Eagle of the Valley of Ice and Fire

The flowing water steps gurgled in front of the old Duke Hoster, and the spring gushed out from the ground and flowed onto the smooth rock steps, like a mountain spring falling from the sky, conquering the rugged mountains. The maid stood beside him, holding the fragrant tea that Hoster liked to drink. When Catelyn and Lysa were not married yet, Catelyn often held the teapot beside him, smiling at Lysa and Edmure playing and playing on the flowing water steps.

Horst recalled, his head seemed to be buzzing, he remembered that he would always say to Catelyn at this time...

"Did you put honey, Kate?" Hoster asked.

The maid didn't understand, so she had to answer: "Of course, sir, the lady is not here, sir."

Duke Hoster didn't respond, but just recalled quietly. Every place in Riverrun has his own memories, the flowing stairs, the castle courtyard, the godswood in the distance, or the water dungeon in the castle and the huge sewer exit...

Catelin and Lysa, and Edmure, these three children may not know that when they are playing hide-and-seek, he already knows where the three siblings will hide. He has been to every place in Riverrun, so no matter how they like to hide, no matter where they hide, Hoster will always secretly look at those corners, smiling and shouting: "Where are you hiding, I can't find you."

After shouting many times in a row, there are only two endings. One was sneaking up behind the three siblings, catching them one by one, and saying, "Here! You are so good at hiding!", and the other was shouting "Where are you?" many times, and the three siblings ran out one by one, laughing at him as "idiot".

Horst's mouth slightly raised, and the pictures in his memory jumped in his mind one by one. There were no worries, no plans, and no so-called family future.

The breeze brought the fragrance of flowers from afar, which filled the surroundings of Duke Hoster. The footsteps of the bachelor were light and hurried. Hoster was already familiar with the habits of the people around him, and he turned his head to look over.

"My lord," the bachelor bowed slightly, "Lady Catelyn, the nobles living in Riverrun, and the people in the castle are all gathered in the main hall."

Horst nodded slightly and said softly, "Okay, take me there."

The bachelor immediately called the Riverrun guards around him, and two guards stepped forward, firmly grasped Hoster's chair, lifted it in the air, and walked towards the main hall.

Although it was very slight, Duke Hoster was still shaken slightly. The maester immediately stepped forward to shush and ordered the guards to be gentler. Duke Hoster looked silently at the front of the courtyard. He had to make the last contribution to the Tully family and the Riverlands. This was for the family, this was for honor, and also because of responsibility.

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The walls of the main hall of Riverrun were printed with trout jumping out of the water of the Trident River, which was lifelike. With the flowing lines on the floor, being in it was like swaying on the Trident River.

Tyrion looked at Lady Catelyn, who arrested and imprisoned him. The latter took off her gloves with an uneasy look, and her face was anxious and a little worried.

He raised his eyebrows slightly and squinted at the nobles in the main hall. Fortunately, Edmure Tully had summoned his vassals in Riverrun before, otherwise, judging from the physical condition of the old Duke of Riverrun, he might not be able to wait for the powerful nobles of the Riverlands to arrive within the time he was awake. Tsk tsk, this is Edmure Tully's greatest contribution recently.

A scarlet warhorse galloped in the golden shield. Tyrion saw the family emblem embroidered on the chest of the noble old man closest to him, and recognized at a glance that this was one of the most noisy old nobles in the riverland, the Bracken family, who had a feud with the Blackwood family. The noble old man glared at Tyrion and snorted suddenly.

You hum again? Tyrion thought viciously, be careful of losing your tongue in the future... But he thought again that even if you don't have a tongue, you can still hum, so he looked at the other nobles gathered in the riverland with boredom.

The earl of Darry City, who had stopped several times with King Robert before, also came here. There are soldiers in that small castle? I guess the four guards behind this earl are all his family property... Tyrion thought mockingly, the emblem of the Darry family is a farmer plowing the field. As expected, you should farm the land obediently, instead of a few farmers wearing armor and becoming knights on the battlefield.

The wealthy head of the Dedings family also came to the main hall with his guards. Unlike other nobles, this Baron David Dedings did not wear armor or a long sword, but only a dagger hanging on his waist. Generally, daggers are installed in a more hidden part, but this baron wanted to let everyone know that he was a rich businessman who was at the mercy of others. The sheath of the dagger was beautiful silver-gray, with a red gem engraved on it. It looked like a flower stand, not a material for fighting. However, this baron did not sneer like the head of the Bracken family. When he saw Tyrion, he nodded to him. Hey! With this, you can live well in the future. Tyrion thought happily.

Lord Jason Mallister of Seamarsh was particularly eye-catching. Tyrion had heard of this famous knight who had experienced many battles. His beard was clean-shaven, his face was neat and meticulous, his tall and thin figure, and his thin and cold face gave people a strange impression of honor and justice. This was a bit like Eddard Stark. Maybe they were relatives? But in Tyrion's eyes, Lord Jason was much more handsome than Lord Eddard, especially with the eagle wings on his indigo helmet. Although he was not as good as Jaime's knight in a golden helmet and white robe, he was almost the same.

It's just that Haijiang City is not in the hinterland of Hejian, so the battlefield may not be able to reach there. In addition, although the Mallister family is ancient and noble, it does not have much military background. More soldiers and infantry may have to stay in Haijiang City to prevent greed. of ironborn invasion. Tsk tsk, I don’t know what King Robert is doing at this time. If he had any knowledge of the king, he should quickly mediate the conflict between the lion of the west and the dead fish in the river, so as not to let his good brother’s wife’s family be ravaged. Even if the war cannot be stopped, at least don't let it expand. If it expands... the Ironborn may not only infest the Riverlands, but the western coast may also become an area for plunder by these non-farming bandits.

Tyrion noticed that Edmure's summons was not useful. The Mouton family in Maidenpool, the Frey family in Twins... these families with financial resources and strong military power did not seem to respond to Riverrun. ’s call, tsk tsk, the riverlands are indeed composed of a group of united nobles.

Ser Sommer frowned and stared at Tyrion who was looking around, and whispered: "Little devil, what are you looking at?"

"I'm wondering where your dear Lord Blackwood, whom you are loyal to, has gone, why can't you see it? I have to thank him for taking care of him these days, otherwise I don't know where I will end up with this old life." Tyrion Not missing this opportunity to get information, he asked.

Sommer shook his head, "You can't see the earl. He and Master Edmure beat your brother Jaime Lannister, the Kingslayer, in the Golden Tooth City." He looked at Tilly provocatively. A glance.

Fool! Tyrion secretly laughed in his heart, but still responded with a smile, "I see, then I wish him a speedy return."

Sommer frowned in confusion, wondering what was going on in this dwarf's mind. Unwilling to see Tyrion's playful smile, he continued: "The 'Kingslayer''s army is vulnerable. You have to know, Lannister The dwarf. As of today, Master Edmure has led his troops to victory in ten encounters in a row. The army in the West is staying in the Golden Tooth City like a useless man. Master Edmure is victorious in every battle, and sooner or later, your poor brother will have his head Take it to Riverrun!" Ser Sommer said fiercely, approaching the dwarf's ear.

Just by your words, your head will definitely be stuck in Casterly Rock Tower! Tyrion looked at Sommer's ugly face at this time, no longer feeling the gratitude for being taken care of by him before, and thought coldly in his heart.

The main hall, which was still a bit noisy, suddenly became quiet. Tyrion looked intently and saw an old man who looked like a dead tree.

Lord Hoster Tully? Tyrion looked at the old man in disbelief, as if a gust of wind could completely extinguish his last candle of life.

"Father" came out of Caitlin's mouth, but the old Duke just nodded slightly, without much movement in his eyes. This father may be extremely disappointed in his daughter, Tyrion thought silently.

Everyone knelt down on one knee, and Tyrion did not hesitate. Although even if he stood, it might not affect the perception of everyone kneeling together, he still knelt down on one knee in accordance with etiquette. After all, the other party was a duke and the governor of the Riverlands.

Horst's chair stopped on the high platform of the main hall. The old man raised his head with difficulty and looked at everyone, but Tyrion immediately noticed that the Duke's eyes were scanning everyone, as if he was searching for something, so he moved slightly, There was a slight sound on the floor, and sure enough, the old man's eyes stayed on him.

Horst raised his fingers slightly, and the bachelor behind him said: "Please get up, everyone." All the nobles in the riverland stood up one after another.

"Earl Bracken." Horst muttered slightly.

Genos, the patriarch of the Bracken family, immediately stood up and said, "My lord, I am here."

"How long has Lord Tyrion Lannister been a guest at Riverrun?" Horst asked.

Janos glanced at Tyrion, and finally turned his attention to the maester.

The maester replied: "Lord Janos has just arrived, so I'm afraid he doesn't know about it." The maester glanced at Tyrion and continued, "Lord Tyrion has been a guest in Riverrun for three weeks, and we are doing our best to entertain him."

"Lord Tyrion." Horst put his hands on the chair handles, as if he was about to stand up.

This startled Tyrion, and he quickly stood up and wanted to go forward, "Duke Hoster, you don't have to stand up, please take care of yourself..."

"These days, cough!" Horst coughed a few times, and Tyrion noticed the blood stains on his mouthkerchief. "Riverrun is a small place where two rivers meet, and it is very humid. You are a guest here, and I feel wronged. ”

"No grievance, no grievance," Tyrion replied quickly. He knew the old Duke's intention at this time, and wanted to narrow the matter down to the behavior of the guests, but I am afraid that his father Tywin would not accept this explanation. "This is my first time coming to Riverrun. I like the scenery and food here very much." Tyrion smiled at the old Duke.

"I think," Hoster looked at Tyrion, "I think you want to go home, right?"

Tyrion glanced at Lady Catelyn, "Of course," he turned to the Duke, "As long as the gates of Riverrun are open, I can leave today."

Horst nodded slightly.

Catelyn spoke up and said to the old Duke: "Father, this Lannister is suspected of..."

"Lord Bracken!" Horst suddenly shouted, interrupting Catelyn, "Please... escort Lord Tyrion to Casterly Rock for me and make amends to Lord Tywin."

Genos frowned unnaturally, but still said: "As you command."

"Is this enough of an apology?" Horst asked a question that was clearly negative.

"I think," Tyrion smiled, "it should be enough."

Horst smiled helplessly, "What if I, an old man, go to Casterly Rock to apologize to Lord Tywin in person?"

Tyrion seemed to be stunned when he heard this. He looked at Lord Hoster in front of him in confusion. He thought that Catelyn would be sent to Casterly Rock to apologize...

"My Lord," Lord Jason Mallister said, "Absolutely not. You are the Lord of Riverrun, not an ordinary person. You cannot accept this humiliation."

"Absolutely not!" Lord Bracken's voice was loud, and even the whole main hall was surrounded by echoes after he finished speaking.

"Father!" Catelyn said, "You are not guilty, we are not guilty, the guilt lies with Lannister!"

Tyrion noticed that Lord Hoster frowned and lowered his head in pain.

"Lord Tyrion," Hoster looked at Tyrion again, "Will this calm Lord Tywin's anger?"

"I think," Tyrion looked at the seriously ill and weak Lord Hoster, "This is enough, my dear Lord Duke." Tyrion said from the bottom of his heart.

"Please go ahead with Lord Bracken," Hoster's pale face withered with a bleak smile, "I will arrange some things and will go to Casterly Rock later to apologize to Lord Tywin."

Tyrion nodded. He looked at the dying Lord Hoster, and his heart could not help but feel a sad empathy that only the tragic legendary heroes in the history books would express.

"No problem at all," Tyrion said, "Lord Tywin will definitely treat you to a feast, and the two families will reconcile."

Today's Chapter 2