iron throne of ice and fire

Chapter 557 Ruler 7
"Ms. Asha."

Green's voice was like the calm surface of a lake, without any ripples.

His gaze shifted slightly to Asha, and then fixed on the other person beside her.

"Theon Greyjoy?"

"Yes, yes, it's an honor to meet you."

After saying this, Theon looked up at the Regent sitting behind the table and said no more.

The brother and sister stood not far from the table, their stiff postures making them seem a little restrained.

"I've heard of your name."

Green placed his hands casually on the armrests, and said in a relaxed tone: "It is said that you almost captured Winterfell with only a few dozen people."

Theon's face turned red instantly. The experience in Winterfell (Chapters 209 and 210)... was even more of a humiliation for him. It was a dream that was quickly shattered.

but.

To be honest, judging from the tone of the Regent, there was not a trace of sarcasm in it, which made Theon full of confusion.

Lord Green leaned forward slowly, crossed his hands, propped up his chin, and continued: "If I remember correctly, Winterfell has only been breached twice in the thousands of years since its founding. And you almost opened a new chapter in history."

"Oh? Oh."

Theon made a vague sound in his throat, as if he had not yet come to his senses.

Glancing at her stunned brother, Asha pursed her lips slightly and pressed the injured part of her abdomen with one hand.

“The performance this time was also good.”

Green's voice became slightly gentler: "I heard that in order to protect your sister, you actually jumped off the bridge holding Euron Greyjoy."

The corners of his lips curved slightly. "May the Seven Gods bless you to be alive. You possess outstanding battlefield wisdom, and are both brave and fearless, and are not afraid of sacrifice. Perhaps, I will be fortunate enough to witness the birth of another famous general of the Seven Kingdoms."

Theon's lips trembled slightly, and his chest rose and fell involuntarily to suppress his inner excitement.

At this moment, he was extremely certain in his heart that His Royal Highness the Regent, who had ended the long-term chaos in the Seven Kingdoms, was definitely a good man with a keen eye.

He even had the urge to immediately swear allegiance and devote everything he had to the wise and fair Regent.

He clenched his fists tightly, but fortunately, the remaining trace of rationality allowed Theon to resist the impulse.

"You and I have a lot in common. Perhaps in the future, you and I may become good friends who can talk about anything." Green said as he stood up from his chair.

Her brother was too excited. Just as Asha was about to speak, Green, as if he had anticipated it, raised his hand and waved it casually to stop her.

"This deal between Crabbe and Greyjoy went smoothly and is worth celebrating."

Tread~tap~tap~
Green moved in the direction of the fireplace, and Theon blurted out eagerly, "Yes, that is a very fine start, your highness, I am honored."

He followed quickly, and then the two of them sat down on two black sandalwood chairs by the fireplace in a very pleasant atmosphere.

Crash---

Theon picked up the flagon and poured the wine, a smile on his face.

In Asha's eyes, her brother's behavior at this time was like a waiter who was extremely attentive in order to please his master.

Asha felt a dull pain in her lower abdomen and her forehead was covered with fine beads of cold sweat. She never dreamed that her brother, who seemed a little reckless but still had some sense of honor, would fall so easily into the sweet words of the Regent.

Green Crabbe must have ill intentions. Beneath this seemingly friendly appearance, there must be a conspiracy that she has not yet discovered!

"There are one hundred female branches in King's Landing..."

As Asha stepped closer, Grimm was looking up and laughing, and Theon had a lewd look on his face.

With a low laugh, as if he had just noticed her, Green turned his head to look over, and Theon quickly restrained his somewhat inappropriate smile. "Miss Greyjoy, you need the care of a doctor."

Hearing Green's words, Asha first came to Green's chair and then lowered her body.

She moved closer to Green, paused, and raised the corners of her mouth slightly: "I actually need your careful care more."

Green lowered his eyes slightly and looked at her: "I'm sorry, I'm not a doctor."

Asha gently rotated her index finger on the back of Green's hand, stared into his eyes, and said, "I am under your protection, I should... repay you."

Payback? !
Theon, who was sitting at the other end, was stunned. He suddenly understood what his sister was hinting to the Regent.

Then, a surge of anger suddenly surged in his heart. Where was the pride and dignity of being a lady of the Greyjoy family? !
In Theon's eyes, his sister's behavior at this moment was very much like a prostitute trying to please a guest.

Seeing the increasingly ambiguous atmosphere over there, Xien couldn't help but say: "Asha, you should go back and rest first."

After he finished speaking, he realized that his voice was squeezed out from between his teeth. He quickly looked at Regent Green apologetically.

Green didn't seem to care about Theon's intrusion. He touched Asha's cheek with his palm... It was obvious that she was still running a fever.

He knew that she was seriously injured by the Crow's Eye, and he couldn't help but sigh at the beastly physique of Westeros.

"Go ahead. I have found the best physician in the Seven Kingdoms for you."

At his signal, Ser Brienne, who had been standing by the door like a statue, immediately walked over with steady steps.

She stopped behind him and looked at Miss Greyjoy, who was almost sticking to Green, expressionlessly. She bowed slightly and said, "Please allow me to lead the way for you."

Asha glanced at Theon out of the corner of her eye, and her foolish brother was suppressing his anger towards her.

"..." She endured the pain in her body and tried to stand up as naturally as possible.

Asha strode away directly. After the door was closed, Theon touched Green's chest and said, "I'm sorry, Your Highness. Asha...she..."

The words of rebuke that were about to come out of his mouth turned around and continued: "Because I was imprisoned in Winterfell, my sister had to fulfill my son's obligations on my behalf. She is actually... very kind."

Green smiled and said, "I know a little about this. Now that you are back, she can enjoy a stable life like other noble ladies."

Theon couldn't suppress the curled corners of his mouth and nodded quickly: "Yes, I will protect her, and I will help her find a good husband worthy of her status, so that she can live happily in her new family for the rest of her life."

Green nodded, seeming to agree: "Yes, she is your blood relative. This is the responsibility and mercy of being a ruler."

While speaking, Theon had actually been secretly observing Green's expression. At this point, he had already determined that the Regent had no interest in Asha at all.

He understood very well. Asha had rough skin and a masculine personality. How could the Regent fall in love with her?
She had deceived him!
Fortunately, he and the Regent unexpectedly had similar interests.

Taking advantage of the cheerful atmosphere, Theon tentatively said: "Your Highness, the Ironborn of Dragonstone..."

Green smiled and raised his glass to him. "I will pardon them. This is the beginning of a firm friendship between Crabbe and Greyjoy."

Theon also raised his glass and said excitedly: "Thank you for your generosity, Your Highness. The friendship between Greyjoy and Crabbe will be indestructible, I promise!"

"Okay, the gods are witnesses."

"Yes, the gods... er... the Drowned God also witnessed it!"

.........

After Theon left with his chest puffed out, Ser Allard Seaworth (the second son of the Onion Knight), who was in charge of the escort mission, was called into the Regent's study.

"One family at a time... entertain Theon Greyjoy, Arad."

Ser Arad took the heavy bag of money handed to him by Brienne, weighed it, and then grinned: "My lord, this task is very difficult."

Hearing this, Green couldn't help but smile: "Well, I'll trouble you then."

(End of this chapter)