Therefore, it is not difficult to explain why Viserys wanted to transfer Velas back to King's Landing when Mithril was seriously ill.
Rams knelt on the ground, secretly wondering what His Majesty the Emperor was thinking. Just then, Viserys seemed to have thought of something and spoke up.
"I heard that Chancellor of the Exchequer Illyrio took a fall recently?"
During a previous inspection of Blackwater Bay harbor, Illyrio accidentally fell off his horse in public. It is said that he was seriously injured, and many people witnessed the incident.
Therefore, when Viserys returned to King's Landing, Illyrio used this as an excuse to stay at home and not go to see Viserys.
Viserys didn't bring up the matter, but instead called Aegon over for a chat.
However, Rams was slightly taken aback when the Emperor suddenly brought up this matter at this moment, not knowing why.
"Yes, Your Majesty."
"Lord Illyrio accidentally fell off his horse, and many people saw it."
"However, Lord Illyrio doesn't usually ride a horse; he usually travels by carriage or sedan chair. I don't know why he suddenly decided to ride a horse that day, and then he fell off."
"Ah."
"That's pretty unlucky."
Viserys stood on the white marble balcony, gazing at the distant sunset and nodding slightly.
This kind of thing is so incoherent that it's hard to figure out what the problem is unless you connect everything together. But just then, a casual remark came down.
"In that case..."
"Let Illyrio stay home and recuperate with him while Mistoin submits his resignation."
Viserys' voice was calm, but Ramsay, who was kneeling on the ground, was taken aback when he heard this, and then his expression changed slightly.
Chapter 764 Diana
Aside from some unforeseen circumstances, such as the death of former Stormlands Governor Jon Clinton from an arrow wound during the suppression of the Dorn rebellion, and the current Prime Minister Misz Tho's desire to resign due to health reasons.
The other members of the Imperial Council remain much the same as they were in the early days of the Empire; aside from adding a few new positions, they have never removed anyone from their positions.
Now, His Majesty the Emperor has suddenly ordered the Finance Minister Illyrio, who fell from his horse, to go home and recuperate for a while. Although he has not been directly dismissed from his post, this is certainly a very stern warning.
If there's a next time, it might not be as simple as just being removed from office.
And then, thinking back to what happened not long ago...
In truth, the Grand Secretary of the Interior has connections everywhere, and no news in King's Landing can escape Ramsay's notice.
He had known all along that Illyrio had interfered in royal affairs, but this seemed to have crossed His Majesty's bottom line. His Majesty could forgive and tolerate Aegon, but he absolutely could not tolerate Illyrio's behavior.
At that time, Ramsay thought that His Majesty the Emperor had pardoned Aegon and personally appointed him as the Archbishop of the Seven, and that Illyrio, the Treasurer, seemed to have gotten away with it, but little did he know that this was what awaited him.
However, Rams had no sympathy for the other party, which was also the reason why he rarely attended the Council of the Kings, even though he was qualified to do so.
Ramsay Bolton's job and special position meant that if he wanted to live and maintain that position forever, he couldn't befriend any of the senior members of the Council of the King.
"His Majesty."
Upon hearing Viserys's words, the young man with black hair and a pale face revealed a sinister smile. He then kowtowed once more and retreated.
...
Highgarden was the imperial family's backyard, and now it no longer resembles the place it was during the war.
The high walls were freshly painted, the marks of swords and spears were erased, and the gardens were filled with all sorts of exotic flowers and plants, resembling a natural paradise. Courtyards, pools, and artificial waterfalls adorned the entire castle. The castle was filled with stone carvings, fountains, and marble columns, while grapevines and roses decorated the walls and sculptures, and the ancient buildings were covered with vines.
From the tower of Highgarden, one can see all the manors and fields within a radius of several miles, the fields covered with wildflowers and golden roses.
In the sky above this wilderness, a giant red dragon, tens of meters long, was soaring. Her entire body was covered with fiery red scales, and her head was held high and ferocious. With her strong body, it was difficult for outsiders to tell that she was actually a female dragon.
In the towering tower, Viserys stood on the white marble balcony, basking in the golden sunlight of the setting sun, watching the red dragon circling and roaring in the sky. Ramus had already retreated, and the room was now empty.
Just then, the sound of a door opening came from outside Viserys's study. The silver-haired young man turned his head slightly, and a woman wearing a sand-yellow dress and gold jewelry slowly walked towards him.
"She looks a lot like your Bellerion, doesn't she?"
The newcomer was none other than Arianne Martell, the Great Queen of Viserys and Princess of Dorne. She approached her husband, placed her hand on the golden railing, and spoke softly.
The empress of the empire had glossy black curly hair, olive skin, and large eyes. She wore magnificent gold earrings and a sandy yellow dress that partially revealed her breasts. A glittering gold necklace adorned her neck, with a dazzling ruby hanging from the center of her full bosom.
Having been married for over seven years, Arianne's demeanor has become increasingly mature and composed, resembling more and more like an empress of an empire.
However, in addition to her queenly demeanor, the former Princess Dorn was also not lacking in charm and noble grace in every gesture.
"Ah."
Viserys, seeing his wife approach, turned to look at her, then reached out and took her soft hand in his. He glanced at the red dragon circling overhead and nodded.
"Vaghar truly lives up to her reputation as the eldest of the five young dragons; she certainly possesses the aura of a leader."
Viserys took Ariane's hand and gently pulled her into his arms, inhaling her fragrance, before adding a final remark.
"Just like you... and Diana."
Arianne burst out laughing, unable to suppress a smile.
As the eldest princess of Dorne, Arianne should have been the heir to Dorne because of Dornish culture and customs, which stipulate that sons and daughters have equal rights of inheritance.
However, her father, Prince Doran, did not want Arianne to inherit Dorne, so he married her off to Viserys as a political gift.
However, Viserys did indeed rise in the East and launch a counterattack against Westeros to seize the Iron Throne, which can be attributed to Prince Doran's keen eye for talent.
Viserys and Arianne's daughter, Diana, although only six years old, has already begun to show the dangerous aura that her mother possesses.
Diana had a very strong personality and didn't like wearing dresses that little girls liked. Instead, she preferred simpler and more comfortable coats and breeches.
Girls her age usually have long hair, but Diana still had short, silver-gold hair that reached her neck.
Furthermore, she refused to learn needlework from the ladies of the court or how to be an elegant and noble princess. Instead, she preferred to practice swordsmanship with her father's two squires, Robb Stark and Gendry, while the female knights of the Kingsguard were her teachers.
However, although Diana was lively and active, she could not be considered a tomboy. She perfectly inherited her father's beautiful silver-gold short hair, which shone brightly in the sunlight, and a pair of pure and crystal-clear light purple eyes, which were even purer than those of her aunt, Princess Daenerys.
Diana Targaryen was definitely a natural beauty; anyone who saw the little princess could foresee that she would grow up to be a stunning beauty.
Of course, this is on the premise that she is willing to wear a long dress.
However, Viserys and Arianne were at a loss when faced with their daughter's obvious problems, because she was their first child and they couldn't bear to hit or scold her.
Fortunately, Viserys and Arianne were both easygoing people with a more open-minded perspective than people of their time. Arianne had been sleeping with Viserys for seven years and had been influenced by his behavior, so in the end, they both just let things be.
"Ugh—"
"Vaghar, charge! Charge! Charge!"
Now, Viserys and his wife are embracing in the tower of the High Court.
Call ~
In the sky, the silver-haired girl gripped the saddle rings on Vaghar's back tightly. The gale above the clouds tossed her hair, and her beautiful eyes curved into crescent moons.
Chapter 765 Miscarriage
Call ~
A fierce wind howled overhead, her short silver hair fluttering, before Vaghar, carrying Princess Diana Targaryen, descended from the azure sky of Highgarden.
Viserys, dressed in a casual outfit with silver thread and a coat of arms on his chest, stood beside his two wives, Arianne and Renis, quietly watching the girl climb down from the dragon's back from under the flowing fountain in Highgarden Gardens.
"father!"
Little Diana's eyes lit up when she saw Viserys. She grabbed the scales on the dragon's back with her fair, delicate arms, then jumped down from Vaghar's drooping wings and ran towards Viserys.
Meanwhile, the red female dragon Vaghar, who was barely able to lie down in the open space of the garden, turned her head and saw that her 'sister' Diana had jumped off her. Her huge, ferocious head immediately rose slightly, and a rolling sound came from her throat.
"Ho..."
She looked at Viserys, and surprisingly, there were human-like emotions in her scarlet eyes.
The five baby dragons were found by Mia, who was then a mercenary, and Viserys brought them out and hatched them with his own bloodline power.
Therefore, the five young dragons regarded Viserys as their father. Although dragons are highly intelligent creatures, they still possess many animalistic thoughts, and they developed a deep affection for Viserys.
However, the five young dragons have now grown up. Although they are not yet adults, they are not far from being called 'young dragons'.
However, perhaps because they were all hatched by Viserys using the power of his bloodline, in front of their father, no matter how old the children grow, they will always be children. Viserys sometimes still habitually calls them the 'Five Little Ones'.
But the five baby dragons are now seen as the undisputed rulers of the skies, and have even earned their own nicknames. For example, Vaghar is known as the 'Red Queen'.
There was an incident in Andalus where Faceless Ones stole dragons, but now even if these five dragons are released to roam freely, no one dares to steal them.
However, although Viserys currently has no control over these dragons, the Royal Guard is large enough to accommodate them, so there is no issue of territory, since dragons are inherently social animals.
The strongest dragon becomes the 'patriarch of the clan', and the other dragons are protected by it. The other dragons also perform their respective duties, and even if there are other male dragons in the clan, there will be no civil war in the future.
This is one manifestation of the high intelligence of the dragon race; they even know how to respect the elderly and care for the young. Of course, it is also related to the fact that the older the dragon, the larger its size.
As the five young dragons grow up, these dragons living in the Imperial Forest will occasionally fly away, but they will always return within a few days.
They have come to regard this place as their home.
"father!"
Little Diana jumped off the dragon's back, her dazzling silver-gold hair flowing, and then ran over to hug her father tightly.
"Diana".
Viserys smiled and picked up his daughter, placing her on his arm. Diana gently kissed Viserys' cheek.
"Alas."
"Stretch your beard."
Diana kissed her father on the cheek, then waved her hand dismissively, clearly indicating that Viserys' beard hadn't been shaved clean that morning and had pricked his youngest daughter.
"Dad, switch sides."
Diana then had Viserys change his face again. The girl's clear, pale purple eyes carefully examined her father's cheek, finding a stubble-free spot and gently kissing it before she was satisfied.
"Mother."
Diana then looked at the two women standing behind her father. One of them was her mother, Arianne, and the other was her 'aunt', Renes.
"Aunt Renis."
Diana was still young and didn't understand why her father would marry her aunt and have a younger brother with her.
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