iron throne of ice and fire

Chapter 644 Little Rose's Handwritten Letter

Winterfell, the Stark capital, shelters every Northman, and Green, as a benevolent king, is naturally willing to lend a helping hand.

Monton was sent to Long Lake not only to scout the way for the royal army that would follow, but also to help Winterfell bring back the elderly and infirm who had not been able to migrate south.

"Sir Monton has an important mission to lead his troops north, and it is not safe there; there is a possibility of encountering Stannis's rebels."

Seeing the two wolf cubs' disappointment, Green smiled slightly and continued, "If you really want to travel, I suggest you choose the south. I will send someone to escort you."

Just as Arya and Rickon were about to cheer, his expression suddenly turned serious: "On the condition that you obtain Lady Caitlin's consent."

"Ok!"

They both agreed loudly, and the excited siblings ran off.

It's finally quiet...

Green took a sip of his Summer Red wine in a good mood, then paused slightly as he put down his glass. He calculated the time... about seven months later, he and Dani would be expecting their child.

He leaned back in his chair for a moment, then reached out and pulled out a blank piece of parchment.

Subsequently.

He picked up a quill pen and slowly wrote down his love for his wife and children on the soft leather.

……

knock knock knock.

The door was pushed open, and Brienne of Tarth, who had just taken the letter, reappeared: "Your Majesty, Lady Stark, Rickon, and Arya request an audience."

With permission granted, Lady Caitlin quickly led her two pouting children inside.

"His Majesty."

Green waved his hand and said with a smile, "It seems you've encountered a little difficulty, madam. Please have a seat."

"Thanks you."

Caitlin sat down gracefully, then said helplessly, "The little wolf cubs all want to go out and travel, but as their mother, I have to refuse..."

A hint of a smile flashed in her eyes, but she sighed and continued, "...They 'accuse' me of favoritism, Your Majesty. I have no choice but to seek your help."

It sounds like they've hurt the mother's feelings...

Arya and Rickon were immediately filled with guilt and instinctively grabbed Caitlin's hand each.

"Mother……"

Looking at her daughter and then at her son, Lady Caitlin's fine lines around her eyes smoothed out: "My children, when you're a few years older, even if you don't want to, Ned and I will let you go out and travel."

"Mother……"

The two wolf cubs rushed into Caitlin's overflowing arms, creating an incredibly heartwarming scene.

Green, watching the "family drama" from the sidelines: "..."

Mrs. Caitlin smiled apologetically at Green, then patted the children and said gently, "Alright, you can go play now."

After Arya led Rickon away, Caitlin nodded slightly: "I apologize for disturbing you. During this time... the children suspect that I am too biased, so I have to ask the King to be the witness."

Green smiled gently and said jokingly, "Madam, I like Arya and Rickon very much, and they have just made me realize that I am a just king."

Mrs. Caitlin was still a little embarrassed, her cheeks slightly flushed: "Thank you for your understanding. They can finally behave themselves for a while."

Green smiled and nodded, then paused and said, "I also need your forgiveness. I was also kept at bay by the two of them, so I had no choice but to pass the problem on to you, Madam."

Looking into each other's eyes, Caitlin smiled. "It's my fault for apologizing on behalf of the children. Those two little ones know you love them, they know it perfectly well." As she joked, she suddenly missed Ned, her husband who would also dump the troublesome little wolves on her and then apologize to her afterwards.

Oh, may the seven benevolent gods quickly drive away those white demons!
"correct."

Green's voice came through: "When Rickon is a little older, I plan to recommend a good teacher for him. I will discuss this with Duke Ned after I meet with him."

Lady Caitlin asked tentatively, "Oh, may I have the honor of knowing which knight it is?"

Green spread his hands: "The current captain of the Queen's Iron Guard, Ser Barristan Selmy."

"The fearless Barristan?"

Ser Barristan's heroic deeds, such as single-handedly slaying the last Blackfyre, are well-known. Although he is old, he is still recognized as the most powerful knight in the Seven Kingdoms.

It would be an honor for Rickon if his son could be personally taught by "Barristan the Fearless," and it would also enhance his reputation in the North.

Moreover, Ser Barristan was the captain of the Targaryen Queen's guard...

Thinking of this, Lady Catherine bowed deeply to the King: "Thank you so much, Your Majesty, I... have no way to repay you."

"No need to thank me, Clayber and Stark are already family."

Before Ned Stark inherited the title of Duke of Winterhold, winter was coming—the wolves were both fierce and cunning.

For the sake of the kingdom's peace and future, it is necessary for Green to allow Rickon Stark to inherit his father's glory.

Sir Barristan is certainly a good choice as a teacher.

……

Lady Catelyn walked out of the King's study with a smile on her face, and then... she suddenly realized that she had been so happy for Rickon that she seemed to have forgotten about Arya.

Her original plan was to find a suitable opportunity to ask the king to send Arya to the Red Keep so she could "travel" there for a while.

Lady Caitlin thought that the unfamiliar environment might help Arya learn court etiquette and become a popular lady.

If Arya knew that Rickon's teacher would be "Barristan the Intrepid," the little wolf girl would complain about her mother's favoritism again.

What comforted her was that Sansa and Rickon had already planned a bright future, so she could now fully "favor" Arya.

Despite the misunderstanding, as a mother, she naturally couldn't let Arya continue to feel that she was being unfair to her; she had a responsibility to arrange Arya's future as well.

Sister Mordan, do you know where Arya is?

Sister Mordan, who was following behind Lady Caitlin, paused slightly and replied, "Madam, Miss Arya should be in the stables. She mentioned at breakfast that she wanted to go see the groom to fix the horses' hooves."

Mrs. Caitlin's full breasts heaved slightly as she said, "Never mind, I'll find her again when she's had her fun."

She paused, then added, "Please wash the stable smell off Miss Stark."

"Yes, Lady of Winterfell."

……

Today was rather busy. Not long after Lady Catelyn left, Ser Brienne delivered a letter from the King's Landing raven.

Green took it, and his eyebrows immediately rose. The letter had two seemingly identical rose-sealed wax seals, but they were actually slightly different.

Green recognized them; one was Margaret's seal, and the other was Velas's.

The tightly rolled parchment letter showed no signs of being opened... Green guessed that it must be Margaery's letter, which was then forwarded to Winterfell by Velas of King's Landing.

He gestured for Sir Brienne to leave, then slowly opened the letter...

(End of this chapter)