The Iron Throne of Ice and Fire

"Very good. I used to fully believe that due to my father's sincerity, the friendship between Lannister and Tyrell was extremely solid. But now it seems... Tyrell doesn't seem to cherish this relationship that is known to all the Seven Kingdoms." Family bond.”

In Green's sight, Cersei was sitting there messing around, but...her words made the Duke of Metz, who maintained a majestic expression, flash a look of panic for a moment.

Lady Olenna's laughter sounded again: "Yes, I also firmly believed that the friendship between Tyrell and Lannister was unshakable. Until I saw the incomparable and noble Queen Mother, I, an old woman, also Only then did we realize that we were being sentimental.”

The Duke of Metz's voice then sounded slowly, and he seemed to be sighing: "Since the Lioness feels that the kingdom does not need Rose's continued contribution, then... I support Lady Olenna's choice, and I really miss the blooming fields in the south. of roses.”

After that, he stroked the triangular beard on his chin, and sooner or later the arrogant lion would have a good feel of his art of war (copied from the book review).

Cersei's eyes coldly glanced at the Tyrell mother and son who dared to threaten the lioness. At this time... Green's voice sounded: "I once taught His Majesty Tommen sword skills. Beloved wisdom, and more importantly... he has compassion for the weak."

James, who had been acting as a statue, suddenly spoke up, his voice slightly teasing: "Duke Greene, things are going well ahead...but as far as I know, occasionally some people think that the king should not have sympathy for the weak, because it is cowardice. Performance."

“Pity is not the same as sympathy.”

Glancing at Cersei who was glaring at James angrily, Green glanced at everyone present, sighed slightly, and said: "The weak I am referring to are those other than the strong, and...except for all the adults here, How many strong men can there be in the Seven Kingdoms who don’t need mercy?”

He added: "Excessive compassion will produce unnecessary sympathy, but just the right compassion is a solid foundation for justice, and the king's justice is the most precious to most people, because most people in the Seven Kingdoms are looking forward to it." Made up of weak people who hope for justice in the world.”

All kinds of eyes were focused on him, and Green spread his hands helplessly and said: "I'm sorry, it seems to be off topic, maybe because I saw too many refugees when I passed the King's Gate yesterday. "

His eyes moved: "Dear Lady Olenna, respected Duke of Metz, King's Landing praises and thanks Rose House for their bread every day."

After a pause, he continued: "Please forgive me for being presumptuous. Everyone knows very well that if today's imperial meeting cannot successfully reach some crucial consensus, King's Landing...especially the refugees gathered outside the city will soon... I can’t even imagine the cruel consequences of losing Rose’s bread. At that time...the wind blew, bringing not coolness, but the smell of death.”

Green's eyes swept across everyone again, spread out his hands, and said: "If such a cruel thing really happens, who sitting here can feel at ease?"

Lady Olenna's voice broke the brief silence on the conference table: "Duke Highgarden, just now... before the distinguished Duke Greene spoke, what were we talking about?"

Hearing this, the Duke of Metz stroked his beard with a heavy face. He couldn't remember.

Count Matus coughed lightly and said, "Mrs. Olenna, we were talking about the deep friendship between roses and lions."

Mrs. Olenna was seriously stunned for a while, and then slowly said: "Oh, yes, yes, I, an old woman, am getting older and older, and my memory is getting worse and worse."

Glancing at her stupid son, she added: "Forget it, since we have already talked about the Rose family's bread, there is no need to talk about the previous topic again. Queen Cersei, Duke Green, my lords, I want to tell you solemnly, The bread at Rose’s house is not endless.”

Green tapped his chin at Cersei and then moved his gaze: "Yes, Lady Olenna, I think your worries are correct, so... the valley that has just experienced the war does not have extra bread for support. , but also willing to make a contribution to the kingdom.”

His brown eyes moved slightly: "Earl Gales, could you please tell me, if food can be continuously and stably supplied, how long will it take for King's Landing to return to its normal order?"

The finance minister coughed several times in succession and said: "Your Majesty, at least... half a year. Please forgive me for my negligence. New refugees are arriving outside the city every day. I really can't provide you with accurate information." time, this is just my general guess.”

Green nodded slightly and continued to ask: "If the Crab Claw Peninsula and the valley absorb some refugees, I think this time can be moved forward, right?"

Earl Gales hesitated for a moment and replied: "Of course, my lord the Duke."

Green shook his head: "These measures will indeed relieve the pressure on King's Landing, but at the same time, it will also accelerate the flow of more refugees to King's Landing."

He raised his hand to stop the Finance Minister who was about to speak, and continued: "Most of the refugees outside the city come from the war-torn Riverlands. Only by completely ending the turmoil in the Riverlands can the root cause of King's Landing's problems be solved. Therefore, Kleb is willing to spend 200,000 gold dragons to purchase excess grain from the nobles in the Riverlands and the Royal Territory, and I will go there personally to assist Earl Kevan of Harrenhal in farming and sowing to restore the farmland. , wipe out the bandits who are burning, killing and looting everywhere, and do our best to restore the stable life of the people in the Hejian area as soon as possible. "

While Green was "enjoying" everyone's shocked, surprised and confused looks, Cersei's voice came over: "Thank you Duke Green for your selfless contribution to the kingdom. Later... I will let King Tommen express it to you personally. The royal family’s sincere gratitude.”

Green nodded slightly: "I heard that the new Guardian of the West Mirror, Ser Davon Lannister, is marching towards Riverrun with an army. Here... I have a small request. I hope that in the name of the Royal Council, I can order Sir Davon must attack Riverrun as soon as possible. This may be a bit embarrassing, but for the sake of the stability of the kingdom, the brave and fearless warriors must be urged.”

Cersei thought for a moment, nodded, and said: "Tully's rebellion should have ended long ago. Pycelle, it is up to you to arrange this matter. Convey my order to Davon Lannister, and limit him to... Within a month, Heiyu’s head will be placed on the imperial meeting table.”

"As you command, Your Majesty the Queen Mother."

Cersei then looked at Duke Mace, who was staring at Green with confusion.

"Duke Metz, as far as I know...a small part of the refugees come from the Stormlands, where people are panicking. As the guardian of the southern border, will you take any action?"

She swayed the wine glass, raised the corners of her lips, and continued: "Not long ago, Kleb's army occupied Dragonstone Island, turning Stannis into a completely homeless dog... Duke Green has completed his relationship with my father. Promise of."

She took a sip of summer red and continued: "Will you continue to fulfill the promise you made to my father and lead the Tyrell army to march towards Storm's End?"

The Duke of Mace stared sharply at the Lannister lioness for a while, and then... his fat face turned and looked at Lady Olenna majestically.

"Thank you Lord Highgarden for being willing to listen to the old woman's advice."

Lady Olenna straightened her upper body tremblingly: "Queen Cersei, the Tyrell family attaches great importance to their promises, please rest assured. But...where are you proud lions? I want to ask you, will you also fulfill your promises?"

Cersei clenched her hand under the table, and James glanced at the lioness who had remained silent. He sighed secretly, got up from the chair, stroked his chest, and said seriously: "Dear Madam, Lannister is absolutely stunning. Please rest assured that we will not break our promises.”

"Thank you Captain of the Kingsguard for your promise... You are really handsome. No wonder I heard your name from those boring women every day when I was in the south..."

Lady Olenna stared at the host opposite, paused, and then said: "So, Your Majesty Cersei Lannister, do you have the same idea as your brother?"

Cersei glanced coldly at James, who was making his own decisions, and after heaving up and down several times, she said, "My son is still too young."

Lady Olenna leaned forward: "Oh? If I heard correctly, are you going to break the engagement between Tyrell and Lannister?"

Queen Cersei frowned and said, "Madam, didn't you hear me clearly? I mean Tommen is not old enough to get married yet."

Mrs. Olenna stood up from the chair tremblingly. She put her wrinkled hands on the table and stared at the lioness opposite: "Then please tell me, your excuse at this time is compared with the direct termination of the engagement. , what’s the difference?”

Cersei frowned, with a hint of anger in her tone: "When Tommen comes of age, he will fulfill his engagement with Tyrell."

Mrs. Olenna's cloudy eyes narrowed slightly: "What if, at that time, the Queen Regent regrets it? What about my poor granddaughter?"

Cersei was furious: "Lady Redwyne, don't doubt my promise with ridiculous conclusions. Lannister will pay its debts!"

After staring at her for a while, Lady Olenna said with a sarcastic tone: "I have already felt your dissatisfaction with the marriage contract between Tyrell and Lannister. Do you want me, an old woman, to place your hope in Tywin's daughter?" A promise made?"

Cersei suddenly slammed the table and stood up, shouting angrily: "Olena Redwin! How dare you question my promise? I am the Queen Regent of the Seven Kingdoms!"

The surrounding air seemed to freeze for an instant.

Facing the roar of the lioness, Lady Olenna's expression remained calm. She responded coldly: "Yes, Cersei Lannister, you read it right and you heard it right. The old woman just thinks you won't keep your word." promise."

Cersei's eyes were filled with blazing fire, and her breathing became rapid and heavy. She stared at the old woman, gritted her teeth, and slowly squeezed out her voice: "Jaime... Grimm..."

At the same time, the lioness was furious in the eyes of everyone. She was telling them that she would bite the enemy in her eyes at any time.

What is Cersei going to do? The Duke of Metz came to his mother's side in shock, his tall and fat body unable to help but assume a protective posture.

Count Matus arrived one step behind. He quickly whispered: "I'll call the green robe in."

Lady Olenna did not respond, but stretched out a hand to grab Count Matus who was about to leave.

Hearing Cersei's call, James frowned and said, "Cersei!"

Green's voice came next, his voice rising slightly: "Queen Cersei, please allow me to speak."

Tatatatata, he stood up and came to the side of the lioness, put his hands on her shoulders, and repeated: "Please allow me to speak first."

The lioness angrily tried to throw away Green's hands, but those hands remained motionless.

At this time, James also came to the side: "Cersei, impulsiveness cannot solve the problem."

Seeing that she could not break free from Green's hands, Cersei did not continue her useless movements. She raised her chin high, took a deep look at the dead old woman, adjusted her breathing slightly, and said coldly: "You two can leave. ”

Withdrawing his hand, Green walked to the middle of the imperial meeting table. He showed a gentle smile and said, "Everyone, please sit down."

After everyone sat down, he slowly spoke: "If no tragic accident happened, tomorrow should be the wedding of the king and the queen. The guests invited to the wedding have already gathered in King's Landing, not only for them, but also to unite the seven kingdoms. People's hearts, at this time... the marriage contract between Lannister and Tyrell has become extremely important. But..."

After a pause, Green continued: "His Majesty Tommen is only nine years old after all. If he holds a wedding with Miss Margaery at this age... maybe this grand wedding of the Seven Kingdoms will lose some of its beauty, right? "

"Humph, that's what I meant."

Lady Olenna ignored Cersei's voice, but looked at Green and said, "It seems that your clever tongue has a way to solve this small problem?"

Green shrugged slightly, looked around at the people present, and said: "Boys will soon become men. Let this wedding of 770,000 gold dragons become the engagement ceremony of His Majesty Tommen and Miss Margaery. Seven An engagement ceremony worth 170,000 gold dragons is unprecedented enough.”

The Duke of Metz touched his beard, glanced at his mother who was leaning on the back of the chair, and when she nodded slightly, he said, "Your Majesty the Queen Mother, do you agree to Duke Green's proposal?"

Seven years is enough time... Cersei forced out a stiff and perfunctory smile: "Isn't this a very good idea?"

Green nodded to Queen Cersei and Duke of Metz respectively, and continued: "It seems that we have reached the first consensus. After the grand and unprecedented engagement ceremony is over, the Duke of Metz and I will also go to the river respectively as promised. The Earth and the Stormlands, by that time... The Red Keep and the Seven Kingdoms were cared for by Queen Cersei, King Tommen and Lady Margaery. The tenderness of women combined with the innocence of children... I think this is what we gave to the Seven Kingdoms. The best comfort.”

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Four days later, the magnificent king's engagement ceremony was held in the Great Sept of Baelor.

Tommen and Margaery sat side by side at the main seat on the high platform, accepting the blessings of the guests.

Seeing Queen Cersei's figure appear, Green saw Margaery holding the little king's hand and getting up and leaving the table.

The two of them stopped in front of Cersei, and Margaery kissed the lioness on the cheek and reached out for a hug.

She smiled sweetly and shyly: "Your Majesty the Queen Mother, I will treat you as my second mother. I pray that we can love each other and be closely united by your lovely son."

Cersei's plumpness undulated fiercely before she reluctantly raised the corners of her lips and said, "My two sons are very cute."

A hint of sadness appeared on Margaery's blushing face: "Joffrey was also among my prayers. I once loved him madly, but unfortunately fate made me lose the honor of accompanying him."

"Very well, I will bless you."

After saying that, Cersei turned around and walked towards her seat. She was worried that if she continued to stay, she would be unable to help but give a gift to Tommen's extremely hypocritical fiancée in front of all the guests, right on the high platform. A solid mouth.

Green saw everything, guessed the conversation between Cersei and Margaery, and smiled silently.

At this time, Earl Kevan came over with a wine glass: "Duke Green, I received a reply yesterday. There has been progress regarding the whereabouts of Asha Greyjoy."