"What's going on today? People who usually wouldn't show up are all coming to me one after another." Lynd knew why Jaime was rushing over, but he still asked jokingly, "Why are you here this time? Don't tell me you also have a letter for me with Jon Arryn's last wishes?"
"Jon Arryn's last wishes?" Jaime was stunned, looking at Lynd with confusion. "What last wishes?"
Lynd took out the letter and placed it on the table, then briefly explained the reason and circumstances of Eddard Stark's visit.
Lynd asked Jaime, feigning confusion, "What about you? Why are you here to see me? If I remember correctly, you're supposed to participate in the jousting tournament tomorrow afternoon. Why aren't you resting at home, conserving your energy, and instead have time to come here?"
Jaime had taken the letter and read it, then couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, because he now knew why Eddard Stark had gone to those locations and met those people. He couldn't help but curse Jon Arryn in his heart, scolding him for not being able to rest even in death.
Jaime put down the letter and, using the excuse he had thought of before coming, said, "I came to discuss Myrcella staying at Summerhall for a period of time."
"You discussing it with me?" Lynd smiled and said, "Although you are Princess Myrcella's uncle, you are, after all, only a Kingsguard. For you to discuss the princess's itinerary with me is a bit too…"
Jaime quickly realized how unreliable the excuse he had casually thought of was, but he still forced an explanation, "I'm just conveying an intention. You can discuss the specifics with Cersei."
"Does Queen Cersei agree to let Myrcella reside in Summerhall?" Lynd looked at Jaime thoughtfully and said, "I remember she has always opposed this, and King Robert also seemed to oppose it. Although the relationship between the King and Queen has always been discordant, they were in agreement on this matter."
Jaime didn't know how to explain for a moment.
"You are different from Tyrion. If it were Tyrion, he would have already thought of a pile of reasons to explain by now. You are more suited to using a sword than your mouth." Lynd stared at Jaime and said, "I won't ask you why you came to see me today. I'm just reminding you that I will not get involved in the power struggles between you ancient nobles. I will leave after the martial arts tournament, so there's no need to waste time with me."
Hearing Lynd's words, Jaime couldn't help but be stunned, thinking Lynd misunderstood that he was representing Lannister to win him over. So, following Lynd's words, he asked, "I thought we were friends, and that you would stand on a friend's side."
Lynd laughed and said, "Friends are not for choosing sides, and I also consider Lord Eddard a friend."
Jaime was quite disappointed, sighed, and said, "It seems I came to the wrong place today. In that case, I will take my leave."
After speaking, he turned and left directly.
Watching Jaime's retreating figure, Lynd pondered for a moment, then called for a servant, handed him Lord Arryn's letter, and instructed him to immediately take everyone on the list to the docks, put them on a ship, and send them to Miracle Port by water.
Currently, Jaime and Cersei were at their most foolish and impulsive. Lynd couldn't predict what excessive things they might do after learning that Robert's bastards would be under his protection in the future. So, it was better to move the people away now to avoid any accidents.
After leaving Lynd's residence, Jaime returned directly to the Red Keep and told Cersei what he had learned from Lynd.
After listening, Cersei's expression turned ugly, and she said, "No, we cannot let Robert's bastards leave. If Lynd protects them and uses them against Joffrey's throne in the future… No, this is absolutely not allowed. I don't want another War of the Bastards. Jaime, help me! Help our children!"
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