The Iron Throne of Ice and Fire

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In the fireplace, the fire crackled.

"Because she is a willful woman, do you have willful love and protection, Duke Kleiber?" Lady Olenna's voice sounded beside the warm fireplace, but the shadow covered her eyes, making it difficult to see her true nature at the moment. mood.

"Mrs. Olenna, with a considerate sense of security, there may be no need to persist in the so-called willfulness."

Lady Olenna was silent for a moment before speaking again: "...It seems like your guess is that Tyrell will lose to the lioness."

Green stared at the flames jumping in the fireplace for a while, shook his head slightly, and said: "Tyrell will always be the winner, but this time the fruits may take some time to brew. After all... Tommen is only nine years old."

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The next morning, the warm sunshine touched the Meg Tower.

"Mom, I want to go horse riding in the afternoon." King Tommen's childish voice sounded in the restaurant.

As per the invitation, Green was accompanying Queen Cersei and King Tommen to have breakfast.

Cersei frowned slightly: "Tommen, I taught you that you are the king and you should not indulge in fun. In the afternoon, I will ask your Uncle Jaime to practice sword practice with you."

Tommen lowered his chubby face in disappointment and muttered in a low voice: "But I have made appointments with them all..."

Hearing this, Cersei raised her eyebrows and her tone became slightly sharp: "Who are they?"

Tommen's little head was lowered, his chubby cheeks were puffed out, and he was silent against his mother.

Green chewed the food in his mouth carefully. He saw Cersei's fullness gradually rising and falling. He picked up the cup and took a sip of Summer Red. He said slowly: "Your Majesty Tommen, the consequences of resisting your mother are often not good. If there is If necessary, I can tell you about my tragic experience of trying to resist my mother when I was a child, so that you can experience less shadows in your happy childhood."

Queen Cersei glanced at Green sideways and raised her voice slightly: "Tommen, the roses of the south are deliberately trying to please you. You are not young anymore. You have to see their little tricks clearly."

Tommen turned his little face to the other side and pursed his lips tightly. Cersei secretly took a breath and continued: "There are still many doubts about the cause of your brother's death. At this time... As the king, you should be with other people besides Lannister. The people kept a polite distance until Mom found the killer.”

She raised her chin slightly and emphasized her tone: "Also, you are the king, you can't condone them..."

Before she finished speaking, Tommen finally couldn't help but retorted loudly: "They are not bad people, they are my good friends!"

"Tommen."

Cersei's voice was low, but Tommen trembled under her unquestioning gaze, which made her frown even more tightly... Her younger son did not have the fearless kingly heart of her eldest son. .

After a pause, Tommen's eyes turned red and he cried: "Mother, I'm sorry, I shouldn't...shouldn't...shouldn't..."

Cersei waved her hand impatiently and said coldly: "It seems your breakfast is over..."

She told Onis Kettleblack, who was standing aside, "Sir, today is the first royal meeting after Tommen's coronation. Although my son is not yet a minor, he should wait in advance to show his respect for the ministers." Respect."

Is it too early to go now... Osney did not dare to say what was in his heart. He stroked his chest, walked to the king's side, and respectfully invited him to move.

Seeing Green's eyes fixed on the direction Tommen and the others left, Cersei took a small spoonful of boiled eggs and put it into her mouth, chewed a few mouthfuls and swallowed, and said casually: "My dear, what's wrong?"

Green withdrew his gaze, leaned back in his chair, raised the corner of his mouth, and said, "Queen Cersei, I think that given your Majesty Tommen's age, you may not be able to tell the difference between men and women."

"Pour me some wine."

Putting down the golden spoon, Cersei ordered the maid, looked at Green, and said: "Yes, my son is still very naive, but he is a man, and as long as he is a man, he cannot change his nature to be attracted to women, let alone Women who approach with selfish motives.”

Green shrugged and chuckled: "For example, like I am attracted to you?"

Cersei curled her lips: "Considering your incomparable loyalty, I plan to help you and let you realize the right to ask for rewards at will as soon as possible (Chapter 383)."

Cersei showed a charming smile. Green looked at her for a while, and then spoke with a slightly solemn voice: "Please... allow me to talk to you alone."

The smile on the lioness's face didn't change, she gestured, and soon they were the only ones left in the restaurant.

She raised her glass and said: "Dear Green, I was just thinking... When no one can shake my son's Iron Throne, as long as you want, anytime and anywhere... I will be willing to serve you personally, such as... someone Pleasant breakfast, just on the table, enjoy the sweat of joy. ”

Seeing Green's increasingly frowning eyebrows, she raised the corners of her lips and added: "For example, on the Iron Throne that everyone is in awe of, or on the long table of the Royal Council, as long as it makes you feel happy, I can do it. "

"..." Faced with Cersei's tempting thoughts, Green's response was a long silence.

Knock-knock-knock, staring at the knife on the plate, Green tapped his fingers on the table one by one.

After tapping for a while, the movements of his fingers suddenly stopped, and Green spoke slowly in a slightly hoarse voice: "Give me some time to arrange, I can give you all the roses, but I have to remind you... I can't stop you. , hundreds of thousands of people rioted in King's Landing due to the loss of Rose Bread."

Cersei held the wine glass and snorted: "If it weren't for those untouchables, I wouldn't have to fight so hard with Tyrell at the royal council."

She took a sip of Summer Red, paused, stared at the bright red liquid in the cup, and said: "But there is no retreat today. If Rose is not willing to close her greedy mouth..."

Her slender fingers clenched the body of the wine glass: "They will be greeted by the roar of a lion."

Green's gaze was not hidden. He regretfully looked away from Cersei's curves and said: "Your anger may destroy the enemy instantly, but it is too dangerous, and without King's Landing, the Seven Kingdoms will become even more chaotic. Iron The throne shakes the majesty of the ruling kingdom. This result... can also be said to be a loss. "

Cersei barely suppressed her anger, stared at Greene, and said: "I will never compromise with Tyrell."

"Of course there will be no compromise."

Green nodded and said: "As noble as you are, I will not allow you to compromise. I just provide you with a 'fair' stage to use your wise strategies."

Hearing this, Cersei finally became interested: "Oh? Tell me."

Half an hour later.

Green and Cersei were talking and laughing as they continued to enjoy the sumptuous meal. The originally pleasant atmosphere was broken by a sudden movement from the direction of the door.

With a clang, the dining room door suddenly burst open, and Sir James, the captain of the Kingsguard, strode in. Behind him was the new gold-robed commander-in-chief, Sir Osfry, who stumbled against the door frame.

"James."

Looking at the man who rushed in angrily, Cersei called Jaime's name coldly, just like the old lion always called them.

Pausing, Sir Jaime first unconsciously glanced at Cersei's slightly messy long golden curly hair, and then glanced at Green, who was also looking at him. His hands could not help but clenched into fists, and the joints were slightly white from exertion. .

"Cersei."

James slowed down his rapid breathing and said with suppressed anger: "I want to hear your explanation why I saw several fire warlocks in the Prime Minister's Tower."

Pyromancer? Is Cersei going to play with wildfire? Green's eyebrows were raised slightly, and his gaze moved towards the expressionless lioness.

A clear voice sounded. Cersei put the golden fork on the plate casually, picked up the wine glass, took a sip of wine slowly, and then said slowly: "This is why you disturbed the Queen Regent's meal, Yulin Captain of the Iron Guard?"

Jaime's fists clenched tighter: "Answer my question, Cersei."

"I can satisfy your curiosity, Kingsguard."

Cersei held her head high: "The Hand of the Eternal King has left the Seven Kingdoms forever, and the Prime Minister's Tower will naturally be sacrificed for him."

After hearing her words, Sir James's eyes widened and he said in disbelief: "You want to destroy the Prime Minister's Tower? What will happen to the future Prime Minister? Kevan..."

Hearing Kevan's name, Cersei suddenly became furious. She stood up and said sternly: "Don't mention that traitor to me! Jaime, you recommended him to me, and I sincerely invite him to be Tommen's king." He threatened me that the kingdom must be regent and I must return to Casterly Rock. This is the consequence of listening to your advice."

"How could it be?" James frowned. In the past, he would have believed Cersei's words without hesitation...but now, after all he had experienced, he would no longer just believe her words.

Cersei knew Jaime, and when she saw that he doubted her, she couldn't help but screamed: "You actually think I'm deceiving you? You are letting me down more and more. You would rather believe Kevan, who is playing the role of a loyal servant, than Do you believe me?"

Green sat quietly aside, and the corners of his mouth could not help but purse slightly. It seemed that... the lioness had an "attack" bonus when facing James, and her mind became particularly flexible.

Sixteen years ago... In order to save hundreds of thousands of people in King's Landing, he broke his sacred oath and killed the king.

Green could guess the reason for James' sudden outburst of anger. Pyromancer... Wildfire... Sacrifice to the Prime Minister's Tower... because these things reminded him of the king known as the Mad King - Aerys II. World.

This is the deepest part of his heart...the scar that can never tell the difference between right and wrong, and can never heal.

"Why don't you say anything? Have you finally realized your naivety, White Knight?"

"Let me tell you, your innocence..."

"I will find time to talk to Uncle Kevan." Jaime interrupted Cersei's continuous words coldly, which made the lioness stunned for a moment.

He breathed slowly and said: "Cersei, ever since Green discovered the eavesdropping secret room in the Prime Minister's study (Chapter 43), the gold robes have been going in with picks and hammers to search. Knocking on the walls and drilling through the floors , they discovered dozens of secret passages, and they were later delayed by the war... Except for common places such as the study room, bedrooms, and banquet halls, there was no time to repair other places, and they were almost in ruins, so you don't have to burn it down."

"Maybe there are dozens of undiscovered ones. Jaime, the Prime Minister's Tower will be destroyed sooner or later, so you might as well let me use it. I am for the sake of the kingdom." Cersei sat down again. She definitely felt that Jaime was Really out of her control, her voice gradually returned to calmness, no longer burning with wanton anger.

She tried her best to look gentle and continued: "If it were my own opinion, I would rather smash this dirty castle to pieces, move the palace to Lannisport, and govern the kingdom in Casterly Rock, away from the noise and stench. ”

James came to the table, picked up the jug and empty glass, poured the wine and took a big sip. The wine flowed down the corner of his mouth. He wiped it casually with the back of his hand and said, "Cersei, Your actual idea is more stupid than burning down the Prime Minister's Tower. Don't you know that the Seven Kingdoms will only treat him as a real king if he stays in this smelly city? Under the rocks of Casterly Rock, he became the false king who coveted the Iron Throne, just like Stannis Baratheon."

This was the first time that Jaime mocked Cersei mercilessly, which made her immediately angry. She screamed: "Of course I know this truth. Are you slow or stupid? I mean I 'want' to move the palace." When I went to the Western Region, I just thought about it, but I didn’t really want to do it!”

With a thud, Sir James placed the empty glass on the table and said coldly: "I hope that's the case."

Hearing this, the lioness roared: "What do you mean by hoping so? White Knight, I suggest you stop your stupid, self-righteous remarks immediately!"

Male lions and lionesses, men and women who look very similar, stare at each other, as if they want to pierce each other with their gazes.

Green rubbed his head, his tone full of helplessness: "Ms. Cersei, Sir Jaime, I have to remind you that Lannister today very much needs to love each other, not argue over a pleasant breakfast."

Hearing Green's voice, James finally looked away.

"The Lannisters will always love each other, my lord."

After saying that, he swung his snow-white cloak and stepped forward. When he was about to reach the door of the restaurant, he suddenly added: "I forgot to tell you, before I came here, I had already driven away those pyromancers. Lady Cersei.”

Cersei stood there blankly until Jaime's figure completely disappeared. She cursed through gritted teeth: "Jaime, you bastard! Villain! Idiot!"

The lioness paced back and forth angrily, and when she finally subdued her anger, she announced viciously: "Jaime not only lost his courage in the dungeons of Riverrun, he also lost his brain there."

Holding a wine glass in each hand, Green walked over, handed one of the glasses over, and said, "Queen Cersei, maybe you can tell James your purpose directly next time. He is actually not stupid."

Cersei's green eyes moved slightly. She reached out to take the golden wine glass inlaid with gems and said, "What is my purpose?"

Green spread his hands: "By burning down the Prime Minister Tower, you will at least have enough time to choose a Prime Minister who satisfies you."

After a slight pause, he added: "The premise is that the imperial meeting held today must go smoothly."

Cersei raised her chin slightly: "I will not lose."

Green smiled: "I won't let you lose either."