The Iron Throne of Ice and Fire

"I believe Margaery is innocent. Oh, Sir Osney must be crazy. She is so beautiful and kind, how could I possibly harm her."

Cersei's voice trembled slightly, and the crystal tears overflowing from the corners of her eyes seemed to carry her grievances and unwillingness.

There was a hint of pleading in Cersei's tone: "Gods are merciful, please interrogate him properly..."

"I will, Your Majesty."

The High Sparrow's eyes were deep, "You have another accusation. You planned and murdered your husband, King Robert."

Hearing this, Cersei's eyes suddenly trembled, Lancel had indeed betrayed her!

Cersei lowered her gaze and stared at the High Sparrow's ugly feet with nausea, a feeling of disgust welling up in her heart.

But she knew that now was not the time to vent her emotions, she had to find a way to get rid of this crime.

"No, this is slander again!"

Cersei denied firmly at first, then looked up at the High Sparrow again, her eyes filled with anger.

"My husband was killed by a wild boar. It crushed him to death. This is a tragic story known to all the seven kingdoms."

Then, her expression was extremely sad, tears welled up in her eyes again, and her voice was full of pain: "Will anyone still accuse me of murdering Joffrey? How could a mother harm her child? My kind Lord High Septon, I am just a helpless woman who lost her husband. I love my children very much.”

"...No one has accused you of murdering King Joffrey." The High Sparrow's voice was still calm, but Cersei could see a hint of doubt in his eyes.

After a pause, the High Sparrow asked her: "So, do you deny the crime of murdering your husband?"

Cersei nodded quickly: "Yes, I deny it. This is definitely slander. I can swear it in front of the gods!"

Cersei's eyes were firm and pious, as if she was really praying to the gods to prove her innocence.

The two looked at each other for a while, and the High Sparrow nodded slowly: "Finally... and the worst, some people say that the children you gave birth to are not the blood of King Robert, but illegitimate children of adultery."

"Lies, this is obviously a lie!"

Cersei bent her fingers slightly and said loudly: "It's too ridiculous. This is Stannis's conspiracy. As soon as Robert died, he wanted to seize the Iron Throne, but his brother's child blocked his way, so he asked Seven The lords of the country wrote letters slandering Joffrey and others that they were not of Robert's blood... What is gratifying is that every good person in the Seven Kingdoms did not believe his lies."

She seemed extremely angry: "Stannis is a madman too!"

"That's right!"

The High Sparrow's expression finally changed: "Stannis Baratheon has abandoned the Seven Gods and turned to the evil false gods."

Cersei's eyes moved slightly, she nodded, and agreed: "Yes, he chose the wrong belief. He tried to deceive everyone in the world and bring disaster to the world."

The High Sparrow stood up from the chair. He looked down at the Queen Regent who was kneeling at his feet and said: "Evil people have also appeared in the church that believes in the Seven Gods. Evil believers are trying to divide the devout brothers and sisters."

After a pause, he continued: "Your Majesty, when you were washing your soul in the Great Temple of Baelor, a traitor appeared in the Church of the Seven Gods. He was the former Archbishop of the church - Zari. He declared Harrenhal to be the Heirloom. The Holy Cathedral of London and calls himself Archbishop.”

Cersei avoided the High Sparrow's gaze. She rolled her eyes secretly and said, "Oh, Lord Archbishop, he is indeed a traitor to the Seven Gods, and his actions have not been recognized by me and the Royal Council."

She raised her head, looked up at the High Sparrow, and continued: "When I return to the Red Keep, I will declare to the Seven Kingdoms that Zari, who claims to be the Archbishop of the Great Temple of Heron, is a guilty person in accordance with the laws of the Kingdom. I will leave him to your disposal, I promise.”

The High Sparrow's eyes became gentle: "If what your Majesty said is true, a trial will undoubtedly clear your name. The people must know the truth."

"The Archbishop is wise."

Cersei stood up slowly: "I will prove my innocence in the church's trial, but before that... I beg for a little mercy from the Mother (one of the Seven Gods). I haven't seen Tommen for a long time, He is still young and he needs his mother..."

She looked at the High Sparrow cautiously, her eyes filled with anticipation and desire.

"As the Queen Regent, I cannot tolerate the schism in the Church of the Seven Gods. Before the situation changes even more, I need to convene a royal meeting as soon as possible to call on the seven countries to oppose the illegal Heron Cathedral and offer a reward. The traitor of the Seven Gods——Zari.”

"Your Majesty is wise."

The room was dark and it was impossible to see the High Sparrow's eyes clearly: "But it is not appropriate for you to approach the king until you have been cleansed of your sins."

Cersei clenched her fingers: "Your Highness, not only for my son, I am also very angry at Zari's betrayal..."

The High Sparrow pondered for a moment, nodded, and said: "Your Majesty, you have taken the first step of repentance, so... I will allow other people to visit."

As soon as her fingers were loosened, Cersei burst into tears: "You are so kind, thank you!"

"You should thank Our Lady for her mercy. Please go back and rest. I will have you move to a different place, Your Majesty."

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The moment she walked out of the room, Cersei seemed to break free from the prison of darkness and be bathed in an illusory light.

Seeing Cersei's figure, the old nuns gathered around her one after another. Their faces were filled with piety and kindness, and the words coming out of their mouths were like the warm spring breeze.

"We are praying for you day and night, and the gods will forgive everyone who repented."

"The love of the gods is like a lamp, which will illuminate your path forward and lead you out of darkness and towards new life."

"Gods are merciful. Now that you have lifted your heavy burden, you will have a bright future."

"Every step you take will be under the blessing of the gods."

"The gods will protect you and let you shine the most brilliantly in this world."

“You’ll feel so bright.”

"You are as pure as a girl on the morning of her wedding day."

On the morning of the wedding, she and James went to bed...

While Cersei recalled the past, she glanced gratefully at the "sisters" who were chirping like hens, and said: "Thank you, I am like cutting off a abscess, like removing heavy shackles, I am very relaxed. "This is a feeling I've never felt before."

One in each hand, she grabbed the hands of the two nuns respectively and said, "Thank you again."

Cersei had the warmest smile in her life, imagining the wonderful scene of slapping these nuns on the face.

Soon, when she returns to the Red Keep, they will all be hanged by her, Gods have mercy!

The nun whose hand was held by Cersei put her other hand on the back of the Queen Mother's hand, and said with strange excitement in her voice: "It's so good to see your smile again, Gods are merciful."

Amidst the low laughter, Sister Unya's voice sounded: "Your Majesty, the Archbishop asked me to find a new residence for you that can accommodate visitors."

Cersei turned her head, their eyes touched, paused slightly, and she smiled softly at the old nun.

"Excuse me, Sister Unia."

Cersei's voice was as gentle as water, as if she were talking to a close friend.

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Cersei proved to be a devout penitent brilliantly, and Sister Unea led her to a large cell with a large window overlooking the Marble Square and a soft blanket on the bed.

At dinner time, Cersei devoured an entire roast chicken and a bowl of fresh vegetables sprinkled with chopped walnuts.

Then the lioness fell asleep under the gaze of the night's eyes.

The next day.

Breakfast is honey milk, fluffy white bread and boiled eggs.

After Cersei finished her meal, she welcomed the first visitor she invited—her intelligence chief—Qyburn.

After closing the cell door, Qyburn took a moment to look at Cersei who was sitting beside the bed. He raised a smile on his lips and said to his chest: "Your Majesty the Queen Mother, it seems that your plan has been half successful. Congratulations."

Cersei frowned slightly and said, "Half?"

Moving his steps, Qyburn stood in front of Cersei, bowed, and continued: "Starting from the day before yesterday, there was a sudden rumor in King's Landing that Duke Green will lead a hundred thousand troops from the valley, riverlands and Crab Claw Peninsula to return to King's Landing in order to Restore order here."

He smiled gently: "Duke Green seems to be very angry about what happened to you."

"One hundred thousand?"

Cersei was startled for a moment, and then her face couldn't hide the surprise and... pleasure.

"One by one...everyone..."

She suddenly gritted her teeth and said angrily: "That villain, the High Sparrow, deliberately hid this news from me! When Green comes back, I will give him the most painful death."

Thinking of the humiliation of kneeling under those dirty feet yesterday, the lioness' teeth couldn't help but creak: "No, I want him to live and live in the seven levels of hell every day."

Looking at the angry lioness, Coburn said gently: "Your Majesty the Queen Mother, I have to remind you that the High Sparrow still controls your freedom, and your compromise is a wise choice."

Hearing this, Cersei was immediately angry: "What kind of wisdom is this? I was fooled by an old man. I should be waiting for him to kneel at my feet, confess and beg to me."

After the lioness vented her anger for a while, Qyburn slowly said: "Please forgive me, your situation is still dangerous before Duke Green arrives at King's Landing."

Facing Cersei's gaze, he continued: "That man was once called the 'Bloody Earl'. No one is afraid of him, not to mention those who have offended you, including the High Sparrow himself."

"you mean………"

Qyburn tapped his chin and responded to Cersei's guess: "Yes, if they know their inevitable end, your situation will become more dangerous. Many times... fear can make people do things they can't even imagine. Crazy behavior.”

After thinking for a moment, Cersei agreed with Qyburn's conjecture. She shook her fist and said, "Green should have come secretly. Didn't he think about the consequences? Men will become extremely stupid for women. They are all idiots!"

As she said that, she stretched out her hand and grabbed Qyburn tightly: "I can't sit and wait for death. You quietly go find the red-robed captain in the Red Castle, and tonight... bring them in tonight. I must save myself."

Qyburn sighed softly: "Your Majesty the Queen Mother, the Red Robe Guards in King's Landing are now under the control of Prime Minister Harris (Kevan's father-in-law), and he is also one of those people who does not want you to return to the Red Keep... Only after meeting you will the Red Lannister take orders from you again, instead of Harris Swyver."

He patted Cersei's hand and said: "Your enemy is not just the High Sparrow. I think... Duke Green did not conceal the purpose of the army's movement just because he was worried about it."

He paused for a moment, then continued: "Perhaps, in order to save their lives, those people will try their best to protect your safety. As long as those people are not really stupid, they will fight with the pious High Sparrow before Duke Green's army arrives in King's Landing. Make deals privately.”

Thinking of the High Sparrow, Cersei couldn't help but nodded: "Yes, Qyburn, only when I escape the prison of the High Sparrow can I wait for Green's troops with peace of mind."

Her face twisted, her clear blue eyes moved to Qyburn, and she said coldly: "You tell Pycelle, Harris, and Gales for me, and tell them that as long as they can find a way to get me back, At the Red Keep, I will pardon all their crimes and allow them to continue serving as Lord Chancellor on the Council, and tell them that I will be there..."

She gritted her teeth and said, "This promise is guaranteed under the witness of the gods."

"As you command, my queen."

That night, Cersei didn't sleep peacefully. She saw Green riding a horse, and then... When she was about to speak out, the High Sparrow suddenly appeared next to her, holding a hand in his withered hand. The ax head was stained with bright red.

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On the shore of the God's Eye Lake near the Great Temple of Heron, hundreds of people were taking a bath in the white field.

Archbishop Zari specially led Duke Green to a high place with a better view, and said: "According to your proposal... uh... following the guidance of the Seven Gods, today happens to be the once in seven days for the followers of the Seven Gods... …a day of bathing that honors the gods.”

Zari was wearing a gorgeous silver robe and an archbishop's crystal crown on his head, with a slightly obscene smile on his fat face.

Feeling the cool breeze, Green withdrew his gaze and said, "Archbishop Zari, please take your time. I heard that the Long Summer is coming to an end."

Archbishop Zari looked at the shore and smiled: "If winter comes, the mercy of the gods in the sky will show mercy to the mortals on earth."

Green glanced at Archbishop Zari, who was becoming more and more "devout". He moved his steps and said as he walked: "I have to leave tomorrow. Is there anything you need my help with?"

As they walked together, Archbishop Zari glanced at Green secretly and said: "Lord Green, I received information that the Warrior Sons of King's Landing (one of the sect's armed forces of the Church of the Seven Gods, organized by a knight who believes in the Seven Gods). Planning to... attack the Great Temple of Heron, it is said that they have gathered hundreds of fallen knights. "

Green turned his head to look at the worried Archbishop Zari. He raised his eyebrows slightly and said, "Is the High Sparrow provoking a civil war in the Church of the Seven Gods?"