iron throne of ice and fire

Chapter 380 Backstab 3-2
The tall and majestic figure of the old lion slowly walked down. All the Western nobles standing around him had solemn expressions, with respect and awe in their eyes.

Most of the royal nobles also gathered around, with different expressions on their faces, some with fawning smiles, and others with fawning looks on their faces.

There were even a small number of nobles from the River Bay who flocked over as if attracted by a magnet, which made the Duke of Inflatable Fish's face darken.

Green turned his gaze to the other side, where... Queen Cersei, Old Rose and Little Rose were standing together and greeting each other.

Queen Cersei raised her head slightly, her posture elegant with a hint of arrogance; Lady Olenna had deep eyes, and Margaery had a smile on her face; the atmosphere between the three seemed unexpectedly harmonious.

"Please be quiet!"

Following the voice of the Imperial Steward, everyone gradually stopped their ongoing conversation, and their movements seemed somewhat hasty and orderly.

Duke Tywin held a wine glass in his hand, and his golden green eyes slowly swept over the nobles below in a leisurely but majestic rhythm. His voice was steady and full of power: "Everyone, any enemy who dares to challenge the majesty of the Iron Throne will be wiped out like dust in front of us. For the sake of peace..."

He raised his glass to signal everyone, and then said loudly: "Cheers to the Seven Kingdoms!"

Seeing this, everyone quickly raised their glasses and shouted in unison: "Cheers to the Seven Nations! Cheers to the Seven Nations! Cheers to the Seven Nations!"

The crowd's loud and orderly shouts echoed throughout the banquet hall.

Then someone shouted excitedly, "Cheers, Prime Minister!"

Then, as if infected by some strong emotion, more people also shouted: "For Tywin Lannister!"

"Tywin Lannister! Tywin Lannister! Tywin Lannister!" The voices of the crowd rose and fell like waves.

On the towering platform, musicians played cheerful music, and the dinner at the Prime Minister's Tower officially began.

During the opening dance, Queen Cersei, with a look of joy on her face, took the initiative to invite Lord Tywin to the stage, and they slowly walked into the center of the dance floor.

As the lioness danced with the stiff-faced old lion, Little Rose also smiled and took the Duke of Metz's arm to dance.

Lannister and Tyrell set the example, and almost all of the others that followed were father and daughter or mother and son.

Green stood at the edge of the dance floor, admiring and commenting on the dancing of the two dukes with great interest. Although the Duke of Mace was a little fat, his movements were elegant, and he had a tacit understanding with Little Rose. As for the Duke of Tywin… although he looked like a stiff stone sculpture, he could barely keep up with Cersei's cheerful rhythm.

And, I have to admit, their two daughters are really... charming.

Then, as one of the three dukes at the banquet, in order not to appear out of place, he walked over and invited Lady Olenna, the Duchess of Highgarden next to him, Ellery Hightower.

After the first round of "parent-child themed" dance ended, Margaery's maid, Maegor Tyrell, couldn't wait to pull a young knight squire, and starting with them, young men and women entered the dance floor with laughter.

After leaving the dance floor, Lady Ellery, with an elegant smile, extended a polite invitation to Green: "Duke Crabbe, Hightower welcomes you to visit Oldtown."

Oldtown is the largest and oldest city in the Seven Kingdoms. It is home to the towering tower of House Hightower and the Citadel.

"Thank you for your invitation, my beautiful lady." Green nodded slightly in response. After that, they briefly chatted about a few insignificant words, and then said goodbye to each other and parted. Lady Ellery walked slowly towards Lady Olenna, while Green's footsteps moved towards Kevan Lannister who was not far away.

"Lord Kevan of Harrenhal, congratulations."

Lord Green actually wanted to ask: Are the Lannisters really not worried about the curse of Harrenhal? Perhaps, at some point in the future, he might be able to clearly understand the power of the curse of Harrenhal from Kevan?
Lord Kevan smiled reservedly and said, "Thank you. After we recapture Harrenhal, I plan to hold a tournament there. Duke Green is welcome to attend then."

Green did not give a clear promise. He just raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a faint smile, and said: "This is a good thing. The entire Seven Kingdoms are looking forward to restoring their former prosperity."

He took a wine glass from the waiter, raised it, and said, "I feel that I will witness the Lannisters quell the war in the Seven Kingdoms with my own eyes. It is such an honor. May the gods bless Prime Minister Tywin."

After hearing this, Lord Kevan was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, "I also look forward to the peace of the Seven Kingdoms as soon as possible. On behalf of Lord Tywin, I thank Lord Green for your blessing."

After chatting casually for a while, Green suddenly seemed to remember something important and asked, "Lord Kevan, is there any news about the Iron Fleet recently?"

Kevan shook his head slightly, his face showing a heavy meaning. "I have issued a very generous reward in the name of the Imperial Council, hoping to get relevant information about Euron's fleet as soon as possible. However, up to now, no one has been able to provide even the slightest information. It's as if they suddenly disappeared out of thin air, leaving no trace."

Green raised his glass and took a sip of Summer Red. He then frowned and thought about something. After a while, he slowly said, "Euron suddenly appeared in such a high-profile manner, and then disappeared so mysteriously. I think he might have deliberately caused panic in the Seven Kingdoms."

Hearing this, Lord Kevan's deep green eyes moved slightly, and his tone was slightly puzzled: "Deliberately causing panic?"

Green nodded his chin lightly and analyzed seriously: "Lord Kevan, the Ironborn do not have the same strong expectations and desires for peace as we do. Think back to the Greyjoy Rebellion ten years ago... If we can gather a strong force and land on the Iron Islands like Robert I did, then... after learning of this, Euron can only take off the driftwood crown on his head (symbolizing the royal power over the Iron Islands, the Ironborn and their territories)."

Lord Kevan could not help but snort coldly, his tone was somewhat angry: "Those ironborn supported Greyjoy's claim to be king, in the final analysis, just to be able to carry out plunder legally, these hateful robbers."

Green gently shook the wine glass in his hand and said with emotion: "It is unlikely that there will be another person like Quellen Greyjoy in the Iron Islands. But..."

It is rumored that Coren Greyjoy (father of King Balon) is the most cautious, wisest and strongest ruler of the Iron Islands since Aegon's conquest. During his reign, he gradually abandoned the traditional customs of the Ironborn, banned plundering in the Seven Kingdoms, only allowed plundering ships and settlements from the Free Cities or more remote areas, and strengthened ties with the Green Lands.

He paused for a moment, then continued, "I think... Greyjoy, who has become a lost dog, might be willing to 'play' the second Qullen Greyjoy."

Lord Kevan looked thoughtfully at Green, whose face remained gentle the whole time, and then gestured to the waiter not far away.

After the waiter handed him the wine glass, he raised the glass and said, "This is indeed a good idea. I salute your wisdom, Duke Green."

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When the banquet was halfway through, the three dukes gathered in a smaller hall next to the banquet hall.

Lord Tywin leaned back in his chair, sat silently for a while, and slowly spoke: "Duke Mace, Duke Green, before the dinner began, I received a handwritten letter from Prince Doran. He clearly requested that the Red Keep give a reply that could calm the anger of the Dornish within a month, otherwise... he would have no choice but to start a war."

Green raised his eyebrows slightly: "One month?"

(End of this chapter)