

He sighed lightly and continued: "If he was still in the Red Castle, he would be the best person to send the Golden Rose as envoy."

After a pause, Varys smiled slightly and added: "Earl Green's tongue is as powerful as Sir James's sword skills."

Grand Maester Pycelle had a complicated look on his face, and Finance Minister Earl Gales spoke up: "Your Majesty the Queen Mother, Prime Minister, we really have to treat this marriage with caution, so the candidate we send should preferably be one who can reassure Golden Rose. people."

Cersei's voice was full of dissatisfaction: "Varys, where is Grimm now?"

Before Varys could reply, Tyrion spoke first: "Sister Cersei, according to your son's order, didn't Green go to the valley to capture Lysa Tully and Robert Arryn?"

The Lannister lioness finally resisted the urge to rush over and slap Tyrion, and she said angrily: "This is all your conspiracy, right?"

Tyrion was stunned for a moment. Did my sister misunderstand something?
His eyes rolled... She must have known that after I went to see Joffrey, I gave the order for Green to go to the valley to arrest people... Did she think I had deliberately removed her sword?Judging from the results...it is really impossible to defend!
In Queen Cersei's sight, Tyrion's expression at this time revealed his guilt, and she couldn't help but clench her hands.

After a while, she showed a smile. Can the conspiracy she saw through be called a conspiracy? !
Queen Cersei raised her chin slightly and said, "Bring Green back."

The Lannister lioness' eyes full of warning slowly swept across the crowd and said: "I want Green back, immediately! No one can stop me, otherwise..."

She raised her voice: "Listen to my roar!"

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In the pavilion outside the Prime Minister's Tower, Bronn led a dozen or so golden robes to stand outside. Inside the pavilion stood Tyrion and Varys.

Tyrion stared at Varys with a respectful expression and said, "I always thought you were my ally, Lord Varys!"

Doubt flashed across Varys' fat face. He bowed slightly and said, "Prime Minister Tyrion, I am at your disposal."

Through the heavy clouds, the sun briefly peeked over the land, and Tyrion's golden nose shone.

He said solemnly: "Varys, you have been making a lot of little moves recently... Your purpose is to get Green back, right?"

After Tyrion finished speaking, Varys's face showed a moment of panic. He quickly shook his head and said, "It must be my inappropriate behavior that caused you to misunderstand, my Prime Minister."

Tyrion was unmoved by Varys's denial. He raised his hand, and the golden robes outside turned to face the direction of the two of them. Their hands grasped the swords at their waists. The handle of the sword.

"Lord Varys, am I giving you a chance to let me know what your purpose is?"

Varys glanced at the golden robes surrounding them calmly and said, "My Lord Prime Minister, I have to admit that you really have a bright eye."

He sighed: "I am honest with you, but this matter is only suitable for you to hear."

Tyrion stared at Varys who looked sincere for a while, then made a gesture, and the gold robes retreated one after another.

After a pause, Varys said, "Prime Minister Tyrion, in fact, our queen mother has long since noticed that she has lost control of the golden robe."

Tyrion stared at Varys motionless and said, "I did not reach out to the gold-robed guards of the Red Keep."

Varys sighed again: "Many people volunteered to be Queen Cersei's spies. Your actions cannot be hidden from her, and she does not trust Sir Lancel very much."

Tyrion raised his eyebrows and said, "So?"

Varys got slightly closer to Tyrion, lowered his voice and said, "My little birds told me that they saw the lioness wooing some strange monks. I smelled danger there, my Lord Prime Minister."

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In the Prime Minister's study, Tyrion picked up the letter just sent by his little attendant. He glanced at the golden ink pad on it and opened the envelope.

The content is still about the marriage of Myrcella, but the old lion far away in Harrenhal has changed his plan.

Princess Myrcella's marriage partner is no longer the Martell family of Sunspear proposed by Tyrion, but replaced by Robert Arryn of the Eagle's Nest.

Why did you suddenly change your mind?The kind father did not explain the reason for this incident in the letter, he only gave a cold command.

After thinking about it, Tyrion felt a headache, and he couldn't help but scratch his hair with his hands.

(End of this chapter)