iron throne of ice and fire

Chapter 261 Lords and Vassals

In the fireplace, sparks flew from the fire from time to time and fell on the stone floor, making a slight sound.

The new lord's voice was still gentle, but Baron Greven felt a creepy feeling after hearing it. His Adam's apple rolled up and down a few times and he said: "Yes... yes, Lord Green."

The firelight of the fireplace flickered in Green's eyes, like stars. His fingers rubbed the body of the wine glass and said: "Greven, since you have thought of the problem, it seems that you have also thought of a solution. Let's Shall I listen to your idea?"

Baron Grevan felt the strong gaze cast by his daughter, but his eyes remained motionless, as if he was unaware of it.

After a pause, he said: "Lord Green, perhaps you can adopt Robert Arryn as your adopted son and rule the entire valley as your adoptive father. I think that before little Robert reaches adulthood, it will be enough to consolidate the Your right to rule.”

"It's a nice idea, but it can't be done."

Green took a sip of summer red and continued: "I came to the valley in the name of King Joffrey. The power of Duke Arryn's disposal is in the hands of the king. I do not have this power."

Shaking the wine glass in his hand, he added: "Loyal Griven, I can tell you directly that Duke Arryn is King Joffrey's 'trophy'. The king will personally judge him, and he is running out of patience. .”

Judgment? !

After a moment of silence, Baron Greven said worriedly: "Lord Green, please forgive my bluntness. If Little Robert leaves the valley, he is likely to be exploited by someone with ulterior motives. I think... this will not be conducive to your influence on the valley. rule."

Grivan Hessey looked at the new lord with a very sincere look... He must not leave the Aylin family a chance to make a comeback, otherwise... he could not even imagine the outcome of the Hessey family at that time.

Green seemed to see what Greven was worried about: "There will be no room for the Aylin family to survive in the valley. You can rest assured, my loyal Mr. Baron."

There was some hesitation on his face, and he tapped the armrest of the chair with his fingers, and then said: "Grevan, someone reported privately to King Joffrey that Robert Arryn is not Jon Arryn's father. , he is a bastard who came from Lysa Tully’s affair.”

"How is this possible!" Baron Greven blurted out, and his children all looked shocked.

Then, Baron Greven didn't know what he thought of. He suddenly paused and said quickly: "It's so possible! No, I mean that Little Robert is a bastard. He is the bastard of Lysa and Petyr." kind!"

Green frowned slightly, he seemed a little unconvinced: "Grevan, what I told you... is just King Joffrey's guess..."

He sighed softly: "This is one of the reasons why the king ordered me to send troops. The just Majesty Joffrey will never allow...the crime of blood confusion to occur under his Iron Throne, so he has to judge it himself."

Baron Greven's face turned red due to the excitement in his heart. He paused and said, "Lord Green, there are many people in the Eagle's Nest City who also know this secret. He or she has chosen silence in order to survive. "

"You mean the witness?"

Green raised his eyebrows slightly and asked again: "The real witness?"

Baron Grevan nodded and said: "Yes, there are witnesses. I think they will be willing. Those people are very willing to testify in front of the just king."

After pondering for a moment, Green continued to ask: "You promise to be the true witness? King Joffrey doesn't like to be deceived."

Baron Greven's eyes flashed slightly, and he nodded again and said: "Lord Green, no one dares to lie in front of the just king. They are people who have witnessed the truth with their own eyes. I can tell..."

After a short pause, he continued: "I guarantee this is true, my lord."

Green then nodded with relief and said, "Very good. As your vassal, of course I will trust my vassal. Thank you for your honesty, loyal Griven."

After a while, a maid walked lightly and whispered into Green's ear. He tapped his chin and said, "Let's serve."

After Green took the three members of the Hershey family to their seats, the small dinner began.

Waiters and maids brought out gourmet dishes: mushroom bisque, then apple, nut and raisin salad and crab claw pie, followed by roasted lamb with leeks and carrots, goat cheese and baked apples in hollow loaf pans.

A singer was playing the harp, and the sweet music filled the small hall of the Gates of the Moon.

Green raised his glass and said, "For the peace of the Seven Kingdoms."

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When Green drank his fifth glass of wine, Ryan Hershey stood up under the signal from his father's eyes, and he made a chest salute to where Green was.

He raised his voice and said: "Lord Green, please allow me to fight for you. I only need 50 swordsmen who are good at it, and I promise to capture the Eagle's Nest City for you."

Green's eyes moved slightly. He glanced at the gratified Baron Greven, but refused: "Brave Lean, the mountain road to the Eagle's Nest City is too dangerous. You are the heir of Baron Greven. Don’t take risks easily.”

He added: "As far as I know, with the reserves of the Eagle's Nest City, they can only last for one year at most. As a lord, I will not put the heirs of my vassals in danger. I am patient. of."

Ryan Hershey seemed a little surprised. He opened his mouth and said, "But...but..."

Green pressed his hand and his voice was gentle: "The Hershey family is loyal. I will not let you lack military exploits. I will wait for the day when I canonize you as a knight of glory."

Green's soothing words made Lean even more anxious. He didn't see the color his father quietly called him. He hurriedly said: "But we have made an appointment with Sir Egan, and they will..."

There was a sudden silence in the hall.

"I, I..." Rean trembled his lips. Only then did he realize that he had said something he shouldn't have said, and his eyes scanned the people present in panic.

There were beads of sweat on his father's forehead, and her sister was quietly staring...at Lord Green? ! She didn't seem to be aware of the current situation.

Finally, his eyes slowly moved to the direction of the main seat.

Lord Green was still the same as before, with a slight smile on his lips. He didn't seem to be unhappy about the secret he "accidentally" revealed, and Lien felt a little relieved in his heart.

Green's voice seemed a little low: "Lian, which member of the Egan family is Sir Egan?"

The Egan family is one of the nobles in the valley. The family emblem has a blue and white background - the blue part is inlaid with a golden sun, a white crescent moon and a silver star. The family motto is night and day.

Hearing Green's question, Lien's heart skipped a beat. He wiped the sweat from his cheeks and said, "Yes...yes..."

For some reason, he couldn't express what he wanted to say. Rean, who was too nervous, looked directly at his father.

Baron Greven scolded: "Look what I'm doing?! Didn't you hear Lord Green asking you?!"

Lean would only nod blankly, and then Green comforted him: "Lean, don't worry."

He ordered the waiter: "Pour him some wine."

When the wine was filled, Lien finally regained his senses and picked up the wine glass and drank it in one gulp. Then, when he was about to explain his presumption, Green said: "Just tell me the answer, Lean."

A sharp flash flashed in Green's eyes. Rean swallowed and said, "Lord Green, he is Ser Vardis Egan. He was the captain of Duke Jon Arryn's guard in the Red Keep."

When Duke Jon was still alive, Green saw the silver-haired, broad-faced, muscular Sir Vardis in the Prime Minister's Tower. He tapped his chin and said, "What does he want?"

Li Enxian scratched his head first, then shook his head, and then looked at his father.

Baron Grevan's face turned red by his eldest son's actions. He bowed deeply to Green and said respectfully: "My lord, Sir Egan heard that the Queen Regent's trust is more important than yours... He hopes to be in the Red Castle." Serve the Kingdom.”

Green tapped the armrest with his slender fingers a few times and said, "I will find a good position for him among the gold-robed Red Fort guards."

He looked at Lien who still had a nervous look on his face, raised the corner of his mouth slightly, and said: "Lian, did you hear that? I'll let you take you to select the manpower. Can I have dinner at the Eagle's Nest City tomorrow?" ...It’s up to you.”

After listening to the words of the lord, Li En, who was already in his early twenties, suddenly felt the urge to cry. His lord was too kind, and he wanted to enter the Eagle's Nest City now, immediately, and immediately.

He knelt down suddenly and said: "I...I...I will not let you down, I promise, sir!"

Green left the chair, personally helped up the excited Lien, and said: "This is a rare achievement. I will wait to canonize you as a knight at the Baelor Cathedral in King's Landing. I will also ask the Archbishop to anoint you with his own hands. Holy oil..."

Patting Li En's shoulder, he said again: "Go ahead and get ready."

"As ordered!"

Ryan Hershey took a few steps back with his face lowered and his chest caressed. Then he flicked his pink cloak, turned around and strode away.

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Green motioned for the others to leave, leaving only himself, Grevin Hershey and Miranda Hershey in the small hall.

Green did not return to the dining table, but sat on the chair in front of the fireplace. He leaned on the back of the chair and rubbed his brows.

Baron Greven walked over quickly, knelt in front of Green, and said: "Sir, I am ashamed of my own cleverness. I dare not ask for your forgiveness. I only ask for your punishment."

Green's sigh sounded, and Baron Grevan lowered his head deeper.

After a pause, he said: "Greven, the second heir of the Arryn family is imprisoned in a prison cell in Iron Oak City."

Baron Grevan raised his eyes and glanced at Green, who looked calm, and said cautiously: "Sir, are you referring to Harold Harling (Chapter 251)?"

Green tapped his chin and said: "Credit is credit, fault is fault, but...credit can occasionally make up for some mistakes."

His brown eyes looked at Baron Grevan, and he continued: "Use him to prove your loyalty to Crabb to the people in the valley... If you do it well, not only will I completely forget the unpleasantness of tonight, but I will also It will make the Heshe family one of the most noble families in the valley. You can regard this as my promise to you, and Kleb will never forget it."

Baron Greven's pupils shrank, and he raised his voice: "I obey, Lord Green. The Heshe family will always remember your kindness and kindness."

"Miss Miranda, please help Baron Grevan up."

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The next day, when the sky was slightly bright, Ryan Hershey led 52 blue-robed elites to climb the mountain road to the Eagle's Nest City.

As evening approached, with the support of Ser Vardis, Kleb's Marsh Marigold banner flew above the spiers of the Eyrie. Robert Arryn, Duke of the Eyrie, Warden of the Vale, Warden of the True East, Then he became Kreb's prisoner.

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Although the Stark-Tully coalition led by Robb Stark was invincible in the Western Territory, Edmure Tully's plan to ambush Lan in the Western Territory was thwarted because Edmure Tully blocked Lord Tywin's return reinforcements at the Red Fork. The battle plan of the Nistor reinforcements.

When Kevan Lannister returned to the West, he commanded the Lannister army in the West to fortify the dangerous terrain. This left Robb Stark, who mainly relied on cavalry, unable to find a way to deal with it.

Later, Robb set his sights on Cliff City, which is located on the western coastline of the Western Territory and whose walls are in disrepair.

Robb planned to use this place as their temporary stronghold in the Western Territory after conquering Cliff City. While resting his troops, he would also use the port of Cliff City to transport the property plundered by his lords in the Western Territory on sea ships to appease the morale of the army.

However, the ruined walls of Cliff City withstood repeated attacks by the Stark-Tully coalition.

Crag City could not be captured for a long time, and Robb Stark personally joined the siege in desperation. The addition of the King of the North and the King of the Trident instantly boosted the morale of the Stark-Tully coalition to attack the city. Although they finally captured Cliff City, Robb was hit by an arrow in the shoulder and fell into a coma.

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In Cliff City, Robb, who had been unconscious for two days and two nights, struggled to open his eyelids. He murmured hoarsely: "Water...water..."

"Great, you finally woke up? Oh... please wait..."

Robb vaguely heard a cheerful voice. After he was fed water, he vaguely saw the chestnut hair in front of him, and soon lost consciousness.

When Robb woke up again, it was already the afternoon of the next day.

The girl was carefully changing the dressing on Robb's wound. She was slender and had a small heart-shaped face under her curly chestnut hair.

After cleaning up, the girl's brown eyes looked at Robb, who was staring at her. Her cheeks seemed to be slightly red from shyness.

The girl's voice was soft: "King Stark, you are very strong. I think you will get better soon."

Robb's voice was still a little hoarse: "Thank you for taking care of me... This should be the first time I see you, is it you?"

The girl's lips raised, revealing a row of white teeth: "Your Majesty, I am Jeyne Westerling, and I am honored."

Jeyne Westerling's smile was like the summer sun, and the corners of Robb's lips could not help but raise: "I am also honored to be taken care of by you. Thank you again, Miss Westerling."

"Perhaps... you can just call me Jenny, Your Majesty the King."

(End of this chapter)