iron throne of ice and fire

Chapter 406 Gentleness and Innocence

Chapter 406 Gentleness and Innocence (End)
"Very good. I used to believe that the friendship between Lannister and Tyrell was solid because of my father's sincerity. But now it seems that Tyrell does not value this friendship between the two families that is well known in the Seven Kingdoms."

In Green's sight, Cersei was sitting there making a fuss, but...her words made the Duke of Mace, who maintained his dignified expression, show a flash of panic on his face for a moment.

Lady Olenna laughed again. "Yes, I once firmly believed that the friendship between Tyrell and Lannister was unshakable. It was not until I saw the most noble Queen Mother that I realized that we were just being sentimental."

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

After saying this, he stroked the triangular whiskers on his chin, and sooner or later he would let the arrogant lion experience his art of war (copied from a book review).

Cersei's eyes swept coldly over 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. He is not only agile, but also has the wisdom that Huiquan loves. More importantly... he has compassion for the weak."

James, who had been acting like a statue, suddenly spoke up, his voice slightly teasing: "Duke Green, it was fine at the beginning... But as far as I know, sometimes some people think that the king should not have sympathy for the weak because it is a sign of cowardice."

"Pity is not the same as sympathy."

Glancing at Cersei who was glaring at Jaime, Green swept his eyes across the crowd and sighed slightly, saying: "The weak I refer to are those who are not the strong, and ... ... except for the lords present, how many strong people in the Seven Kingdoms who do not need pity?"

He added: "Excessive mercy will produce unnecessary sympathy, but appropriate mercy is the solid foundation of justice. The king's justice is the most precious to most people, because most people in the Seven Kingdoms are weak people who look forward to justice in the world."

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

His eyes moved: "Dear Lady Olenna, dear Duke of Mace, King's Landing praises and thanks the Rose family's bread every day."

After a pause, he continued, "Excuse me, everyone knows that if today's meeting cannot successfully reach some crucial consensus, King's Landing... especially the refugees gathered outside the city will soon lose the bread of the Rose Family. I dare not even imagine the cruel consequences. At that time... the wind will not bring coolness, but the breath of death."

Green glanced at the crowd again, spread his hands, and said, "If such a cruel thing really happened, who sitting here can feel at ease?"

Lady Olenna's voice broke the brief silence at the conference table: "Duke of Highgarden, what were we talking about just now... before the respected Duke Green spoke?"

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

Count Matus coughed lightly and continued, "Lady Olenna, we were talking about the deep friendship between the rose and the lion."

Madam Olenna was stunned for a moment, then she slowly said, "Oh, yes, that's right. I am getting older and older, and my memory is getting worse and worse."

Glancing at her stupid son, she added, "Forget it. Now that we've talked about Rose's bread, there's no need to talk about the previous topic again. Queen Mother Cersei, Lord Green, and my lords, I want to tell you solemnly that Rose's bread is not endless."

Green nodded his chin towards Cersei and then moved his gaze away. "Yes, Lady Olenna, I think your concerns are correct. So... although the Vale, which has just experienced war, does not have extra bread to provide support, it is also willing to make a contribution to the kingdom."

His brown eyes moved slightly. "Lord Giles, could you please tell me, if food can be supplied continuously and steadily, how long will it take for King's Landing to return to its former normal order?"

The Finance Minister coughed several times and said, "Your Excellency the Duke, at least... half a year. Please forgive my negligence. New refugees are arriving outside the city every day. I really cannot provide you with an accurate time. This is just my rough estimate."

Green nodded slightly and continued to ask, "If Crab Claw Peninsula and the Valley absorb some refugees, I think this time can be advanced a little bit, right?"

Earl Gales hesitated and replied, "Of course, Your Excellency the Duke."

Green shook his head: "These measures will indeed ease the pressure on King's Landing, but at the same time, more refugees will flock to King's Landing faster."

He raised his hand to stop the finance minister from speaking, and continued, "Most of the refugees outside the city come from the war-torn Riverlands. Only by completely ending the unrest in the Riverlands can the problem of King's Landing be solved from the root. Therefore, Crab is willing to take out 200,000 gold royals to buy excess food from the nobles in the Riverlands and the Crownlands, and I will go there in person to assist Earl Kevan of Harrenhal in farming and sowing to restore the farmland, eliminate the bandits who are burning, killing and looting everywhere, and do my best to restore the stable life of the people in the Riverlands as soon as possible."

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

Green nodded slightly. "I heard that the new Warden of the West Mirror, Ser Davon Lannister, is leading a large army towards Riverrun. I have a small request. I hope to order Ser Davon to capture Riverrun as soon as possible in the name of the Royal Council. This may be a little embarrassing, but for the stability of the kingdom, I have to urge the brave warriors."

Cersei thought for a moment, nodded, and said, "The Tully Rebellion should have ended long ago. Pycelle, you will take care of this matter. Convey my order to Davon Lannister and give him a deadline of ... ... three months to place the head of the Blackfish on the table of the royal meeting."

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

Cersei then looked towards Lord Mace, who was staring at Green in confusion.

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

She swung the wine glass slightly, raised the corners of her lips, and continued, "Not long ago, Crabbe's army occupied Dragonstone, leaving Stannis completely helpless... Lord Green has fulfilled his promise to my father."

She took a sip of her summer wine and continued, "Will you continue to fulfill the promise you made to my father and lead the Tyrell army to Storm's End?"

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

"Thank you, Duke of Highgarden, for listening to the old woman's advice."

Lady Olenna straightened up tremblingly. "Queen Cersei, the Tyrells take their promises very seriously. Please rest assured. But... what about the proud lions? I want to ask, will you also fulfill your promises?"

Cersei clenched her hands under the table. Jaime glanced at the lioness who had remained silent, sighed secretly, and stood up from the chair. He stroked his chest and said seriously: "My dear lady, the Lannisters will never break their promises. Please rest assured."

"Thank you for the promise, Captain of the Kingsguard... 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 main seat opposite her, paused, and then said, "So, Your Majesty Cersei Lannister, do you share the same idea as your brother?"

Cersei glanced coldly at Jaime who acted on his own will. Her breasts rose and fell several times before she said, "My son is too young."

Lady Olenna leaned forward. "Oh? If I understand you correctly, you are breaking off the Tyrell-Lannister engagement?"

Queen Cersei frowned and said, "My lady, did you not hear me clearly? I meant that Tommen is not old enough to get married."

Lady Olenna stood up from her chair tremblingly, her wrinkled hands resting on the table, staring at the lioness opposite her: "Then please tell me, what is the difference between your excuses now and directly canceling the engagement?" Cersei frowned, with a hint of anger in her tone: "When Tommen comes of age, he will fulfill his engagement with Tyrell."

Madam Olenna narrowed her cloudy eyes slightly. "What if, at that time, the Queen Regent changes her mind? What about my poor granddaughter?"

Cersei was furious: "Lady Redwyne, do not doubt my promise with ridiculous conclusions. A Lannister must pay his debts!"

After staring at her for a while, Lady Olenna said with a mocking tone: "I have already felt your dissatisfaction with the marriage between the Tyrells and Lannisters. Do you want an old woman like me to pin my hopes on the promise made by Tywin's daughter?"

Cersei suddenly slammed the table and shouted angrily: "Olenna Redwyne! How dare you question my promise? I am the Queen Regent of the Seven Kingdoms!"

The air around seemed to freeze in an instant.

Facing the roar of the lioness, Lady Olenna remained calm. She responded coldly: "Yes, Cersei Lannister, you did not see or hear wrongly. The old woman just thinks that you will not keep your promise."

There was a blazing fire in Cersei's eyes, her breathing became rapid and heavy. She stared at the old woman, gritted her teeth, and slowly squeezed out her voice: "Jaime... Green..."

At the same time, in everyone's eyes, the lioness suddenly became furious, telling them that she would bite the enemy in her eyes at any time.

What was Cersei going to do? Lord Mace came to his mother's side in shock, his tall and fat body in a protective posture.

Count Matus came a step behind and whispered quickly, "I'll go and call the green robe in."

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

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

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

Tap, tap, tap. He stood up and walked to the side of the lioness. He placed his hands on her shoulders and repeated, "Please allow me to speak first."

The lioness angrily tried to shake off Green's hands, but his hands did not move at all.

At this time, Jaime also came over: "Cersei, impulsiveness will not solve the problem."

Seeing that she couldn't break free from Green's hands, Cersei didn't continue the useless action. She raised her chin high, looked deeply at the dead old woman, adjusted her breathing slightly, and said coldly: "You two can leave now."

Retracting his hand, Green walked to the middle of the long table in front of the emperor. He smiled gently and said, "Everyone, please take a seat."

After everyone was seated, he spoke slowly: "If no tragic accident had happened, tomorrow should have been the wedding of the King and Queen. The guests invited to the wedding have already gathered in King's Landing, for them, and more importantly, to rally the hearts of the people of the Seven Kingdoms. At this time... the engagement 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 were to marry Lady Margaery at this age... perhaps this grand wedding that would attract the attention of the Seven Kingdoms would lose some of its beauty, wouldn't it?"

"Huh, that's what I mean."

Lady Olenna ignored Cersei's voice and looked at Green. "It seems that your clever tongue can solve this little problem?"

Green shrugged slightly, looked around at the people present, and said, "The boy will soon become a man. Let this wedding of 770,000 gold dragons become the engagement ceremony of His Majesty Tommen and Lady Margaery. An engagement ceremony of 770,000 gold dragons is unprecedented enough."

The Duke of Metz stroked his beard and glanced at his mother who was leaning on the back of the chair. Seeing her nod slightly, he said, "Your Majesty, do you agree with the Duke of Green's proposal?"

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

Green nodded to Queen Mother Cersei and Lord Mace respectively, and continued, "It seems that we have reached the first consensus. After the grand and unprecedented engagement ceremony is over, Lord Mace and I will go to the Riverlands and the Stormlands respectively as promised. At that time... the Red Keep and the Seven Kingdoms will be taken care of by Queen Mother Cersei, King Tommen and Lady Margaery. The gentleness of women and the innocence of children... I think this is the best comfort we can give to the Seven Kingdoms."

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

Tommen and Margaery sat side by side in the main seat on the podium, accepting blessings from the guests one by one.

Seeing Queen Cersei appear, Green saw Margaery holding the little king's hand and standing up from the table.

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

She smiled sweetly and shyly, "Your Majesty, I will regard you as my second mother. I pray that we can love each other and be closely united because of your lovely son."

Cersei's breasts rose and fell violently, and she managed to curl the corners of her lips and said, "Both of my sons are very cute."

Margaery's blushing face showed a trace of sadness: "Joffrey was also in my prayer. I once loved him madly, but unfortunately, fate played a trick on me and made me lose the honor of accompanying him."

"Very good, I will bless you."

After saying that, Cersei turned around and walked towards her seat. She was worried that if she stayed any longer, she would not be able to help but give Tommen's extremely hypocritical fiancée a slap in the face on the podium in front of all the guests.

Green saw everything. He guessed the content of the conversation between Cersei and Margaery and smiled silently.

At this time, Lord Kevan came over with a glass of wine in his hand. "Duke Green, I received a reply yesterday. There is progress on the whereabouts of Asha Greyjoy."

(End of this chapter)

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