Ser Kevan nodded and said: "Besides Cersei, the Lannister has no other marriageable women who can match the status of Highgarden's heir."
After a moment of hesitation, he said: "Lord Tywin, what I am more concerned about is Earl Kleber, who conquered the Vale. Whether true or false, his loyalty to Cersei is known throughout the Seven Kingdoms. I am worried that she might act in a way that harms the family's interests to escape the family's arrangements. If Earl Kleber assists her, it could at least disrupt our plans. Therefore, perhaps we should appease Kleber beforehand to avoid any accidents."
Duke Tywin was silent for a moment, then said: "Go on, let me hear your thoughts."
Ser Kevan nodded slightly and said respectfully: "Earl Kleber's military talent is evident to all. If the Frey family cannot be used by us, perhaps he would be a good opponent for the little Direwolf."
His gaze sharpened slightly: "For this purpose, we are willing to offer Princess Myrcella. Perhaps... this step could make Earl Kleber truly one of us."
Duke Tywin intertwined his fingers, resting his chin on them, and after a moment of contemplation, said: "Not enough weight. Myrcella is only ten years old; she doesn't yet possess charm that exceeds her inherent value."
Ser Kevan tentatively said: "Lord Tywin, are you... worried about Cersei?"
Duke Tywin looked at Ser Kevan and said: "Kevan, for Kleber, the Queen Regent in Maegors Holdfast is more beneficial to him than a young princess who hasn't even developed the ability to procreate."
After a pause, Ser Kevan slowly nodded and said: "As Myrcella's mother, Cersei can have ample reasons to refuse our proposal, for example... the vast difference in bloodline between Baratheon and Kleber; that reason alone is sufficient."
He spread his hands: "Even having conquered the Vale and his name as a famous general spread throughout the Seven Kingdoms, in the eyes of others, he is at most an upstart. Ancient nobles will still consider Kleber a half-savage noble from the swampy Crab Claw Peninsula..."
After a pause, Ser Kevan looked at Duke Tywin: "Perhaps that young lord cares more about such things than we imagine, like Lord Frey of The Twins. And Myrcella's status can just help Earl Kleber make up for this. This value is very attractive, enough for him to give up Cersei."
Duke Tywin leaned back in his chair. He gazed at Ser Kevan for a moment and warned: "Do not base another person's true needs, Kevan, on what you see, what you think, or seemingly reasonable conjectures."
His tone was instructive: "The closer he is to you, the more vigilant you must be, because he could be an enemy hidden by your side. When he betrays you, it is often a fatal blow."
After listening carefully, Ser Kevan said solemnly: "I will keep that in mind, brother."
Duke Tywin nodded slightly, then paused and said: "Cersei cannot remain in Maegors Holdfast."
Ser Kevan said: "Lord Tywin, have you made a decision?"
Duke Tywin stood up and walked to the wall where a map of the Seven Kingdoms hung. After gazing at it for a moment, he said: "Marrying into the Tully Family, letting the little Direwolf continue to wear that ridiculous crown, and we can immediately quell this chaos."
He murmured: "As for House Tyrell..."
After a moment of silence, he continued: "House Tyrell is our only formidable rival in terms of resources. We must continue to win them over. When Duke Mace arrives in King's Landing, before he speaks... we must propose that my heir marry a woman from House Tyrell."
Ser Kevan nodded and said: "Are we to amend the terms of the alliance (Chapter 235)?"
Duke Tywin stared at the map, shook his head, and said: "It is to add another alliance, a sincere consolidation of the alliance between the Lannister and the Tyrell."
He turned his head to Ser Kevan, who stood beside him, and said: "Kevan, the Lannister has always been generous with alliances. We must also choose another suitable marriage partner for Highgarden's heir."
Ser Kevan smiled and said: "Duke Mace's greed is quite strong."
He pointed to Storms End on the map and said: "I heard that when he used to preach his art of war in King's Landing, he often said this was his place of regret. As generous allies, we should give him the opportunity to make up for his regrets."
As the two of them were discussing the specific plan, there was a knock, knock, knock at the door.
After receiving a response, a Lannister red cloak delivered a letter brought by a raven.
Ser Kevan glanced at Duke Tywin, then opened the letter. The Frey family seal, with its bridge connecting two towers, came into view.
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Night, the Queen Regent's chambers in Maegors Holdfast.
Candlelight flickered as Queen Regent Cersei sat at the table, her quill furiously moving: Greene Kleber, I command you, immediately...
The quill in her hand suddenly paused. Queen Regent Cersei sat motionless for a moment, then picked up the paper in front of her and angrily tore it up.
Shreds of paper scattered across the floor. She picked up the wine glass on the table and drank it in one gulp.
After a pause, she pulled out a fresh sheet of paper and picked up the quill again: My dearest, I have always wanted to call you that, my Greene...
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Four days later, Eyrie.
My dearest Greene, I can only call out to you in secret. I want to look into your eyes and softly call you, my dearest.
My dearest, I miss your embrace immensely...
My dearest, I cannot imagine a long separation from you...
My dearest, at least let your image be in my eyes...
My dearest,...
My dearest,...
Lord Green put down the letter and rubbed his head. He needed Jaime Lannister.
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