The Iron Throne of Ice and Fire

Red Fort, Prime Minister Tower, Study Room on the 2nd floor.

Jon Arryn has many titles: Lord of the Eyrie, Warden of the Vale, Warden of the East, Hand of the King to Robert Baratheon I.

When he was young, Jon Arryn had sandy-blond hair, blue eyes and a hooked nose, and was handsome in appearance.

Jon Arryn, who is 52 years old this year (297 AC), has long lost the handsomeness of his youth. His originally bright and thick blond hair has become gray and sparse.

Jon Arryn's face was wrinkled, and most of his teeth were missing. His body was hunched over, and he looked even more aged due to the pain he suffered from illness.

Jon Arryn's cloudy eyes flashed from time to time, indicating that he held the power of the Red Keep tightly.

Finance Minister Petyr Baelish seemed to have inadvertently picked up a letter that had been opened in clay: "Duke Jon, this seems to be a letter from the Arryn tribe, coming from Seagull Town."

Petyr Baelish, who was born in the Gorge, is deeply respected and trusted by Jon Arryn, Hand of the King.

In the beginning, Duchess Lysa Tully, who had a crush on Petyr Baelish, persuaded her husband Jon Arryn to promote Petyr to the position of tax collector of Gulltown.

Petyr had an innate talent for money and trade. After he became the tax collector, the tax revenue of Seagull Town increased tenfold. From then on, Duke Jon began to promote Petyr again and again until he finally became King Robert. Lord Treasurer of the Baratheon dynasty.

Jon Arryn raised his head from the pile of documents: "Well, is it that letter? I haven't had time to read it yet."

"It is said that many people died in Seagull Town."

Petyr was deliberately vague, focusing only on the seagull killing people.

Hearing about the death, it really attracted Duke Jon's attention, and Jon Arryn put down the document in his hand.

Petyr respectfully handed the letter in his hand to Lord Jon.

Duke Jon narrowed his eyes slightly and read the content of the letter: "Cleb...is he a noble from the Crab Claw Peninsula?"

Duke Jon thought for a while and placed the letter on the table: "Young and energetic, it is very likely that the mastermind behind this is Baron Kleb. There were more than 20 people in one night. This semi-savage nobleman really doesn't take human life seriously."

"However, my lord, the Duke, as stated in the letter, we have no direct evidence. Relying on a song from Crab Claw Peninsula cannot be used to convict Lord Renly Baratheon, the Minister of Justice."

[Renly Baratheon is the third brother of King Robert Baratheon, Duke of Storm's End, and Minister of Justice]

There was a trace of anger on Duke Jon's old face: "Anyone with a discerning eye can see that he is imitating the old lion of Lannister! You immediately arrange to send a messenger to Crab Claw Peninsula, telling him not to delay and set off immediately. When the Red Fort sees me, if he still has the honor of being a noble, he won’t dare to deny it!”

Petyr, who was leaning his head slightly, raised his lips slightly and said respectfully: "My Lord Duke, Baron Green of the Kleb family is already in King's Landing."

Duke Jon's eyes moved slightly: "Oh? Such a coincidence?"

"He took the route of Her Highness the Queen and is now the Queen's Steward... It is said that Queen Cersei likes him very much, Lord Jon."

Duke Jon frowned: "Like it?"

Petyr had achieved his goal. Through his words and specious words, he had successfully aroused Duke Jon's resentment.

No matter what happened in the world, based on his understanding of Jon Arryn, he was already disgusted with having fallen in love with Lord Green before they even met him.

Petyr shook his head slightly: "It can also be said that he is more considerate. It is not easy for Her Highness Cersei to appreciate someone."

With the sharp dagger Grimm in the hands of the wayward Highness Cersei, Petyr is somewhat looking forward to the next conflict between the queen and the king's hand.

Duke Jon looked outside through the window. Night was falling.

"Go and make arrangements. Let me meet this little guest from afar tomorrow morning."

"Take your orders, distinguished sir, I will make arrangements myself."

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King's Landing, Hook Harbor, Green's House, night.

Green, who had just returned home from his work, found eight bulging bags embroidered with Lannister golden lions.

There are a total of 800 golden dragons. According to the attendant, they are a reward just sent by the attendant of Her Highness the Queen.

Is Queen Cersei happy?

The poor Lord Green was naturally happy after receiving the reward.

At the same time, strange thoughts occurred in Green's heart, and Green suddenly didn't want to work hard anymore.

After imagining his life after marrying a rich woman, Green shook his head secretly and smiled.

At least it’s not suitable for me, so I’ll keep rolling!

……………………

Green tidied up, changed his clothes, and came to the backyard of the house.

In the backyard, Tyrion and Lancel were drinking happily.

Tyrion nodded to Greene who was walking over, and said to Lancel: "So, you must support me. I inherited Casterly Rock City, and my first order is to restore the lord's right to the first night, hehe!"

Lancel was already drunk: "Oh, great cousin Tyrion, although I like you very much, I can only support you privately, because you will definitely be driven out of Casterly Rock City by the mob, and I don't want to be implicated by you. "

Green sat down, poured himself a glass, and said with a smile: "You will always miss him. Lord Tyrion sacrificed himself for the welfare of everyone."

Tyrion laughed loudly: "Aha, this is the human heart, well, the heart of a man, I just have the courage to say it."

Lancel raised his glass and said: "Baron Greene, you are finally here. I am so unlucky today. You have to listen to me. I am really, really unlucky today."

Well, Lanseer, who drank too much, was speechless.

Although Lancel talked all over the place and was confused, Green still understood what was going on.

Green raised his glass and gestured to Tyrion: "Here's to you, your mighty Lord Tyrion."

Tyrion took a big sip with a smile, shook off Lancel's hand that had been grabbing his shoulder, and dragged the chair closer to Green: "Are you not worried about me at all?"

Green took a sip of wine and raised his eyebrows: "You are a Lannister. Besides, a prince who has not inherited the throne can't do anything to you."

Tyrion grinned and sighed: "Actually, I really hope to teach Joffrey well. Although this boy is not likeable, I have never regarded him as an outsider."

Tyrion lowered his voice: "Joffrey once killed a pregnant cat when he was a child. Can you guess why? Just because he was curious about what the kittens looked like in the pregnant cat's belly, so he used a Cut open this poor pregnant cat with a dagger. Joffrey lacks respect for life and ignores the lives of others. If he cannot correct it in time, he will be a mad king again in the future."

Is it really okay to tell me this kind of royal secret?

Green glanced at Lancel, who was still talking to himself, and said, "You'd better persuade Lancel to find a way to take up the post of King's Attendant in advance."

Tyrion agreed: "Lancel left a cowardly impression on Joffrey. Joffrey's character...the more cowardly he is, the more he likes to pester. If he thinks you are not easy to mess with, Joffrey will not If you dare to provoke me, haha, this is my dear nephew, the heir to the Iron Throne."

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