iron throne of ice and fire

Chapter 93 Gifts
Today is destined to be a long day for Green.

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Stretching out the head was a knife, and retracting the head was also a knife. After Green left the Prime Minister's Tower, he went straight to Maegor's Tower to meet Queen Cersei.

Green entered Maegor's Tower, only passed through the hall, and before he stepped on the stairs, he was blocked by the queen's maid.

The maid told Green that Queen Cersei was resting and had no free time today.

One of Green's eyebrows raised slightly. Before coming here, Green secretly arranged for guards to look for James.

Although Cersei couldn't persuade the willful queen, James could at least help Green block two knives.

Joffrey, Myrcella, Tommen...there is no sign of James there, and there is no need to leave the Red Keep, so James can only stay in Maegor Tower.

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Mega Tower Gardens.

Green looked up at the sky, it seemed that Cersei was destined to know what happened in the prime minister's tower from other channels.

Most likely, Boss Cersei heard the news on the bed after she had finished with James.

How did Green know about Queen Cersei's habit?
Green is a person who pays attention to details. After a long time of contact and careful attention, he naturally mastered some secrets that are not known to ordinary people.

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When Cersei and Jaime are happy, Green's purpose is to distance themselves.

At this moment, the matter has come to this point, and the best situation is naturally that Queen Cersei learned about what happened in the prime minister's tower from Green.

However, in comparison, Green is more reluctant to get close to the secrets of Cersei and James. This matter is too big, and loyalty is not worth a bronze star here.

Anyone who is familiar with Green now knows that he is a very perceptive person, including James and Cersei.

Didn't you see that the queen's maids are already guarding the bottom stairs?If it was changed to before...they played really exciting.

Trampling on worldly pleasures may stimulate physical and mental pleasures even more, but the two of them retain a sense of reason.

This kind of change is not only against Green, but also for people with keen perception like Green.

In order to explain to Queen Cersei for the first time, Green has been guarding the stairs, and sensitive people will be suspicious for no reason.

Green would rather increase the difficulty, and chose to leave Maegalta.

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One, two, three.

Green stood firmly in one part of the garden, and many maids and servants belonging to the Maegorta who passed by also found Green with a serious face and a story.

Will Boss Cersei mistakenly think that I don't need her anymore?
Could Boss Cersei really doubt Green's loyalty because of the golden dragon and status?
Note that the above is the scene that Green set up in his heart in order to make the expression on his face more touching.

Green is deliberately acting for passers-by nearby, among whom Queen Cersei's eyes and ears are hidden.

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Green, who was addicted to acting, moved his ears and heard the sound of light footsteps.

Green turned his gaze in a timely manner, slightly surprised, and saluted his chest: "Good day, Princess Myrcella."

Myrcella Baratheon, who looked like a miniature Cersei with blonde hair and red dress, raised her chin slightly and said, "Good day, Lord Grimm."

The speed of news transmission in the Red Castle is really fast!
Green nodded in thanks, and seeing Princess Myrcella standing still, she naturally lowered her figure to balance the eyes of the two.

Green's decent demeanor unknowingly enhanced Myrcella's favor.

Myrcella smiled, and said to Green: "I happen to be nearby. My maid told you to be here, so I came here. Congratulations, Earl Green."

Myrcella's still immature voice made Green smile.

"Thank you, Your Royal Highness, what a great honor! You are the first lady to congratulate me, I will remember it in my heart!"

Myrcella nodded her head with sparkling blue eyes.

Myrcella didn't have much contact with Green, but she had a good impression of Green.

Myrcella's pure heart made it easier for her to detect changes around her.

Limited by age and kindness, or a certain talent, Myrcella regarded herself as a silent observer and never revealed it easily.

Myrcella's intuition told her that Green was a reliable knight.

Myrcella is sensitive, she has long been aware of the secret "interaction" between Green and James.

The young Myrcella was surprised by Uncle James, who has always been steady, but also has an unknown side.

He is such an uncle... Myrcella secretly laughed.

The young adult Myrcella also felt that both James and Green were childish.

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Myrcella looked at Green with clear blue eyes and said, "Earl Green, I see that you are worried."

Hearing Myrcella's words, Green was slightly surprised: "Your Highness, your eyes are like torches."

Myrcella folded her little hand: "If you want, you can talk to me, I will be a quiet listener."

If you want to take advantage of Myrcella, there may be unexpected effects... No, although Green jumps repeatedly, he is a person with a bottom line.

Green first expressed his gratitude by touching his chest: "I just suddenly shouldered a heavy responsibility, and I didn't have a clue for a while, so I was worried."

Myrcella's immature voice encouraged: "Brave knight, fearless."

This time, Green was indeed comforted by Myrcella.

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At Green's suggestion, Green and Myrcella left the Megata Garden and continued to teach Myrcella horsemanship.

The Red Castle is too dark, and Green also needs to cleanse his mind.

Towards evening, Green bid farewell to Princess Myrcella, who was still full of thoughts, and left the Red Castle.

Of course, after the dutiful Green bid farewell to Myrcella, he still went to the Tower of Maegor, but was still stopped by the maid at the bottom of the stairs.

It's been more than two hours...Green didn't think much about it.

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In the evening, as soon as Green entered the new house in Hook Lane, he ran into the little butler Layton who had been waiting for him.

Green got off the horse, threw the reins to Martyr Baker, his squire, and looked at Layton.

Layton nodded and said, "My master, I have something important to report."

The front door is not an occasion to talk about important matters. Green nodded his jaw slightly, walked forward, and said, "Lighton, come in with me."

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The small hall of Kleiber's new house.

Green had already heard what Layton had said.

Dick Kleiber?
Green raised his eyebrows, thought for a while, and said, "Jeffrey is in charge of the Survey Corps in King's Landing, right?"

Layton nodded, and said, "Yes, my master, he is still in Queens."

Green tapped the armrest of the chair with his fingers, and said: "In a few days, the Red Castle will send someone to take over the Queen's District, and hand it over as soon as possible after confirming the identity. Foley will continue to serve as the captain of my guard, Layton, you Help me with my affairs here in the future."

The current Green camp is in the period of growth, and among them there is a lack of reliable civil servants.

It seems that Green has used iron and blood methods to control the situation in Queens District in a short period of time, but people's livelihood and military affairs are two different things. As time goes by, the affairs of Queens District will become more and more complicated. Green does not have enough manpower and energy to continue The queen district is controlled in his own hands.

At present, Green's focus is still on Kleiber's territory, which is Green's foundation.

"Golden robes can be bribed, and this is up to you to arrange directly. Then, let the survey corps control that man named Dickon... and lock him up at Kleber Manor outside King's Landing."

After a pause, Green said again: "Before I go over, let the survey corps take care of that person in their own way, and remember to tell him not to break him."

Seeing that Green didn't directly order to get rid of that person, Layton wondered, could it be the illegitimate son left by a member of the Kleiber family?

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After Layton left, Green got up and left the small hall, and came to the study.

What Green saw after entering the study were two hills, Samwell Tarly and Monton Weir.

The two stood up to greet each other at the same time. Green just waved his hand, walked over and sat aside, and said, "Sam, have you been to Steel Street?"

Samwell smiled shyly: "Master Green, Monton and I went there in the morning. I have seen the finished product of the mop blacksmith. Although he smells of alcohol, his skills are outstanding."

Green said richly: "Sam, I have already entrusted you with this matter. Don't let the golden dragon become an obstacle. I hope you will make Monton the most ferocious warrior."

After the words fell, Samwell nodded solemnly towards Green.

Monton said honestly: "Master Green, I will definitely fight bravely."

Green smiled and said, "Monton, I believe in you. Also, remember to pay attention to the weight of the armor, I don't want to see a cumbersome bear."

Monton laughed.

Green patted Monton, looked up at the bookshelf, and said to Sam: "Sam, I don't think the books here are enough for you. I have already made a deal with Manager Russell, and he will help you get what you want. required books."

Knights like armor, and Samwell loves books.

Samwell looked excited, but scratched the back of his head embarrassingly: "Master Green, I have nothing to repay."

Green raised his face and smiled, and said, "Scholar Al in Whisper City will definitely like you very much, and you will meet soon."

After chatting with Samwell for a while, Green looked out the window and led Monton out of the study.

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As night fell, Green led Monton and other guards across half of King's Landing, and arrived at Petyr's Shataya Women's Branch.

The windows of the Women's Branch House were lit up, and they were particularly bright in the fading twilight, and the sounds of music and laughter overflowed from inside.

Green was ushered into the house, listening to the obscene lyrics, watching girls in all kinds of flimsy gowns act like a baby with guests, and passed through the crowded hall.

Green stepped up the stairs and came to a room on the third floor.

Green looked around and said in his heart: It seems that this is an area that is not open to the public.

The door was pushed open, and Green saw Petyr smiling.

Petyr spread his hands: "Earl Green, congratulations again!"

Well... Green smiled and spread his hands.

Green and Petyr hugged very intimately: "Lord Petyr, thank you again for your kindness,"

The two separated, Petyr patted Green's arm with one hand, and stretched out the other hand inward: "It's rare for us to meet, please sit down."

After taking his seat, Petyr curled his lips and said, "Earl Green, I also prepared a small gift for you."

Green raised his eyebrows, untied his sword and put it aside.

The smile on Petyr's face deepened, and he said to the maid at the side: "Go, bring people in."

After a while, a woman who looked less than 20 years old was ushered in.

Brown hair and black eyes, appearance... medium and slightly above average.

Green glanced at the slightly embarrassed woman, and looked at Petyr suspiciously.

Petyr raised his glass, gestured towards Green, and took a sip of Summer Red.

"Her name is Shanni. Of course, this is not her real name. What's interesting is that my subordinates found that she has been secretly asking about you."

Green's eyes trembled slightly, he took a sip of Xia Rihong, leaned on the back of the chair, and said, "Let me think about it, Master Petyr's gift is definitely not that simple..."

Green paused, and said to "Shanny", "Ms. Shanny, are you doing it for Kleiber?"

"Excuse me, this honorable lord, who are you?"

Although "Shanny" still looked calm on the surface, the trembling for a moment did not escape Green's eyes.

Petyr said with great interest: "Shanny, he is the Earl Green Kleber you have been asking about."

Hearing the answer from Petyr's mouth, "Shanny"'s pupils shrank, and she couldn't help but took half a step back.

Petyr ignored the others, and said to Green: "Earl Green, is this gift satisfactory?"

Green nodded and said: "Lord Petyr, thank you very much. I have been walking on thin ice since this afternoon. You may have helped me get rid of a lot of trouble."

Petyr spread his hands and said, "Don't be so polite, as I said, we are already friends."

Green stroked his chest and said, "I have to ask you to do me a little favor and hand her over to the guards I left outside."

"Xiang" who came back to her senses was about to speak, but was interrupted by a sharp gaze.

"Shanny" looked at Petyr in horror, shrank back, and let the maids cross their arms and leave the room.

When the door of the room was closed, Petyr raised his glass and said, "Tonight is a night of no return."

Green also raised his cup and said, "Lord Petyr, thank you for your enthusiasm, you have calmed my mind."

Petyr took a sip of Xia Rihong, and his movements were very elegant: "Think about the happy things, at most three days, you can see 15 golden dragons, Earl Green."

Green paused while drinking, and said suspiciously: "So fast? This is not a small sum, it is worthy of the kingdom's treasury."

Petyr sneered, and said, "Where is there any kingdom treasury? It has been empty for several years. This is not a secret, and the Red Castle has no secrets."

Seeing Grimm with a surprised face, Petyr smiled, and said: "King Robert loves martial arts competitions and delicacies from mountains and seas. Although Targaryen left behind mountains of gold and silver treasures, they can't resist His Majesty's squandering." Lord Jon may be prudent, but His Majesty does not listen to wise counsel."

Green suddenly said: "I regret it, I should ask His Majesty for more."

Petyr was slightly taken aback, and immediately laughed again: "Perhaps, you are right."

Green said with emotion: "Master Petyr, it seems that the ministers are not easy, especially the Minister of Finance."

Petyr shrugged his shoulders: "Ha, the king and the prime minister only spend money, and the chancellor is responsible for finding money. My main task now is to borrow money. Lannister, Golden Rose, Iron Bank, and some Tyroshi firms.... .They are all creditors to the kingdom now."

As he said, there was a hint of sarcasm in Petyr's smile: "Recently, I had to find another source of income, and finally I found the church. I am amazed at the high bargaining skills of the archbishop. I think the fishmonger in Dorne Nothing compares to him."

Green couldn't help laughing and laughing at Petyr's witty remark.

(End of this chapter)